Alphacool Eisblock Aurora Acryl GPX-N RTX 3090 – 3080 GAMING X TRIO

Accessories

• 1x 8x77x1mm pad
• 1x 15x78x1mm pad
• 2x 15x51x1mm pads
• 1x 15x38x1mm pad
• 1x 15x15x1mm pad
• 1x 15x100x1mm pad
• 1x 8x100x1mm pad
• 1x 30x30x2mm pad
• 2x 15x51x2mm pads
• 1x 15x38x2mm pad
• 1x 15x15x2mm pad
• 1x 8x77x3mm pad
• 2x 15x51x3mm pads
• 1x 15x38x3mm pad
• 1x 15x15x3mm pad
• 1x 8x100x3mm pad
• 8x M2x8 Countersunk screws
• 4x M2x5 screws
• 4x M2x5 washers
• 8x M2x11 screws
• 2x Screw plugs
• 1x Thermal grease
• 1x Plug tool
• 1x Digital - RGB adaptor

Safety Instructions

Read the safety instructions before starting the installation. [!]

Step 1: Preparation and Original Cooler Removal

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, extreme care should be taken as parts can be easily damaged. Pick up all items carefully. Next, clean the hardware of thermal paste or pad residues with a solvent (e.g., isopropanol alcohol). Before starting the cooler assembly, compare your card with the picture provided. The cooler is constructed specifically for this layout. Graphics card manufacturers may occasionally revise their card designs slightly, causing the cooler not to fit on later models. During assembly, ensure 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.

Step 2: Thermal Pad Placement

Clean the contact surfaces on the bottom side of the cooler with alcohol or a similar agent. 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.

Step 3: 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, surrounding components may be unnecessarily contaminated.

Step 4: Graphics Card Mounting

Place the graphics card on the prepared cooler. Fasten the card as shown with the 4 M2x5 screws and M2 washers. Hand-tighten the screws crosswise, one turn at a time.

Step 5: Thermal Pad Placement on PCB

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

Step 6: Backplate Installation

Put the backplate on and screw it together with the 8 M2x11 screws as shown. Alternatively, you can use the original backplate and screw it together with the 8 M2x8 counter-sunk head screws as shown.

Step 7: RGB Lighting Connection

To control the digital RGB lighting, connect the included adapter to the 3-pin female connector and plug it into 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 8: Closing Unused Inlets

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