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Released on 16
th
of November, 2010. Revision 1.0
3. PLACING STANDOFFS ON BLOCK. Brass standoffs are obligatory in order to attach this
water block to the printed circuit board of the graphics card. Please use the encased key to
screw them to the copper base of the water block.
4. ATTACHING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD. By using Philips screwdriver screw in
enclosed M3x4 screws. EKWB recommends start screwing the screws around the
GPU core and continue outwards.
STEP 4: CHECKING FOR CONTACTS
Temporarily remove the water block to check for uniform surface contact between the block and the components. Note the pattern of contact on a piece of paper. Then repeat
substeps in previous section to reattach the block.
In case you fail to obtain good contact, please check again your thermal pad thickness or contact our support
service.
STEP 5: SECURING I/O BRACKET
STEP 6: FITTING POSITIONING
Use one M3x6 screw, one PVC washer and one M3 nut to secure the I/O
(also known as PCI) bracket firmly to the circuit board. This will allow the
computer chassis to carry the weight of the waterblock thus reducing the
tension on the PCI-express slot. Tighten the screw with Philips screwdriver
while holding the M3 nut with your thumbs firmly.
Please use spacer only on copper base if you use fitting with G1/4 thread longer than 5mm (see
sample picture). Screw in the fittings and plugs (please use spacers only on copper base for
fittings). Use 6mm Allen key to screw in and tighten new EK-Plug G1/4. Attach the liquid cooling
tubes and connect the water-block(s) into the cooling circuit. EKWB recommends using high flow
fittings with the EK-FC 580 GTX series water blocks. To ensure that the tubes are securely
attached to the barb/fittings, please use hose clamps or an appropriate substitute. The use of an
algaecide is always recommended for any liquid cooling system.
You can use any hole as an inlet/outlet port.
STEP 6: INSERTING CARD IN YOUR PC CASE
Carefully lift your card with installed block and insert it in your PC case. Please bear in mind that your card suddenly withstands extra weight thus again be very careful not to
bend it or cause any other unneeded moves that might damage your card or block during installation.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MOUNTING SCREWS:
scissors
philips screwdriver
14 × screws M3x4 DIN7985
1 × M3x6 DIN7985
1
×
M3 nut
15
×
PVC washers
Use 10 screws M3x4
Use 10 enclosed PVC
washers. This way you
will diminish possibility
of damaging the PCB
due to high screw
tension.
Fitting
Gasket/O-ring
G1/4
Spacer
Plug with o-ring
Plug with o-ring
6mm Allen key
M3x6 screw
PVC washer
M3 nut
Tightening the standoff:
