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STEP 3
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
Lightly coat the GPU chip with enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal
grease. For best performance, EK recommends applying thermal
grease in the form of a cross (see sample image).
STEP 3
Thermal Pad F 1.0mm
16
120
STEP 4
STEP 5
Thermal Pad F 0.5mm
16
120
F 1.0 mm
STEP 4
CUTTING THERMAL PADS
Your GPU water block comes with thermal pads that have to be cut into
smaller pieces to cover all the VRM components.
You must remove the
protective foil from both sides of the thermal pad before installation.
Replacement thermal pads:
1. Thermal Pad F 1.0mm – (120x16mm) – (EAN: 3830046996732)
2. Thermal Pad F 0.5mm – (120x16mm) – (EAN: 3830046996725)
STEP 5
PLACING THERMAL PADS ON PCB
Once cut to size, thermal pads should be placed on the PCB, as illustrated
below. EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity
of thermal pads to complete this Step.
F 0.5 mm
