Hey all...
As Promised
Here is my instructions on how to Install this cooler on a GTX 480 with a EVGA Backplate
Edit: This should work on all 480s with reference PCBs
And also some pics of my system with SLI 480s with this setup on both cards
Things you will need-
EVGA Backplate
GTX 480
AXP cooler
VR004 Kit for AXP
A Small phillips head screwdriver
Drill
a Drill Piece about 1cm thick
Some small Screws that will be able to be screwed into the backplate
Step 1:
Unscrew all the screws off the backplate (image below) and remove backplate
Step 2:
Unscrew the remaining screws (image Below)
Step 3:
Remove the shroud by unclipping these tabs in images below
Step 4:
Remove Stock Heatsink and Ram/VRM sink
Step 5:
Line up the backplate with all the screw hole and use a screwdriver to mark the 4 holes that are needed for the AXP cooler
Here is another pic of just the backplate with the 4 marks to be drilled out
Step 6:
Drill out the backplate in the spots that you marked
You will end up with something like this
Step 7:
Pre Tread all the holes on the backplate with a screw
Step 8:
Attach the backplate onto the card using the small screws i mentioned before
Step 9:
Apply Thermal Glue onto the VRMs and VRAM, and apply the heatsinks
Step 10:
Screw on the main AXP cooler
And there you go...
One GTX 480 with a AXP cooler and EVGA backplate
Also here is some pics of my 2x 480s in SLI with this Heatsink setup
Edit:
If there is anything you don't understand about the instructions... or you know of someway that i can improve them...
please let me know
Edit:
Temps
45 Deg C Idle Temps
69 Deg C Load Temps
On Top card
44 Deg C Idle
65 Deg C Load
On bottom Card
Btw it is like 40 Deg C here atm!!
Also this is with my Max OC
900/1800/2200