Things to look out for when fitting a block to GTX 680?

Jay85 · 1 May 2012 at 09:58

Is there anything i should be cautious about when fitting an EK block to my gtx 680? It'll be my first time (virgin) so i want to be as careful and as clear as possible as to what i'm doing...

My last watercooling moment was when i got my EK H20 kit where i punctured 2 rads -_-... don't want a repeat ofc!!!

Any Guidance would be much appreciated.

*looks at Cleeecooo*

Jay

Jay85 · 1 May 2012 at 13:04

Awesome guys, really looking forward to having a go myself! Will update with some pictures when it arrives

Should i cover the whole gpu chip like i do with the cpu and flatten it out with a spreader so it's even?

Jay85 · 1 May 2012 at 14:00

Does the kit come with the torx screwdriver? Not sure if i have that size :L

Jay85 · 1 May 2012 at 14:22

Legend, that's exactly what i needed!

thanks!

Jay85 · 1 May 2012 at 15:00

No thermal paste either :O?

Hmmm i have a lot left over from when i fitted my cpu block, should be okay.

Jay85 · 1 May 2012 at 15:04

I have some MX-4 paste left over

I've just checked my tool box and i dont have a T6.. the smallest i have is a T10!

Jay85 · 1 May 2012 at 15:52

Barrybear said:
Good thing you made this thread really.

I had about 20 mins to get to town and find a T6 before closing time.
Only had T8 at work as well so went with my Aquacomputer supplied one would be ok, it wasn't it died on the 2nd screw.
I found Homebase only went to T8 but Halfords had 1 T6 left but only for a socket tool.

it is haha, god knows what i would have done if i hadn't.

Just nipped out to Maplins to purchase a screw driver set that goes as low as T4

. Should do the job, quality bit of kit aswel.. but pricey at £6.