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EK-Quantum Vector2 Strix/TUF RTX 4090 D-RGB ABP Set User Manual

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  • Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector² Strix/TUF RTX 4090 D-RGB ABP Set 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.

  • 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 ASUS TUF GAMING GEFORCE RTX 4090 PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK OPTION 1: USING ASUS GEFORCE RTX 4090 STRIX...

  • Page 4: Box Contents

    BOX CONTENTS EAN: 105934 EK-Quantum Vector Strix/TUF RTX 4090 D-RGB ABP Set M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (10 pcs) M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (1 pc) Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc) M3x10 AX1 Screw (1 pc) Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm (10 pcs) Replacement I/O Bracket (1 pc) Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm (1 pc)

  • Page 5: Water Block Dimensions

    WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 260 mm 143.1 mm 115.1 mm 41 mm 35.5 mm - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications And Water Block Parts

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS NICKEL PLEXI - Dimensions: (L x H x W): 260 x 153 x 41 mm - D-RGB LED count: 24 - D-RGB cable length: 50 cm - D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header Position Description Quantity...

  • Page 7: Nickel Acetal

    NICKEL ACETAL - Dimensions: (L x H x W): 260 x 153 x 41 mm - D-RGB LED count: 38 - D-RGB cable length: 50 cm - D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header Position Description Quantity 105919 Coldplate (Ni) 105921 Top plate (Acetal) 103962...

  • Page 8: Preparing The Graphics Card

    PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER ASUS TUF GAMING GEFORCE RTX 4090 Important! Before starting, make sure to have a clean, flat surface to work on. It is recommended to put foam or soft material to lay the graphics card on. STEP 1 First, remove eight (8) screws from the backside of the Stock cooler (using Phillips head screwdriver).
  • Page 9 STEP 3 From the front side of the GPU, an additional two (2) screws must be STOCK removed (using Phillips head screwdriver). Detach the GPU Backplate. COOLER STEP 3 STEP 4 Rotate the GPU and unscrew four (4) Screws from the retention bracket (using Phillips head screwdriver).

  • Page 10: Preparing The Water Block For Installation

    STEP 5 Lastly, unscrew four (4) Screws and detach the I/O Bracket (using I/O BRACKET Phillips head screwdriver). EK provides the replacement I/O Bracket with the water block. STEP 5 PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION STEP 1 M3 x 10 AX1 SCREW First, remove the terminal badge which is attached to the terminal with two magnets.
  • Page 11 STEP 2 Carefully remove the complete active backplate with the terminal. ACTIVE BACKPLATE Additional two (2) O-rings 14 x 1 mm needs to be removed. TERMINAL O-RING 14 x 1 mm STEP 2 STEP 3 M2.5-M3x6.6 STANDOFF Unscrew five (5) M2.5-M3 x 6.6 standoffs with the provided tool (EK-Plug 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) The 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 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.

  • Page 14: Option 1: Using Asus Geforce Rtx 4090 Strix

    STEP 2 Carefully place the water block with preinstalled standoffs and replacement I/O Cover on the GPU PCB. During this process, make sure you have aligned the mounting holes of the PCB with the holes of the water block. Pay attention not to use too much force when pressing the block down to the PCB since chip dies are prone to cracking.

  • Page 15: Option 2: Asus Geforce Rtx 4090 Tuf Gaming

    Screws must be present in the places marked on the picture. STEP 3 STEP 3 OPTION 2: ASUS GEFORCE RTX 4090 TUF GAMING M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW M2.5 PVC WASHER Use nine (9) M2.5 x 4 AX1 screws and PVC washers to tighten the GPU PCB.
  • Page 16 Screws must be present in the places marked on the picture. STEP 3 STEP 4 After securing the GPU PCB, position the five (5) M2.5-M3 x 6.6 M2.5-M3 x 6.6 standoffs. Tighten it with the provided tool (EK-Plug out Spludger STANDOFF Tool).

  • Page 17: Attaching The Active Backplate

    ATTACHING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE STEP 1 After attaching the water block, a few more thermal pads need to be F1.5 F1.5 placed on the backside of the GPU PCB. Once cut to size, thermal F1.5 pads should be placed, as illustrated. EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads to complete this Step.

  • Page 18: Fittings And Tubing

    STEP 3 M3 x 10 AX1 SCREW Place five (5) M3 x 10 AX1 screws into the water block standoffs and tighten them using a Philips head screwdriver (as shown in the image). After attaching the AX1 Screws, three (3) terminal screws M4 x 20 DIN7984 need to be attached using Allen Key 2.5 mm.

  • Page 19: 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 PCI Express expansion slot. Please keep in mind that your graphics card is heavier than before it was equipped with the water block.

  • Page 20: Testing The Loop

    TESTING THE LOOP To make sure the installation of EK components was successful, we recommend you perform a leak test for 24 hours. 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 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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