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Alphacool Eisblock GPX

Alphacool Eisblock GPX
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EISBLOCK GPX - N 2080 M01
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Alphacool Eisblock GPX Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeGPU Water Block
Cooling TypeLiquid Cooling
Threads/Connection SizeG1/4"
LED LightingNo
MaterialNickel-plated Copper, Acrylic
CompatibilityVarious NVIDIA and AMD GPUs (depending on the specific model)

Summary

Preparing the Cooler

Initial Cooler Preparation

Remove the back plate (plexi version) from the fully assembled cooler before installation.

Remove Back Plate Spacers

Remove the placeholder spacers underneath the back plate screws, as they are no longer needed.

Changing the Connector

Connector Removal

Remove the cover and unscrew the pre-installed connector to detach it.

Connector Installation

Position the short connector correctly and secure it with M3x12 screws.

Changing LEDs

LED Strip Replacement

Replace the pre-installed LED strip by removing the bracket, pulling off the old strip, and attaching a new one.

Changing Front Panel

Front Panel Cover Management

Remove SLI covers or pull upwards to replace front slot covers with colored alternatives.

Preparing the Video Card

Original Cooler Removal

Dismantle the original cooler carefully, remove screws, and unhook the fan connector.

Component Cleaning

Clean the graphics card of thermal paste or pad residues using a suitable solvent.

Compatibility and Installation Check

Compare card with image, ensure clearance, and verify compatibility before installation.

Mounting the Cooling Block

Thermal Paste Application

Apply a thin, even layer of thermal paste on the GPU, less than 1mm thick.

Thermal Pad Placement

Cut and place thermal pads according to the template and diagram, removing protective films.

Cooler Base Preparation

Remove protective film from the cooler base and clean contact surfaces with alcohol.

Cooling Block Installation

Place the cleaned cooling block onto the prepared video card.

Securing with M3 x6 Screws

Screw the graphics card to the copper block using M3x6 screws, hand-tightening crosswise.

Thermal Pad Placement (GPU Back)

Place 30x30x3mm pads on the GPU back as shown, cutting remaining pads as needed.

Securing with M3 x11 Screws

Install the backplate and screw the cooler using M3x11 screws, hand-tightening crosswise.

Closing Unused Ports

Use screw plugs to close unused inlets on the extended connector.

Post-Installation Screw Tightening

Retighten all screws after approximately 12 hours of graphics card usage.

Cutting Patterns

Thermal Pad Cutting Guides

Diagrams showing dimensions and layouts for cutting thermal pads.

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