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- Page 1 For EK-XLC Predator series units | 4th revision, Jul 15th 2016 Pre-fi lled CPU Xpandable Liquid Cooling EK-XLC PREDATOR USEr gUIDE...
- Page 2 If there is any problem, contact the shop where you have purchased the problem to get a replacement or refund. 3. EKWB d.o.o. is not responsible for any damages due to external causes, including but not limited to, improper use, problems with electrical power, accident, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation and improper testing.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
POSSIBILITIES OF EXPANDING THE SYSTEM EK-XLC PrEDATOr WITH QUICK-DISCOnnECT COUPLIngS (QDC) Preparing the Predator unit Connecting the pre-filled water block with QDCs EK-XLC PrEDATOr WITHOUT QUICK DISCOnnECT COUPLIngS (QDC) 18 Disassembly Adding components to the loop Filling up the system... -
Page 4: Scope Of Delivery
SCOPE OF DELIVEry All-in-one expandable liquid cooling unit EK-XLC Predator (incl. QDC) EK-XLC Predator CPU Backplate mechanism Thermal grease CPU mounting mechanism Installation manual rEQUIrED TOOLS VIDEO InSTALLATIOn gUIDES Our offi cial youTube channel features Phillips-head screwdriver video installation guides, that can help you with Predator installation. -
Page 5: Radiator Space Constraint Requirements
SPACE COnSTrAInT rEQUIrEmEnTS EK-XLC PREDATOR 240 133 mm (5,24 in) 68 mm (2,68 in) radiator Water block Pump / 4 /... -
Page 6: Ek-Xlc Predator 360
EK-XLC PREDATOR 360 415 mm (16,34 in) 15 mm (0,59 in) 120 mm (4,72 in) Pump radiator Water block / 5 /... -
Page 7: Ek-Xlc Predator 140
EK-XLC PREDATOR 140 195 mm (7,68 in) Pump radiator 140 mm (5,51 in) Water block / 6 /... -
Page 8: Ek-Xlc Predator 280
EK-XLC PREDATOR 280 Pump radiator Water block 142 mm (5,59 in) 68 mm (2,68 in) / 7 /... -
Page 9: Unit Orientation Limitations
UnIT OrIEnTATIOn LImITATIOnS CAUTION: The orientation of the unit is very important as wrong installation may lead to insuf- fi cient cooling performance and premature failure of the unit. The orientation limitations stands for all versions of the Predator unit. Pump Pump Pump... -
Page 10: Electrical Connections
ELECTrICAL COnnECTIOnS CONNECTING THE HUB TO THE POWER SUPPLY STEP 1: Take the enclosed power cable and plug the two-pin PCI-express minifit power connector to the fan splitter hub. STEP 2: Use the SATA POWEr connector at the other end and plug it to the female STEP 1 STEP 2 connector found on the main power supply. -
Page 11: Installing The Pump/Fan/Radiator Unit
STEP 2: STEP 1 Prepare your suitably-sized PC chassis for installation of EK-XLC Predator. The position of the unit in the chassis depends on the size, fan mounting holes and the hardware you have installed. -
Page 12: General Information On Waterblock Compatibility
Please visit www.ekwb.com for more details. WHAT IS EnCLOSED The following items are enclosed with EK-XLC Predator unit CPU water block: - EK-XLC Predator CPU water block - PreciseMount universal CPU mounting mechanism: •... -
Page 13: Installing The Water Block
Prepare the zip bag containing CPU mounting mechanism screws which was LgA-2011 m4 Thumb Screw enclosed with the EK-XLC Predator unit. Thumb Screw Install four (4) specific LgA-2011 m4 thumb screws into four m4 threaded stubs on the LgA-2011 socket integrated latch mechanism (ILm). The screws are to be installed using no tools (i.e. -
Page 14: Lga-115X Socket Motherboards
- screw in all four thumb nuts until you reach the end of the thread. Do not use any tools (such as pliers) during this process your EK-XLC Predator installation on LgA 2011(-3) platform is now complete. Starting your computer up: Before you add the power to your computer please check if everything is installed according to the installation manual. - Page 15 STEP 3: Install backplate rubber gasket and place metal backplate for Intel LgA-115x socket to the back of your motherboard rIBBED SIDE UP! (facing away from the motherboard) Align the holes on the motherboard with holes on rubber gasket and backplate. metal m4 Thumb Backplate...
- Page 16 Then – using your fingers only screw in all four thumb nuts until you reach the end of the thread. your EK-XLC Predator installation on LgA-115x platform is now complete. Starting up your computer Before you add the power to your computer please check if every- thing is installed according to the installation manual.
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Page 17: Possibilities Of Expanding The System
STEP 2: STEP 1 and 2 Disconnect the QDC installed on the EK-XLC Predator with QDC. First you need to press on the button on the QDC to release (disconnect) the mechanism which holds it together. After that you should gently pull it apart and you are done. - Page 18 STEP 5: Connect the QDC couplings according to the sketch on the right. you will feel the locking click sound when assembled correctly. The expansion is now complete. OPTIONAL STEP 6: Plug in the ATX bridging plug. make sure nothing except the fan splitter hub is plugged to the power supply.
