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EK-Quantum Vector TUF RTX 3070 User Manual

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Vector TUF RTX 3070
GPU WATER BLOCK
USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector TUF RTX 3070 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 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 CHECKING FOR CONTACT INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS...

  • Page 4: Box Contents

    Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every screw from this package. EAN: 3831109872215 M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (16 pcs) M2.5x6 AX1 Screw (13 pcs) EK-Quantum Vector TUF RTX 3070 D-RGB M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (2 pcs) PVC Washer M2.5 (16 pcs) EK-Plug G1/4 (2 pcs)

  • Page 5: Water Block Dimensions

    WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 20.5 mm 19 mm - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications And Water Block Parts

    EK - Badge 9013 M4 x 8 DIN7984 Screw 103222 TOP Plexi - Vector TUF RTX 3070 103567 TOP Plexi - Vector TUF RTX 3070 Insert M3.5/2.5 x 2.5 5115 Main O-Ring 144 x 2 mm M4/2.5 x 10.5 STANDOFF...

  • Page 7: Preparing 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 when installing EK-Quantum Vector TUF RTX 3070 water block onto your graphics card. STEP 2 CLEANING THE PCB...

  • 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 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 10: Attaching The Block To The Graphics Card

    STEP 2 ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW Use fourteen (14) M2.5 x 4 AX1 Screws and fourteen (14) M2.5 PVC Washers. Tighten the screws evenly using the Phillips head M2.5 PVC WASHER screwdriver. EK recommends you start tightening the screws around the GPU core first and then continuing outward to prevent damaging the GPU.

  • 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 keep in mind that your graphics card is 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: Testing The Loop

    TESTING THE LOOP To ensure the installation of EK components was successful, we recommend you perform a 24-hour leak test. When your loop is complete and filled with coolant, connect the pump to a PSU outside your system. Do not connect power to any of the other components.

  • Page 14: Support And Service

    SUPPORT AND SERVICE In case you need assistance or wish to order spare parts or a new mounting mechanism, please contact: https://www.ekwb.com/customer-support/ For spare parts orders, refer to the page with “TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS” where you can find the EAN number of each part you might need.

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