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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 M3x4 DIN7985 screws. EKWB recommends users to start with the M3x4
screws starting near the center and to continue outwards. Use plastic washers
underneath 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: REPLACING THE ORIGINAL 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-FCQK5000 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: 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
Screw M3x4 DIN7985
PVC washer
EK-PSC Fitting
Tubing
EK-Plug G1/4
Acetal Terminal
M3x6 screw
PVC washer
M3 nut
