EK Water Blocks 3831109805275
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1. Installation and mounting manual for EK Thermosphere This product is intended for installation only by expert users Please consult with a qualified technician for installation Improper installation may result in damage to your equipment EK Water Blocks assumes no liability whatsoever expressed or implied for the use of these products nor their installation The following instructions are subject to change without notice Please visit our web site at www ekwb com for updates Before you start using this product please follow these basic guidelines 1 Please carefully read the manual before through before beginning with the installation process 2 Please remove your motherboard from the computer to assure safest mounting process in order to prevent any possible damages to your CPU and or motherboard s circuit board PCB 3 The EK High Flow and EK PSC type fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the rubber o ring gaskets 4 The inhibiting use of corrosion coolants is always recommended for any liquid cooling system Congratulations on your purchase of EK Thermosphere This item comes pre The following items are enclosed with each EK Thermosphere unit assembled and ready for use on GeForce GTX 600 and 7OO Ti Titan series graphics cards EK Thermosphere w pre installed G80 mounting plate and 2 5mm M3 standoffs Mounting screws M3x4 DIN7985 screws M2 5x4 DIN7985 s2. Mounting Plate G92 Mounting Plate G200 Mounting Plate Used with 2 5mm standoffs pre installed Used with 2 5mm standoffs pre installed Used with 3 9mm M2 5 threaded standoffs e for modern nVidia GeForce GTX 600 and e for nVidia GeForce 8800 GT S and 9800 e for nVidia GeForce GTX 260 275 280 285 GTX 700 family graphics cards GK104 GT X family graphics cards G92 family graphics cards G200 G200b GK110 e for ATi AMD Radeon HD 3800 4870 4890 Used with 3 9mm standoffs optional 5800 6900 series graphics cards e for nVidia GeForce 8800 GTS GTX G80 and Used with 2 1mm standoffs optional GTX 465 470 480 560 448c 570 580 e for nVidia GeForce GTS 450 GTX 550 650 GF100 GF110 family graphics cards Ti e for Ati AMD Radeon HD 4850 6800 7800 e for modern AMD Radeon R9 270 X series graphics cards GF560 Mounting Plate R600 Mounting Plate Used with 3 9mm standoffs Used with 2 5mm standoffs e for nVidia GeForce GTX 460 560 Ti series e for ATi Radeon HD 2900 R600 family cards graphics cards e for AMD Radeon HD 7950 7970 series graphics cards e for modern AMD Radeon R9 280 X 290 X series graphics cards Caution GPU shim must be removed on some R600 and 7950 7970 seris graphics cards 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 FC R9 290X series water
3. align mounting holes on the PCB with holes on the water block same applies for other tops Also pay attention not to use too much force by pressing the block down to the PCB Chip dies are prone to cracking Use a Philips to start tightening the screws in cross pattern screwdriver screw with the enclosed M3x4 DIN 7985 screws EKWB recommends users a gt M3x4 M2 5x4 DIN7985 screw rT CHECKING FOR PROPER CONTACT Remove the water block to check for uniform surface contact between the water block and the GPU Then repeat sub steps in previous section to re attach the block Graphics card EK Thermosphere unit In case you fail to obtain good contact please check again that you are using correct standoffs and or contact our support service at http www ekwb com support All disclosures notices and warranty conditions are being written on EK Water Blocks website Revision 1 1 Released on 9 of June 2014 Prior to take the next steps it is mandatory to remove the four M3x4 DIN7991 screws holding the mounting plate attached to the copper base Use enclosed Allen key 2 0mm to remove the screws as shown in STEP 1 After disassembling the mounting plate as shown on the STEP 1 please replace the metal hold down plate with the plate of your choice Please follow the general fitting guideline below For detailed compatibility list please visit http www coolingconfigurator com G80
4. blocks To ensure that the tubes are securely attached to the barb fittings please use hose clamps or an KOEN 4 appropriate substitute You can use any opening as an inlet outlet port Acetal Terminal CAUTION In case of using connectors other than EK CSQ or 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 5 mm please use the enclosed 1 8 mm nickel plated spacer EK CSQ Fitting 5mm is the maximum allowed G1 4 thread length Nanan m m ee ee we PLEASE NOTE THE PREFERED INLET PORT SIDE All disclosures notices and warranty conditions are being written on EK Water Blocks website Revision 1 1 Released on 9 of June 2014
5. crews Additional 3 9mm standoffs M3 thread Additional 2 1mm standoffs M2 5 thread Required set of 2 0mm Allen key and EK UNI standoff key TIM EK Ectotherm 1g Alternative mounting plates available for separate purchase through EK Webshop and Partner Reseller Network EK Thermosphere Mounting Plate G92 53x53mm EAN 3831109805299 EK Thermosphere Mounting Plate R600 54x54mm EAN 3831109805282 EK Thermosphere Mounting Plate GF560 51x61mm GPU mounting plate with EAN 3831109805312 standoff EK Thermosphere Mounting Plate G200 61x61mm EAN 3831109805305 Copper base 1 CLEANING THE CARD Carefully detach the original stock cooler after removing all screws securing it to the board Wipe off the remains by using non abrasive cloth or gtip as shown on sample photo of the original thermal compound until the components and circuit board are completely clean EKWB recommends the use of denatured alcohol for removing TIM leftovers 2 APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND Wipe off the remains by using non abrasive cloth or gtp of the original thermal compound until the components and circuit board are completely clean Apply thermal compound lightly coat GPU chip with enclosed Gelid GC Extreme thermal grease EKWB recommends to apply thermal grease in cross form for best performance see sample picture Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on to the graphics card During this process please make sure you
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