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  • Page 1 EK-AC Radeon RX 6800/6900 D-RGB USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Before you start using this product, please follow these basic This product is made from aluminum and can be only used guidelines: with other aluminum liquid cooling components, such as Al fittings, water blocks and radiators. Mixing aluminum with Carefully read the manual before beginning with the copper and brass products can cause galvanic corrosion installation process.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS BOX CONTENTS WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS PREPARING YOUR GRAPHICS CARD REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER CLEANING THE PCB CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE...
  • Page 4 Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every screw from this package. M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (22 pcs) M2.5x7 AX1 Screw (8 pcs) EK-AC Radeon RX 6800/6900 D-RGB + Backplate EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc) PVC Washer M2.5 (22 pcs) EK-Plug G1/4 Acetal (2 pcs) Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (4 pcs)
  • Page 5: Water Block Dimensions

    WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 14.50 mm 19.70 mm 118.60 mm 147.60 mm 277.65 mm / 5 /...
  • Page 6: Technical Specifications And Water Block Parts

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS Technical Specification: - Dimensions (LxHxW): 277.5 x 130 x 20 mm - D-RGB (Addressable RGB) Cable - Length: 500 mm M4x10 SCREW DIN7991 - D-RGB LED Count: 10 - D-RGB Connector: Standard 3-Pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground) TERMINAL SCREW M3x10 SCREW M4x20 DIN7984...
  • Page 7: Preparing Your Graphics Card

    PREPARING YOUR GRAPHICS CARD You will need the following tool: BACKPLATE Phillips Head Screwdriver STEP 1 REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE Use the Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew the twelve (12) marked screws. Evenly untighten four (4) retention bracket screws for easier RETENTION BRACKET disassembly.
  • Page 8: Cleaning The Pcb

    STEP 3 CLEANING THE PCB Wipe off the remains of the original thermal compound using a nonabrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown in the sample image, until the components and circuit board are completely clean. EK recommends the use of denatured alcohol for removing TIM leftovers.
  • Page 9: Applying Thermal Compound

    STEP 2 Once cut to size, thermal pads should be placed on the PCB, as illustrated below. EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads to complete this Step. Thermal Pad F 1.0mm STEP 2 APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND STEP 1...
  • Page 10: Installing The Water Block

    INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK STEP 1 PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD This procedure is the same for all full-cover water blocks. Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on the graphics card. During this process, make sure you have aligned mounting holes of the PCB with holes of the water block (same applies to other tops).
  • Page 11: Installing The Backplate

    The screws must be present on the places marked below. INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 263.70 mm / 11 /...
  • Page 12: Attaching The Backplate

    REQUIRED TOOLS Phillips Head Screwdriver ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE Place the backplate on the PCB and make sure all holes are aligned. Position an M2.5X7 AX1 screw in each of the six (6) mounting holes (as shown in the image) and tighten them evenly with a Phillips head M2.5 x 7 AX1 screwdriver.
  • Page 13: Checking The Contact In Case Of High Temperatures

    CHECKING THE CONTACT IN CASE OF HIGH TEMPERATURES If necessary, temporarily remove the water block to check for uniform surface contact between the block and components. Pay special attention to the VRM section of the graphics card. Check whether the water block makes contact with the intended integrated circuit.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING STEP 1 Screw in two (2) G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquid cooling tubes and connect the water block(s) to the cooling loop. Do not forget to plug the remaining two openings with enclosed EK-Plug G1/4 or its equivalent.
  • Page 15 TESTING THE LOOP To make sure the installation of EK components was successful, we rec- ommend you perform a 24-hour leak test. When your loop is complete and filled with coolant, connect the pump to a PSU outside of your system. Do not connect power to any of the other components.
  • Page 16 SUPPORT AND SERVICE In case you need assistance, please contact: https://www.ekwb.com/customer-support/ EKWB d.o.o. Pod lipami 18 1218 Komenda Slovenia - EU SOCIAL MEDIA EKWaterBlocks @EKWaterBlocks ekwaterblocks EKWBofficial ekwaterblocks...

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