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2. PLACING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD
. Carefully position the water block with
preinstalled 3.9mm 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 M3x4- & M3x6 DIN7985 screws. EKWB recommends users to start with the
M3x6 screws on the factory backplate starting near the center and to continue
outwards. Use plastic washers underneath each of the three M3x4 DIN7985 screws.
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 5a: REPLACING THE ORIGINAL I/O BRACKET
STEP 6: INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING
Remove two hexagonal nuts securing the original two-slot I/O bracket to the
circuit board. Replace the original I/O bracket with enclosed EK-FCQ6000 single-
slot I/O bracket and install it using two original hexagonal nuts. Secure the
bracket tab using M3x4 DIN7985 screw.
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-FCQ6000 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 5b (alternative): SECURING THE FACTORY I/O BRACKET:
Alternatively you can re-use the original 2-slot I/O bracket. Use one M3x6 screw,
one PVC washer and one M3 nut to secure the I/O 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.
STEP 6: FINISHING INSTALLATION - INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD IN YOUR PC CHASSIS
Carefully lift your card with installed water block and insert it into the appropriate motherboard slot in your computer chassis. Please bear in mind that your card suddenly
withstands extra weight thus again be very careful not to bend it or cause any other unneeded moves that might damage your card or block during installation.
REQUIRED TOOLS:
scissors
philips or torx T6 screwdriver
Factory provided
memory IC backplate
Screw M3x6 DIN7985
(to be used for re-
attaching of backplate)
Screw M3x4 DIN7985
PVC washer
Factory installed
I/O bracket
EK-FCQ6000
single-slot I/O
bracket
EK-PSC Fitting
M3x6 DIN7985 screw
PVC washer
M3 nut
Circuit board (PCB)
Tubing
EK-Plug G1/4
Acetal Terminal
