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
| Item Number | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8x66x1mm screws | 1x |
| 2 | 15x51x1mm screws | 2x |
| 3 | 15x15x1mm screws | 2x |
| 4 | 8x100x1mm screws | 1x |
| 5 | 8x74x3mm screws | 1x |
| 6 | 15x51x3mm screws | 2x |
| 7 | 30x30x3mm screws | 2x |
| 8 | 15x15x3mm screws | 2x |
| 9 | 8x100x3mm screws | 1x |
| - | M3x5 screws | 2x |
| - | M3 nuts | 2x |
| - | M2x5 screws | 6x |
| - | M2 washers | 6x |
| - | M2x11 screws | 7x |
| - | Screw plugs | 2x |
| - | Plug tool | 1x |
| - | Thermal grease | 1x |
| - | Digital-RGB adapter | 1x |
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).
Installation Steps
Step 1: Slot Cover
Attach the slot cover as shown using the 2 M3x5 screws and M3 nuts.
Step 2: Thermal Pads (GPU 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.
Step 3: Mounting the 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.
Step 4: Thermal Paste Application
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.
Step 5: Backplate Installation
Put the backplate on and screw it together with the 7 M2x11 screws as shown.
Step 6: Digital RGB Lighting Connection
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.
Step 7: Closing Inlets
Close the inlets which you do not need for tubing. Screw in the screw plugs with the enclosed tool.
