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EK-Quantum
Vector TUF RX 6800/6900
GPU WATER BLOCK
USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector TUF RX 6800/6900 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).
  • 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 BACKPLATE 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 CHECKING THE CONTACT IN CASE OF HIGH TEMPERATURES ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK...
  • Page 4: Box Contents

    Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every screw from this package. M2.5 x 4 AX1 Screw (30 pcs) PVC Washer M2.5 (28 pcs) EK-Quantum Vector TUF RX 6800/6900 D-RGB M2.5 Nut (1 pc) Thermal Grease (1 pc) Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc) Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
  • Page 5: Required Tools

    REQUIRED TOOLS Phillips Head Screwdriver Scissors WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 300.5 mm 176 mm 16.5 mm 147 mm - 5 -...
  • Page 6: Technical Specifications And Water Block Parts

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS Technical Specification: TOP COVER STICKERS - Dimensions (L x H x W): 300.5 x 157.5 x 16.5 mm - D-RGB (Addressable RGB) Cable - Length: 500 mm TERMINAL COVER - D-RGB LED Count: Plexi – 9 / Acetal – 9 - D-RGB Connector: Standard 3-Pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground) M4 x 20 DIN7984 SCREW FC TERMINAL...
  • Page 7: Preparing The Graphics Card

    PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE You will need the following tool: Phillips Head Screwdriver STEP 1 Place your graphics card on the flat surface and unscrew the eight BACKPLATE (8) red marked screws from the GPU Backplate using Phillips head STEP 1 screwdriver.
  • Page 8: Cleaning The Pcb

    STEP 2 Lastly, remove the green marked screw from the front side of the PCB. The PCB is now ready for the water block installation. STEP 2 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.
  • 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 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 11: Checking The Contact In Case Of High Temperatures

    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/. - 11 -...
  • Page 12: 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 keep in mind that your graphics card is heavier than before it was equipped with the water block.
  • Page 13: 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 14: 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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