ekwb EK-Classic GPU Water Block RTX 2080Ti D-RGB Installation Manual

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EK-Classic GPU Water Block
RTX 2080Ti D-RGB
GPU WATER BLOCK
INSTALLATION MANUAL
2nd Revision, June 24th 2020

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  • Page 1 EK-Classic GPU Water Block RTX 2080Ti D-RGB GPU WATER BLOCK INSTALLATION MANUAL 2nd Revision, June 24th 2020...
  • Page 2 The following instructions are subject to change without notice. Please visit our website at www.ekwb.com for updates. Before the installation of this product, please read important notice, disclosure, and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK ON RTX 2080/RTX 2080 TI GRAPHICS CARD CHECKING FOR CONTACTS INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD IN THE PC CASE REQUIRED TOOLS CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP SUPPORT AND SERVICE SOCIAL MEDIA - 3 -...
  • Page 4: Preparing The Graphics Card

    PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD STEP 1 REMOVING THE FACTORY-PROVIDED BACKPLATE Remove all encircled screws using a Phillips head screwdriver. All heat sink assembly screws should be removed, including self- adhesive washers on both sides of the PCB (if present). STEP 1 STEP 2 REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER Remove all encircled screws using a Phillips head screwdriver (4...
  • Page 5 STEP 3 CLEANING THE PCB Carefully detach the original stock cooler after removing all screws that are securing it to the board. Wipe off the remains of the original thermal compound using a nonabrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown in the sample image, until the components and circuit board are completely clean.
  • Page 6 STEP 5 CUTTING THERMAL PADS 1: Thermal pad E – 0.5mm (for memory IC): Your GPU water block comes with thermal pads, some of which are already pre-cut, while others have to be cut into smaller chunks to cover all the VRM components such as MOSFETs, drivers, and COILs.
  • Page 7: Installing The Water Block On Rtx 2080/Rtx 2080 Ti Graphics Card

    INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK ON RTX 2080/RTX 2080 TI GRAPHICS CARD STEP 1 PLACING THE WATER BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on the graphics card. During this process, please make sure you have aligned mounting holes on the PCB with holes on the water block (same applies to other tops).
  • Page 8: Checking For Contacts

    Then repeat Steps from the previous section to re-attach the block. In case you fail to obtain good contact, please check again that thermal pads are placed correctly or contact our support service at www.ekwb.com/support. INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING Screw-in two (2) G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquid cooling tubes and connect the water block(s) to the cooling loop.
  • Page 9: Inserting The Graphics Card In The Pc Case

    INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD IN THE PC CASE Carefully lift your graphics card with the installed water block and insert it into your PC’s motherboard PCIexpress expansion slot. Please bear in mind that your graphics card is very likely heavier than before it was equipped with the water block.
  • Page 10: Connecting The D-Rgb Led Strip

    CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP STEP 1 Plug the 3-pin D-RGB connector from your GPU Water Block into a D-RGB header on your motherboard or controller. The LED Strip will only work if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Data, Empty, Ground.
  • Page 11: Support And Service

    SUPPORT AND SERVICE In case you need 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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