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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 to PCB. Chip dies are prone to
cracking.
3. ATTACHING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD
. By using Philips screwdriver screw in
enclosed 4 (four) M2.5x4 DIN7985 screws around GPU core. If you wish not to re-
install factory provided backplate, then reinstall the remaining 8 (eight) M2.5x4
DIN7985 screws using the same procedure.
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: ATTACHING STOCK BACKPLATE
STEP 6: FITTING POSITIONING
Gently fasten M2.5x6 DIN7985 screws over the backplate into pre-installed standoffs.
There is no need to use excessive force on screws as you may over-tighten them and
make damage to standoff/screw connection.
When reinserting MSI’s GPU reactor, be careful to precisely reattach PCB and not force
it downwards as you may bend the connection pins. Re-insert the lid to finish
installation.
At this point you may 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.
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-FC7970 CSQ 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 DIN7984 screw, install the EK-FC Link together with
OR 14x1.5mm gaskets and secure it with enclosed M4x25 DIN7985 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
)
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MOUNTING SCREWS:
scissors
philips screwdriver
TIM grease
EK-PSC Fitting
Tubing
Water block top
EK-FC Link
M4x25 DIN7984
OR 14x1.5mm
Use 4 enclosed PVC
washers underneath each
screw!
M2.5x6 DIN7985
screws
This hole is left blank!
