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Summary of Contents for EK Quantum Vector2 RE RTX 3080 ABP Set D-RGB
- Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector² RE RTX 3080/90 ABP Set D-RGB GPU WATER BLOCK WITH ACTIVE BACKPLATE USER GUIDE...
- Page 2 GPU or its circuit board (PCB). The EK Fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the rubber O-ring gaskets.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS BOX CONTENTS WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS (Nickel + Acetal) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS (Nickel + Plexi) PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER CLEANING THE PCB PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALATION CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND ATTACHING THE GPU PCB ONTO THE WATER BLOCK... -
Page 4: Box Contents
3080/90 ABP Set D-RGB M3x10 AX1 Screw (1 pc) Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm (8 pcs) Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm (1 pc) EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc) Quantum Plug (2 pcs) Nut M2.5 (2 pcs) Terminal OR - Vector2 14x1 mm (2 pcs) Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc) -
Page 5: Water Block Dimensions
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 268.1 mm 123.7 mm 95.7 mm 41 mm 35.7 mm - 5 -... -
Page 6: Technical Specifications And Water Block Parts (Nickel + Acetal)
103986 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 104106 OR - 14x1 105163 Disc magnet 3x2 103942 Terminal Badge 8311 Screw M4x20 DIN7984 100663 EK Badge 104211 Mylar Sticker 8202 Screw M3x12 DIN7991 104104 TOP Acetal 104087 OR - AB 104085 Coldplate (Nickel) 104093 Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6... -
Page 7: Technical Specifications And Water Block Parts (Nickel + Plexi)
Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 104106 OR 14x1 105163 Disc magnet 3x2 103942 Terminal Badge 8311 Screw M4x20 DIN7984 8208 Screw M3x8 7991DIN 100663 EK Badge 103964 Mylar Sticker 103950 LED Extrusion 104103 TOP Plexi 104087 OR - Vector2 104085 AB Coldplate (Nickel) 104093 Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6... -
Page 8: Preparing The Graphics Card
Wipe off the remains of the original thermal compound using a nonabrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown in the sample image, until the components and the circuit board are completely clean. EK recommends the use of denatured alcohol for removing TIM leftovers. -
Page 9: Preparing The Water Block For Instalation
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALATION Your water block set includes the water block and the active backplate. STEP 1 First, remove the terminal badge attached to the terminal via two magnets. There are three (3) DIN7984 M4x20 screws under the badge. - Page 10 STEP 3 Unscrew 5 (five) M2.5-M3x6.6 standoffs using the included tool CARDBOARD (EK-Plug out Spludger Tool). Remove the PCB cardboard (Printed Circuit Board cardboard). Do not unscrew the M3.5-M2.5x11.3 standoffs! If the M3.5-M2.5x11.3 standoff unscrews, carefully tighten it with a 4mm wrench. Do not use moment higher than 0.6 Nm.
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Page 11: Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads
RE RTX 3080/90 ABP Set 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 an adequate quantity of thermal pads to complete this step. -
Page 12: 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 evenly spread over the entire surface of the IHS. - Page 13 STANDOFF M2.5-M3 x 6.6 11.3 and M3.5-M2.5 x 3 standoffs, as shown in the image. Tighten (5x) them evenly with the EK-Plug-Out Spludger Tool (EAN 104299). Tighten the screws according to the number order shown in the image! Do not use excessive force! Do not use moment higher than 0.6 Nm!
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Page 14: Installing The Active Backplate
GPU PCB, as shown on image 120 mm 1.5 mm below (STEP 2). EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads to complete this Step. Thermal Pad F – 2.0 mm (120 x 16 mm) - Page 15 STEP 2 3080/3080Ti Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.5 mm CAUTION: You must remove the protective foil from F1.5 both sides of the thermal pad before installation. Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 2.0 mm F1.5 F1.5 3090...
- Page 16 Before attaching the Active Backplate on the PCB, make ACTIVE sure all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly! BACKPLATE STEP 3 First, put two O-rings 14x1 into slots on the Coldplate.Then carefully place active backplate on standoffs as shown in the image. While putting the active backplate on the PCB, make sure the O-rings stay in the slots.
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Page 17: Fittings And Tubing
Do not forget to plug the remaining two openings using the enclosed EK-Plug G1/4 or its equivalent. EK recommends using EK fittings with all EK water blocks. CAUTION: When using connectors other than EK fittings, pay special attention to the length of the fittings’ male G1/4”... -
Page 18: Connecting The D-Rgb Led Strip
RGB HEADER STEP 1 TESTING THE LOOP To make sure the installation of EK components was successful, we recommend performing a 24-hour leak test. When your loop is complete and filled with coolant, connect the pump to a PSU outside your system. Make sure all the other components are not connected to a power source. -
Page 19: Warranty
Removing the label will void the leak-free warranty, but not the warranty of the product itself. Any other RMA issues can be reported to EK Customer Support at www.ekwb.com/support for further analysis. -
Page 20: Support And Service
EAN number of each part you might need. Include the EAN number with quantity in your request. Mounting Mechanism EAN can be found under “BOX CONTENTS” Thermal pads are readily available in the EK shop SOCIAL MEDIA EKWaterBlocks @EKWaterBlocks...
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