Summary of Contents for EK-Quantum Vector Trio RTX 3080 D-RGB
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EK-Quantum Vector Trio RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB GPU WATER BLOCK USER GUIDE...
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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).
TABLE OF CONTENTS BOX CONTENTS WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD OPTION 1: USING THE MSI GEFORCE 3080/90 SUPRIM X REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER AND BACKPLATE OPTION 2: USING THE MSI GEFORCE RTX 3080/90 GAMING X TRIO CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS CLEANING THE PCB APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND...
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 in order to install the EK-Quantum Vector Trio RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB water block on the graphics card.
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 in order to install the EK-Quantum Vector Trio RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB water block on the graphics card.
STEP 2 CLEANING THE PCB Carefully detach the original stock cooler after removing all screws that are securing it to the board. 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.
STEP 2 RTX™ 3080/3090 Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm 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 STEP 1...
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK OPTION 1: USING THE MSI GEFORCE 3080/90 SUPRIM X STEP 1 ATTACHING THE ADDITIONAL STANDOFF MAX TORQUE: From the mounting mechanism take the additional standoff with 0.6 Nm wrench and attach it on the water block as shown on the picture. Pay attention not to use too much force while tightening the standoff.
STEP 3 M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD M2.5 PVC WASHER Use nineteen (19) M2.5 X 4 AX1 screws and M2.5 PVC washers. 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 damage to the GPU.
STEP 2 ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW Use seventeen (17) M2.5 X 4 AX1 screws and M2.5 PVC washers. Tighten the screws evenly using the Phillips head screwdriver. EK M2.5 PVC WASHER recommends you start tightening the screws around the GPU core first and then continuing outward to prevent damage to the GPU.
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.
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.
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 stickout and replace the LED strip. Once you have replaced the LED strip, align the holes on the stickout with holes on the top plate, and tighten the standoffs evenly.
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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