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Installation and mounting manual for EK-FC 4890 VAPOR X 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
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Before 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 4890 vapor X graphic card.
STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD.
1.REMOVING STOCK COOLER. Remove all encircled screws.
assembly screws should be removed. There are 12 screws on the back of the graphic
card.
3.APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
Apply thermal compound: lightly coat the GPU with for example Céramique™ thermal
compound. Follow this link
http://www.arctic-
cooling.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=39_&mID=127&language=en
detailed instructions. EKWB recommends non-conductive MX-2, which should be
applied 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 will have
to be cut by user to match all small mosfet 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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All disclosures, notices and warranty conditions are being written on the back of the box.
All heat sink
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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 qtip,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
(PLEASE REMOVE FOIL ON BOTH SIDES OF THERMAL PADS
be placed on chips
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. WARNING: DIMENSION BELLOW ARE SCALED)
for
6.PLACING STANDOFFS ON BLOCK. Standoffs are obligatory to make this block
fully functional. Please use small amount of thermal grease on standoffs and
glue them so they are concentric with mounting holes. Once they are stuck to
block be careful not to move them.
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- Page 1 Please use small amount of thermal grease on standoffs and to be cut by user to match all small mosfet chips (EKWB made sure users have glue them so they are concentric with mounting holes. Once they are stuck to more than enough pads to cover all surfaces that need to be covered to make block be careful not to move them.
- Page 2 Please use spacer on copper base (see picture). Screw in the fittings and plugs, 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 4890 VAPOR X 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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