Koolance VID-398 User Manual
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Connecting VID Coolers in SLI
When connecting VID coolers in series (such as in SLI), Koolance offers an optional
direct-connect nozzle. This minimizes liquid routing while avoiding potential confl icts
with hardware in between the video cards.
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VID-278/279/280/282 Installation Guide v 1.4
NOTE: The video card should be removed from the chassis in order to install this
cooling device.
CAUTION: Removal of the original heat sink my void your manufacturer’s hardware warranty. Please consult the manufacturer if unsure,
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and keep all original parts in case of a return/RMA.
Optional Two Slot Dual Video Connector
(Koolance CNT-VD2)
Optional Three Slot Dual Video Connector
Optional Five Slot Dual Video Connector
(Koolance CNT-VD4)
(Koolance CNT-VD3)
Optional Four Slot Dual Video Connector
(Koolance CNT-VD4)
Most cards using the VID-series blocks are
disassembled the same way, although heat sink
assemblies of any given model can vary.
The spring-screws on the bottom side should be
removed fi rst. There should be 8-12 of these on the
video card. There may also be smaller mounting
screws on the side of the L-bracket.
Example 1: 8800GTX Disassembly Screws
Example 2: 8800GTS Disassembly Screws
The heat sink and fan can now be carefully removed. Original thermal paste
may present additional resistance while removing the heat sink. Unplug the heat
sink fan wire. Remove the original RAM thermal transfer material, and wipe any
residual thermal material from the main GPU chipset.
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8800GTS 320MB / 640MB
Thermal Pad Areas
8800GT Thermal Pad Areas
8800GT Thermal
Paste Area
Koolance-Supplied Screw and
Insulating Washer
8800GTS 512MB
Thermal Pad Areas
Thermal paste is only required on the
main GPU. The other areas will utilize the
included heat transfer pads.
Spread thermal compound on the GPU
thinly and evenly using the included paste
packet, or a piece of thick paper (such as
8800GTS/GTX/Ultra
Thermal Paste Area
a business card). Thermal paste should not
be placed on the surrounding metal support frame or small
surface soldered components.
Heat transfer pads have plastic fi lm on one
or both sides that must be removed before
application.
Place the 8 heat transfer pads on each additional area
cooled by the Koolance liquid block. This includes 3 rows
of memory, 4 power/VReg areas, and 1 PCI-Express
controller chip.
8800GTX/Ultra Thermal Pad Areas
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Place the Koolance block over the video card
and tighten each spring-screw on the reverse
side of the card.
Using the Koolance-supplied screws and plastic insulating washers, tighten each
screw on the reverse side of the card.
Koolance VID coolers include redundant G1/4 threading on both sides. This means
the input/output nozzles can be placed on either side of the cooler.
Two G1/4 “caps” are included
with the VID coolers which can
be placed opposite the desired
nozzle locations.
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