Installation Guide for Alphacool GPX-N 1070pro-M07 GPU Cooler

Important Information

This guide provides instructions for installing the Alphacool GPX-N 1070pro-M07 GPU cooler. Please read all safety warnings before beginning. Ensure the cooling system is leak-tested before installation. The maximum water pressure in the cooling loop must not exceed 0.8 bar. Do not operate the cooler without coolant, as this can cause overheating and damage to the hardware.

Preparation

Before starting, place your hardware on an antistatic mat. You will need to dismantle the original cooler carefully. If the original cooler uses thermal glue, exercise extreme caution to avoid damaging components. Clean all hardware surfaces of old thermal paste or pad residues using a solvent such as alcohol.

Installation Steps

1. Dismantling: Remove the original cooler, including fan screws and shrouds. Clean the GPU and memory surfaces thoroughly.
2. Thermal Paste 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 avoid contaminating surrounding components.
3. Thermal Pad Placement: Apply the provided thermal pads to the memory modules and voltage converters. Ensure you remove the protective film from both sides of the pads. Some pads (30mm x 30mm) may need to be trimmed to size.
4. Mounting the Cooler: Place the assembled cooler onto the graphics card. Ensure any protective film on the cooler base is removed. Clean the contact surfaces with alcohol.
5. Securing the Cooler: Install the screws with washers as shown in the diagrams. Keep the screws slightly loose initially.
6. Backplate Installation: Place the backplate on the graphics card. Apply slight pressure to ensure optimal contact between the backplate, cooler, and graphics card.
7. Final Tightening: Tighten the screws crosswise with one turn each. Retighten the screws from step 5 that hold the PCB to the cooler.

Maintenance

After approximately 12 hours of use, retighten all screws to ensure the cooler remains securely mounted and maintains optimal contact.

Safety Warnings

• Do not use tools like wrenches or pliers to tighten connectors; hand-tightening is sufficient.
• Over-tightening screws can cause the knurled nuts to loosen or damage the cooler's pressure distribution.
• Ensure the pump is functioning immediately upon switching on the hardware.
• Not suitable for children under 6 years due to small parts.