Summary of Contents for EK-Quantum Vector2 Strix/TUF RTX 4080 D-RGB
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EK-Quantum Vector² Strix/TUF RTX 4080 D-RGB GPU WATER BLOCK USER GUIDE...
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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.
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 4080 PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK (Option 1: GeForce RTX 4080 ROG Strix) ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK (Option 2: GeForce RTX 4080 TUF)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS NICKEL PLEXI - Dimensions: (L x H x W): 260 x 153 x 27 mm - D-RGB LED count: 12 - D-RGB cable length: 50 cm - D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header (Pinout: +5V | Data | Blocked | Ground) Position Description...
NICKEL ACETAL - Dimensions: (L x H x W): 260 x 153 x 27 mm - D-RGB LED count: 38 - D-RGB cable length: 50 cm - D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header (Pinout: +5V | Data | Blocked | Ground) Position Description Quantity...
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER ASUS TUF GAMING GEFORCE RTX 4080 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).
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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).
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 DO NOT REMOVE Unscrew seven (7) Screws AX1 M2.5 x 8 mm.
STEP 2 M3 X 6 DIN7991 SCREW Position the replacement I/O Bracket on the water block. During this process, make sure you have aligned the holes. Secure it with REPLACEMENT I/O BRACKET the two (2) M3 x 6 DIN7991 Screws and Allen Key 2 mm. For this step, you will need: Replacement I/O M3 x 6 DIN7991...
STEP 2 Once cut to the size, Thermal Pads should be placed on the PCB, as shown in the picture: Before attaching the PCB to the Water Block, make sure all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly! Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm STEP 2 APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND STEP 1...
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK (Option 1: GeForce RTX 4080 ROG Strix) STEP 1 Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on the graphics card. 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.
Screws must be present in the places marked on the picture. STEP 2 ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK (Option 2: GeForce RTX 4080 TUF) STEP 1 Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on the graphics card. During this process, make sure you have aligned the mounting holes of the PCB with the holes of the water block.
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STEP 2 M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW Use seven (7) M2.5 x 4 AX1 Screws and PVC washers to tighten the PCB on the water block. Tighten the screws evenly using the Phillips- M2.5 PVC WASHER head screwdriver. An additional one (1) M2.5 x 6 AX1 Screw must be secured with an M2.5 Nut.
INSTALLING 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 thermal pads to complete this step.
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE STEP 1 Position the Backplate (including screws and standoffs) onto BACKPLATE the GPU PCB. Make sure all the holes are aligned. Tighten the screws evenly. Before attaching the backplate, make sure all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly! Do not use excessive force! For this step, you will need: Phillips Head Screwdriver...
FITTINGS AND TUBING 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 EK- PLUG G1/4 the enclosed EK-Plug G1/4 or its equivalent. EK recommends using EK fittings with all EK water blocks.
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.
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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