EK-Supremacy Classic RGB

CPU WATER BLOCK

1st Revision, October 27th 2018

USER GUIDE

Important Notice

This product 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!

General Information on Water Block Compatibility

This CPU Liquid cooling units are supporting the following CPU sockets:

a) EK-Supremacy Classic RGB - Nickel + Plexi: Intel® Socket LGA-115x, Intel® Socket LGA-20XX
b) EK-Supremacy Classic RGB - AMD Nickel + Plexi: AMD® AMx, AMD® FMx

Diagram a) shows the EK-Supremacy Classic RGB - Nickel + Plexi configuration for Intel LGA-115x and LGA-20XX sockets.

Diagram b) shows the EK-Supremacy Classic RGB - AMD Nickel + Plexi configuration for AMD AMx and FMx sockets.

What is Enclosed

a) EK-CPU Classic RGB – Nickel + Plexi CPU water block:

EK-CPU Supremacy Classic RGB – Nickel + Plexi CPU water block.
CPU mounting mechanism:
- M3 threaded thumb screws (4 pcs)
- LGA-20XX M3 threaded mounting studs (4 pcs)
- Springs (4 pcs)
- M3 threaded thumb nuts (4 pcs)
- Washers (4 pcs)
EK-CPU Supremacy Classic RGB – Nickel + Plexi Backplate:
- Backplate rubber gasket
- Backplate for Intel® LGA-115x socket motherboards
Thermal grease

b) EK-Supremacy Classic RGB - AMD Nickel + Plexi water block:

EK-CPU Supremacy Classic RGB – Nickel + Plexi CPU water block.
CPU mounting mechanism:
- M3 threaded thumb screws (4 pcs)
- Plastic standoffs
- Springs (4 pcs)
- M3 threaded thumb nuts (4 pcs)
Thermal grease

Installing the Water Block

LGA-20XX Socket Motherboards

STEP 1: Prepare Mounting Screws

Prepare the foil bag with the mounting mechanism. Install four (4) specific LGA-20XX M3 thumb screws into the four M3 threaded stubs on the LGA-20XX socket integrated latch mechanism (ILM). The screws are to be installed using no tools (e.g., pliers).

It is recommended to remove the motherboard from the PC chassis before proceeding with installation of the CPU water block because of space constraint limitations in various computer cases.

STEP 2: Clean CPU and Apply Thermal Compound

Cleaning the CPU: Wipe the CPU's contact surface using a non-abrasive cloth or Q-tip.

Applying thermal compound: EK recommends a blob or line method of applying the enclosed thermal compound to the CPU heat spreader (IHS). The quantity of about two rice grains is sufficient. Applying too much thermal grease will have a negative impact on the cooling performance.

STEP 3: Mount the Water Block

Align the water block over the mounting screws on the LGA-20XX motherboard with the pre-installed CPU. Before proceeding, remove the protective foil from the backside of the water block. Place an enclosed compression spring and thumb nut over each M3 thumb screw. Start fastening two thumb nuts at a time, preferably in a cross pattern, and do not tighten them fully until all are partially screwed in. Then, using your fingers only, screw in all four thumb nuts until you reach the end of the thread.

STEP 4: Tighten Fittings

Tighten the fitting barbs in a clockwise direction until the gasket underneath is compressed. The installation of the CPU water block is now complete.

With EK-Supremacy Classic RGB series water blocks, it is mandatory to use the port that is nearest to the center of the water block as the INLET port. Mixing the ports may result in less than ideal thermal performance of the water block.

LGA-115x Socket Motherboards

STEP 1: Prepare Motherboard

If already installed, please remove the motherboard from your computer and place it on an even surface with the front facing down.

STEP 2: Prepare 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.

STEP 3: Install Backplate Assembly

Install the backplate rubber gasket and place the metal backplate for Intel® LGA-115x socket to the back of your motherboard, with the RIBBED SIDE UP (facing away from the motherboard). Align the holes on the motherboard with the holes on the rubber gasket and backplate.

Make sure to orientate the rubber gasket to fit past the CPU socket ILM backplate. On certain ITX form factor motherboards, the rubber gasket may need to be trimmed using household scissors.

Carefully rotate the motherboard assembly with the front side facing up, holding the backplate and rubber in place with the other hand.

STEP 4: Install Mounting Screws

Install four (4) M3 thumb screws onto your motherboard. It is mandatory to put a 0.7mm plastic washer underneath each of the M3 thumb screws. Tighten the screws to the metal backplate until you reach the end of the thread. Using tools (such as pliers) is not recommended.

Continue installation by following the instructions on page 5 from STEP 2.

AMx and FMx Socket Motherboards

STEP 1: Remove Original Clamps

Using a Philips-head screwdriver, remove the four UNC 6-32 screws securing the original plastic hold-down clamps around the socket. KEEP the original AMD® backplate and remove the hold-down clamps, storing them away. See sketch for further part identification.

STEP 2: Install Mounting Mechanism

Prepare the foil bag with the mounting mechanism. Install four (4) M3 thumb screws onto your motherboard. It is mandatory to put a plastic AM4 standoff underneath each of the M3 thumb screws. The screws are to be installed using no tools (e.g., pliers).