Installation Manual for Alphacool GPX-N 1070-M02 GPU Water Cooler

Quick guide from the manual

This document provides instructions for installing the Alphacool GPX-N 1070-M02 water cooler on a graphics card. Key requirements include using an antistatic mat, ensuring correct thermal pad placement, and performing a leak test before final operation. The installation requires careful handling to avoid damaging components.

Preparation and dismantling

Place your hardware on an antistatic mat. Begin by dismantling the original cooler from the graphics card. Carefully remove the screws at the back of the card and unhook the fan connector. If the original cooler uses thermal glue, exercise extreme caution to avoid damaging parts. Clean the hardware thoroughly of any thermal paste or pad residues using a solvent such as alcohol.

Thermal paste and pad application

Apply a thin, even layer of thermal paste to the GPU using a plastic strip or spreader. The layer should be less than 1mm thick to prevent contamination of surrounding components. For the thermal pads, remove the protective film from both sides and place them as follows:

• Memory chips: Use 15mm x 15mm x 1.5mm pads.
• Voltage converters: Use 30mm x 30mm x 1.5mm pads, which must be trimmed to size.

Cooler assembly

Place the assembled cooler on the graphics card. Ensure the contact surfaces on the bottom of the cooler are clean. If there is a protective film on the cooler base, remove it before installation. Mount the screws with washers as shown in the manual, but do not tighten them fully yet.

Backplate installation

Apply the remaining thermal pads to the back of the card:

• Memory modules: Use 15mm x 15mm x 3mm pads.
• Voltage converter and GPU: Use 30mm x 30mm x 3mm pads (trimmed to size) and 15mm x 15mm x 1.5mm pads.

Place the backplate on the graphics card. Apply slight pressure to ensure optimal contact between the backplate, cooler, and graphics card.

Final tightening and testing

Screw the cooler together by tightening the screws crosswise with one turn each. After approximately 12 hours of using the graphics card, tighten all screws again to ensure a secure fit. The graphics card is ready for use once the installation is complete.

Safety and maintenance

Do not use tools like wrenches or pliers to tighten connectors, as this can damage plastic parts or threaded connections. Use only connectors with a sealing ring and tighten them by hand. The maximum water pressure in the cooling loop should not exceed 0.8 bar. Always perform a leak test before final installation.