Phanteks GLACIER G2080 User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.0
FOUNDERS EDITION
GLAC IER G2080
PH-GB2080FE_BK01/CR01
PACKAGE CONTENTS
WARNING - This product is intended for advanced users. Improper installation may result in damage to your equipment.While all eorts
have been made to provide the most comprehensive information possible, Phanteks assumes no liability expressed or implied for any damage(s)
occurring to your components as a result of using Phanteks cooling products, either due to mistake or omission on our part in the below
instructions, or due to failure or defect in the Phanteks cooling products. Do not disassemble the water block. Warranty will be voided.
Turn o the power to your system and discharge your body’s static electric charge before proceeding with the installation procedure. If you do not
feel comfortable with performing the installation procedure, consult a qualied computer technician.
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STEP 1. REMOVING STOCK COOLER
GLACIER GB2080FE
QTY: 1
GLACIER Stop Fitting
QTY: 2
Thermal Pads
QTY: 2
M2,5x5 Screws
QTY: 15
Washers
QTY: 15
Thermal Compound
PH-NDC-01
QTY: 1
Phanteks RGB Cable
QTY: 1
RGB Motherboard
Adapter
QTY: 1
Unscrew all highlighted screws to remove
the backplate and stock cooler.
STEP 2. APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
Clean o the original thermal compound.
We recommend using isopropanol alcohol.
Apply a drop of the Phanteks Thermal
Compound to the center of the GPU chip.
Make sure to unplug the LED and Fan
cables when you remove the stock cooler.
Use the EVA-Foam from the box to use
as a base for your installation process.

STEP 3. APPLYING THERMAL PADS
Remove the protective lm and place the
the thermal pads on correct position on
the PCB.
STEP 4. MOUNT THE WATER BLOCK
Carefully position the water block onto the
graphics card. Align the mounting holes on
the PCB with the holes on the water block.
Secure the water block with 13 M2,5x5mm
screws and washers to the PCB.
STEP 5. CONNECT RGB LIGHTING
Connect the RGB cable to the 2 RGB strips
in the water block.
STEP 6. INSTALLING FITTINGS
Install G1/4 threaded male ttings and
close the remaining ports with the two
included Stop Fittings.
2
1 2
3
3
3
3
3 3 3 3
Make sure to remove the protective lm on
both sides of the thermal pads.
13x
13x
Connect to
Phanteks Case / Motherboard RGB adapter
MOTHERBOARD
RGB HEADER
12V G R B
12V
Make sure the 12V pin (grey cable) is
connected to the 12V pin on the
motherboard header.
Connect to RGB-equipped motherboard:
Always perform a leak test before providing
power to any system components.
Make sure to lay the GPU with the water
block at down without resting on the
PCI bracket.
3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3
NOT NEEDED
1