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- Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector Strix RTX 3080/3090 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 REQUIRED TOOLS WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS WATER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS AND MAIN PARTS PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE CLEANING THE PCB CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD CHECKING FOR CONTACT... -
Page 4: Box Contents
Mounting mechanism - You may not need all the screws, mounting mechanism is universal! M2,5x4 AX1 Screw (16 pcs) M2,5x6 AX1 Screw (13 pcs) EK-Quantum Vector Strix RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB M2,5x8 AX1 Screw (2 pcs) M2.5 PVC Washers (16 pcs) EK-Plug G1/4 (2 pcs) -
Page 5: Required Tools
REQUIRED TOOLS Phillips Head Screwdriver Torx T6 Screwdriver Scissors WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 293 mm 16,4 mm 14,6 mm - 5 -... -
Page 6: Water Block Specifications And Main Parts
WATER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS AND MAIN PARTS Technical Specification: M4 x 27 DIN7984 SCREW - Dimensions: (LxHxW) - 293x154x16.4mm - D-RGB (Adressable RGB) cable length: 500mm TERMINAL (PLEXI / ACETAL) - D-RGB LED count: 12 O-RING 15x1 - D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground) M4 x 8 DIN7984 SCREW STANDOUT EK BADGE... -
Page 7: Preparing The Graphics Card
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD For this Step, you will need: Phillips Head Screwdriver Torx T6 Screwdriver STEP 1 REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the three screws from the GPU bracket side and six screws from the side of the backplate. After removing all nine screws (marked in the picture), carefully detach the PCB with the backplate from the stock cooler and disconnect two cables connected to the PCB. -
Page 8: Removing The Stock Backplate
STEP 2 REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws attaching the GeForce® RTX™ plate to the backplate. Remove the nine screws with Phillips and Torx head screwdrivers and carefully detach the stock backplate from the PCB. STEP 2 - 8 -... -
Page 9: Cleaning The Pcb
STEP 3 CLEANING THE PCB Wipe off the remains of the original thermal compound using a nonabrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown in the sample image, until the components and circuit board are completely clean. EK recommends the use of denatured alcohol for removing TIM leftovers. After that, remove all remaining stock thermal pads from the PCB. -
Page 10: Applying Thermal Compound
STEP 2 Strix RTX™ 3080/3090 Thermal Pad F 1.0mm Once cut to size, thermal pads should be placed on the PCB, as illustrated below. EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads to complete this Step. STEP 2 APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND For this Step, you will need:... -
Page 11: Installing The Water Block
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK For this Step, you will need: M2.5 x 4 AX1 M 2.5 PVC Washer Phillips Head 13 pcs 13 pcs Screwdriver STEP 1 PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD This procedure is the same for all full-cover water blocks. STEP 1 Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on the graphics card. -
Page 12: Checking For Contact
CHECKING FOR CONTACT If necessary, temporarily remove the water block to check for uniform surface contact between the block and components. Pay special attention to the VRM section of the graphics card. Check whether the water block makes contact with the intended integrated circuit. -
Page 13: Installation Of Fittings And Tubing
INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING STEP 1 Screw-in two (2) G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquid cooling tubes and connect the water block(s) to the cooling loop. Do not forget to plug the remaining two openings with enclosed EK-Plug G1/4 or its equivalent. You can use any opening as an inlet/outlet port. -
Page 14: Testing The Loop
TESTING THE LOOP To make sure the installation of EK components was successful, we recommend you perform a 24-hour leak test. When your loop is complete and filled with coolant, connect the pump to a PSU outside of your system. Do not connect power to any of the other components. -
Page 15: Support And Service
SUPPORT AND SERVICE In case you need assistance, please contact: http://support.ekwb.com/ EKWB d.o.o. Pod lipami 18 1218 Komenda Slovenia - EU SOCIAL MEDIA EKWaterBlocks @EKWaterBlocks ekwaterblocks EKWBofficial ekwaterblocks...
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