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ekwb EK-Quantum Vector2 Trio RTX 3080/90 ABP Set D-RGB Manual

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Vector² Trio RTX 3080/90 ABP Set D-RGB
GPU WATER BLOCK
USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector² Trio RTX 3080/90 ABP Set D-RGB GPU WATER BLOCK USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Please, read the manual carefully before starting the installation process. For updates, you can visit our official website www.ekwb.com. Before you start using this product, please follow these basic guidelines: Carefully read the manual before beginning with the installation process.

  • 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 OPTION 1: USING THE MSI GEFORCE 3080/90 SUPRIM X REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER AND BACKPLATE OPTION 2: USING THE MSI GEFORCE RTX 3080/90 GAMING X TRIO CLEANING THE PCB PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS...

  • Page 4: Box Contents

    BOX CONTENTS EAN: 104909 M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (12 pcs) M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (1 pc) Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc) EK-Quantum Vector Trio RTX 3080/90 ABP Set D-RGB M3x10 AX1 Screw (1 pc) Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm (12 pcs) Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm (1 pc) EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc) Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3mm (1 pc) Quantum Plug (2 pcs)

  • Page 5: Water Block Dimensions

    WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 334.5 mm 238.7 mm 41 mm 210.7 mm 35.5 mm - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications And Water Block Parts

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS NICKEL PLEXI - Dimensions: (LxHxW): 334.5 x 155 x 41mm - D-RGB LED count: 18 - D-RGB cable length: 50cm - D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header Position Description Quantity 104464 Coldplate WB (Nickel) 104470 LED Cover 100663...

  • Page 7: Nickel Acetal

    NICKEL ACETAL - Dimensions: (LxHxW): 334.5 x 155 x 41mm - D-RGB LED count: 38 - D-RGB cable length: 50cm - D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header Position Description Quantity 104465 Coldplate WB (Nickel) 100663 EK- Badge 104211 Mylar sticker 8202 Screw M3 x 12 DIN7991 104469...

  • Page 8: Preparing The Graphics Card

    PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD OPTION 1: USING THE MSI GEFORCE 3080/90 SUPRIM X For this Step, you will need: Phillips Head Screwdriver STEP 1 REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER AND BACKPLATE Place your graphics card on the flat surface and carefully remove the stock cooler.

  • Page 9: Option 2: Using The Msi Geforce Rtx 3080/90 Gaming X Trio

    OPTION 2: USING THE MSI GEFORCE RTX 3080/90 GAMING X TRIO STEP 1 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 Trio RTX 3080/90 D-RGB water block on the graphics card.

  • Page 10: Cleaning The Pcb

    CLEANING THE PCB Carefully detach the original stock cooler after removing all screws that are securing it to the board. 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 circuit board are completely clean.
  • Page 11 STEP 2 ACTIVE BACKPLATE Carefully remove the complete active backplate with the terminal. Additional two (2) O-rings 14x1 EPDM50 need to be removed. TERMINAL O-RING 14 x 1 mm STEP2 STEP 3 Unscrew six (6) M2.5-M3x6.6 standoff with the included tool (EK-Plug M2.5-M3 x 6.6 out Spludger Tool).

  • Page 12: Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads

    CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS STEP 1 Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm) 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, MOSFETs, and drivers.

  • Page 13: 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 14 STEP 2 After placing the water block, use nine (9) M2.5 x 4 AX1 screws and M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW M2.5 PVC WASHER PVC washers to tighten the GPU PCB. Tighten the screws evenly. EK recommends you start tightening the screws around the GPU core first and then continuing outward to prevent damaging the GPU.

  • Page 15: Attaching The Active Backplate

    ATTACHING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE STEP 1 After attaching the water block, a few more thermal pads need to be Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm) placed on the backside of the GPU PCB. Once cut to size, thermal pads should be placed on the PCB, as illustrated.
  • Page 16 3080/ 3080Ti: Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 2.0 mm 3090: Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 2.0 mm STEP 1 - 16 -...
  • Page 17 STEP 2 ACTIVE BACKPLATE Put two O-rings 14 x 1 into slots on the cold plate. Then carefully place the 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.

  • Page 18: 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. EK-FITTING 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.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Warranty

    Removing the label will void the leak-free guarantee, but not the guarantee on the product itself. Any other RMA issues can be reported to EK Customer Support at www.ekwb.com/support for further analysis. - 20 -...

  • Page 21: 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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