Introduction
This guide provides instructions for installing the Alphacool Eisblock Aurora Plexi GPX-A water cooling block onto AMD Radeon 5700 XT graphics cards, specifically the Sapphire Pulse, MSI Mech, and MSI Evoke models.
Included Accessories
- 2x 15 x 50 x 1 mm Pads
- 1x 15 x 35 x 1 mm Pad
- 4x 8 x 8 x 1 mm Pads
- 1x 8 x 63 x 1 mm Pad
- 1x Thermal grease
- 11x M2x5 screws
- 1x Digital - RGB adaptor
- 2x Screw plugs
- 1x Plug tool
- 2x Replacement logo covers
Safety Instructions
[!] Not suitable for children under 6 years. (contains small parts which could be swallowed).
[!] Do not run any cooling components without ensuring that cooling liquid is flowing through the cooling system. Coolers operated without coolant can become very hot. Caution: Burn Hazard!
[!] Coolers that have no coolant flowing through them can destroy the computer hardware. When switching on the hardware, always make sure that the pump is functioning.
[!] Please note when tightening the connectors or fittings, no tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, or wrenches, or the like should be used. All plastic products or metal threaded connections, which are linked with plastic parts, are easily over-loaded with tools. Cracking or other damages incurred in this way, as well as damage from leaking coolant, are not covered under the warranty!
[!] Use only connectors with a sealing o-ring. When using a sealing ring, a firm tightening with the hand is enough. Your instruction manual will clearly refer to the use of tools in exceptional cases.
[!] If you have not done so yet, please check your hardware and cooling system (tightness, pump function and fans). This will minimize time spent searching for possible problems. Alphacool International GmbH accepts no liability on the warranty of the manufacturer of the electronic components. The assembly of the cooling system takes place at your own risk.
[!] The screws should not be tightened too firmly. If you tighten the screws excessively, the knurled nuts can loosen and the cooler's uniform pressure is no longer guaranteed.
[!] Fasten the connections of your choice to the cooler. Do not use tools such as wrenches for fastening the connections. Connectors with 8mm long threads may stop the flow.
[!] We recommend a tightness test before assembling/installing the cooler. The water pressure in the water cooling loop can be at a maximum of 0.8 bar. DO NOT use tools on the connectors.
[!] Ensure that the cooler is touching all components to be cooled through thermal grease and thermal pads. The picture shows what the imprint of a GPU should look like.
[!] Only use distilled water or ALPHACOOL CAPE KELVIN CATCHER in your cooling circuit. Damage caused by unsuitable coolant is not covered by the warranty!
Installation Steps
Step 1: Preparation and Disassembly
Place 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., alcohol).
Before starting the cooler assembly, compare your card with the picture above. The cooler is constructed specifically for this 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.
Step 2: Cleaning and Thermal Pad Placement
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. The diagram illustrates the placement of four different types of thermal pads (labeled 1, 2, 3, 4) on the cooler's copper base.
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 the surrounding components may be contaminated unnecessarily. The diagram shows the application of thermal paste onto the GPU chip.
Step 4: Mounting the Graphics Card
Place the graphics card on the prepared cooler. Fasten the card as shown with the 11 M2x5 screws. Hand-tighten the screws crosswise, one turn at a time. The diagram indicates the locations for the 11 M2x5 screws to secure the card to the cooler.
Step 5: Retightening Screws
Retighten the screws after about 12 hours of use of the graphics card.
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. The diagram shows the connection of the RGB adapter to the cooler and its interface to a controller.
Step 7: Closing Unused Inlets
Close the inlets which you do not need for tubing. Screw in the screw plugs with the enclosed tool. The diagram illustrates the use of the plug tool to seal off unused ports.
Step 8: Logo Replacement (Mech/Evoke Models)
If you own a 5700 Mech or 5700 XT Evoke, you can change the logo by carefully taking the 5700 XT Pulse logo out and placing the desired logo in. The diagram shows the different logo options for the respective models.
Warranty and Disposal
Warranty Information
Data, designs, illustrations, technical data, weight, measurement and specifications, contained in folders, catalogues, circulars, announcements or price lists, have a purely informative character. Alphacool International GmbH does not undertake warranty for the correctness of these data. As to the kind and the range of delivery, the data contained in the order and confirmation of order alone are decisive.
If there is a lack of warrantor, you are entitled, on the basis of the legal regulations to require subsequent delivery, to withdraw from the contract or reduce the purchase price. If you are a consumer, the limitation period of warranty claims for the supplied commodity amounts to two years starting from receipt of good (§13 BGB). If you are an entrepreneur, in accordance with legal conditions the limitation period amounts to only one year (§ 14 BGB).
The warranty claim is valid only in combination with the original invoice, the sales slip or an Alphacool confirmation on warranty claim.
It is Alphacool International GmbH's own discretionary authority to replace or repair the defective product or defective component. The replaced product or component changes into property of Alphacool International GmbH.
All warranty claims are accomplished by Alphacool International GmbH or its authorized dealers. If the repair is carried out by a non-authorized or assigned person, Alphacool International GmbH does not take over either costs or liability, unless the repair has been previously agreed upon with Alphacool International GmbH.
All costs resulting from refitting of the products are not taken over by Alphacool International GmbH.
Warranty Exclusions:
- Regular controls, maintenance and repair or the replacement of parts subject to regular wear and tear.
- Improper manipulation or defects caused by incorrect installation.
- Damages caused by storm, water, fire, overvoltage, acts of God, war, incorrect connection to the net, insufficient or incorrect ventilation or other reasons over which Alphacool International GmbH has no influence.
- Damages resulting from transportation or improper packaging.
Consumer's rights are valid in the respective country; demands made to the salesman, as explained and laid down in the sales contract, will not be covered by this warranty. Alphacool International GmbH, its Branch Office and Distributors, are not responsible for direct or indirect damage or losses, as far as the compelling legal regulations do not oppose it.
Alphacool International GmbH does not take over the warranty of the manufacturer of the electronic construction units and components. The assembly of the cooler takes place at your own risk.
Disposal Information
Contact an authorized waste management company in your country. Disposal with municipal waste (unsorted garbage) or similar mechanisms for the collection of local wastes is not permissible!
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