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EK-Quantum Magnitude sTRX5 CPU WATER BLOCK USER GUIDE...
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GPU or its circuit board (PCB). EK Fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured with the rubber O-ring gaskets.
TABLE OF CONTENT BOX CONTENTS WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS CHANGING THE COLDPLATE CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP TESTING THE LOOP SUPPORT AND SERVICE SOCIAL MEDIA - 3 -...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS By default (out of the box), this water block supports the EK Badge following CPU sockets: - AMD Socket sTRX5 Top Plate (Plexi/Acetal/Brass) - AMD Socket sTRX4 - AMD Socket TR4 (Socket SP3r2) - AMD Socket SP3...
CHANGING THE COLDPLATE STEP 1 Cleaning the CPU: Wipe the CPU’s contact surface with a non- abrasive cloth or Q-tip. Non-Abrasive Cloth STEP 1 STEP 2 Applying Thermal Compound: Apply the enclosed thermal grease (thermal compound) on the CPU heat spreader (IHS) as shown in the image.
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STEP 3 Before proceeding with installation, it is mandatory to remove the protective foil from the backside of the water block. Placing the Water Block on the Motherboard: Place your motherboard on an even surface and remove the Mounting Mechanism from the plastic bag. Install four (4) Standoffs tightly into the ILM Heat Sink studs by hand.
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Attach the tubes and connect the CPU water block to FITTING BARB the liquid cooling loop. EK recommends using EK fittings with all EK water blocks. INLET PORT CAUTION: When using connectors other than EK fittings, pay special attention to the length of the fittings’...
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You can also rotate the INLET/OUTLET port by following the further steps. M3 x 14 7991DIN STEP 1 Unscrew the eight (8) M3X14 DIN7991 screws using the 2mm Allen COLDPLATE Key and remove the colplate from the water block (as shown on the photo).
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STEP 3 Carefully place the rotated brass insert back into the top. Make sure that the insert and jet plate O-ring’s remain in place. STEP 3 STEP 4 You can now replace the coldplate and screws (M3 X 14 DIN7991). M3 x 14 7991DIN Do not use the excessive force (Max torque: 0.55Nm).
STEP 5 The installation is now complete and the flow direction can be reversed. INLET STEP 5 CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP STEP 1 Plug the 3-pin D-RGB connector from the CPU water block to the D-RGB Header on your motherboard or controller. The LED strip will work only if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Data, Empty, Ground.
TESTING THE LOOP To ensure the installation of EK components was successful, we recommend you perform a 24-hour leak test. When your loop is complete and filled with coolant, connect the pump to a PSU outside your system. Do not connect power to any of the other components.
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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