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- Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3070 Ti D-RGB + Backplate 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 WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS TEHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK 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 REMOVING THE BACKPLATE REMOVING THE PRE-INSTALLED I/0 BRACKET PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD... -
Page 4: Box Contents
EAN Silver: 103136 EAN Black: 103135 M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (9 pcs) M2.5x7 AX1 Screw (4 pcs) EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3070 Ti D-RGB + Backplate M3x5 Screw (3 pcs) PVC Washer M2.5 (7 pcs) EK-Plug G1/4 (2 pcs) -
Page 5: Water Block Dimensions
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 34.5 mm 196 mm 28.5 mm 10 mm - 5 -... -
Page 6: Tehnical Specifications And Water Block Main Parts
- Dimensions (LxHxW): 196 x 97.5 x 34.5 mm - D-RGB (Addressable RGB) Cable - Length: 500 mm - D-RGB LED Count: 20 - D-RGB Connector: Standard 3-Pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground) EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3070 Ti D-RGB - Silver Special Edition Position EAN Description Quantity 9049N M2.5x7 Screw (Ni) - Page 7 EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3070 Ti D-RGB - Black Special Edition Position EAN Description Quantity 9049 M2.5x7 Screw (Black) 100663 EK Badge 104323 Backplate (Black Elox) 100815 D-RGB LED Strip 102639 EK Plug G1/4 104327 Plexi Terminal 102927 Terminal Screw M4x24.5 (Black)
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Page 8: 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 in order to install the EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3070 FE Ti water block onto the graphics card. -
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: Removing The Pre-Installed I/0 Bracket
STEP 2 REMOVING THE PRE-INSTALLED I/0 BRACKET Unscrew the three (3) M3x5 screws using Phillips head screwdriver and remove the I/O Bracket (as shown in the picture). Save the screws and I/O Bracket for the later use! BRACKET For this Step, you will need: Phillips Head Screwdriver M3 x 5 SCREW STEP 2... -
Page 12: Attaching The Block To The Graphics Card
STEP 4 ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW M2.5 PVC Use four (4) M2.5 x 4 AX1 screws and M2.5 PVC washers, as WASHER shown in the image. Tighten the screws around the GPU core evenly using the Phillips head screwdriver. -
Page 13: Installing The Backplate
INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 196 mm 5.5 mm 9 mm REQUIRED TOOLS Phillips Head Screwdriver Scissors - 13 -... -
Page 14: Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads
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 provide you with more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads to complete this Step. CAUTION: You must remove the protective foil from both F1.5 sides of the thermal pad before installation. -
Page 15: Checking For Contact
CHECKING FOR CONTACT If necessary, temporarily remove the water block to check for uniform surface contact between the block and components. Pay special attention to the VRM section of the graphics card. Check whether the water block makes contact with the intended integrated circuit. Then repeat Steps from the previous section to re-attach the block. -
Page 16: Installation Of Fittings And Tubing
INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING STEP 1 Screw-in two (2) G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquid TUBING cooling tubes and connect the water block(s) to the cooling loop. Do not forget to plug the remaining openings with enclosed EK-Plug G1/4 or its equivalent. You can use any opening as an inlet/outlet port EK- PLUG G1/4... -
Page 17: Testing The Loop
TESTING THE LOOP To make sure 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 of your system. Do not connect power to any of the other components. -
Page 18: 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 PRODUCT PARTS” where you can find the EAN number of each part you might need.
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