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2. PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO THE GRAPHICS 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 the PCB with holes on the
water block (same applies for other tops). Also pay attention not to use too much
force by pressing the block down to the PCB. Chip dies are prone to cracking.
3. ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHIC CARD
. Use a Philips screwdriver
screw with the 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! If the washer is already present on the
circuit board (usualy around the four GPU core screw holes) there is no need for
additional washer.
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 good contact, please check again that your thermal pad thickness or contact our support service at
http://www.ekwb.com/support.
STEP 6: INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING
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-CSQ
fittings with the EK-FC970 GTX TF5 TFX 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. Do not forget to plug the remaining two opening with enclosed EK-Plug G1/4 or equivalent.
CAUTION:
In case of using connectors other than EK-CSQ series compression fittings, take special attention to the length of the fittings’ male G1/4” thread. 5mm is the
maximum allowed G1/4” thread length!
STEP 7: INSERTING THE 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 un-needed manipulation of
the VGA/water block assembly that might damage your card or water block during final installation.
REQUIRED TOOLS:
scissors
Philips head screwdriver
Screw M3x4 DIN 7985
Plastic washer
EK-CSQFitting
Tubing
EK-Plug G1/4
Acetal Terminal
