EK-Quantum Magnitude CPU WATER BLOCK 3rd Revision – April 7, 2022 USER GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENT COMPATIBILITY WHAT IS ENCLOSED 4 4 QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE PARTS AND TERMINOLOGY CHANGING THE COLDPLATE CHANGING THE ACCENT REPLACING THE JET PLATE REVERSING THE FLOW DIRECTION INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK - 115X, 1700 AND AM4 INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK - 20XX CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 5 7 8 11 13 16 18 21 SUPPORT AND SERVICE SOCIAL MEDIA 22 22 -3-
COMPATIBILITY Each EK-Quantum Magnitude CPU Water Block is specific to just one physical socket specification (115X, 20XX or AM4), they are cross compatible with the following electronic socket specifications: - EK-Quantum Magnitude - 115X • Intel LGA 1156 • Intel LGA 1155 • Intel LGA 1150 • Intel LGA 1151 - EK-Quantum Magnitude - 20XX • Intel LGA 2011 (square ILM only) • Intel LGA 2011-v3 (square ILM only) • Intel LGA 2066 (square ILM only) - EK-Quantum Magnitude - AM4 • AMD AM4 - EK-Quantum Magnitude D-R
PARTS AND TERMINOLOGY The following page shows every individual part of an assembled Magnitude CPU Water Block, all of the terminology labelled is used throughout this manual. In addition, there is a list of every physical variation of these parts and which versions they are used in. While some parts may be physically cross compatible between different Magnitude CPU Water Blocks, they should be assembled as stated for optimal performance.
MOUNTING MECHANISM Screw Spring EK Badge Top Accent LED Strip Frame Standoff Plastic Washer O-Ring Inlet O-Ring Insert Jet Plate O-Ring Jet Plate Coldplate Rubber Gasket - EK Badge - Top - Accent - LED Strip - Frame • Frame - 75x75 (115X) • Frame - 80x80 (20XX) • Frame - 54x90 (AM4) • Frame 78x78 (1700) - O-Ring - Inlet O-Ring - Insert • Insert - 115X • Insert - 20XX • Insert - AM4 - Jet Plate O-Ring - Jet Plate • Jet Plate - 0.5P (20XX and AM4 (default)) • Jet Plate - 0.
CHANGING THE COLDPLATE Screw Coldplate Original Magnitude Coldplates have a subtle curvature to achieve the best possible contact with the IHS of standard CPU’s. If you choose to replace or modify the IHS it is also possible to replace the Coldplate of your Magnitude with a Flat version.
STEP 3 Screw Put the desired Coldplate in place paying attention to the orientation, failure to do so will prevent installation of the Screws. The curvature marking should be on the same side as the curvature marking of the Frame. Lastly screw in the four Screws, do not use excessive force! Curvature Marking Curvature Marking STEP 3 CHANGING THE ACCENT Screw It is possible to exchange the Accent on any Magnitude CPU Water Block for an Accent with a different color or material finish.
STEP 2 Accent Remove and replace the Accent. The Accent can fit in any orientation. STEP 2 STEP 3 (WITHOUT LED STRIP) O-Ring If applicable refit the O-Ring between the Top and Accent. This is not required for operation of the block but ensures the Accent is tightly fitted without an LED Strip.
STEP 3 (WITH LED STRIP) First insert the LED Strip though the desired corner of the Frame and then fit the LED Strip between the Top and Accent. When using a Plexi Top the LED Strip should face inwards. When using an Acetal or Nickel Top the LED Strip should face outwards. LED Strip STEP 3 STEP 4 Jet Plate Position the Frame on the Top paying attention to the orientation, failure to do so will prevent installation of the Screws.
STEP 5 Screw Coldplate Curvature Marking Curvature Marking Replace the Coldplate, pay attention to the orientation, failure to do so will prevent installation of the Screws. The curvature marking should be on the same side as the curvature marking of the Frame. Lastly screw in the four Screws, do not use excessive force! STEP 5 REPLACING THE JET PLATE Screw All Magnitude CPU Water Blocks are supplied with an additional Jet Plate that is 0.1mm thicker than the default Jet Plate.
