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- Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3090 Ti D-RGB + Backplate 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 TEHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK MAIN PARTS BLACK SPECIAL EDITION SILVER SPECIAL EDITION PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER CLEANING THE PCB CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK REMOVING THE BACKPLATE COVER REMOVING THE BACKPLATE... -
Page 4: Box Contents
Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every screw from this package. M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (9 pcs) M2.5x7 AX1 Screw (4 pcs) EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3090 Ti D-RGB + Backplate M3x5 Screw (3 pcs) PVC Washer M2.5 (7 pcs) EK-Plug G1/4 (2 pcs) -
Page 5: Water Block Dimensions
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 28.8 mm Direct Terminal 212.5 mm 14.5 mm Side Terminal 28.8 mm 212.5 mm 200 mm - 5 -... -
Page 6: Tehnical Specifications And Water Block Main Parts
TEHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK MAIN PARTS BLACK SPECIAL EDITION Technical Specification: - Dimensions: (LxHxW) - 212.5 x 121.5 x 29 mm - D-RGB cable length: 500 mm - D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground) Position EAN Description Quantity 105414 Cold plate (Nickel) -
Page 7: Silver Special Edition
SILVER SPECIAL EDITION Technical Specification: - Dimensions: (LxHxW) - 212.5 x 121.5 x 29 mm - D-RGB cable length: 500 mm - D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground) Position EAN Description Quantity 105414 Cold plate (Nickel) 105413 Top Cover (Nat. Elox) 105402 FC Terminal - Direct 105399... -
Page 8: Preparing The Graphics Card
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 FE RTX 3090 Ti water block onto the graphics card. -
Page 9: 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 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: Removing The Backplate
STEP 2 REMOVING THE BACKPLATE Carefully unscrew four (4) preinstalled backplate screws (M2.5 x 7 AX1) M2.5 x 7 AX1 SCREWS and remove the backplate, as shown in the picture. Save the screws and backplate for later use. BACKPLATE For this step, you will need: Phillips Head Screwdriver STEP 2 STEP 3... -
Page 12: Placing The Block On The Graphics Card
STEP 4 PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on the graphics card. During this process, make sure you have aligned mounting holes of the PCB with holes of the water block (the same applies to other tops). -
Page 13: Attaching The I/O Bracket
STEP 6 ATTACHING THE I/O BRACKET Take the stored screws and I/O Bracket after attaching the water block. Attach them on to the water block as shown in the picture. Do not use excessive force. For this step, you will need: M3 x 5 Screws Phillips Head I/O Bracket... -
Page 14: Installing The Backplate
INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 7.9 mm 206.7 mm BACKPLATE COVER DIMENSIONS 90.2 mm 9 mm - 14 -... -
Page 15: Required Tools
REQUIRED TOOLS Phillips Head Screwdriver Scissors CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS After attaching the water block, few more thermal pads need to be placed Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm on the GPU PCB. EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads to complete this Step. -
Page 16: Attaching The Backplate
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE STEP 1 Apply 3 small pea-sized dots of enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal grease on the water block as shown in the image. For this step, you will need: Thermal Grease STEP 1 STEP 2 Place the backplate on the PCB and make sure all holes are aligned. Position an M2.5 x 7 AX1 screw in each of the four (4) mounting M2.5 x 7 AX1 SCREW holes (as shown in the image) and tighten them evenly with a... -
Page 17: Replacing The Terminal (Optional Step)
Allen Key 2.0 mm M3 x 12 DIN7991 Screw (3 pcs) STEP 3 REPLACING THE TERMINAL (Optional Step) With the EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3090 Ti water block, EK provides one additional terminal. Follow these steps to install it. STEP 1 TERMINAL... - Page 18 STEP 2 Before attaching the new terminal, make sure that terminal gaskets are placed inside the slots on the cold plate (as shown in the picture). For this step, you will need: Terminal Gasket (2 pcs) TERMINAL GASKETS STEP 2 STEP 3 Carefully place the terminal on the cold plate and secure it with previously saved M4 x 27 DIN7984 screws.
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Page 19: Installation Of Fittings And Tubing
INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING STEP 1 TUBING Screw-in two (2) G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquid cooling tubes and connect the water block(s) to the cooling loop. You can use any opening as an inlet/outlet port. 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’... -
Page 20: Inserting The Graphics Card Into The Chassis
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS Carefully lift your graphics card with the installed water block and insert it into your PC’s motherboard PCIexpress expansion slot. Please bear in mind that your graphics card is very likely heavier than before it was equipped with the water block. -
Page 21: Testing The Loop
TESTING THE LOOP To make sure the installation of EK components was successful, we recommend you perform a 24-hour leak test. When your loop is complete and filled with coolant, connect the pump to a PSU outside of your system. Do not connect power to any of the other components. -
Page 22: 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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