Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads - EK-Quantum Vector Strix RTX 3080 User Manual

Thermal PAD F 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
Thermal PAD G 1.5 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
Thermal PAD F 2.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
STEP 2

CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS

Your backplate comes with thermal pads that have to be cut into
smaller pieces to cover all the VRM components. EK made sure to
1 mm provide you with more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads to
complete this Step-s.
Replacement thermal pads:
Thermal PAD F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) – EAN: 3830046996732
Thermal PAD G 1.5 mm – (120 x 24 mm) – EAN: 3830046996787
1.5 mm
Thermal PAD F 2.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) – EAN: 3830046996756
2 mm
STEP 2
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EK only guarantees compatibility with included EK-brand
thermal pads. Installation process, cooling performance
and block contacts are tested exclusively with EK-brand
thermal pads. Listed thermal pad thicknesses apply only
to thermal pads included in the package.
EK does not guarantee compatibility with aftermarket
alternatives for thermal interface material.