EK Water Blocks EK-FC7970 - Acetal + Nickel CSQ
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1. Tubing 1A UEP a r ARE VOCE RA 90 3 4 z P EK PSC Fittin PA PA AARS 2 Va ee titi gt INSTALLING EK FC LINK Alternatively you can install the enclosed EK FC Link which allows installation of both EK FC Bridge system as well as the use of G1 4 threaded fittings Please remove the middle M4x8 DIN7984 screw install the EK FC Link together with OR 14x1 5mm gaskets and secure it with enclosed M4x25 DIN7985 screw Use enclosed 2 5mm Allen hex key Once installed you can install two preferably angled G1 4 threaded fittings or any EK FC Bridge CSQ series interconnect serial or paralle M4x25 DIN7984 REQUIRED TOOLS AND MOUNTING SCREWS Scissors philips screwdriver Mey KP P thermal grease iin OR 14x1 5mm All disclosures notices and warranty conditions are being written on the EKWB website Please read terms of use Released on 21 of June 2012 Revision 1 02. screw in enclosed M3x4 DIN7985 screws EKWB recommends start screwing the screws around the GPU core and continue outwards Always use a PVC washer under each and every screw Use 11 screws M3x4 Use 11 enclosed PVC washers underneath each 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 VRM 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 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 Screw in the fittings in the G1 4 threaded openings on plastic top of the water block EKWB recommends using EK PSC fittings with the EK FC7970 CSQ 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 l
3. ekwD Installation and mounting manual for EK FC7970 CSQ 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 ekwb com for updates Before installation of this product please read important notice disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box 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 3 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 4 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 The use of corrosion inhibiting coolants is always recommended for any liquid cooling system STEP 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Sample picture of AMD Radeon HD 7970 graphics card PCB 109 C38637 00 STEP 2 PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD 1 REMOVING STOCK COOLER Remove encircled screw on the bracket required
4. ess 0 5mm for VRM Driver amp MOSFET IC t tttunnnnunnannuad Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nannu nnan nn EEREERETEISEIN I E eee K STEP 3 INSTALLING WATER BLOCK i a a 1 PLACING THERMAL PADS ON PCB Place thermal pads on chips so that numbers on chips match size of thermal pads EKWB made sure users have more than F enough pads to cover all surfaces that need to be covered to make block fully functional EKWB recommends using small drops of electrically non conductive for example Arctic Cooling MX 2 MX 4 or GELID GC Extreme thermal grease on each phase regulator that is being covered with thermal pad in order to even further improve the thermal performance of the EK FC7970 CSQ series water block aad ei B a Hg ng ne i nye fs fs l ippo 3 ates io al tae IEN ra ty Seen meee r e ae ae AO SE Z z 5 we iz a Pag All disclosures notices and warranty conditions are being written on the EKWB website Please read terms of use Released on 21 of June 2012 Revision 1 0 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
5. only on certain models STEP 2 cont PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD 1 cont REMOVING STOCK COOLER Remove all encircled screws All heat sink assembly 2 CLEANING THE PCB Carefully detach the original stock cooler after removing screws should be removed There are 16 screws on the back of the graphic card all screws securing it to the board Wipe off the remains by using non abrasive WH YW YW cloth or gtip as shown on sample photo of the original thermal compound until a WA rae e ae a See hehe ae tea the components and circuit board are completely clean EKWB recommends the se soon mg ER RSS ines tthe afisk i use of denatured alcohol for removing TIM leftovers HE Stee Srl ane VARS BH Bi es oe ee ati i 3 APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND Apply thermal 4 CUTTING THERMAL PADS Your block comes with thermal pads some of which are already pre cut Others have compound lightly coat AMD GPU chip with for example to be cut to smaller chunks in order to cover all the VRM components such as MOSFETs and drivers PLEASE REMOVE Arctic Cooling MX 2 or MX 4 thermal grease EKWB THE PROTECTIVE FOIL FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE THERMAL PADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION recommends to apply thermal grease in cross form for Replacement thermal pads 1x Thermal Pad B 0 5mm 75x50mm Thermal Pad A 1mm 100x16mm best performance see sample picture 75 1 Thickness 0 5mm for memory IC 3 Thickness 1mm for I O VRM 2 Thickn
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