EK Water Blocks EK-FC5X0 GTX GW
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1. yn mtn 7 S STEP 2 cont PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD 1 cont REMOVING STOCK COOLER Remove all encircled screws All heat sink assembly screws and backplate should be removed There are 21 screws on the back of the graphic card 2 CLEANING THE PCB Carefully detach the original heat sink after removing all fasteners securing it to the board and bracket Wipe off the remains by using non abrasive cloth or Q tip as shown on sample photo of the original thermal compound until the components and circuit board are completely clean EKWB does not recommend using any liquids for removing paste Ce ee ama nmns mY 2009 2000 3 APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND Apply thermal compound lightly coat both GPUs and bridge chip with for example Arctic Cooling MX 2 or MxX 4 thermal grease EKWB recommends to apply thermal grease in cross form for best performance see sample picture STEP 3 INSTALLING WATER BLOCK 4 CUTTING THERMAL PADS Your block comes with thermal pads some of which are already pre cut Others have to be cut to smaller chunks in order to cover all the VRM components PLEASE REMOVE FOIL ON BOTH SIDES OF THERMAL PADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION WARNING DIMENSION BELLOW ARE SCALED Thickness 1mm for memory m m EEN EEN 16 EEN m m m 16 m EEN ALAS Thickness 1mm Thickness 1 5mm for VRM for VRM 1 PLACING THERMAL PADS ON PCB Place thermal pads on chips so that number2. GPU core and continue outwards Use 12 screws M3x4 s Brass M4 M3 3 3mm standoff S Tightening the standoff a Use 12 enclosed PVC washers Temporarily remove the water block to check for uniform surface contact between the block and the components Note the pattern of contact on a piece of paper Then repeat substeps in previous section to reattach the block In case you fail to obtain good contact please check again your thermal pad thickness or contact our support service Use one M3x6 screw one PVC washer and one M3 nut to secure the I O Please use spacer only on copper base if you use fitting with G1 4 thread longer than 5mm see also known as PCI bracket firmly to the circuit board This will allow the Sample picture Screw in the fittings and plugs please use spacers only on copper base for computer chassis to carry the weight of the waterblock thus reducing the fittings Use 6mm Allen key to screw in and tighten new EK Plug G1 4 Attach the liquid cooling tension on the PCI express slot Tighten the screw with Philips screwdriver tubes and connect the water block s into the cooling circuit EKWB recommends using high flow while holding the M3 nut with your thumbs firmly fittings with the EK FC 5x0 GW GTX series water blocks To ensure that the tubes are securely attached to the barb fittings please use hose clamps or an appropriate substitute The use of an algaecide is always recommended for any liquid coolin
3. Installation and mounting manual for EK FC5x0 GW GTX water block 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 ekwaterblocks com for updates Before installation of this product please read important notice disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box or our home page The barb hose fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them in otherwise the high flow fittings might break These fittings do not need to be tightened with much force because the liquid seal is made using o rings The use of an algaecide and corrosion inhibitors is always recommended for any liquid cooling system STEP 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Sample picture of GW Palit GeForce 570 580 GTX graphics card STEP 2 PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD 1 REMOVING STOCK COOLER Remove encircled screws O ae Oe on the bracket required only on certain models ET of i S7 lt i poa a D A s Dor gt y w 2 g a gt W gt qra gt gt aa i E eeeeeecee as i aceeeeee gt aasaaaan in se Me itis te a mn gg Bote ga Ces i TTR sape r
4. g system You can use any hole as an inlet outlet port 3 Carefully lift your card with installed block and insert it in your PC case 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 AND MOUNTING SCREWS scissors philips screwdriver 16 x screws M3x4 DIN7985 1 x M3x6 DIN7985 1 x M3 nut 16 x PVC washers All disclosures notices and warranty conditions are being written on the back of the box Released on 25 of March 2011 Revision 1 0
5. s on chips match size of thermal pads EKWB made sure users have more than enough pads to cover all surfaces that need to be covered to make block fully functional It is advised to use small drops of electrically non conductive thermal grease on chips to make thermal pads more adhesive jag u m wii aes For GeForce GTX 580 models only All disclosures notices and warranty conditions are being written on the back of the box 2 PLACING GPU REINFORCE PLATE ON PCB Place metal reinforce and washer on PCB as shown on picture below and screw it in with enclosed M3x4 screws Please use encased PVC washers under each screw Make sure you use fasten screws equally and do not use too much force Orientation of reinforcer is important M3x4 screw PVC washer Released on 25 of March 2011 Revision 1 0 3 PLACING STANDOFFS ON BLOCK Brass standoffs are obligatory in order to attach this 4 PLACING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD During this process please make sure you water block to the printed circuit board of the graphics card Please use the encased key to align holes on PCB with holes on block Also pay attention not to use too much screw them to the copper base of the water block force by pressing block down to PCB Chip dies are prone to cracking o 5 ATTACHING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD By using Philips screwdriver screw in enclosed M3x4 screws EKWB recommends start screwing the screws around the
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