Alphacool Eisblock Aurora Acryl GPX-N RTX 3070TI SG Incl. Backplate

Safety Instructions

⚠️ EN: Read the safety instructions before starting the installation.

DE: Lesen Sie die Sicherheitshinweise, bevor Sie mit der Installation beginnen.

FR: Lisez les instructions de sécurité avant de commencer l'installation.

Included Accessories

Components

• 1x 8x77x1mm thermal pad
• 1x 8x66x1mm thermal pad
• 1x 8x55x1mm thermal pad
• 1x 15x51x1mm thermal pad
• 1x 15x28x1mm thermal pad
• 1x 15x40x1mm thermal pad
• 2x 8x8x1mm thermal pad
• 1x 30x30x2mm thermal pad
• 1x 8x77x3mm thermal pad
• 1x 8x74x3mm thermal pad
• 1x 15x51x3mm thermal pad
• 1x 15x28x3mm thermal pad
• 1x 15x40x3mm thermal pad
• 1x 15x15x3mm thermal pad

Hardware

• 6x [M2x5 screws]
• 6x [M2x11 screws]
• 8x [M2 washers]
• 2x [Screw plugs]
• 1x [Plug tool]
• 1x [Thermal grease]
• 1x [Digital-RGB adapter]

Compatibility Check

Before starting the cooler assembly, compare your card with the pictures in our configurator. To do so, visit https://www.hwconfig.com and search for your graphics card or cooler model. For a definitive identification, you can also compare the PCB number. The cooler was designed for a special PCB layout. Occasionally, graphics card manufacturers may revise the design of their card slightly, causing the cooler not to fit on later models. During assembly, please make sure taller parts have enough space around them and that the cooler does not damage your graphics card.

Alphacool International GmbH is not liable for assembly errors occurring due to negligence, such as selecting an incompatible cooler.

Prepare Graphics Card

Put the hardware on an antistatic mat. Begin dismantling the original cooler. Depending on the structure of the cooler, remove the screws at the back of the card and carefully unhook the fan connector first. If the original cooler uses thermal glue, extreme care should be taken as you can easily damage parts. Pick up all the items carefully. Next, clean the hardware of thermal paste or pad residues with a solvent (e.g. isopropanol alcohol).

Step 1: Clean and Apply Thermal Pads (Copper Block)

Clean the contact surfaces on the bottom side of the cooler with alcohol or similar. The surface must be free of contaminants.

Remove the protective foils from the thermal pads and place the pads on the copper block as shown in the diagram.

Diagram Description:

Diagram shows the base of the GPU cooler block with a copper surface. Several rectangular areas are highlighted and numbered (1 through 7) indicating placement for thermal pads. A [ruler] graphic shows a measurement of 27mm. A pair of [scissors] is depicted, along with a hand holding a thermal pad.

Step 2: Apply Thermal Pads (PCB)

Remove the protective foils from the thermal pads and place the pads on the PCB as shown in the diagram.

Diagram Description:

Diagram shows a graphics processing unit (GPU) printed circuit board (PCB). Two distinct layouts for thermal pad placement are shown: one labeled 'WRONG' and another labeled 'RIGHT'. Numbered areas (9 through 14) on the PCB indicate where thermal pads should be applied. The text 'GEFORCE RTX TM' is visible on the PCB.

Step 3: Apply Thermal Paste

With the help of a plastic strip or similar, spread a thin layer of [thermal paste] on the GPU. The layer should be less than a millimeter thick, otherwise the surrounding components may be contaminated.

Diagram Description:

Diagram illustrates the application of [thermal paste] onto the GPU chip on a graphics card PCB. A tool, resembling a plastic strip, is shown spreading a thin layer of paste. The text 'GEFORCE RTX TM' is visible on the PCB.

Step 4: Mount Backplate

Put the backplate on and screw it together with the 6 [M2x11 screws] and 2 [M2 washers] as shown in the diagram.

Diagram Description:

Diagram shows the rear side of a graphics card. The Alphacool backplate is positioned over the PCB. Arrows indicate the use of 6 [M2x11 screws] and 2 [M2 washers] to attach the backplate. A [ruler] graphic shows a measurement of 27mm. A pair of [scissors] is depicted.

Step 5: Mount Cooler to Graphics Card

Place the graphics card on the prepared cooler. Fasten the card as shown with the 6 [M2x5 screws] with [M2 washers]. Hand-tighten the [screws] crosswise, one turn at a time.

Diagram Description:

Diagram shows the graphics card being carefully lowered onto the prepared cooler block. Arrows indicate the alignment and fastening points. The text 'GEFORCE RTX TM' is visible on the card. The diagram illustrates securing the card using 6 [M2x5 screws] and [M2 washers], with a note about hand-tightening crosswise.

Step 6: Connect Digital RGB Lighting

To control the digital - RGB lighting, connect the included adapter to the 3-pin female connector and plug it to a digital - RGB controller (e.g. Alphacool Aurora Eiscontrol, Art.: 15360, not included). You can connect additional digital - RGB LEDs to the remaining 3-pin male connector.

Diagram Description:

Diagram illustrates the connection of Digital RGB LEDs. A 'Digital RGB Controller' is shown. An adapter is depicted connecting to a 3-pin female connector, which then connects to the controller. A separate connector is shown for additional Digital RGB LEDs.

Step 7: Close Unused Inlets

Close the inlets which you do not need for tubing. Screw in the [screw plugs] with the enclosed [tool].

Diagram Description:

Diagram shows the side of the GPU cooler block with multiple ports (inlets). A [tool] is shown being used to screw a [screw plug] into one of the inlets, indicating the closure of unused ports. The text 'GEFORCE RTX TM' is visible on the cooler.