EKWB EK-FC GeForce GTX FE, EK-FC 1080 GTX Ti Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATIONS

1st revision, Mar 8th 2017

EK-FC GeForce GTX FE / EK-FC 1080 GTX Ti

USER GUIDE

CONTENT:

- EK Full Cover Waterblock

- Mounting screws

- Thermal interface material

M2,5x4 A X1

16pcs

M2,5 helix nut

6pcs

REQUIRED TOOLS:

- Scissors

- Phillips head screwdriver

- 4mm hex socket

- Optional: pliers

PREPARING YOUR GRAPHICS CARD

Remove all marked screws. For removing of the backplate (if present) use
a small Phillips head screwdriver. To remove hex screws from Founders
edition graphic card, use 4mm hex socket, optionaly you can use pliers. All
heat sink assembly screews should be removed, including self-adhesive
washers on both sides of the PCB (if present). Also remove the encircled
screws on the I/O bracket (if present) using a Phillips head screwdriver.

M2,5x6 A X1

13pcs

Thermal grease

1pc

After you remove the housing, do not forget to unplug the fan.

Improper use of pliers may result in damaged hardware!

M2,5x8 A X 1

2pcs

PVC washer

16pcs

M3x4 DIN7985

EK plug G1/4

6mm Allen key

2pcs

2pcs

1pcs

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REPLACING THE ORIGINAL I/O BRACKET (EK-FC 1080 GT X Ti)

Remove 3 (three) Phillips head screws on the factory installed I/O bracket.
Replace the original I/O bracket with enclosed EK-FC 1080 GT X Ti I/O
bracket and install it using 3 (three) original screws.

Factory installed I/O bracket

Factory backplate and
heat sink screws

Two screws on
the I/O bracket

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EK-FC 1090 GTX Ti single slot I/O bracket

Reuse screws

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APPLYING THE THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL

1) Wipe off the remains of the original thermal compound (by using non-abrasive cloth or q-tip) until the components and circuit board are completely
clean. EK WB recommends the use of denatured alcohol for removing TIM lef tovers.

2) Apply enclosed thermal grease on the GPU chip. EKWB recommends to apply thermal grease in cross form for the best performance.

3) Your block comes with thermal pads, some of which are already pre-cut. Others have to be cut to smaller chunks in order to cover all the VRM com­ponents such as MOSFETs and drivers. PLEASE REMOVE THE PROTEC TI VE FOIL FROM BOT H SIDES OF THE THERMAL PADS PRIOR
TO INSTALLATION. Place the thermal pads on the circuit board as shown on the picture below. Refer to numbering on lef t picture when applying
thermal pads of dif ferent sizes or thicknesses.

Thermal pad E – 0.5mm (for memory IC)

Thermal Pad E – 0.5mm (RAM 8x) – (EAN: 3830046996688)
Thermal Pad F – 0.5mm (120x16mm) – (EAN: 3830046996725)
Thermal Pad G – 1.0mm (120x24mm) – (EAN: 3830046996770)

Remove protective foil from the both sides of the
thermal pad prior to installation.

Thermal pad F – 0.5mm (for inductors) Thermal pad G – 1.0mm (for MOSFET)

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TERMINAL COVER REPLACEMENT (optional)

Remove 2 (two) M4x8 screws using 2,5 Allen key. Remove the terminal
cover and replace with alternative one, using 2 (two) M4x8 screws.

screw M4 x 8

INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK

CONNECTING THE TERMINAL COVER LED

CONNEC TING TH E TERMINAL COVER LE D TO THE GRAPHIC C ARD.
You will find 2-pin header on your graphic card near the power connectors.

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1. PL ACING THE BLOCK ON TO T HE GR APHICS CARD. Carefully

position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on to the graphic card.
During this process please make sure you align mounting holes on the PC B
with holes on the water block. Also pay attention not to use too much force
by pressing the block down to the PCB. Chip dies are prone to cracking.

INSTALLING THE FITTINGS AND TUBING

Screw in the two G1/4 threaded male fitting. At tach the liquid cooling tubes
and connect the water-block(s) into the cooling circuit. On other t wo G1/4
openings attach the enclosed plugs.

2. SECURING THE BLOCK TO T HE GRAPHICS CARD. Use a Phillips
screwdriver, screw with the enclosed M2.5x4 AX1 screws, 1 (one) M2.5
nut and 2 (two) M2.5x6 A X1 screws. EKWB recommends users to star t
tightening the screws around the GPU core and continue outwards.
Always use a plastic washer under each and every screw! If the washer
is already present on the circuit board (usually around the four GPU core
screw holes) there is no need for additional washer.

M2,5x6

M2,5x4

M2,5 washer

M2,5 nut

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For best cooling performance use left side of terminal as Inlet and right side
as outlet port (look picture below).

Compression fitting

Plug G1/4

Tubing

INLET

Plug G1/4

Compression fitting

OUTLET

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