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Accessories
- A: 3x 51x15x1mm Pad
- B: 1x 8x8x1mm Pad
- C: 1x 81x8x1mm Pad
- D: 1x 100x8x1mm Pad
- E: 1x Thermal Grease
- F: 1x Putty tool
- G: 1x Screwdriver
- H: 6x EVA Washer
- I: 6x M2x5mm Screw
- J: 1x 100x8x3mm Pad
- K: 1x 45x45x3mm GPU-Pad
- L: 1x 81x8x3mm Pad
- M: 3x 51x8x3mm Pad
- N: 6x M2x10mm Screw
- O: 1x ARGB Adapter
- P: 2x G1/4 Plug
- Q: 1x Plug tool
Check Compatibility and Prepare Graphics Card
Check Compatibility
Before starting the cooler assembly, compare your graphics card with the pictures in the Alphacool configurator. Visit https://www.hwconfig.com and search for your graphics card or cooler model. For definitive identification, compare the PCB number. The cooler is designed for a specific PCB layout. Manufacturers may revise card designs, potentially causing incompatibility with later models. During assembly, ensure adequate clearance for taller components and prevent the cooler from damaging the graphics card.
Alphacool International GmbH is not liable for assembly errors due to negligence, such as selecting an incompatible cooler.
Prepare Graphics Card
Place the hardware on an antistatic mat. Begin dismantling the original cooler. Depending on the cooler's structure, remove the screws at the back of the card and carefully unhook the fan connector first. If the original cooler uses thermal glue, exercise extreme caution as parts can be easily damaged. Carefully pick up all items. Clean the hardware of thermal paste or pad residues with a solvent, such as isopropanol alcohol.
Installation Steps
Remove Spacers
[Diagram Description: Shows the removal of spacers, labeled N and P, from the cooling block assembly. An example illustrates a multi-step process for this action.]
Place Thermal Pads on Cooling Block
[Diagram Description: Illustrates placing thermal pads, labeled A, C, and O, onto specific locations on the cooling block.]
Apply Thermal Grease
[Diagram Description: Step 1 shows cleaning the GPU die with Isopropanol Alcohol (IPA). Step 2 shows applying thermal grease (E) onto the GPU die. Step 3 shows placing the cooling block onto the GPU die, ensuring proper alignment.]
Install PCB
[Diagram Description: Visuals depict installing the main cooling block onto the graphics card PCB. This involves aligning the block with mounting holes and securing it with screws (G, H, I, N). Screw locations are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4.]
[Diagram Description: Further visuals show securing the PCB with screws, continuing the installation process.]
Mount PCI Bracket
[Diagram Description: Shows attaching the PCI slot bracket to the graphics card assembly. The text indicates using the original screws of the graphics card.]
Place Thermal Pads on PCB Backside
[Diagram Description: Illustrates placing thermal pads on the backside of the graphics card PCB, highlighting specific areas for pad placement.]
Mount Backplate
[Diagram Description: Shows attaching the backplate (labeled B) to the graphics card assembly using screws (N). The backplate features markings like "AMD RADEON™".]
Connect ARGB Lighting
[Diagram Description: Depicts connecting the ARGB lighting cable. It shows connections to a Mainboard ARGB Header or an Alphacool Eiscontrol unit (Art. Nr.: 15360), using an ARGB adapter (O).]
Screw in Screw Plugs with the Tool
[Diagram Description: Illustrates using the plug tool (Q) to screw in the G1/4 plugs (P) into the water block.]
