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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 and Allen
key screw in enclosed M3x4 DIN7985 as well as M3x6- and M3x8 DIN7991 screws. EK
recommends users to start with 8 (eight) M3x4 screws around each GPU. Use plastic
washers underneath each M3x4 DIN7985 screw. Then continue to re-install the
factory provided backplate using 6 (six) M3x6 DIN7991 screws. Finish installation by
securing the backplate to the PCB using two M3x8 DIN7991 screws, washers and
nuts! Install all DIN7991 type (countersunk) screws using enclosed Allen key 2mm.
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. Remove the screw that secure the tab of the I/O bracket to the
circuit board as well. Replace the original I/O bracket with enclosed EK-FCS10000
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-FCS10000 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 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 head screwdriver
Factory provided
backplate
Screw M3x6 DIN7991
(to be used for re-
attaching of backplate)
Screw M3x4 DIN7985
PVC washer
Screw M3x8 DIN7991
M3 nut
EK-PSC Fitting
Tubing
EK-Plug G1/4
Acetal Terminal
EK-FCS10000
single-slot I/O
bracket
Factory installed
I/O bracket
