EK-Quantum Vector2 EVO Strix-TUF RTX 4090 User Manual
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EK-Quantum Vector2 EVO Strix-TUF RTX 4090 User Manual

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Vector² EVO Strix-TUF RTX 4090
GPU WATER BLOCK
USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector² EVO Strix-TUF RTX 4090 GPU WATER BLOCK USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS BOX CONTENTS WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS NICKEL PLEXI PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER ASUS TUF-STRIX GEFORCE RTX 4090 PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS - WATER BLOCK APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK (Option 1: GeForce RTX 4090 ROG Strix) ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK (Option 2: GeForce RTX 4090 TUF)

  • Page 4: Box Contents

    M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (12 pcs) M2.5x6 AX1 Screw (1 pc) M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (1 pc) Polyamid Washer M2.5 Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm EK-Quantum Vector EVO Strix/TUF RTX 4090 D-RGB M3x10 AX1 Screw (1 pc) 0.5mm (12 pcs) (1 pc) Thermal Pad - BP Chip - 30x30x1...

  • Page 5: Water Block Dimensions

    WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 241 mm 145 mm 117 mm 27 mm 25.5 mm - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications And Water Block Parts

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS NICKEL PLEXI - Dimensions: (L x H x W): 241 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 Position Description Quantity...

  • Page 7: Preparing The Graphics Card

    PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER ASUS TUF-STRIX GEFORCE RTX 4090 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).
  • Page 8 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).

  • Page 9: Preparing The Water Block For Installation

    STEP 5 Lastly, unscrew five (5) 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.

  • Page 10: Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads - Water Block

    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...
  • Page 11 STEP 2 Use three (3) Thermal Pads- VRAM – (55x16x2 mm). 55x16x2 mm 40x16x2 mm From one (1) of them cut away a peace of length 15 mm. Thermal Pad- VRAM – (55x16x2 mm) 55 mm 2 mm 15x16x2 mm STEP 2 55x16x2 mm STEP 3...

  • Page 12: Applying Thermal Compound

    STEP 4 Use two (2) Thermal Pad- VRM – (120x6x2 mm) 104x6x2 mm 8x6x2 mm From each of them cut two (2) pieces of length 8 mm Thermal Pad - VRM – (120x6x2 mm) 120 mm 2 mm 8x6x2 mm STEP 4 104x6x2 mm APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND...

  • Page 13: Attaching The Water Block (Option 1: Geforce Rtx 4090 Rog Strix)

    ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK (Option 1: GeForce RTX 4090 ROG Strix) STEP 1 Carefully position the PCB on the water block. 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 PCB down to the block since chip dies are prone to cracking.

  • Page 14: Attaching The Water Block (Option 2: Geforce Rtx 4090 Tuf)

    Screws must be present in the places marked on the picture. STEP 2 ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK (Option 2: GeForce RTX 4090 TUF) STEP 1 Carefully position the PCB on the water block. During this process, make sure you have aligned the mounting holes of the PCB with the holes of the water block.
  • Page 15 STEP 2 Use seven (7) M2.5 x 4 AX1 Screws and PVC washers to tighten the M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW PCB on the water block. Tighten the screws evenly using the Phillips- M2.5 PVC WASHER head screwdriver. EK recommends you start tightening the screws around the GPU core first, and then continuing outward to prevent damage to the GPU.

  • Page 16: Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads - Backplate

    CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS - BACKPLATE STEP 1 Thermal Pad - VRM – (120x6x2 mm) After attaching the water block, a few more thermal pads need to be placed on backplate to cover all the necessary components. 120 mm 2 mm Pay attention not to use too much force when pressing the block down to the PCB since chip dies are prone...
  • Page 17 STEP 3 120x6x2 mm Place Thermal Pad- VRM - (120x6x2 mm) on the marked position. Thermal Pad - VRM – (120x6x2 mm) 120 mm 2 mm 120x6x2 mm STEP 3 STEP 4 55x16x2 mm Use three (3) Thermal Pads- VRAM – (55x16x2 mm). 40x16x2 mm From one (1) of them cut away a peace of length 15 mm.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Backplate

    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...

  • Page 19: Fittings And Tubing

    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.

  • Page 20: Testing The Loop

    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.

  • Page 21: Support And Service

    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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