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- Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector² FTW3 RTX 3080/90 D-RGB GPU WATER BLOCK USER GUIDE...
- Page 2 This product is intended for installation by expert users only. Please consult with a qualified technician. Improper installation may result in damage to your equipment. EK assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of this product or its installation. The following instructions are subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS BOX CONTENTS WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS NICKEL PLEXI: NICKEL ACETAL: PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER CLEANING THE PCB PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE... -
Page 4: Box Contents
BOX CONTENTS EAN: 104905 M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (8 pcs) M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (1 pc) EK-Quantum Vector FTW3 RTX 3080/90 D-RGB M3x10 AX1 Screw (1 pc) Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm (8 pcs) Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc) Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm (1 pc) MS-Quantum Plug (2 pcs) Nut M2.5 (2 pcs) -
Page 5: Water Block Dimensions
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 328.5 mm 123.5 mm 27 mm 95.5 mm 3 mm - 5 -... -
Page 6: Technical Specifications And Water Block Parts
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS NICKEL PLEXI: - Dimensions: (LxHxW): 328.5x 155 x 27 mm - D-RGB LED count: 17 - D-RGB cable length: 50cm - D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header Position Description Quantity 104149 FTW3 Backplate (Bl. Elox) 104135 Nickel coldplate 103975... -
Page 7: Nickel Acetal
NICKEL ACETAL: - Dimensions: (LxHxW): 328.5 x 155 x 27 mm - D-RGB LED count: 19 - D-RGB cable length: 50cm - D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header Position EAN Description Quantity 104149 Backplate (Bl. Elox) 104135 Coldplate (Nickel) 103975 Bridge Plate 104137... -
Page 8: Preparing The Graphics Card
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD STEP 1 REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER Place your graphics card on a flat surface and use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the thirteen (13) marked screws, the Stock Backplate, and the Stock Cooler Backplate from the backside of the GPU. -
Page 9: Preparing The Water Block For Installation
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION STEP 1 Unscrew eight (8) Screws AX1 M2.5x8 as shown in the image. M2.5 x 8 AX1 Remove the backplate together with eight (8) Screws AX1 M2.5x8 and backplate standoffs. Standoffs must stay on Screws AX1 BACKPLATE STANDOFF M2.5x8. -
Page 10: Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads
STEP 1 Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm) Your EK-Quantum Vector2 FTW3 RTX 3080/90 D-RGB block 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 1 mm an adequate quantity of Thermal Pads to complete this Step. -
Page 11: 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 12 STEP 2 Use eight (8) M2.5x4 AX1 Screws and PVC washers to tighten the PCB on the water block. Tighten the screws evenly using the Phillips- M2.5 x 4 AX1 head screwdriver. EK recommends you start tightening the screws SCREW around the GPU core first, and then continuing outward to prevent damage to the GPU.
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Page 13: Installing The Backplate
INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE STEP 1 After attaching the water block, a few more thermal pads need to be cut into smaller pieces to cover all the necessary components. Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm) EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads to complete this step. - Page 14 Apply the thermal pads onto the backplate as shown in the image. 3080/ 3080Ti: Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 2.0 mm 3090: Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 1.0 mm Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 2.0 mm STEP 1 - 14 -...
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Page 15: Attaching The Backplate To The Water Block
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE TO THE WATER BLOCK STEP 1 Place the backplate with eight (8)M2.5x8 AX1 Screws with Standoffs BACKPLATE onto the PCB. Make sure all the holes are aligned. Tighten screws according to the numerical order shown in the image! Do not use excessive force! Before attaching the Backplate to the PCB, make sure all... -
Page 16: Fittings And Tubing
FITTINGS AND TUBING STEP 1 Screw-in two (2) G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquid cooling tubes and connect the water block to the cooling loop. Do not forget to plug the remaining two openings using the enclosed EK-Plug G1/4 or its equivalent. EK- PLUG G1/4 EK recommends using EK fittings with all EK water blocks. -
Page 17: Connecting The D-Rgb Led Strip
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP STEP 1 Plug the 3-pin connector of the distribution plate D-RGB LED light to the D-RGB HEADER on the motherboard. The LED will work if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Digital, Empty, Ground. -
Page 18: Warranty
WARRANTY Our products are warranted against defects of materials and quality for a period of 24 months, starting with the date of delivery to the end-user. During this period, products will be repaired or have parts replaced at our discretion, provided that 1) the product is returned to the agent from whom it was purchased;... -
Page 19: 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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