ekwb EK-Classic GPU Water Block RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB Installation Manual

ekwb EK-Classic GPU Water Block RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB Installation Manual

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GeForce RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB
GPU WATER BLOCK
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 EK-Classic GPU Water Block GeForce RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB GPU WATER BLOCK INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • 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 WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS WATER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS AND MAIN 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 CHECKING FOR CONTACT 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-Classic GPU WB GeForce 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: Water Block Dimensions

    WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 211.60 mm 120.70 mm 20.60 mm 91.70 mm - 5 -...
  • Page 6: Water Block Specifications And Main Parts

    WATER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS AND MAIN PARTS Technical Specification: - Dimensions: (LxHxW) – 211.6 x 124.8 x 20.6 mm - D-RGB (Adressable RGB) cable length: 500 mm - D-RGB LED COUNT: 10 M4x8 DIN7984 SCREW - D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground TOP PROFILE (ALU) EK BADGE...
  • Page 7: Preparing The Graphics Card

    PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD STEP 1 REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 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-Classic GPU WB GeForce RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB water block on the graphics card.
  • 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 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. 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

    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/. - 10 -...
  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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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