Koolance VID-NXTTN2-R - Manual

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.
VID-NXTTN Installation Guide v 1.0
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GTX TITAN 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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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 coolers, Koolance offers an optional direct-connect
nozzle. This minimizes liquid routing while avoiding potential conflicts with hardware
in between the video cards.
Optional Two-Three Slot (CNT-VDA34) and
One Slot (CNT-VDA2) Video Connectors
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).
Place the aluminum back plate
on the reverse side of the video
card. Using the Koolance-supplied
screws, tighten each location
on the Koolance back plate to
assemble the video card and water
block. Plastic insulating washers
can optionally be used on the back
plate to help prevent scratching.
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.
After cutting the proper shapes for
your block, peel the protective film
from each pad.
Apply each thermal pad to the
water block as illustrated in the
provided thermal pad diagram.
Place the Koolance block onto the
video card so the mounting screws
will align.
VID-NXTTN Water Block and Back Plate 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. Additionally, the VID-NXTTN aluminum
back plate will also require thermal pads.
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 the heat sink fan wire. 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).
Use the shortest provided screw with
a nut and washer to secure the PCI
bracket to the top corner of the video
card. The bracket will be loose after
removing the original heat sink.