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- Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector² FTW3 RTX 3090 Ti D-RGB GPU WATER BLOCK USER GUIDE...
- Page 2 Please note the installation of the product is intended to be undertaken by an adequately trained and experienced person. You are installing the product at your own risk. If you are not properly trained or experienced or feel unsure about the installation procedure, please refrain from installing the product yourself and contact our tech support for assistance.
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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: PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION CLEANING THE PCB CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK PREPARING THE BACKPLATE ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE... -
Page 4: Box Contents
BOX CONTENTS EAN: 105444 M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (13 pcs) M2.5x6 AX1 Screw (1 pc) EK-Quantum Vector FTW3 RTX 3090 Ti D-RGB M3x10 AX1 Screw (1 pc) Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm (13 pcs) Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc) Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm (1 pc) -
Page 5: Water Block Dimensions
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 318.2 mm 123.9 mm 95.9 mm - 5 -... -
Page 6: Technical Specifications And Water Block Parts
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS NICKEL PLEXI: - Dimensions: (LxHxW): 318.2 x 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 105424 Coldplate (Nickel) 103962 Plexi insert 103987... -
Page 7: Preparing The Graphics Card
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD STEP 1 REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER For this step, you will need: Phillips Head Screwdriver Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the fifteen marked screws and the Stock Cooler Backplate from the backside of the GPU. -
Page 8: Preparing The Water Block For Installation
STEP 2 CLEANING THE PCB 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. EK recommends the use of denatured alcohol for removing TIM leftovers. After that, remove all remaining stock thermal pads from the PCB. -
Page 9: Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS Your EK-Quantum Vector2 FTW3 RTX 3090 Ti D-RGB block comes with Thermal Pads that have to be cut into smaller pieces to cover all Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm) the VRM components. EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of Thermal Pads to complete this Step. -
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 STEP 2 After placing the water block, use ten (10) M2.5 x 4 AX1 screws and M2.5 x 6 AX1 SCREW PVC washers to tighten the GPU PCB. Tighten the screws evenly using the Phillips-head screwdriver. EK recommends you start tightening the screws around the GPU core first and then continuing M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW (WITHOUT PVC WASHER) outward to prevent damaging the GPU.
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Page 12: Preparing The Backplate
PREPARING THE 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) cut into smaller pieces to cover all the necessary components. EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of 1 mm thermal pads to complete this step. -
Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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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