STEP 2 Choose the appropriate Jet Plate according to the table below, ensure that it is correctly aligned in the Insert and the O-Rings remain in position. Jet Plate Socket STEP 2 Default Jet Optional Jet 115X 0.6C 0.7C 115X - Flat Coldplate 0.5C - 20XX 0.5P 0.6P 20XX - Flat Coldplate 0.5P - AM4 0.5P 0.6P AM4 - Flat Coldplate 0.5P - 1700 0.6C - 1700 - Flat Coldplate 0.
REVERSING THE FLOW DIRECTION IN OUT IN OUT OUT OUT IN IN OUT OUT To prevent any possible incorrect assemblies the Screw hole pattern is not square. Consequently the Top, Frame, Insert, Jet Plate and Coldplate can only be rotated by 180° otherwise it will not be possible to install the Screws. The Accent, O-Ring and LED Strip may be installed in any orientation. The Insert can be rotated by following the steps on the next page.
STEP 1 Screw Unscrew the four Screws from the bottom of the CPU Water Block in an anticlockwise direction, then remove the Frame and Coldplate. A 2.5mm Allen (hex) key is supplied for this. If an LED Strip is already installed and you do not wish to change where the cable exits then the Frame does not need to be removed from the cable. STEP 1 O-Ring STEP 2 Remove the O-Ring, Jet Plate and Insert.
STEP 4 O-Ring Put the Frame into place and then refit the O-Ring between the Frame and Top. Pay attention to the orientation of the Frame, failure to do so will prevent installation of the Screws. The curvature marking should be in line with either end of the Jet Plate opening as illustrated. Curvature Marking STEP 4 STEP 5 Fit the Jet Plate and make sure it is correctly positioned in the Insert.
STEP 6 Screw Replace the Coldplate paying attention to the orientation, failure to do so will prevent installation of the Screws. The curvature marking should be on the same side as the curvature marking of the Frame. Lastly screw in the four Screws, do not use excessive force! Coldplate STEP 6 INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK - 115X, 1700 AND AM4 STEP 1 Hold-down Clamps UNC 6-32 Screws AMD® factory Backplate Place the motherboard on an even surface and remove the Mounting Mechanism from the plastic bags.
STEP 3 (115X ONLY) The Rubber Gasket is an essential part of the Mounting Mechanism and must be used. For installation with 115x and 1700 sockets the Inner core must be removed! Both pieces should be used for installation with AM4 sockets. Outer part Inner core (removable) STEP 3 STEP 4 Metal Backplate Turn your motherboard face down and position the Rubber Gasket and Backplate directly in line with the mounting holes.
Standoff - M4 x 21mm STEP 5 Loosely install all four Standoffs and Plastic Washers before proceeding to tighten them completely. It is mandatory for 115x,1700 and AM4 to install the Plastic Washers as they prevent damage to the motherboard PCB. Using pliers or similar tools is not recommended.
STEP 3 Wipe the IHS clean using a non-abrasive cloth or Q-tip as shown in the illustration. Once clean apply a line of Thermal Compound on one edge of the IHS and use a credit card or similar to spread it evenly. Non-abrasive cloth The layer of Thermal Compound must be thin and even in thickness over the entire surface of the IHS.
STEP 5 Spring Insert all four Springs inside the Frame. STEP 5 STEP 6 Screw Loosely insert all four Screws before proceeding to tighten them two revolutions at once in a cross pattern. Stop when every Screw is flush with its hole inside the Frame! Repeat this process from Step 3 onwards after observing the spread of Thermal Compound if you are not certain with the installation.
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP STEP 1 Plug in the 3-pin D-RGB connector from your CPU Water Block to a D-RGB header on your motherboard or controller. The LED Strip will only work if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Digital, Empty, Ground.
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