EK-Quantum Vector² Trio RTX 4090 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 - Rev 1 BOX CONTENTS - Rev 2 (Backplate 4080/4090) WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS NICKEL PLEXI PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X 24G PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS - Rev 1 CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS - Rev 2 (Backplate 4080/4090)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS NICKEL PLEXI - Dimensions: (L x H x W): 307 x 155 x 27 mm - D-RGB LED count: 15 - D-RGB cable length: 50 cm - D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header (Pinout: +5V | Data | Blocked | Ground) Position Description...
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 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. REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X 24G STEP 1 First, remove twelve (12) screws For this step, you will need:...
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION STEP 1 DO NOT REMOVE Unscrew eight (8) Screws AX1 M2.5 x 8 mm. Remove the backplate STANDOFFS together with the Screws and backplate standoffs. Standoffs must stay FROM SCREWS! on Screws AX1 M2.5 x 8 mm. Remove the PCB cardboard. Save the M2.5 x 8 AX1 removed parts for later steps.
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS - Rev 1 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.
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS - Rev 2 (Backplate 4080/4090) 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.
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.
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STEP 2 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-head screwdriver. EK recommends you start tightening the screws around the GPU core first, and then continuing outward to prevent damage to the GPU.
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INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE - Rev 1 STEP 1 Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm) After attaching the water block, a few more thermal pads need to be cut into smaller pieces to cover all the necessary components. EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of 1 mm thermal pads to complete this step.
INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE - Rev 2 (Backplate 4080/4090) STEP 1 Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm) After attaching the water block, a few more thermal pads need to be cut into smaller pieces to cover all the necessary components. EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of 1 mm 120 mm...
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE STEP 1 Position the backplate (including screws and standoffs) onto the BACKPLATE 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.
Removing the label will void the leak-free guarantee, but not the guarantee on the product itself. Any other RMA issues can be reported to EK Customer Support at www.ekwb.com/support for further analysis. - 18 -...
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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