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- Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector FTW3 RTX 3080/3090 GPU WATER BLOCK USER GUIDE...
- Page 2 Before you start using this product, please follow these basic guidelines: Please carefully read the manual before beginning with the installation process! Please remove your graphics card from the computer to assure safest mounting process in order to prevent any possible damages to your GPU and/or graphics card circuit board (PCB).
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS BOX CONTENTS WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND 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 PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD ATTACHING THE I/O BRACKET CHECKING FOR CONTACT... -
Page 4: Box Contents
Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every screw from this package. M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (20 pcs) M2.5x6 AX1 Screw (13 pcs) EK-Quantum Vector FTW3 RTX 3080/3090 M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (2 pcs) PVC Washer M2.5 (20 pcs) EK-Plug G1/4 (2 pcs) -
Page 5: Water Block Dimensions
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 313.60 mm 223.13 mm 20.45 mm 194.13 mm 18.55 mm - 5 -... -
Page 6: Technical Specifications And Water Block Parts
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS Technical Specification: - Dimensions (LxHxW): 314 x 155 x 21 mm TERMINAL COVER LED PANEL - D-RGB (Addressable RGB) Cable - Length: 500 mm TERMINAL COVER - D-RGB LED Count: Plexi – 8/Acetal – 8 - D-RGB Connector: Standard 3-Pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground) TERMINAL COVER TERMINAL SCREW M4X20 DIN7984... -
Page 7: Preparing The Graphics Card
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD STEP 1 REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER Place your graphics card on a flat surface and use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the thirteen (13) marked screws, the Stock Backplate, and the Stock Cooler Backplate from the backside of the GPU. -
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 GPU 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: Attaching The Block To The Graphics Card
STEP 2 M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD Use sixteen (16) M2.5 X 4 AX1 screws and M2.5 PVC washers. M2.5 PVC WASHER Tighten the screws evenly using the Phillips head screwdriver. EK recommends you start tightening the screws around the GPU core first and then continuing outward to prevent damaging the GPU. -
Page 11: 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. Then repeat Steps from the previous section to re-attach the block. -
Page 12: Fittings And Tubing
FITTINGS AND TUBING STEP 1 Screw-in two (2) G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquid cooling tubes and connect the water block to the cooling loop. Do not forget to plug the remaining two openings with enclosed EK-Plug G1/4 or its equivalent. EK recommends using EK fittings with all EK water blocks. -
Page 13: Replacing The Led Strip (Optional)
REPLACING THE LED STRIP (Optional) STEP 1 If you want to replace the D-RGB LED strip, you must remove the two (2) standoffs shown in the picture using a 6mm wrench. Remove the M4/M2.5 x 13.5 stickout and replace the LED strip. (LONGER) STANDOFF Once you have replaced the LED strip, align the holes on the stickout with holes on the top plate, and tighten the... -
Page 14: 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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