Koolance VID-AR687 User Manual

Koolance-Supplied Screw and

Insulating Washer

VID-AR685, VID-AR687 Installation Guide v 1.0

NOTE: The video card should be removed from the chassis in order to install this cooling device. Most cards using the VID-series blocks are disassembled the same way, although heat sink assemblies of any given model can vary.

CAUTION: Removal of the original heat sink or liquid cooling may void your manufacturer’s hardware warranty. Please consult the manufac-

turer if unsure, and keep all original parts in case of a return/RMA.

All heat sink assembly screws should be removed. There are multiple screws on the rear of the video card, and 2 more on

the L-bracket.

HD 6850 (Above) and HD 6870 (Below) Disassembly Screws

Remove Bracket

Screws (both

models)

With all screws removed, carefully remove

the primary heat sink and fan shroud. Original thermal paste may present resistance during removal.

For the HD 6850, remove the extra heat sink underneath the top cover.

Unplug the heat sink fan wire. Remove all original thermal material, and wipe any residual thermal paste from the main GPU chipset.

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 a business card).

Different sets of heat transfer pads may be included. Each set has a different thickness, and one should be chosen that offers best contact with your video card.

Gray thermal pads have plastic film on both sides that must be removed before application. White/Pink thermal pads only have plastic film on one side (white) that must be removed. Do this after cutting the proper shapes.

The thermal pad sheet should be cut into pieces required for your video block contact

areas. Please use the diagram included with your water block to determine the approximate sizes that will be needed.

Basically, any area of the video card in contact with the original heat sink will need new heat transfer material. Place heat transfer pads on the corresponding areas of the Koolance water block.

VID-AR685 (Left) and VID-AR687 (Right) Thermal Pad Locations

Tighten each screw on the reverse side of the card. If the original video card screws do not fit, use the Koolance-

supplied screws and plastic insulating washers.

Socket plugs are included with the VID coolers which must be placed opposite the desired nozzle locations.

G 1/4 BSP inlet/outlet nozzles can be screwed into the top or bottom side of the cooler, as long as coolant flows from one half to the other (left to right or right to left).

Connecting Multiple VID Coolers

When connecting multiple VID coolers, Koolance offers an optional direct-connect nozzle. This minimizes liquid routing while avoiding potential conflicts with hardware in between the video cards.

Place the Koolance block onto the video card so the mounting screws will align.

Optional Two-Three Slot (CNT-VDA34) and

One Slot (CNT-VDA2) Video Connectors