XSPC RAZOR R9 290X/290 User manual

1. The waterblock is designed for crossfire setups, so
you can fit the G1/4” fittings to multiple sides of the
block. Decide which configuration is best for your
system.
. Attach your chosen fittings to the G1/4” ports. Make
sure to attach one of the left and one on the right side.
Flow direction is not important.
2. Use the G1/4” blanking plugs to block the unused
ports.
If you are using cards in crossflow you can use the
optional SLI flow connector to bridge the two cards.
This should be done after step 12.
Optional
4. The block is now ready to be connected to the other
watercooling components for leak testing.
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6.
In the next steps the waterblock is shown without tubing
or other watercooling components connected.
This has been done to make it easier to see the
installation process.
Note: This waterblock is only suitable for reference design R9 290X and 290 cards. If you are unsure if your card if a reference design card,
contact us prior to installation to make sure.
Technical Details
- Dimensions: 264 x 125 x 25mm
- Ports: G1/4”
Box Contents
1 x R9 waterblock
5 x G1/4 plugs
8 x 1mm thermal pad
1 x Thermal paste
1 x M x6mm screw
1 x Red washer
1 x Twin mm blue led
G1/4” hose fittings sold separately
XSpc ®RAZOR R9 290X / 290
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6. Before handing the card you should take
precautions to avoid static damage. Remove the R9
card from the box ready for installation.
7. Now turn the card on its back and remove the 16
screws highlighted above.
8. Turn the card back over and carefully remove the
heat sink and fan. Now the card and heat sink are
separated detach the fan power cable from the fan
header.
9. Clean the thermal paste from the GPU core and
remove any residue left from the thermal pads.
10. Remove the tape from both sides of the thermal pads. Place the blue pads on the eight positions
shown above and finally apply thermal paste to the GPU core.
11. Place the waterblock on the card to line up the
screw holes and then flip it over - making sure the
thermal pads stay in place. Now carefully attach the
block to the card using the supplied screws and
washers. You should start with the four holes behind
the GPU and gradually tighten each screw.
12. Do not over tighten the screws as this may bend
the card and cause permanent damage. The card is
now ready for use. When you first boot it is advisable
to use software to check the core temperature. If the
temperature is high you will need to remount the block.
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