Koolance VID-NX580 User Manual
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Koolance-Supplied Screw and
Insulating Washer
VID-NX580 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 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.
All heat sink assembly screws should be removed. There should
be about 20 of these on the back of the video card, and 2 more
on the rear L-bracket. Check below stickers and pads.
GTX 580 Disassembly Screws (Bottom and Rear L-Bracket)
GTX 580 Disassembly Screws (Top Edge)
There are several small screws
around the edges of the plastic
fan enclosure. Remove these
to open the outer half of the
fan enclosure.
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GTX 580 Disassembly Screws (Bottom Edge)
With all screws removed,
carefully remove the GPU heat
sink, followed by the card heat sink.
Original thermal paste may present
resistance during removal.
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).
Thermal Paste Area
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.
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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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.
Place the Koolance block
onto the video card so the
mounting screws will align.
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Using the Koolance-supplied screws and plastic insulating
washers, tighten each screw on the reverse side of the
card.
Two G1/4 “plugs” are included
with the VID coolers which can be
placed opposite the desired nozzle
locations.
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.
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.
Optional Two-Three Slot (CNT-VDA34) and
One Slot (CNT-VDA2) Video Connectors
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