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- Page 1 Starter Liquid Cooling Kit Classic D-RGB S240 S360 P240 P360 INSTALLATION MANUAL For EK-KIT Classic series units | 1st revision, jun 2nd 2020...
- Page 3 If there is any problem, contact the shop where you have purchased the product to get a replacement or refund. 3. EKWB d.o.o. is not responsible for any damages due to external causes, including but not limited to, improper use, problems with electrical power, accident, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, and improper testing.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENT SCOPE OF DELIVERY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED TOOLS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE IN CASE OF CPU OVERHEATING RADIATOR SPACE CONSTRAINT REQUIREMENTS THE COOLER IS TOO LOUD DOZEN GOOD ADVICES FOR THE NEWCOMERS GENERAL LIQUID COOLING PARTS CLEANING GUIDE LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM PREVENTIVE STEPS GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY... -
Page 5: Scope Of Delivery
SCOPE OF DELIVERY D-RGB Fans Compression Fittings CPU Water Block Pump-Reservoir Combo with Accessories with Accessories Radiator with Screws Coolant – concentrate Tube ATX Bridging Plug 100mL D-RGB splitter Cable (1x) Angled Fitting (2x) Soft Tube Cutter (1x) AMD Mounting Kit Classic (1x) / 3 /... -
Page 6: Required Tools
EK-RES X3 Holder (1x) Multi Allen Key (1x) Filling bottle 500ml (1x) Pump Cable Extension 500mm (1x) UNI Bracket EK-Cable Pump testing Fan Cable Y-splitter Installation Manual adapter (1x) REQUIRED TOOLS Phillips-head Screwdriver Mixing Bottle 1L Bottle of distilled Water Pair of Scissors / 4 /... -
Page 7: Radiator Space Constraint Requirements
RADIATOR SPACE CONSTRAINT REQUIREMENTS 130 mm (5,12 in) 130 mm (5,12 in) 46 mm (1,8 in) 28 mm (1,10 in) 46 mm (1,8 in) 28 mm (1,10 in) 130 mm (5,12 in) 130 mm (5,12 in) P240 P360 S240 S360 / 5 /... -
Page 8: Dozen Good Advices For The Newcomers
DOZEN GOOD ADVICES FOR THE NEWCOMERS 1. In order to lower shipping costs, we have decided to enclose only 5. Generally, for optimal performance, the Reservoir must be the coolant concentrate for liquid cooling. Therefore you need positioned before the pump in the water loop. to provide 1 liter (1L) of distilled water. -
Page 9: General Information On Water Block Compatibility
GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY This CPU liquid cooling unit is pre-assembled for use with modern Intel desktop socket type motherboards. By default (out of the box) this water block supports the following CPU sockets: - Intel® Socket LGA-115x / LGA-1200 - Intel®... -
Page 10: Installing The Water Block
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK WHAT IS ENCLOSED CPU WATER BLOCK WITH ACCESSORIES CPU Water Block Thermal Grease Steel Backplate - LGA 115x Rubber Backplate Distancer - LGA 115x MOUNTING KIT FOR INTEL SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS Thumb Nut Mounting Screw - LGA 115x Mounting Screw - LGA 20xx Mounting Spring - Intel Washer M4 x 0.8 mm MOUNTING KIT FOR AMD SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS... -
Page 11: Lga-2011(-3) Socket Motherboards
LGA-2011(-3) SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS LGA-2011 M3 LGA-2011 M3 Thumb Screw Thumb Screw STEP 1 Prepare the foil bag with mounting mechanism, which is enclosed with the CPU water block delivery. Install four (4) specific LGA-2011 M3 thumb screws into four threaded stubs on the LGA-2011 socket’s integrated latch mechanism (ILM). - Page 12 STEP 3 Take the waterblock and remove the sticker from the cold plate. Thumb Nut Align the water block over the mounting screws on the LGA-2011(-3) motherboard with pre-installed CPU. Before proceeding with the installation it is mandatory to Coiled Spring remove the protective foil from the backside of the water block.
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Page 13: Lga-115X Socket Motherboards
LGA-115x SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS STEP 1 If already installed, please remove the motherboard from your computer and place it on an even surface with the front facing down. STEP 2 Preparing backplate rubber gasket The enclosed rubber gasket is an essential part of the backplate and mounting system and must be used every time you install this water block on your motherboard. - Page 14 STEP 3 Motherboard Install backplate rubber gasket and place metal backplate for Intel® LGA-115x / LGA-1200 socket to the back of your motherboard Metal RIBBED SIDE UP! (Facing away from the motherboard) Align the Backplate holes on the motherboard with holes on rubber gasket and backplate. Make sure to orientate the rubber gasket to fit past the CPU socket ILM backplate.
