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- Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3080 GPU WATER BLOCK USER GUIDE...
- Page 2 Before you start using this product, please follow these basic guidelines: Carefully read the manual before beginning with the installation process. Remove your graphics card from the computer for the safest mounting process to prevent any possible damage to your GPU or its circuit board (PCB).
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS BOX CONTENTS WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MAIN WATER BLOCK PARTS PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER CLEANING THE PCB CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE COVER REMOVING THE PRE-INSTALLED I/0 SHIELD PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD... -
Page 4: Box Contents
Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every screw from this package. M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (4 pcs) M2.5x7 AX1 Screw (4 pcs) EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3080 D-RGB + Backplate M3x5 Screw (3 pcs) PVC Washer M2.5 (4 pcs) EK-Plug G1/4 (2 pcs) -
Page 5: Water Block Dimensions
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS Direct Terminal 28.60 mm 14.30 mm 206.20 mm Throughout Terminal 28.60 mm 196.20 mm 206.20 mm - 5 -... -
Page 6: Technical Specifications And Main Water Block Parts
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MAIN WATER BLOCK PARTS Technical Specification: - Dimensions (LxHxW): 206 x 100 x 29 mm M2.5 x 7 AX1 SCREW - D-RGB (Addressable RGB) Cable - Length: 500 mm - D-RGB LED Count: 20 EK BADGE - D-RGB Connector: Standard 3-Pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground) M3 x 12 DIN7991 SCREW BACKPLATE BACKPLATE COVER... -
Page 7: Preparing The Graphics Card
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD STEP 1 REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER Place your graphics card on the flat surface and carefully remove the stock cooler. Do not forget to unplug all the LED and fan connectors. Pay attention to the following steps when installing the EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3080 water block onto your graphics card. -
Page 8: Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS STEP 1 Your GPU water block comes with thermal pads that have to be cut into smaller pieces to cover all the VRM components, such as COILs, Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm) MOSFETs, and drivers. -
Page 9: Applying Thermal Compound
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND STEP 1 Apply the enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal grease (thermal compound) on the CPU heat spreader – IHS – as shown in the image. The layer of the thermal compound must be thin and even over the entire surface of the IHS. The excessive or uneven application of thermal grease may lead to poor performance! For this Step, you will need:... -
Page 10: Removing The Stock Backplate Cover
STEP 2 M3 x 12 DIN 7991 REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE COVER After removing the backplate, unscrew the three (3) backplate BACKPLATE COVER cover screws as shown in the picture, using the enclosed Allen Key (2 mm), and take off the backplate cover. Save the screws and cover for later use. -
Page 11: Placing The Block On The Graphics Card
STEP 4 PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD This procedure is the same for all full-cover water blocks. Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on the graphics card. During this process, make sure you have aligned mounting holes of the PCB with holes of the water block (the same applies to other tops). -
Page 12: Attaching The I/O Shield
STEP 6 ATTACHING THE I/O SHIELD Take the stored screws and I/O shield after attaching the water block. Attach them on to the water block as shown in the picture. Do not use excessive force. For this Step, you will need: M3 x 5 Screws Phillips Head I/O Shield... -
Page 13: Installing The Backplate
INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 4 mm 179.30 mm BACKPLATE COVER DIMENSIONS 70.25 mm 9.20 mm - 13 -... -
Page 14: Required Tools
REQUIRED TOOLS Phillips Head Screwdriver Scissors CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS Your backplate comes with thermal pads that have to be cut into smaller pieces to cover all the VRM components. EK made sure to provide you with Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm) more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads to complete this Step. -
Page 15: Attaching The Backplate
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE STEP 1 Place the backplate on the PCB and make sure all holes are aligned. Position an M2.5 x 7 AX1 screw in each of the three (4) mounting M2.5 x 7 AX1 SCREW holes (as shown in the image) and tighten them evenly with a Phillips Head Screwdriver. -
Page 16: Replacing The Terminal (Optional Step)
REPLACING THE TERMINAL (Optional Step) With the EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3080 water block, you also get an additional terminal. Follow these steps to install it. FC TERMINAL STEP 1 Unscrew three (3) M4X24.5 DIN7984 terminal screws with the enclosed 2.5mm Allen Key. Remove the stock terminal. Save the screws and terminal O-Rings for later. -
Page 17: Checking For Contact
Then repeat Steps from the previous section to re-attach the block. In case you fail to obtain good contact, please check again or contact our support service at https://www.ekwb.com/customer-support/. - 17 -... -
Page 18: Inserting The Graphics Card Into The Chassis
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS Carefully lift your graphics card with the installed water block and insert it into your PC’s motherboard PCIexpress expansion slot. Please bear in mind that your graphics card is very likely heavier than before it was equipped with the water block. -
Page 19: Connecting The D-Rgb Led Strip
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP STEP 1 Plug the 4-pin D-RGB connector from the GPU water block to the D-RGB Header on your motherboard or controller. The LED strip will work only if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Data, Empty, Ground. -
Page 20: Support And Service
SUPPORT AND SERVICE In case you need assistance, please contact: https://www.ekwb.com/customer-support/ EKWB d.o.o. Pod lipami 18 1218 Komenda Slovenia - EU SOCIAL MEDIA EKWaterBlocks @EKWaterBlocks ekwaterblocks EKWBofficial ekwaterblocks...
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