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Installation and mounting manual for EK-FC 5970 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
installation of this product please read important notice, disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.
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.
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION. Sample picture of RADEON HD 5970 graphic card.
STEP 2 cont.: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD.
1 cont.. REMOVING STOCK COOLER. Remove all encircled screws.
assembly screws and retention plate should be removed. There are 19 screws on the back of
the graphic card.
3. APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
Apply thermal compound: lightly coat the GPU with for example Arctic Cooling MX2 ™ or MX3
™ thermal compound. Follow this link:
http://www.arctic‐cooling.com/catalog/images/install_mx2_retail.pdf
instructions. EKWB recommends to apply thermal grease in cross form for best performance
(see sample picture).
5. PLACING THERMAL PADS ON PCB. Place thermal pads on chips so that numbers on chips match size of thermal pads. Thermal pad number 2,3 will have to be cut by user to
match all small chips (EKWB made sure users have more than enough pads to cover all surfaces that need to be covered to make block fully function). You can also use small drop
of thermal grease on chips to make thermal pads more adhesive.
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2. CLEANING THE PCB. Carefully detach the original backplate and stock cooler after
All heat sink
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.
4. CUTTING THERMAL PADS. Your block comes with thermal pads, which have to be
placed on chips (PLEASE REMOVE FOIL ON BOTH SIDES OF THERMAL PADS PRIOR
TO INSTALLATION. WARNING: DIMENSION OF THE PADS BELLOW ARE SCALED.)
#1: 15,6x13x0,5 mm
#2: 25x30x0,5 mm
#3: 60x50x1 mm
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STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD.
1. REMOVING STOCK COOLER: Remove encircled
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Summary of Contents for ekwb EK-FC 5970
- Page 1 5. PLACING THERMAL PADS ON PCB. Place thermal pads on chips so that numbers on chips match size of thermal pads. Thermal pad number 2,3 will have to be cut by user to match all small chips (EKWB made sure users have more than enough pads to cover all surfaces that need to be covered to make block fully function). You can also use small drop of thermal grease on chips to make thermal pads more adhesive.
- Page 2 Please use spacer on copper base (see sample picture). Screw in the fittings and plugs (please use spacers only on copper base), attach the liquid cooling tubes and connect the water-block(s) into the cooling circuit. EKWB recommends using high flow fittings with the EK-FC 5XXX series water blocks. To ensure that the tubes are securely attached to the barb/fittings, please use hose clamps or an appropriate substitute.
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