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Page 19: Ek-Xlc Predator Without Quick Disconnect Couplings (Qdc)
POSSIBILITIES OF EXPAnDIng THE SySTEm EK-XLC PREDATOR WITHOUT QUICK DIS- CONNECT COUPLINGS (QDC) The EK-XLC Predator 140 and 240 are capable of expanding with one (1) additional water block, radiator and reservoir (optional). yOU mAy nEED TO rEmOVE COmPLETE UnIT FrOm yOUr COm-... -
Page 20: Filling Up The System
Take the additional liquid cooling component (water block of any type, radiator...) and mount it according to its installation manual. To connect it to the EK-XLC Pred- ator unit please follow the steps below: STEP 3: Connect the loose tube from Predator unit to the 10/16 fi tting on the additional water block. STEP 4: make sure that the tube sits fi rmly on the fi tting barb and then tighten the compression ring using your hands only. - Page 21 STEP 9: reinstall the plug, removed in STEP 7 using 6mm Allen key. Afterwards place the unit on the fi rm surface with fans facing upwards as pictured in STEP 9 and 10 STEP 10: Unscrew the integrated reservoir plug in counter-clockwise direction using 6mm Allen key.
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Page 22: Adding An External Reservoir
STEP 14: It is always a good practice to conduct a 24-hour leak test to ensure the system is leak free and safe to use. Upon completing the leak test please reinstall the liquid cooling unit back into your computer chassis. Before you add the power to your computer please check if everything is installed according to the installation manual. -
Page 23: Installing Transparent Tubing (Optional)
InSTALLIng TrAnSPArEnT TUBIng (OPTIOnAL) When changing the original EK ZmT tubing for transparent tubing (PrimoChill Primo- Flex™ Advanced LrT™ 9,5 mm (3/8”) / 15,9 mm (5/8”) - Crystal Clear tube) or equiv- alent it may happen that the coolant evaporates through the tubing walls due to PVC material being slightly porous. -
Page 24: Frequently Asked Questions
How many water blocks can you add to the loop? nOTE: To achieve the best performance it is highly recommended A: The EK-XLC Predator liquid cooling unit can be upgraded with several ad- to run pump at full speed when expanding the Predator unit with ad- ditional parts. - Page 25 21°C above ambient during maxi- chase. See www.ekwb.com/shop/aio/ for more details. mum combined (synthetic) workload. given the ambient temperature of 22°C, this would result in liquid temperature of around 43°C in ideal situation. One can usually expect 10-15°C higher gPU core temperature (gPU 53-58°C).
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
Thin-walled tubing may collapse easily under low radius turns or when obstructed by other computer chassis elements such as closing side EKWB deems der8auer Delid Die mate tool safe to be used by panel doors. Check the tubing for any signs of kink which restrict the flow. -
Page 27: The Cooler Is Too Loud
THE COOLER IS TOO LOUD: General Gigabyte Z170/X99 motherboard guide: The Predator unit is equipped with fast-spinning EK-Vardar high-static pres- sure PWm controlled fans, which run at very high speed if the UEFI/BIOS is 1. Enter UEFI and go to m.I. T . - > PC Health Status not set to control fan speed. -
Page 28: Preventive Steps
with distilled water. After rinsing we recommend soaking the water blocks in Algae- or dirt deposits may be rubbed out using soft cloth in com- paper towels until completely dry. It is nearly impossible to avoid the naturally bination with warm, soapy water. rinse with distilled water after occurring copper tarnishing (oxidation) as the oxidation will reoccur the mo- cleaning. -
Page 29: Part Specification List
PArT SPECIFICATIOn LIST PUMP Xylem DDC 3.1 MX EK-SPC 60A Pump Type DC centrifugal Pump DC centrifugal Pump Bearing Type Ceramic Bearing Ball Ceramic Bearing Ball rated Voltage 12 VDC 12 VDC Operating voltage 8*-13,2 VDC *9v starting 8*-13,2 VDC *9v starting Pump rPm 3000 rPm 2500 rPm... -
Page 30: Fan Splitter Hub
FAN SPLITTER HUB To the Power supply unit Fan splitter hub All the elements that need electricity to run are connected to the fan splitter hub, located on the bac k of the unit. This fan splitter hub contains three 4-pin PWm Fan Pump Fan 3 Fan 2... -
Page 31: Fans
FANS EK-Vardar F4-120 EK-Vardar F2-140 Fan type rated Voltage 12 VDC 12 VDC Power Draw 2,16W 1,57 W max Air Flow 77 CFm = 131 m³/h 84 CFm = 143 m³/h Static Pressure 3.16mm H2O = 31 Pa 1.90 mm H2O = 18.6 Pa noise Level 33.5 dBA 31.6 dBA... -
Page 32: Support And Service
SUPPOrT AnD SErVICE For assistance please contact: http://support.ekwb.com/ EKWB d.o.o. Pod lipami 18 1218 Komenda Slovenia - EU SOCIAL mEDIA EKWaterBlocks @EKWaterBlocks ekwaterblocks EKWBofficial ekwaterblocks...
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