MANUAL | QUICK START GUIDE

CORSAIR iCUE LINK XG7 RGB

GPU WATER BLOCK

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BEFORE YOU START

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

 

This Quick Start Guide is a general installation guide and does not cover specifics of various graphics cards factory cooling solution’s disassembly and/or different XG7 RGB Water Block variants.

 

Disassembly of the original heat-sink fan from any graphics card may result in voiding the warranty. Installation of the aftermarket product, such as the XG7 RGB Water Block, is generally considered a warranty void situation.

 

CORSAIR recommends you thoroughly leak-test your custom cooling system for at least 24 hours to ensure that the system is securely sealed and operating reliably. CORSAIR warranty does not cover any hardware damage resulting from poorly executed, improper and otherwise hasty assembly of your custom water-cooling system.

 

Disassembly of CORSAIR Hydro X Series products is highly discouraged due to complex design of components. Such action may result in irreparable mechanical, electrical or chemical damage that may void the warranty.

 

For an exact and up-to-date product compatibility list, please refer to CORSAIR website.

NOTE: iCUE version 5.6 or higher is required to control the smart features.

Please download the latest version of iCUE from www.corsair.com/downloads.

NOTE: iCUE LINK System Hub is needed in order to use the iCUE LINK XG7 RGB GPU water block.

Learn more about iCUE LINK System Hub from CORSAIR iCUE LINK System Hub.

NOTE: CORSAIR iCUE COMMANDER PRO / CORE XT or CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO are required for driving and controlling the RGB LED illumination.

Learn more about iCUE COMMANDER PRO / CORE XT and iCUE Lighting Node PRO.


PACKAGE CONTENTS

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1x XG7 RGB Water Block with pre-installed thermal material

iCUE_LINK_XG7_BLOCK_Backplate

1x XG7 RGB Water Block backplate

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2x CORSAIR G 1/4" plugs

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M2.5x5mm Screws

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1x ARGB Motherboard adapter cable

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1x iCUE LINK XG7 GPU RGB Adapter

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1x Plug tool

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M2.5 Hex nuts


OPTIONAL CONTROLLERS AND SOFTWARE (NOT INCLUDED)

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CORSAIR iCUE Lighting Node PRO

iCUE_COMMANDER_PRO_2

CORSAIR iCUE COMMANDER PRO

/ CORE XT

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iCUE LINK System Hub

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iCUE version 5.6 or higher

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Microsoft Windows 10 or higher


REMOVAL OF THE ORIGINAL HEAT-SINK FAN ASSEMBLY

  1. Unscrew all fasteners attaching the original heatsink fan assembly to the graphics card circuit board. Traditionally this includes:
    – Heatsink with fan
    – Backplate and/or front plate
    – I/O bracket reinforcement
  2. Disconnect all cables connected from heatsink fan assembly to graphics card circuit board (heatsink assembly fan(s) and LED illumination).
  3. Wipe off any remains of the original thermal compound and pads until there are no leftovers on the graphics card circuit board and GPU. Use isopropyl alcohol if necessary.
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WATER BLOCK INSTALLATION

  1. Remove the TIM protective cover and place the XG7 RGB Water Block on a suitable smooth surface, e.g. packaging box, with aesthetic cover and acrylic glass facing down. Place it so that the front of the water block slightly overhangs the box as shown in the image. This is to prevent the graphics cards' protruding I/O ports from interfering with installation.
  2. Align the holes and carefully place the bare graphics card onto the XG7 RGB Water Block with pre-installed thermal material. Make sure to route the XG7 RGB wiring through the rear of the water block as shown in the image. An alternative way of routing the XG7 RGB wiring is shown in Figure 3.
  3. Align the holes and carefully place the enclosed XG7 RGB backplate onto the graphics card – water block assembly.
  4. Secure the XG7 RGB Water Block assembly by fastening the enclosed M2.5x5mm screws using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
  5. Some graphics cards, notably NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ models, also require you to fasten the I/O bracket to the circuit board after the installation of an aftermarket cooler. Secure this bracket by using the enclosed M2.5 x 5 screw and a M2.5 nut as shown in Figure 2.
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FITTING AND TUBING INSTALLATION