- Page 15 STEP 5 Cleaning the CPU: Wipe the CPU’s contact surface (by using non– abrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown on the sample photo). Applying thermal compound: EK recommends blob or line Non-abrasive method of applying the enclosed thermal compound to the CPU Cloth heat spreader (IHS) - see sample photo on the right.
- Page 16 STEP 7 With EK-Supremacy Classic series water blocks it is Fitting Ring mandatory to use the port that is nearest to the center of the water block as INLET port. Mixing the ports may result in Fitting Barb poor thermal performance of the water block. Inlet Port Tighten the fitting barbs in clockwise direction until the gasket underneath is compressed.
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Page 17: Amd® Socket Motherboards
AMD® SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS M4x14 Screws STEP 1 Replacing the mounting plate: Place the water block on an even surface and remove the four M4x14 DIN 7991 screws attaching the copper base to the top using 2,5mm Intel® Socket Allen key in counter-clockwise direction. Mounting Plate AMD®... - Page 18 STEP 3 If already installed, please remove the motherboard from your computer and place it on an even surface with the front facing up. STEP 3 STEP 4 AMD® factory Removal of the original plastic hold-down clamps: UNC 6-32 Hold-down Backplate Using Philips-head screwdriver remove the four UNC 6-32 screws Screws...
- Page 19 STEP 5 Cleaning the CPU: Wipe the CPU’s contact surface (by using non– abrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown on the sample photo). Applying thermal compound: EK recommends blob or line method Non-abrasive of applying the enclosed thermal compound to the CPU heat spreader Cloth (IHS) - see sample photo on the right.
- Page 20 STEP 7 With EK-Supremacy Classic series water blocks it is Fitting Ring mandatory to use the port that is nearest to the center of the water block as INLET port. Mixing the ports may result in poor thermal performance of the water block. Fitting Barb Tighten the fitting barbs in clockwise direction until the gasket underneath is compressed.
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Page 21: Installing The Radiator And Fans
INSTALLING THE RADIATOR AND FANS OPTION #1: UNC 6-32 x 30 Screw INSTALLING THE RADIATOR AND FANS STEP 1 Install the fans on the radiator. Ideally, the radiator should either: A) receive the coldest air possible (by placing the radiator on the air inlet) or B) serve as an overall hot air exhaust (by placing the radiator on the exhaust). -
Page 22: Installing The Radiator And Fans In One Go
STEP 3 Align the holes on the radiator with the ones on the PC chassis. UNC 6-32 x 5 Screw Take the four UNC 6-32x5mm screws for each fan and guide them through the holes on the chassis to screw them into the threaded holes on the radiator. - Page 23 STEP 2 Align the holes on the fans and the radiator with the ones on the PC UNC 6-32 x 30 Screw chassis. Ideally, the radiator should either: A) receive the coldest air possible (by placing the radiator on the air inlet) or B) serve as an overall hot air exhaust (by placing the radiator on the exhaust).
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Page 24: Installing The Pump-Reservoir Unit
INSTALLING THE PUMP-RESERVOIR UNIT WHAT IS ENCLOSED PUMP-RESERVOIR MOUNTING KIT Screw M4 x 4 Washer M4x0.8 Allen Key 2 mm Allen Key 2.5 mm Nut M4 Screw M4 x 6 You may choose one of the two enclosed brackets for mounting the Pump-Reservoir unit. Spider Bracket UNI Bracket / 22 /... -
Page 25: Installing The Pump-Reservoir Unit On The Chassis Bottom
INSTALLING THE PUMP-RESERVOIR UNIT ON THE CHASSIS BOTTOM STEP 1 The KIT comes with a combined pump and reservoir unit with preinstalled anti-vibration holder. Pump-Reservoir Take the unit and place it on the UNI Bracket vertically, as shown on Combo Unit the picture. - Page 26 STEP 2 The position of the unit in the chassis depends on the fan mounting holes and the hardware you have installed. Usually, the chassis have pre-drilled standard fan mounting holes on the bottom so you should look for holes with the spacing of 105mm (a standard computer cooling 120mm fan).
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Page 27: Connecting The Tubing
CONNECTING THE TUBING If you are adding an additional unit to the water cooling COLD AIR loop, please proceed to Page 33, chapter POSSIBILITIES OF EXPANDING THE SYSTEM. CPU Water Block STEP 1 In order to successfully route the tubing, it is recommended that you check the water cooling scheme on the picture. - Page 28 STEP 3 If you have assembled the components according to this installation manual, you should have all of the compression fittings already installed. Fitting Ring In order to install the tubing onto the compression fittings, you will have to remove the fitting rings by rotating them in the counter- clockwise direction.
