Koolance VID-387-R User Manual
Koolance Hardware
The VID-385 is designed for ATI Radeon HD 3850 cards. The VID-387 is designed
for ATI Radeon HD 3870 cards. The video card should be removed from the
chassis in order to install this cooling device.
Most cards using the VID-385 and VID-387 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 manufac-
turer’s hardware warranty. Please consult the manufacturer if unsure,
and keep all original parts in case of a return/RMA.
!
VID-385/387 Installation Guide
v 1.0
The rear GPU retention bracket and backplate screws should be
removed fi rst (on the video card’s bottom side). There should be
about 9 of these on the video card. There may also be heat sink mounting screws
on the side of the L-bracket.
1
HD 3870 Disassembly Screws
Connecting VID Coolers in CrossFire
When connecting multiple VID coolers (such as in CrossFire), Koolance offers
an optional direct-connect nozzle. This minimizes liquid routing while avoiding
potential confl icts with hardware in between the video cards.
Optional Five Slot Dual Video Connector
(Koolance CNT-VD4)
4
Optional Two Slot Dual Video Connector
(Koolance CNT-VD2)
Optional Three Slot Dual Video Connector
(Koolance CNT-VD3)
Optional Four Slot Dual Video Connector
(Koolance CNT-VD4)
The heat sink and fan can now be carefully removed. Original thermal
paste may present additional resistance while removing the heat sink.
Unplug the heat sink fan wire. Remove the original RAM heat sinks and thermal
material, and wipe any residual thermal material from the main GPU chipset.
The VID-385 is designed for ATI Radeon HD 3850 cards. The VID-387 is designed
for ATI Radeon HD 3870 cards. The video card should be removed from the
chassis in order to install this cooling device.
Most cards using the VID-385 and VID-387 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 manufac-
turer’s hardware warranty. Please consult the manufacturer if unsure,
and keep all original parts in case of a return/RMA.
!
VID-385/387 Installation Guide
v 1.0
The rear GPU retention bracket and backplate screws should be
removed fi rst (on the video card’s bottom side). There should be
about 9 of these on the video card. There may also be heat sink mounting screws
on the side of the L-bracket.
1
HD 3870 Disassembly Screws
Connecting VID Coolers in CrossFire
When connecting multiple VID coolers (such as in CrossFire), Koolance offers
an optional direct-connect nozzle. This minimizes liquid routing while avoiding
potential confl icts with hardware in between the video cards.
Optional Five Slot Dual Video Connector
(Koolance CNT-VD4)
4
Optional Two Slot Dual Video Connector
(Koolance CNT-VD2)
Optional Three Slot Dual Video Connector
(Koolance CNT-VD3)
Optional Four Slot Dual Video Connector
(Koolance CNT-VD4)
The heat sink and fan can now be carefully removed. Original thermal
paste may present additional resistance while removing the heat sink.
Unplug the heat sink fan wire. Remove the original RAM heat sinks and thermal
material, and wipe any residual thermal material from the main GPU chipset.