  1. Install the two (2) appropriate CORSAIR XF G1/4" BSPP threaded-type fittings (not included) into the water block ports and tighten them by hand. Do not use any tools to tighten (i.e. pliers). Use one port as inlet and the other as the outlet. Do not use one side for both inlet and outlet – this will result in fluid bypassing the water block.
  2. Close the remaining two (2) open (unused) ports with the included CORSAIR G1/4” plugs and tighten them using the included plug tool (F). Refrain from using a screwdriver as it may result in damage to the surface of the plugs.
  3. Install appropriate tubing for your CORSAIR XF compression-fitting type and secure it using the locking ring to finalize the adding of the water block to the water-cooling loop. Use the appropriate securing method when using fittings other than compression fittings. Do not forget to leak test the system before fully powering on your PC.
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CONNECTING RGB ILLUMINATION

A) CONNECTING RGB ILLUMINATION USING INTEGRATED CORSAIR RGB CONNECTOR

A CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO / CORE XT or Lighting Node PRO is required in order to use the integrated RGB illumination on the XG7 RGB Water Block. CORSAIR iCUE software is used to program and control the visual effects.

The XG7 RGB Water Block can be connected to the appropriate CORSAIR controller either directly or “daisy”-chained with other CORSAIR Hydro X Series product(s) with addressable RGB lighting.

  1. Identify the correct RGB connector on the water block (Figure 1).
  2. Plug the 3-pin RGB connector from your CORSAIR GPU water block into the CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO / CORE XT port or Lighting Node PRO port (Figure 2).
  3. Download and install the CORSAIR iCUE software suite from the following website: www.corsair.com/icue
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NOTE: iCUE version 5.6 or higher is required to control the smart features.
  1. Plug the 3-pin RGB connector from your CORSAIR GPU water block into the corresponding 3-pin connector on the iCUE LINK RGB LED Adapter. (Note: This adapter is not compatible with non-CORSAIR GPU water blocks, as they lack the necessary 3-pin RGB connectors.)
  2. Insert the iCUE LINK connector from the iCUE LINK GPU RGB Adapter into an available port on your iCUE LINK System Hub (11). Alternatively, you can integrate it into your existing iCUE LINK hardware setup by connecting it anywhere along the channel string, either directly or using a Y cable accessory or the iCUE LINK 4-way Signal Splitter.

Please download the latest version of iCUE from www.corsair.com/downloads.

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C) CONNECTING RGB ILLUMINATION USING ARGB ADAPTER

  1. Connect the 3-pin RGB male connector from your CORSAIR GPU water block into the ARGB ADAPTER CABLE (5) female connector (Figure 1).
  2. Connect the ARGB ADAPTER CABLE female connector into the Digital RGB header on the motherboard. Make sure the arrow on the ARGB ADAPTER CABLE is plugged into +5V on the motherboard (Figure 2).
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Is the XG7 RGB Water Block compatible with my graphics card?

The support varies from model to model. Please consult the GPU compatibility checker for an up-to-date list of unsupported models prior to installation.



Can I use the XG7 RGB Water Block as a standalone part?

No, this is a water block for your graphics card which requires a complete custom water-cooling system, including standalone pump and radiator. For more information, please visit www.corsair.com.



Can I use the XG7 RGB Water Block with aluminium water-cooling equipment?

No, you cannot. The cold plate is made from nickel-plated copper and should not be mixed with aluminium in a custom cooling system.



Is the flow orientation important?

No, it is not. The XG7 RGB works great with flow in either direction.



Can I reuse the pre-applied thermal paste on XG7 RGB Water Block for re-installation?

Re-installation of the XG7 RGB water block will require you to clean off the pre-applied thermal paste and apply a new layer of thermal paste. We recommend using CORSAIR XTM70, sold separately. However, the thermal pads should be reused.



Can I connect the RGB header directly to my motherboard?

Yes you can – using the included RGB ADAPTER CABLE. See the section: CONNECTING RGB ILLUMINATION USING ARGB ADAPTER.



How many RGB devices can I daisy-chain to a single channel on a CORSAIR controller?

CORSAIR recommends you connect no more than three (3) Hydro X Series RGB devices of any type connected in a series on a single channel of the iCUE Commander PRO/CORE XT or Lighting NODE PRO. However, you can connect one (1) XC water block, two (2) XG5/XG7 RGB water blocks and one (1) XD5 RGB pump unit for a total of four (4) devices.

Do not mix CORSAIR fans or RGB LED strips and CORSAIR Hydro X Series products on the same channel on the controller. Use a dedicated channel for other components.




WARRANTY

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HYDRO X Series Core products (CPU and GPU blocks, Pumps and Radiators) have a 3-year warranty.


LEGAL

© 2023 CORSAIR MEMORY, Inc. All rights reserved. CORSAIR and the sails logo are registered trademarks of CORSAIR in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Product may vary slightly from those pictured.