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Page 29: Connecting The Pump-Reservoir Unit
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE PUMP-RESERVOIR UNIT STEP 1 Take the 4-pin female connector and plug it to the female connector header located on the motherboard. Always use CPU-dedicated fan headers if possible. Always use CPU fan header. On the majority of motherboards these headers usually offer the best PWM regulation. -
Page 30: Recommended Filling And Leak Testing Procedure
STEP 2 Connect the female EK-Cable Y-splitter connector to the male connector header located on the motherboard. Always use CPU- dedicated fan headers if possible. Always use CPU fan header. On the majority of motherboards these headers usually offer best PWM regulation. STEP 2 RECOMMENDED FILLING AND LEAK TESTING PROCEDURE... -
Page 31: Connecting The Fans, Pump, And Cpu D-Rgb Lights
CONNECTING THE FANS, PUMP, AND CPU D-RGB LIGHTS STEP 1 Connect the 3-pin D-RGB LED connector from the pump-reservoir unit, water block, and fans to the D-RGB header on the motherboard. The lights will work if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Data, Empty, Ground. -
Page 32: Filling The System For The First Time
FILLING THE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME STEP 1 Preparing the cooling liquid. The coolant comes in the concentrated form. In order to prepare the cooling liquid, you must take a 100mL clear coolant concentrate, which is enclosed with the kit, and mix it with 900mL of distilled water. - Page 33 STEP 3 Please check again if you have plugged in the EK-ATX Bridging Plug and EK-Cable Pump Testing Adapter correctly. Refer to Page 28, chapter RECOMMENDED FILLING AND LEAK TESTING PROCEDURE. Turn the power supply on briefly and make sure that only the pump is running.
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Page 34: Draining Of The Loop
DRAINING OF THE LOOP STEP 1 Before disassembling the water cooling loop, it is mandatory to turn off your computer and pull the power cord from the socket. Prepare some paper towels and stack them over the hardware. Unscrew the four M4 nuts securing the EK-UNI Holder Spider (120mm Fan) on the PC chassis. -
Page 35: Possibilities Of The System Expansion
POSSIBILITIES OF THE SYSTEM EXPANSION The best part of custom water cooling loop is that the system can be expanded and the cooling capacity can be extended almost without limitations. For maximum performance, the rule of thumb is to use at least one 120mm radiator (section) per each water cooled component plus one ‘spare’. -
Page 36: Maintenance
STEP 2 Measure the length of the tube that is needed to connect the CPU to the GPU water block and the GPU water block to the pump-reservoir unit. You can use a pair of scissors or a knife to cut the tube. You may need an additional tubing to connect the water block. -
Page 37: Frequently Asked Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How many water blocks can you add to the loop? Can the Push-Pull Fan configuration be used with EK-KIT Classic? A: EK-KIT Classic liquid cooling unit can be upgraded with several additional parts. However, in order to keep performance at a A: Yes, this kit can accommodate additional fans on the bottom reasonable level, it is recommended not to upgrade EK-KIT side and thus work in the push-pull regime. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING IN CASE OF CPU OVERHEATING especially with plasticizer powder which has leached from Very high CPU temperatures are usually the symptoms of the tubing. The symptoms usually include rapid spikes in malfunctioning liquid cooling loop, assuming the contact temperature when stressing your CPU to the maximum. Low between CPU heat spreader and water block itself is good and flow activity can be seen in the reservoir when the pump is that the water itself is adequately cooled within the radiator. -
Page 39: The Cooler Is Too Loud
30°C and higher. EKWB deems der8auer Delid Die Mate tool safe to be used by experts for de-lidding of the Intel Skylake CPUs. Upon exhausting all options please consult EK knowledge base at http://support.ekwb.com. -
Page 40: General Liquid Cooling Parts Cleaning Guide
GENERAL LIQUID COOLING PARTS CLEANING GUIDE Liquid cooling parts may be disassembled for cleaning void the warranty. Please also note that due to the presence of dye purposes on an occasional basis. Your warranty is not additives and other chemicals, the nickel layer may also become voided by disassembling of the water block. -
Page 41: Preventive Steps
4. Cleaning POM (acetal) tops: POM (polyoxymethylene) or Acetal can withstand chemicals such as alcohol or acetone but EK recommends to use these very sparingly as the drying chemicals will surely leave some residue. Usually, the POM can be cleaned easily just by the use of soft cloth and warm, soapy water - without the use of any chemicals. - Page 42 NOTES / 40 /...
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Page 44: Support And Service
SUPPORT AND SERVICE For assistance please contact: http://support.ekwb.com/ EKWB d.o.o. Pod lipami 18 1218 Komenda Slovenia - EU SOCIAL MEDIA EKWaterBlocks @EKWaterBlocks ekwaterblocks EKWBofficial ekwaterblocks...
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