11 / INSTALL MONOBLOCK
It’s worth test-fitting the monoblock once you’ve applied the thermal
paste. Use the included fittings and tighten them securely. You can
also use this opportunity to work out your tubing routes to and from
the monoblock.14 / CONNECT RGB LIGHTING
Most monoblocks are equipped with RGB lighting. If so, it can often be
useful to route the RGB lighting cable over the top and behind the
motherboard, either to reach an RGB header on the bottom of the
PCB,orsimplytotuckthecableoutofsight.12 / REMOVE AND CHECK CONTACT
Now remove the waterblock and check that good contact has been made
with the pads and paste. You can then reinstall it in the knowledge that it’s
fitted correctly.15 /INSTALLFITTINGS
Finally,goaheadandinstallyourwater-coolingfittings.It’susuallya
good idea to run one length of tubing from the monoblock to your
graphics card, but pay careful attention to whether the monoblock has
a specific inlet port, as using the right port can affect performance in
these cases.MODDING / HOW TO GUIDES
10 / APPLY THERMAL PADS
Thermal pads are usually provided to connect the VRMs and
monoblock, but occasionally thermal paste is used instead. It’s likely
you’ll need to cut the pads to size so that they sit on the appropriate
section of the monoblock.13 / INSTALL ADDITIONAL HEATSINKS
Some monoblocks are equipped with additional heatsinks for nearby
components. These will replace any original components dislodged by
the monoblock. Go ahead and install these heatsinks now.