All disclosures, notices and warranty conditions are being written on the back of the box.
Released on 22
th
of March, 2011.
7. PLACING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD. During this process please make sure you align
holes on PCB with holes on block. Also pay attention not to use too much force by
pressing block down to PCB. Chip dies are prone to cracking.
8. ATTACHING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD. By using Philips screwdriver screw in
eighteen (18) enclosed M3x8 screws. EKWB recommends start screwing the screws
around the GPU core and continue outwards. This is the recommended mounting
method!
8. ALTERNATIVE MOUNTING.
By using Philips screwdriver screw in three (3) enclosed
M3x8 screws together with three (3) enclosed PVC washers. Then mount the two original
backplates using the fifteen (15) encased M3x10 DIN965 screws. The screw openings on
the original backplates are a tight fit therefore you may need to expand them using the
electric drill and Ø3mm metal drill bit.
This is not the recommended method
and is
for expert users only. EKWB recommends start screwing the screws around the GPU core
and continue outwards.
It is highly recommended using EK-590GTX backplate with this block, as backplate serves
as retention plate as well.
STEP 3: CHECKING FOR CONTACTS
Temporarily remove the water blocks 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 5 and 8 to reattach the block applying more or less pressure
to the areas where you have found it necessary.
STEP 4: POSITIONING FITTINGS
Please use spacer on copper base (see sample picture). Screw in the fittings and
plugs (please use spacers only on copper base), attach the liquid cooling tubes and
connect the water-block(s) into the cooling circuit. EKWB recommends using high
flow fittings with the EK-FC590 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 opening as an inlet/outlet port.
STEP 5: INSERTING CARD IN YOUR PC CASE
Carefully lift your card with installed block and insert it in your PC case. 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 / torx T6 screwdriver
18 x screws M3x8 DIN7985
15x screws M3x10 Din965
18 x M3 PVC washers
Use 3 PVC washers only.
Do not use them
between the stock
backplate and PCB!
Use 3 screws M3x8
Use 15 screws
M3x10 DIN965 on
backplate(s)
Fittings
Gasket/O-ring
Spacer
Plug
6mm Allen key
Plug with o-ring
6mm Allen key
Use 18 enclosed PVC
washers. This way you
will diminish possibility
of damaging the PCB
due to high screw
tension.
Use 18 screws M3x8
