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Released on 13
th
of November, 2013. Revision 1.0
2. PLACING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD
. Carefully position the water block with
preinstalled 2.5 mm standoffs on to the graphics card. During this process please make
sure you align mounting holes on PCB with holes on the water block. Also pay attention
not to use too much force by pressing block down to PCB. Chip dies are prone to
cracking.
We recommend completing STEP 5 prior to attaching the water
block!
3. ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD
. By using Philips
screwdriver screw in enclosed M3x4 DIN 7985 screws. EKWB recommends users to
start tightening the screws around the GPU core and continue outwards. Always use a
plastic washer under each and every screw!
STEP 4: CHECKING FOR CONTACTS
If necessary temporarily remove the water block to check for uniform surface contact between the block and the components, pay special attention to the VRM section of the
graphics card. Check whether the water block makes contact with the intended integrated circuit. Then repeat sub-steps in previous section to re-attach the block.
In case you
fail to obtain a good contact, please check again your thermal pad thickness or contact our support service at http://www.ekwb.com/support.
STEP 5: SECURING I/O BRACKET
STEP 6: INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING
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 water block thus reducing the tension to the
PCI-express slot. Tighten the screw with Philips head screwdriver while holding
the M3 nut with your thumbs firmly.
Screw in the fittings in the G1/4 threaded openings on plastic top of the water block. EKWB
recommends using EK-CSQ fittings with the EK-FC780 GTX Ti series water blocks. To ensure
that the tubes are securely attached to the barb/fittings, please use hose clamps or an
appropriate substitute. You can use any opening as an inlet/outlet port.
INSTALLING EK-FC LINK:
Alternatively you can install the enclosed EK-FC Link which allows installation of both EK-FC
Bridge system as well as the use of G1/4 threaded fittings.
Please remove the middle M4x8 DIN 7984 screw, install the EK-FC Link CSQ+ together with
OR 14x1.5 mm gaskets and secure it with enclosed M4x25 DIN 7985 screw. Use enclosed
2.5 mm Allen (hex) key!
Once installed you can install two (preferably angled) G1/4 threaded fittings or any EK-FC
Bridge CSQ series interconnect (
serial
or
parallel
).
STEP 7: INSERTING CARD IN YOUR PC CASE
Carefully lift your graphics card with installed block and insert it in your PC’s
motherboard PCI-express expansion slot. Please bear in mind that your graphics
card is probably heavier than when it was equipped with original heat sink fan
assembly. One needs to be very careful when handling the graphics card. Avoid
all unnecessary manipulation of the VGA/water block assembly that might
damage your card or the water block during final installation.
REQUIRED TOOLS:
Scissors
Philips and Torx T6 head screwdriver
Screw M3x4 DIN 7985
Plastic washer
M3x6 DIN 7985 screw
M3 PVC washer
M3 nut
EK-CSQ Fitting
Water block top
M4x25 DIN 7984
Tubing
OR 14x1.5 mm
EK-FC Link
