Ekwb EK-Vector Radeon RX5700 + XT Backplate User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL

EK-Vector Radeon RX 5700 + XT

GPU WATER BLOCK

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This product is compatible with AMD Radeon RX 5700 and 5700XT

graphics cards. It 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.ekwb.com for updates.

Before installation of this product please read important notice,

disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.

Before you start using this product please follow these basic

guidelines:

Please carefully read the manual before beginning with the

installation process!

Please remove your graphics card from the computer to assure

safest mounting process in order to prevent any possible

damages to your GPU and/or graphics card circuit board (PCB).

The EK Fittings require only a small amount of force to screw

them ﬁrmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the

rubber O-ring gaskets.

The use of corrosion inhibiting coolants is always recommended

for liquid cooling systems, and mandatory for nickel plated

water blocks!

Do not use pure distilled water! For best results EK recommends

the use of EK-CryoFuel coolants!

Make sure to thoroughly bleed air out of your water block, or

you will not reach optimal performance!

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TABLE OF CONTENT

PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD 4

INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 7

CHECKING FOR CONTACTS 8

INSERTING THE CARD IN YOUR PC CASE 8

INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING 9

CONNECTING THE RGB LED STRIP (optional) 9

SUPPORT AND SERVICE 10

SOCIAL MEDIA 10

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PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD

STEP 1

REMOVING THE FACTORY PROVIDED BACKPLATE

Remove all encircled screws using a Phillips head screwdriver, then

take off the backplate.

STEP 2

REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER

Remove the remaining screws as shown below. The cooler can now

be gently removed, take care to unplug the LED and Fan connections.

If there are any self-adhesive washers or either side of the PCB these

should also be removed.

STEP 2

STEP 1

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STEP 3

CLEANING THE PCB

Wipe off the remains of any thermal compound from the GPU core

by using a non-abrasive cloth or q-tip. EKWB recommends the use of

denatured alcohol for removing TIM leftovers. Additionally, remove all of

the stock thermal pads from both sides of the PCB.

STEP 4

APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND

Lightly cover AMD GPU chip with enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal

grease. EKWB recommends to apply the thermal grease in a cross form to

best performance( see sample picture).

STEP 4

STEP 3

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STEP 5

CUTTING THERMAL PADS

Your block is supplied with thermal pads that need to be cut into smaller

pieces in order to cover all VRM components. PLEASE REMOVE THE

PROTECTIVE FOIL FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE THERMAL PADS PRIOR

TO INSTALLATION.

Replacement thermal pads:

1. Thermal Pad E – 0.5mm (RAM 8x) – (EAN: 3830046996688)

2. Thermal Pad F 1,0mm - (120x16mm) – (EAN:3830046996732)

3. Thermal Pad F 0,5mm - (120x16mm) – (EAN: 3830046996725)

STEP 6

PLACING THERMAL PADS

Once cut to size the thermal pads should be applied to the PCB as

illustrated below. EK made sure to provide customers with more than

adequate quantity of thermal pads to complete this step.

STEP 5

1: Thermal Pad E – 0.5 mm

2: Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm

100

3: Thermal Pad F – 0.5 mm

120

STEP 6

F 1.0 mm

F 0.5 mm

E 0.5 mm

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INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK

STEP 1

PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO THE GRAPHICS CARD

Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on to

the graphics card. During this process please make sure you align

mounting holes on the PCB with holes on the water block. Also pay

attention not to use too much force by pressing the block down onto

the PCB. Chip dies are prone to cracking. This procedure is the same

for all Full Cover water blocks.

STEP 2

ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHIC CARD

Use a Phillips head screwdriver with the enclosed M2,5 x 4 AX1

screws. EKWB recommends users to start tightening the screws

evenly around the GPU core and then to continue outwards. Always

use a plastic washer under every screw.

STEP 1

STEP 2

In this step you will need:

Phillips-head

screwdriver

M 2.5 x 4 AX1

18 pcs

M 2.5 PVC washer

18 pcs

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CHECKING FOR CONTACTS

If necessary remove the water block to check for uniform surface

contact between the block and the components, pay special

attention to the VRM section of the graphics card. Check whether

the water block makes contact with the intended integrated circuit.

Then repeat sub-steps in previous section to re-attach the block.

In case you fail to obtain good contact, please check again that

your thermal pad thickness or contact our support service at:

http://www.ekwb.com/support.

INSERTING THE CARD IN YOUR PC CASE

Carefully lift your graphics card with block installed and insert it into

the correct PCIe expansion slot on your PC’s motherboard (consult

motherboard manual). Please consider that your graphics card

might be heavier than it was with the stock cooler, so be very careful

when handling it. Avoid excessive manipulation of the graphics card

assembly which may damage your graphics card, motherboard or

water block during installation.

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INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING

Screw in two male G1/4 threaded ﬁttings. Attach the liquid cooling

tubes and connect the water-block(s) into the cooling loop. EKWB

recommends using EK- ﬁttings with the EK-Vector series water

blocks. If you are using barb ﬁttings please add hose clamps or an

appropriate substitute to ensure that the tubes are ﬁrmly secured.

You can conﬁgure any port as an inlet or outlet. Do not forget to plug

all remaining ports with the enclosed EK-Plug G1/4 or equivalents.

CAUTION: If using ﬁttings or plugs not recommending by EK take

special care to check the length of the male G1/4 threads. 5 mm is

the maximum allowed G1/4 thread length!

Tubing

EK-Fitting

EK-Plug G1/4

CONNECTING THE RGB LED STRIP (optional)

STEP 1

Plug the 4-pin connector from the water blocks RGB LED into the

RGB HEADER on your motherboard. The LED will work correctly if

the pin layout on the header is: +12V G R B.

Please ensure that the arrow indicated on the connector is

aligned with the +12V pin as indicated on your motherboard.

Failure to do so, will damage your motherboard or LED strip.

STEP 1

RGB Header

For assistance please contact:

http://support.ekwb.com/

EKWB d.o.o.

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EKWaterBlocks

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EKWBofﬁcial

SUPPORT AND SERVICE

SOCIAL MEDIA

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