VF900-CU Installation

After removing the existing heat sink on our X1800XTPE, then removing the existing thermal paste we are left with the following:

The first step is to attach the memory heat sinks to the card. This is a simple process, we remove the protective cover from the base of the sinks and press them on to the memory chips, carefully. The adhesive is pre applied, so even the most inexperienced will not have a problem.

Following application of the heat sinks we take the small metal attachments (“nipples” according to Zalman) and screw them on to the appropriate mounting holes on the cooler before slipping over protective black rubber rings.

Once the nipples are attached to the cooler we apply thermal paste to the GPU and can place the cooler on the card. After lining up the nipples with the holes and pushing the cooler into place we turn the card over and bolt the card into place by applying 4 washers, springs and fixing nuts.

Overall a very easy and quick process which takes about 20minutes including removal of the old cooler. Here is a side on view of the Zalman VF900-CU attached to the X1800XTPE.

For those interested in card compatibility here is Zalman's full list of supported cards at the time of writing: