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EK-Quantum Velocity3 1700/1851/AM5 - 1 - USER GUIDE...
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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY ....................4 BOX CONTENTS ..................................4 WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS ..............................5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS ......................6 NICKEL PLEXI ................................... 6 NICKEL ACETAL ..................................7 NICKEL WHITE ACETAL ................................8 PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD - INTEL LGA 1700/1851 ......................
GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY EK-Quantum Velocity3 1700/1851/AM5 CPU socket compatibility: - Intel LGA-1700/1851 - AMD® socket AM5 DISCLAIMER: This CPU block is pre-configured for the Intel LGA-1700/1851 socket. For AMD AM5, please refer to the configuration instructions. BOX CONTENTS...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS NICKEL PLEXI Technical Specification: Dimensions (L x H x W): 69,5 x 69,5 x 25 mm D-RGB cable length: 500 mm D-RGB LED count: 14 D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground Position Description Qty.
NICKEL ACETAL Technical Specification: Dimensions (L x H x W): 69,5 x 69,5 x 25 mm D-RGB cable length: 500 mm D-RGB LED count: 30 D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked Ground Position Description Qty. 107758 TOP Plate - Acetal 100663 EK Badge 107755...
NICKEL WHITE ACETAL Technical Specification: Dimensions (L x H x W): 69,5 x 69,5 x 25 mm D-RGB cable length: 500 mm D-RGB LED count: 30 D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground Position Description Qty. 107759 TOP Plate - White Acetal 100663 EK Badge 107755...
PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD - INTEL LGA 1700/1851 STEP 1 If already installed, please remove the motherboard from your computer and place it on an even surface. Non-abrasive Cloth STEP 2 Cleaning the CPU: Wipe the IHS clean using a non-abrasive cloth or Q-tip as shown in the illustration.
PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD - AMD AM5 STEP 1 If already installed, please remove the motherboard from your UNC 6-32 SCREW computer and place it on an even surface. STEP 2 HOLD-DOWN Using a Philips-head screwdriver remove the four UNC 6-32 screws CLAMPS securing the original plastic hold-down clamps around the socket as shown in the illustration.
STEP 4 Applying thermal compound: Apply the enclosed thermal grease (thermal compound) on the CPU heat spreader – IHS – as shown in the image. The layer of the thermal compound must be thin and even in thickness over the entire surface of the IHS. The excessive or uneven application of thermal grease may lead to poor performance! For this step, you will need:...
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STEP 2 Attaching mounting screws: Install four (4) mounting thumb screws together with four (4) polyamid washers through your motherboard THUMB to the backplate. SCREW For this step, you will need: POLYAMID Thumb-screw (4 Polyamid Washer (4 pc) WASHER STEP 2 STEP 3 LGA-1700/1851 Attach the LGA-1700/1851 mounting brackets by sliding them into a...
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STEP 4 Position the CPU Water Block onto the Motherboard. Make sure to align the holes (as shown in the picture). Make sure to double check the layer of the Thermal Grease before placing the water block onto the motherboard. Before placing the water block, it is mandatory to remove the protective foil from the cold plate.
STEP 5 With EK-Velocity series water blocks, it is mandatory to use the bottom port as the INLET. Mixing the ports may result in poor thermal performance of the OUTLET water block. Screw in two (2) G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquid INLET cooling tubes and connect the water block to the cooling loop.
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STEP 2 COLD PLATE Remove the cold-plate, jet-plate and rotatable insert JET PLATE ROTATABLE INSERT STEP 2 STEP 3 ROTATABLE INSERT Position the water block so that the EK badge is on the left bottom side of the water block, like shown in the picture. Place the rotatable insert inside the water block.
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STEP 4 Position the jet plate into the rotatable insert. Pay attention to orientation. JET PLATE STEP 4 STEP 5 Install the cold plate using four (4) M4x14 screws. The markings must be on the right side as shown in the picture. M4x14 SCREW Before installing, make sure that the O-ring seal is correctly in place.
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK - AMD AM5 STEP 1 THUMB SCREW Attaching mounting screws: Install four (4) mounting thumb screws through your motherboard to the backplate. For this step, you will need: Thumb-screw (4 STEP 1 STEP 2 AM5 MOUNTING BRACKET Attach the AM5 mounting brackets by sliding them into a water block side channel.
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STEP 3 Position the CPU Water Block onto the Motherboard. Make sure to align the holes (as shown in the picture). Make sure to double check the layer of the Thermal Grease before placing the water block onto the motherboard. Before placing the water block, it is mandatory to remove the protective foil from the cold plate.
STEP 5 With EK-Velocity series water blocks, it is mandatory to use the bottom port as the INLET. OUTLET Mixing the ports may result in poor thermal performance of the water block. INLET Screw in two (2) G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquid cooling tubes and connect the water block to the cooling loop.
TESTING THE LOOP To make sure the installation of EK components was successful, we recommend you perform a leak test for 24 hours. 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.
SUPPORT AND SERVICE In case you need assistance or wish to order spare parts or a new mounting mechanism, please contact: https://www.ekwb.com/customer-suppor t/ For spare parts orders, refer to the page with “TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS” where you can find the EAN number of each part you might need.
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