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- Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3090 D-RGB + Backplate GPU WATER BLOCK USER GUIDE...
- Page 2 Before you start using this product, please follow these basic guidelines: Carefully read the manual before beginning with the installation process. Remove your graphics card from the computer for the safest mounting process, to prevent any possible damage to your GPU or its circuit board (PCB).
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS BOX CONTENTS WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS TEHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK MAIN PARTS 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 STOCK BACKPLATE COVER REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE REMOVING THE PRE-INSTALLED I/0 BRACKET PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD... -
Page 4: Box Contents
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 D-RGB + Backplate M3x5 Screw (3 pcs) PVC Washer M2.5 (7 pcs) EK-Plug G1/4 (2 pcs) EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc) Thermal Grease (1 pc) -
Page 5: Water Block Dimensions
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS Direct Terminal 28.60 mm 213.50 mm 14.30 mm Throughout Terminal 213.50 mm 200.80 mm 28.60 mm - 5 -... -
Page 6: Tehnical Specifications And Water Block Main Parts
TEHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK MAIN PARTS Technical Specification: - Dimensions (LxHxW): 213.5 x 121.5 x 28.6 mm - D-RGB (Addressable RGB) Cable - Length: 500 mm M3 x 12 DIN7991 SCREW - D-RGB LED Count: 20 EK BADGE - D-RGB Connector: Standard 3-Pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground) M2.5 x 7 AX1 SCREW BACKPLATE COVER BACKPLATE... -
Page 7: Preparing The Graphics Card
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD STEP 1 REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 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 water block onto the graphics card. -
Page 8: Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS STEP 1 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, Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm) MOSFETs, and drivers. -
Page 9: 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 10: Removing The Stock Backplate
STEP 2 REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE M2.5 x 7 AX1 SCREWS Carefully unscrew four (4) preinstalled backplate screws (M2.5 X 7 AX1) 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... -
Page 11: Placing The Block On The Graphics Card
STEP 4 PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD This procedure is the same for all full-cover water blocks. 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 12: Attaching The I/O Bracket
STEP 6 ATTACHING THE I/O BRACKET M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW 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... -
Page 13: Installing The Backplate
INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 7.85 mm 206.6 mm BACKPLATE COVER DIMENSIONS 90.2 mm 9.20 mm - 13 -... -
Page 14: Required Tools
REQUIRED TOOLS Phillips Head Screwdriver Scissors CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS Your backplate comes with thermal pads that have to be cut into smaller Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm pieces to cover all the VRM components. EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads to complete this Step. -
Page 15: 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. STEP 1 STEP 2 Place the backplate on the PCB and make sure all holes are aligned. M2.5 x 7 AX1 SCREW Position an M2.5 x 7 AX1 screw in each of the four (4) mounting holes (as shown in the image) and tighten them evenly with a... -
Page 16: Replacing The Terminal (Optional Step)
STEP 3 After securing the backplate, place the backplate cover on the PCB M3 x 12 and make sure all holes are aligned. Position an M3 X 12 DIN7991 DIN7991 screw in each of the three (3) mounting holes (as shown in the image) and tighten them evenly with a Allen Key 2mm. - Page 17 STEP 2 Before you attach the new terminal, make sure that terminal gaskets are placed inside holes on the coldplate (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 coldplate and secure it with previously saved M4 X 24.5 DIN7984 screws.
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Page 18: Checking For Contact
Then repeat Steps from the previous section to re-attach the block. In case you fail to obtain good contact, please check again or contact our support service at https://www.ekwb.com/customer-support/. 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. -
Page 19: Installation Of Fittings And Tubing
INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING STEP 1 Screw-in two (2) G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquid cooling tubes and connect the water block(s) to the cooling loop. Do not forget to plug the remaining two openings with enclosed EK-Plug G1/4 or its equivalent. You can use any opening as an inlet/outlet port. -
Page 20: 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 21: Support And Service
SUPPORT AND SERVICE In case you need assistance, please contact: https://www.ekwb.com/customer-support/ EKWB d.o.o. Pod lipami 18 1218 Komenda Slovenia - EU SOCIAL MEDIA EKWaterBlocks @EKWaterBlocks ekwaterblocks EKWBofficial ekwaterblocks...
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