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Released on 5
th
of June, 2012.
2. PLACING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD
. Carefully position the water block with
preinstalled 2.5mm 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 onto PCB. Chip dies are prone to
cracking.
3. ATTACHING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD
. By using Philips screwdriver gently
screw in enclosed M3x4 DIN7985 screws. EKWB recommends start screwing the
screws around the GPU core and continue outwards. Always use a PVC washer under
each and every screw!
STEP 4: CHECKING FOR CONTACTS
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 VRM. 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.
STEP 5: FITTING POSITIONING
STEP 6:
INSTALLING EK-FC LINK
Screw in the fittings in the G1/4 threaded openings on plastic top of the water block.
EKWB recommends using EK-PSC fittings with the EK-FC7870 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.
Screw in the fittings in the G1/4 threaded openings on plastic top of the water block.
EKWB recommends using EK-PSC fittings with the EK-FC7870 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.
Alternatively you can install the enclosed EK-FC Link which allows installation of both
EK-FC Bridge CSQ system as well as the use of G1/4 threaded fittings.
Please remove the middle M4x8 DIN7984 screw, install the EK-FC Link together with
OR 14x1.5mm gaskets and secure it with enclosed M4x25 DIN7984 screw. Use
enclosed 2.5mm 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, inspect visually for any unwanted contacts that may cause shorting out 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 AND ACCESSORIES:
scissors
philips screwdriver
thermal grease
Use 9 enclosed PVC
washers underneath each
screw!
Use 9 screws M3x4
EK-FC Link
OR 14x1.5mm
EK-PSC Fitting
Tubing
Water block top
