Applying Thermal Compound; Attaching The Water Block - EK-Quantum Vector2 Strix/TUF RTX 4090 D-RGB ABP Set User Manual

APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND

ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK

M3 x 6 DIN7991 SCREW
REPLACEMENT I/O BRACKET
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.
For this step, you will need:
Thermal Grease
STEP 1
STEP 1
Position the replacement I/O Bracket on the water block. During this
process, make sure you have aligned the holes. Secure it with the
two (2) M3 x 6 DIN7991 Screws and Allen Key 2 mm.
For this step, you will need:
STEP 1
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The excessive or uneven application of thermal grease
may lead to poor performance!
Replacement I/O
Allen Key 2 mm
Bracket
M3 x 6 DIN7991
Screw (2 pcs)