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How to Set up Your Thermaltake Liquid Cooling System


by DoItYourself Staff

what you'll need

  • Thermaltake Liquid Cooling System
  • Installation Kit
  • Screw Driver
The water block is the component that uses the cooling liquid in the system. The waterblock should have an adhesive backing. Set it down on a table on the side that is not sticky. On your computer, remove the fan and take off the heat-sink retention frame. If you are unsure how to do this, consult the manufacturer directions for your computer system.
Attach the water block to the motherboard of your computer. Stick the adhesive backing to the insulator. (The insulator is located inside your CPU. If you are not sure where it is, check your manufacturer instructions).

Align the cooling system support frame around the processor cradle. Fix the support frame with the screws supplied in the packaging. There are screw holes that are already made available in your computer's motherboard support frame. Use these holes to screw the support frame in. Set the waterblock into the processor and screw it into the frame you just added.

Step 3 - Install Radiator

The radiator needs to be secured to the back of the case of the computer. If you have enough room in the Thermaltake cooling box, you can place the radiator inside the box. Locate the wire that is attached to the fan connector of your computer's motherboard and connect it to the radiator.

Step 4 - Add the Pump and the Tank

The pump and the tank are responsible for holding and pushing the cooling liquid around so that everything stays cool. Check the bottom of your cooling system case. You should see two holes. Secure the pump and the tank with screws. The kit should also come with Velcro. Use the Velcro and attach the tank and pump to the case. This is just an extra step to add stability to the pump and the tank.

Plug in the pump and tank into the power supply.

Step 5 - Connect the Coolant Tubing

Remove all caps on the tubing. The caps are usually added to each end of the tube to keep the ends in good shape during shipping.
Take a hose clip, supplied in your kit, and slip it around the tubes. Take the tube and connect a nozzle to the end. To tighten the clip, take a pair of pliers and tighten it into place. As you lay out your tubing, check your manufacturer's directions to make sure the tubing is laid out properly.

Step 6 - Add the Liquid

Your cooling system comes with liquid. Take off the lid to the tank and add the coolant. The coolant can be squeezed out from the bottle and added to the reservoir. Add the tank lid back.

Close the casing and turn the power supply on.

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