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STEP 1: QUICK OVERVIEW
STEP 1.1: EK-TIM Indigo Xtreme:
Engineered Thermal Interface for Socket 1155 & 1156
(Intel Core™ i3, Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 processors)
Indigo Xtreme™ is an Engineered Thermal Interface (ETI)
that fits neatly between a CPU lid and heat sink or water
block to keep CPUs cooler. Unlike greases, metallic
thermal interface pads or liquid metal alloys, Indigo
Xtreme is a self-contained and sealed structure, deploying
a Phase Change Metallic Alloy (PCMA) which reflows and
fills surface defects on the CPU lid and heat sink. The
resultant interfacial layer is void-free and robust, with low
thermal contact and bulk resistance.
Important: Unlike most thermal interface products, the Indigo Xtreme form-factor is
optimized for each application.
Attempting to use Indigo Xtreme with CPUs or water blocks other than those
specified may result in degraded performance or interfacial failure (See: Supported
Hardware).
STEP 1.2: Compatibility List:
Supported Hardware:
Supported CPUs: Socket 1155 / 1156
• Core™ i3
• Core™ i5
• Core™ i7
Supported Water Blocks:
All EK-Supremacy series water blocks
• Plexi
• Acetal
• Full Copper
• Full Nickel
Prior to the installation and reflow of Indigo Xtreme
do not disable
the Thermal Control
feature that protects your CPU from overheating.
STEP 2: INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
STEP 1.3: ETI Kit Contents:
The Indigo Xtreme ETI is offered as part of an Engineered Thermal Interface Kit. This kit
includes several cleanroom-grade surface cleaning products for (2) complete installations.
The ETI kit includes:
Indigo Xtreme ETIs (2 installations)
Cleanroom-grade dry wiper cloths
Indigo Xtreme Clean™ (sample size)
Pair of powder-free nitrile gloves
Detailed Installation Guide
Check the condition of the ETI kit before installation; if any problem is found,
contact EKWB for a replacement.
Read entire instructions before using EK-TIM Indigo Xtreme. Computer operating
system and temperature monitoring utilities must be installed prior to use.
Contact EKWB Support if you have any questions.
Prior to installing EK-TIM Indigo Xtreme, complete the water block assembly
(thru Step 5C) as illustrated in the EK-Supremacy installation manual.
STEP 2.1: Motherboard, CPU and Block Removal:
Remove the motherboard from the PC case. Remove the CPU from the motherboard socket and place on
a non-abrasive, lint-free surface for cleaning. Motherboard removal will facilitate proper alignment of the
ETI to the CPU lid and water block.
STEP 2.2: Thermal Interface Compound (grease) Removal:
Using the supplied dry wiper cloth, apply pressure to thoroughly remove any existing interface
grease from the CPU lid and water block. Clean with fresh areas of the wiper cloth until no
visible grease residue is detected on the wiper.
If removing metal pad or liquid metal TIM residue, refer to manufacturer’s specific
cleaning methods.
STEP 2.3: Put on Gloves:
Prior to the final degreasing step, the supplied powder-free nitrile gloves must be worn to prevent any
finger oils or contaminants from contacting the CPU lid, water block and ETI surfaces and to prevent skin
contact with Indigo Xtreme Clean.™
Stray grease compound can be mitigated as gloves are applied immediately following the
Thermal Interface Compound Removal step.
EK-TIM Indigo Extreme™
Installation Manual
for use with
EK-Supremacy™
Series CPU Water Blocks
