ekwb EK-FC R9 Fury X Guide

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Installation and mounting manual for EK-FC R9 Fury 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
whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor their installation. The following instructions are subject to change without notice. Ple ase visit our web site at www.ekwb.com for updates. Before
installation of this product please read important notice, disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.
Before you start using this product please follow these basic guidelines:
1. Please carefully read the manual before through before beginning with the installation process!
2. Please remove your motherboard from the computer to assure safest mounting processin order to prevent any possible damages t o your CPU and/or motherboard’s circuit board (PCB).
3. The EK-HFB and EK-ACF type fittings require only a small amountof force to screwthemfirmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the rubb er o-ring gaskets.
4. The use of corrosion inhibiting coolantsis always recommended for any liquid cooling system.
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION. Sample picture of Radeon R9 Fury X
STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD.
1. REMOVING STOCK COOLER and BRACKET: Remove encircled
screw on the bracket. Then remove all screws from bracket.
STEP 3 cont.: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD
1 cont. REMOVING STOCK COOLER. Remove all encircled screws. All heat sink assembly screws
should be removed, including self-adhesive washers on both sides of the PCB (if present). There are
up to 17 screws on the back of the graphics card. After you remove t he fan housing do not forget to
unplug the fan. You may need Torx T6 screwdriver instead of Philips head screwdriver (depending on
manufacturer).
2. CLEANING THE PCB. Carefully detach the original stock cooler
after removing all screws securing it to the board. 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 recommends the use of denatured alcohol for
removing TIM leftovers.
3: REPLACING THE ORIGINAL I/O BRACKET Remove two Philips screws securing the original two-slot I/O bracket to the circuit board. Remove the four screws that secure
the tab of the I/O bracket to the circuit board as well. Replace the original I/O bracket with enclosed EK-FC R9 Fury X single-slot I/O bracket and install it using four original
screws and use it on single slot bracket. Secure the bracket tab using M3x4 DIN7985 screw.
4. APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND. Apply thermal
compound: lightly coat AMD chip (GPU + HBM stack) with
enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm™thermal grease. EKWB
recommends to apply thermal grease on GPU in cross
form for best performance (see sample picture). Apply
dot of TIM on each HBM module die (4 pcs) as shown on
picture below:
5. CUTTING THERMAL PADS. Your block comes with thermal pads, some of which are already pre-cut. Others
have to be cut to smaller chunks in order to cover all the VRM components such as MOSFETs and drivers. PLEASE
REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FOIL FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE THERMAL PADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
Replacement thermal pads: Thermal Pad F –0.5mm (100x16mm)
M3x4 DIN7985 screw
Factory installed
I/O bracket
Reuse 4x screws
EK-FC R9 Fury X
single-slot I/O
bracket
Remove those
two screws
1
1: Thermal pad F –0.5mm
(for mosfet):

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STEP 4: INSTALLING WATER BLOCK
1. PLACING THERMAL PADS ON PCB. Place thermal pads on chips so that numbers on chips match size of thermal pads. EKWB made sure users have more than
enough pads to cover all surfaces that need to be covered to make block fully functional.
2. PLACING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD. Carefully position the water block with
preinstalled 2.5mm standoffs on to the graphics card. During this process please make
sure you align mounting holes on PCB with holes on the water block. Also pay attention
not to use too much force by pressing block down to PCB. Chip dies are prone to
cracking.
3 ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHIC CARD. Use a Philips screwdriver
screw with the enclosed M3x4 DIN 7985 screws. EKWB recommends users to start
tightening the screws around the GPU core and continue outwards. Always use a
plastic washer under each and every screw! If the washer is already present on the
circuit board (usually around the four GPU core screw holes) there is no need for
additional washer.
STEP 5: CHECKING FOR CONTACTS
Temporarily remove the water block to check for uniform surface contact between the block and the components, pay special attention to the VRM section of the graphics card.
Check whether the water block makes contact with the VRM. Then repeat sub-steps in previous section to re-attach the block. In case you fail to obtain good contact,
please check again your thermal pad thickness or contact our support service.
STEP 6: INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING
Screw in the two G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquid cooling tubes and
connect the water-block(s) into the cooling circuit. EKWB recommends using
EK-ACF fittings with the EK-FC R9 Fury X series water blocks.
When using fittings, other than compression type please ensure the tubes are
securely attached to the barb/fittings. Use hose clamps or an appropriate substitute.
EKWB recommend to use LEFT side port as an inlet port for best performance.
However this water block also operates flawlessly with reversed water flow.
CAUTION: In case of using connectors other than EK-ACF series compression
fittings or EK-HFB barb fittins, take special attention to the length of the fittings’
male G1/4” thread.
5mm is the maximum allowed G1/4” thread length!
STEP 7: INSERTING CARD IN YOUR PC CASE
Carefully lift your graphics card with installed block and insert it in your PC’s motherboard PCI-express expansion slot. Please bear in mind that your graphics card is probably
heavier than when it was equipped with original heat sink fan assembly. One needs to be very careful when handling the graphics card. Avoid all un-needed manipulation of the
VGA/water block assembly that might damage your card or water block during final installation.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MOUNTING SCREWS:
scissors philips screwdriver
Use fourteen (14)
M2.5x4 for attaching
block
Tubing
EK-Plug G1/4
Acetal Terminal
EK-ACF Fitting