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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 BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD
. By using Philips screwdriver screw in
enclosed M3x4 DIN7985 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 cirucit. Then repeat sub-steps in previous section to re-attach the block.
In case you
fail to obtain 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 two G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquid cooling tubes and connect
the water-block(s) into the cooling circuit.
EKWB recommends using EK-PSC 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.
CAUTION:
In case of using connectors other than EK-PSC series compression fittings take
special attention to the length of the fittings’ male G1/4” thread. In case the thread is longer
than 5mm please use the enclosed 1.8mm nickel plated distancer!
5mm is the maximum allowed G1/4” thread length!
STEP 7: INSERTING CARD IN YOUR PC CHASSIS
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 un-needed manipulation of the VGA/water block assembly that might damage
your card or water block during final installation.
REQUIRED TOOLS:
scissors
Philips- and Torx T6 head screwdriver
EK-PSC Fitting
Tubing
EK-Plug G1/4
Acetal Terminal
M3x6 DIN7985 screw
M3 PVC washer
M3 nut
Screw M3x4 DIN7985
Plastic washer
This applies only for Acetal top
version, which cover the entire
lenght of the PCB!
