ekwb EK-FC295 GTX Manual

Installation and mounting manuals for EK-FC295 GTX 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. Please visit our web site at www.ekwaterblocks.com for
updates.
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.
Picture 1: Sample picture of fitting installation (note: inlet
is always on top, outlet is on opposite site!)
Picture 2: Any hole on top can be used as an inlet hole,
and any hole on bottom can be used as an outlet hole.
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Step 1. Remove the graphic card from computer.
Step 2. Carefully detach the original heat sink after removing all fasteners securing it to the board and
bracket. Wipe off the remains of the original thermal compound until the components and circuit board are
completely clean. Pictures from 3 to 9.
Picture 3: Disassembling the top Picture 4: Remove screws as shown on photo
Picture 5: Remove all 13 screws (on each side of card) as shown on picture
Unscrew all 6 screws.
You will have to reinstall
the plate and screw them
back when the block will
be mounted.
Remove these
screws on both
sides.
(
6 screws
)
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Use one of top
holes as an inlet!
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Use one of
bottom holes
as an outlet!
Remove the
metal cover of
the graphic card.
Proceed to
picture 5.
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Picture 5: Remove screws as shown on picture Picture 6: Remove screws as shown on picture (VGA connector’s
plate)
Picture 7: Disassembling – SLI bridge connection Picture 8: Disassembled card (exploded view)
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KEEP ALL MOUNTING ELEMENTS (screws)!
Picture 9: Sample photo of cleaned surfaces

Step 3. Apply thermal compound: lightly coat the GPU (thicker in the center of the GPU, as the mounting
force will spread thermal compound evenly), RAMs and with for example Céramique™ thermal compound.
Follow this link http://www.arcticsilver.com/ceramique_instructions.htm for detailed instructions. EK Water
Blocks recommends non-conductive Arctic Silver Céramique™.
Apply thermal grease on all RAM modules GPU,
nForce 200 chip and SLI chip. Place thermal pads
here.
Picture 9: Applying thermal compound.
Step 4. Place the graphic card on the inverted water block and attach it with enclosed screws as shown in
picture 10.
For perfect thermal contact, the block does not use a spring mounting system; therefore when
attaching without standoffs be very careful to tighten all screws equally. If the screws are tightened too
much, when not using standoffs, the graphic card board will bend and could get damaged.
To prevent warping of card please use enclosed standoffs and apply them as shown on pictures bellow.
Prior aligning standoffs with mounting holes, please apply small amount of thermal grease around the
thread to fix the standoffs.
Picture 10: Placing and fixing the standoffs to water block when installing the card.
Apply thermal grease on all RAM
modules GPU and
nForce 200 chip
.
(4 mosfet cooling on
each PCB)
Important!
If you cannot get
good contast
between last mosfet
and water block.
Please use enclosed
thicker (1mm)
thermal pad.

Start tightening the block with enclosed screws (M2,5×8mm screws) from the GPU and
continue outwards. Please make sure that standoffs are well positioned and aligned with holes
(as shown on picture 10). After that, repeat same procedure on the other side.
11 × M2,5×8 mm
screws on each side
of the card.
Picture 10: Attaching the water block.
Step 5. After inserting and tightening all M2,5×8mm screws, remount plate at the VGA connectors (picture
4).
The final product with installed water block should look like this (without metal cover):
Step 6. Attach the liquid cooling tubes and connect the water-block(s) into the cooling circuit. The EK-
FC295GTX series are usually sold with high flow fittings. To ensure that the tubes are securely attached to
the barb fittings, please use hose clamps or an appropriate substitute. The use of an algaecide is always
recommended for any liquid cooling system.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE
While all efforts have been made to provide the most comprehensive tutorial possible, EKWB assumes no
liability expressed or implied for any consequential damage(s) occurring to your equipment as a result of
using EKWB cooling products, either due to errors or omissions on our part in the above instructions, or
due to failure or defect in the EKWB cooling products.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES:
While all efforts have been made to provide the most comprehensive tutorial possible, EKWB assumes no
liability expressed or implied for any damage(s) occurring to your components as a result of using EKWB
cooling products, either due to mistake or omission on our part in the above instructions, or due to failure
or defect in the EKWB cooling products.
WARRANTY:
Our products are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 24 months
beginning from the date of delivery to the final user. During this period, products will be repaired or have
parts replaced at our discretion provided that: (I) the product is returned to the agent from whom it was
purchased; (II) the product has been purchased by an end user and has not used for commercial
purposes; (III) the product has not been misused, handled carelessly, or used in a manner other than in
accordance with the instructions provided describing its installation and proper use. This warranty does
not confer rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for
consequential loss or damage. This warranty is offered as an extra benefit and does not affect your
statutory rights as a consumer. This warranty is voided if the product comes in contact with
aggressive UV additives.