Installation manual for Alphacool GPX-N 1080Pro-M22 graphics card cooler

Important information from the manual

This document provides installation instructions for the Alphacool GPX-N 1080Pro-M22 graphics card cooler. Before starting, ensure you have an antistatic mat and appropriate cleaning solvents (e.g., alcohol). The installation requires careful handling of thermal pads and precise screw tightening to ensure proper contact and prevent damage to the graphics card components.

Preparation and dismantling

Place your hardware on an antistatic mat. Begin by dismantling the original cooler from your graphics card. Depending on the cooler structure, remove the screws at the back of the card and carefully unhook the fan connector. If the original cooler uses thermal glue, proceed with extreme caution to avoid damaging components. Clean all hardware surfaces of thermal paste or pad residues using a solvent like 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 one millimeter thick to avoid contaminating surrounding components. Apply the provided thermal pads to the memory modules and voltage transformers as specified in the manual. Ensure all protective films are removed from both sides of the pads before application.

Assembly and mounting

Place the assembled cooler onto the graphics card. If there is a protective film on the cooler base, remove it now. Clean the contact surfaces on the bottom of the cooler. Mount the screws with washers, keeping them slightly loose initially. Install the backplate on the graphics card, applying slight pressure to ensure optimal contact between the backplate, cooler, and graphics card.

Final tightening and maintenance

Screw the cooler together by hand-tightening the screws crosswise with one turn each. Retighten the screws from step 5 that connect the cooler to the board. After approximately 12 hours of use, perform a final check and tighten all screws again.

Safety warnings

• Do not operate cooling components without ensuring coolant is flowing; coolers without coolant can become very hot and cause burns or destroy hardware.
• Do not use tools like wrenches or pliers to tighten connectors; hand-tightening is sufficient. Over-tightening can cause cracks and leaks not covered by warranty.
• Use only connectors with a sealing ring.
• The water pressure in the cooling loop must not exceed 0.8 bar.
• Ensure the pump is functioning immediately upon switching on the hardware.