PHANTEKS PH-GB4090MS-BK01 Glacier G40 Msi GPU Block Installation Guide
- June 3, 2024
- PHANTEKS
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GLACIER G40 MSI GPU BLOCK
PH-GB4090MS_BK01/CR01/MW01_BP
INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.0
PACKAGE CONTENTS
| GB4090MS block
QTY: 1| | M2.5×5 screws/washers
QTY: 4/4
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| GLACIER stop tting
QTY: 2| | Phanteks D-RGB cable
QTY: 1
| Support bracket
QTY: 1| | GB4090MS backplate
QTY: 1
| Thermal compound
QTY: 1| | Backplate thermal pads
QTY: 2 pre-cut pieces
| Block thermal pads
QTY: 2 pre-cut pieces| | M2.5×8 flush screws
QTY: 11
| M3x10 screw (1x)
M3 Nut (2x)| | Motherboard 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.
STEP 1. REMOVING STOCK COOLER
Unscrew all highlighted screws to remove the stock cooler and backplate.
backplate screws
stock cooler screws
Make sure to unplug the LED and Fan cables when you remove the stock cooler.
STEP 2. APPLYING THERMAL PASTE & PADS
Clean off the original thermal compound.
We recommend using isopropanol alcohol.
Remove the protective film and place the the thermal pads on the correct
position on the PCB.
Apply the Phanteks Thermal Compound to the center of the GPU chip.
Make sure to remove the protective film on both sides of the thermal pads.
MSI RTX 4090/4080 SUPRIM (X)
MSI RTX 4090 GAMING(X) TRIO
MSI RTX 4090/4080 SUPRIM (X) / GAMING(X) TRIO
STEP 3. MOUNT THE WATER BLOCK
Secure the support bracket to the GPU block first.
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.
Secure the Support Bracket with the original cooler screw.
Make sure to lay the GPU with the water block flat down without resting on the
PCI bracket.
STEP 4. APPLYING THERMAL PADS
Remove the protective film on both sides and place the thermal pads on the
correct position on the backplate.
STEP 5. INSTALL THE BACKPLATE
Carefully position the backplate onto the graphics card. Align the mounting
holes on the PCB with the holes on the backplate.
Secure the backplate with 11 M2.5x8mm flush screws to the PCB.
STEP 6. INSTALL INTO THE SYSTEM
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Connect the D-RGB cable to the D-RGB strip in the water block.
All Phanteks D-RGB products can be daisy-chained together. -
Install the GPU into the system.
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Install the waterloop and Stop Fittings
Always perform a leak test before providing power to any system components.
Opotional:
Use the Motherboard cable to connect the LED strip to the motherboard.
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