Koolance VID-AR295X2 - Manual

Two screw types are supplied with the video
block. The round head screws use an insulating
washer and are installed behind the GPU areas.
The tapered heads attach the back plate.
Using the Koolance-supplied screws, tighten
each location on the Koolance back plate to
assemble the video
card and water block.
Do not use the original
“X” rear bracket behind
the GPU.
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.
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.
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Radeon 295X2 Disassembly Screws (Bottom and Rear L-Bracket)
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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.
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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).
Socket plugs are included with
the VID coolers which must be
placed opposite the desired nozzle
locations.
Connecting Multiple VID Coolers
When connecting multiple VID
c o o l e r s , K o o l a n c e o ff e r s a n
optional direct-connect nozzle.
This minimizes liquid routing while
avoiding potential conflicts with
hardware in between the video
cards.
VID-AR295X2 Video Block Guide v 1.0
Socket Plugs
Remove the back plate. Thermal pads
can be left in place here. The back plate’s
thermal material will be reused.
Round Head &
Washer
Tapered
A f t e r c u t t i n g t h e p r o p e r
shapes for your block, peel the
protective film from each pad.
Place the Koolance block onto the
video card so the mounting screws
will align.
VID-AR295X2 Water Block Thermal Pad Locations
Basically, any area of the video card in contact with the original heat sink will need
new heat transfer material. Place thermal pads on the corresponding areas of the
Koolance water block.
Multiple types of heat transfer pads are included with some Koolance blocks.
You might not require both (check the pad diagram). This is done because card
manufactures change the component height tolerance from time to time. After
completing video block assembly, it’s recommended to remove the block temporarily
to check thermal paste and pad impressions for good component contact:
• If the GPU area paste is not evenly disrupted, thinner thermal pads may be
needed in corresponding areas to improve GPU contact.
• If thermal pads have no chip indentations but the GPU paste looks good,
thicker thermal pads may be needed to improve contact in those areas.
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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).
Unplug all fan and pump wires.
Remove the original RAM thermal
transfer material, and wipe any
residual thermal material from the
main GPU chipset.
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 needed. Koolance heat transfer pads can
have different thicknesses (0.5mm, 0.7mm, and 1.0mm).
W i t h a l l s c r e w s r e m o v e d ,
carefully remove the GPU heat
sink, followed by the card heat sink.
Original thermal paste may present
resistance during removal.
Apply each thermal pad to the water block as illustrated in the provided
thermal pad diagram.