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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, afterwards use enclosed Allen key 2mm to tighten the
remaining M3x8 DIN7991 screws in order to secure the factory provided backplate. Use
plastic washers and M3 nuts to secure the three screws near the power connectors as
shown on picture below. EKWB
recommends users. Always use a plastic
washer under each DIN7985 type
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 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-FCW8100 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-CSQ 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: INSERTING 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
Plastic washer
EK-CSQ Fitting
Tubing
EK-Plug G1/4
Acetal Terminal
Screw M3x4 DIN7985
Screw M3x8 DIN7991
Plastic washer
M3 nut
