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EK QuantumX User Manual

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CoolingStation Monoblock for PS5
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  • Page 1 EK-QuantumX CoolingStation Monoblock for PS5 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Safety precautions Carefully read the manual before beginning with the installation process. The EK Fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the rubber O-ring gaskets. corrosion-inhibiting...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS BOX CONTENTS MONOBLOCK AND BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS BACKPLATE MONOBLOCK PS5 TEARDOWN REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER PREPARING THE PS5 PCB REMOVING THE POWER SUPPLY AND ANTENNAS (WI-FI AND BLUETOOTH) PREPARING THE MONOBLOCK REMOVING THE BACKPLATE INSTALLING THE MONOBLOCK PLACING WI-FI AND BLUETOOTH ANTENNAS OPTION ADDING SSD DISC...

  • Page 4: Box Contents

    Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc) Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc) M3 x 8 DIN 7984 Screw (9 pcs) EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool (1 pc) Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (6 pcs) Thermal Pad F 2.0 mm (1 pc)

  • Page 5: Monoblock And Backplate Dimensions

    MONOBLOCK AND BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 232.9 mm 28.2 mm 9.2 mm 228.9 mm 232.8 mm 14 mm 232.9 mm 40.2 mm - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications And Water Block Parts

    - D-RGB cable length: 500 mm - D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground) BACKPLATE Position EAN Description Quantity 106864 Coldplate (Ni) 106870 Metal plate - backplate 8472 Screw M3 x 6 DIN7991 106987 OR - QuantumX PS5 2-2 - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Monoblock

    Standoff M4/M2.5 x 6.60 mm 8204 Screw M3 x 20 DIN7991 106873 Wifi antena holder (Acetal) 8211 Screw M3 x 5 DIN7991 106986 OR - QuantumX PS5 1-2 5001 OR - 15 x 1.5 mm 100663 EK - Badge - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Ps5 Teardown

    Place your PS5 on a flat surface and carefully remove the stock cooler as shown in the video: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-quantumx-coolingstation- monoblock-for-ps5 Pay attention to the following steps in order to install the EK-QuantumX CoolingStation Monoblock for PS5 onto the PS5 PCB. PREPARING THE PS5 PCB STEP 1...
  • Page 9 STEP 2 Remove the power supply which will not be needed. Power will come from two 8-pin GPU power connectors which are already on the Monoblock. STEP 2 STEP 3 Clean the Liquid metal from the CPU heat spreader. Do not remove or damage the protective foam around the CPU! LIQUID METAL...

  • Page 10: Preparing The Monoblock

    PREPARING THE MONOBLOCK STEP 1 REMOVING THE BACKPLATE M3 x 18 DIN7991 SCREW First, unscrew (4) M3 x 18 DIN7991 Screws from the Backplate. Make sure that the Terminal with O-ring stays in place. Save the removed parts for later steps. For this step, you will need: Allen Key 2 mm STEP 1...
  • Page 11 Make sure that the Terminal with O-ring stays in place. TERMINAL STEP 1 - 11 -...

  • Page 12: Installing The Monoblock

    INSTALLING THE MONOBLOCK STEP 1 PLACING WI-FI AND BLUETOOTH ANTENNAS First place the Wi-Fi antennas to the holders. The antenna with M3 x 4 DIN7984 longer cables goes to position 1 and the antenna with short cables goes to position 2 (marked in the picture).

  • Page 13: Option Adding Ssd Disc

    STEP 2 M3 x 5 DIN7991 SCREW OPTION ADDING SSD DISC WI-FI ANTENNA HOLDER If you want to mount additional SSD disc, you can by rotating an antenna mount before mounting an antennas. STEP 2a Unscrew (2) M3 x 5 DIN7991 screws and remove Wi-fi antenna holder.

  • Page 14: Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads (Monoblock Side)

    After attaching the antennas, thermal pads must be placed in the 120 mm places marked in the picture. EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of Thermal Pads to complete this Step. CAUTION: You must remove the protective foil from both sides of the thermal pad before installation.
  • Page 15 STEP 4 APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 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 16 Phillips-head screwdriver. After securing the screws, secure the additional nine (9) M2.5-M3 x 6.6 standoffs using the EK- Plug Out Spludger Tool. EK also recommends using the EK-Loop Torque Screwdriver - 0.6Nm for tightening the screws: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-loop-torque-screwdriver-0-6nm For this step, you will need: M2.5 x 5 AX1...
  • Page 17 STEP 7 CONNECTING THE ANTENNAS Connect the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi antennas with the PS5 PCB. Make sure to select the correct connector for each antenna. WHITE WIRE - SHORTER BLACK WIRE BLUE WIRE WHITE WIRE - LONGER STEP 7 - 17 -...

  • Page 18: Installing The Backplate

    After attaching the PS5 PCB, a few additional thermal pads must 1 mm 120 mm be placed in the places marked in the picture. EK made sure to Thermal Pad F – 2.0 mm (120 x 16 mm) provide you with more than an adequate quantity of Thermal Pads to complete this Step.

  • Page 19: Placing The Backplate

    STEP 2 PLACING THE BACKPLATE BACKPLATE Carefully place the Backplate onto the PS5 PCB. In this step, make sure that terminal with O-rings stays in the slots before attaching the screws. Make sure to align the holes on the PS5 PCB with the backplate standoffs! Double-check the thermal pads before placing the backplate! For this step, you will need:...

  • Page 20: Installing Ps5 Into Pc Case

    INSTALLING PS5 INTO PC CASE STEP 1 EK-QuantumX CoolingStation Monoblock for PS5 can be mounted into multiple positions in the PC case. The mounting plate has multiple holes to install into the PC case. It can be mounted on top ATX holes or on bottom ATX holes.
  • Page 21 STEP 2 After attaching the mounting plate, secure the EK-QuantumX CoolingStation Monoblock for PS5 into the PC Case using the provided four (4) M3 x 6 DIN7984 mounting screws and M3 PVC Washers. M3 PVC WASHER M3 x 6 DIN7984...

  • Page 22: Fittings And Tubing

    Tighten the fittings in a clockwise direction until the gasket INLET underneath is compressed. 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 23: Testing The Loop

    1. DUST REMOVAL 4. USING PARTS DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED BY EK It is mandatory to clean the dust every 2-3 months. EK recommends It is recommended to use only genuine EK Water Blocks using a vacuum cleaner or compressed air to blow the dust away.

  • Page 24: Cleaning Guide

    The use of specifically engineered coolants that contain corrosion, scale, and biological inhibitors is mandatory to prevent damage to your nickel-plated water-cooling gear! EK is offering a selection of such products in the web shop’s Coolants section. - 24 -...

  • Page 25: Support And Service

    EAN number of each part you might need. Include the EAN number with quantity in your request. Mounting Mechanism EAN can be found under “BOX CONTENTS” Thermal pads are readily available in the EK shop SOCIAL MEDIA EKWaterBlocks @EKWaterBlocks...

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