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- Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector² XC3 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 PREPARING THE BACKPLATE... -
Page 4: Box Contents
BOX CONTENTS EAN: 104911 M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (8 pcs) M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (1 pc) Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc) EK-Quantum Vector XC3 RTX 3080/90 D-RGB M3x10 AX1 Screw (1 pc) Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm (8 pcs) Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm (1 pc) -
Page 5: Water Block Dimensions
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 302 mm 123.7 mm 95.7 mm - 5 -... -
Page 6: Technical Specifications And Water Block Parts
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS NICKEL PLEXI - Dimensions: (LxHxW): 302 x 134 x 27mm - D-RGB LED count: 17 - D-RGB cable length: 50 cm - D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header Position Description Quantity 104963 Coldplate (Nickel) 103969 Standout (Acetal) 104582... -
Page 7: Nickel Acetal
NICKEL ACETAL - Dimensions: (LxHxW): 302 x 134 x 27 mm - D-RGB LED count: 28 - D-RGB cable length: 50 cm - D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header Position EAN Description Quantity 104963 Coldplate (Nickel) 103947 FC Terminal (Acetal) 104580 Backplate (Black e.) 103965... -
Page 8: Preparing The Graphics Card
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD You will need the following tool: OPTION 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver STOCK COOLER BACKPLATE STEP 1 REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER OPTION 1 – GPU Versions Without a Backplate Some versions of this GPU don’t have a backplate (e.g., EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 BLACK GAMING). -
Page 9: Cleaning The Pcb
OPTION 2 – GPU Versions With a Backplate OPTION 2 STOCK COOLER BACKPLATE Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the twelve marked screws and the Stock Cooler Backplate from the backplate’s side. Carefully detach the PCB from the stock cooler and the backplate, and disconnect all cables connecting the stock cooler to the PCB. -
Page 10: Preparing The Water Block For Installation
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION STEP 1 DO NOT Unscrew eight (8) Screws AX1 M2.5 x 8 as shown in the image. REMOVE Remove the backplate together with eight (8) Screws M2.5 x 8 AX1 STANDOFFS and backplate standoffs. Standoffs must stay on Screws M2.5 x 8 M2.5 x 8 AX1 SCREW FROM AX1. -
Page 11: Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS STEP 1 Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm) Your EK-Quantum Vector XC3 RTX 3080/90 D-RGB block comes with Thermal Pads that have to be cut into smaller pieces to cover all the VRM components. -
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 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 13 STEP 2 M2.5 x 4 AX1 Use six (6) M2.5 x 4 AX1 Screws and PVC washers to tighten the PCB SCREW on the water block. Tighten the screws evenly using the Phillips- head screwdriver. After attaching the PCB, use one (1) M2.5 x 8 AX1 M2.5 PVC Screw and one (1) M2.5 Nut to secure the I/O Bracket.
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Page 14: Preparing The Backplate
PREPARING 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 15 Apply the thermal pads onto the backplate as shown in the image. Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.5 mm F1.5 Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 2.0 mm 3080/ 3080Ti: F1.5 F1.5...
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Page 16: Attaching The Backplate
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE STEP 1 Place the backplate with eight (8) M2.5 x 8 AX1 Screws and Standoffs BACKPLATE onto the PCB. Make sure all the holes are aligned. Tighten the screws according to the numerical order shown in the image! Do not use excessive force! For this step, you will need: Phillips Head Screwdriver... -
Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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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