PHANTEKS GLACIER G30 AORUS RTX 3090/3080 Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- PHANTEKS
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PHANTEKS GLACIER G30 AORUS RTX 3090/3080 Installation Guide
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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GLACIER GB3090GBARS QTY: 1
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GLACIER Stop Fitting QTY: 2
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Thermal Pads QTY: 3
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M2.5×5 Screws/Washers QTY: 15/15
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Thermal Compound PH-NDC-01 QTY: 1
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Phanteks D-RGB Cable QTY: 1
WARNING – This product is intended for advanced users. Improper installation may result in damage to your equipment. While all efforts have been made to provide the most comprehensive information possible, Phanteks assumes no liability expressed or implied for any damage(s) occurring to your components as a result of using Phanteks cooling products, either due to mistake or omission on our part in the below instructions, or due to failure or defect in the Phanteks cooling products. Do not disassemble the water block. Warranty will be voided. Turn off the power to your system and discharge your body’s static electric charge before proceeding with the installation procedure. If you do not feel comfortable with performing the installation procedure, consult a qualified computer technician.
STEP 1. REMOVING STOCK COOLER
Unscrew all highlighted screws to remove the stock cooler.
Make sure to unplug the LED and Fan cables when you remove the stock cooler.
Take the EVA-Foam from the box to use as a base for your installation process.
AORUS RTX 3090/3080 XTREME
STEP 2. APPLY! THERMAL PASTE & PADS
Clean off the original thermal compound. We recommend using isopropanol alcohol.
Apply a drop of the Phanteks Thermal Compound to the center of the GPU chip
Remove the protective film and place the the thermal pads on correct position on the PCB. Cut to size where necessary.
Make sure to remove the protective film on both sides of the thermal pads.
STEP 3. MOUNT WATER BLOCK
Carefully position the water block onto the graphics card. Align the mounting holes on the PCB with the holes on the water block.
Secure the water block with 4 M2.5x5mm screws and washers to the PCB.
Make sure to lay the GPU with the water block flat down without resting on the PCI bracket.
STEP-4 SECURE THE WATERBLOCK
Secure the water block with an additional 9 M2.5x5mnn screws and washers to the PCB.
If you have the Backplate, please follow the Backplate manual for this step.
STEP-5 CONNECT D-RGB LIGHTIN
Connect the D-RGB cable to the D-RGB strip in the water block.
All Phanteks D-RGB products can be daisy-chained together.
You can connect the D-RGB cable to a compatible motherboard with the cable that is included with the motherboard.
STEP 6. INSTALLING FITTINGS
Install G1/4 threaded male fittings and close the remaining ports with the two included Stop Fittings.
Always perform a leak test before providing power to any system components.
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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