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- Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector XC3 RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB 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 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 INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS... -
Page 4: Box Contents
BOX CONTENTS Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every screw from this package. M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (16 pcs) M2.5x6 AX1 Screw (13 pcs) EK-Quantum Vector XC3 RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (2 pcs) PVC Washer M2.5 (16 pcs) EK-Plug G1/4 (2 pcs) M3x4 DIN7985 Screw (2 pcs) EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc) -
Page 5: Required Tools
REQUIRED TOOLS Phillips Head Screwdriver Scissors WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 20.5 mm 95 mm 124 mm 275 mm - 5 -... -
Page 6: Technical Specifications And Water Block Parts
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS Technical Specification: - Dimensions: (LxHxW) - 275 x 124 x 20.5 mm - D-RGB (Addressable RGB) cable length: 500 mm - D-RGB LED count: Plexi (5), Acetal (11) STANDOUT (BLACK / WHITE) - D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground) EK BADGE M4 x 8 DIN7984 SCREW TOP PLATE (PLEXI / ACETAL) -
Page 7: Preparing The Graphics Card
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD You will need the following tool: OPTION 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver STOCK COOLER BACKPLATE STEP 1 REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER OPTION 1 – GPU Versions Without a Backplate Some versions of this GPU don’t have a backplate (e.g., EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 BLACK GAMING). -
Page 8: Cleaning The Pcb
OPTION 2 – GPU Versions With a Backplate OPTION 2 STOCK COOLER BACKPLATE Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the twelve marked screws and the Stock Cooler Backplate from the backplate’s side. Carefully detach the PCB from the stock cooler and the backplate, and disconnect all cables connecting the stock cooler to the PCB. -
Page 9: 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 10: Applying Thermal Compound
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND For this Step, you will need: Thermal Grease - EAN: 3830046998446 Thermal Grease 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. -
Page 11: Installing The Water Block
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK For the following steps, you will need: M2.5 x 4 AX1 M 2.5 PVC Washer Phillips Head 13 pcs 13 pcs Screwdriver M 2.5 x 6 AX1 M2.5 Nut 2 pcs 1 pcs STEP 1 STEP 1 PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on the graphics card. -
Page 12: Attaching The Block To The Graphics Card
STEP 2 M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD PVC WASHER Use thirteen (13) 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. -
Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: Checking For Contact In Case Of High Temperatures
Check whether the water block makes contact with the intended integrated circuit. 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/. - 15 -... -
Page 16: 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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