EK-Quantum Vector2 EVO Strix-TUF RTX 4080 ABP Set User Manual
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EK-Quantum Vector2 EVO Strix-TUF RTX 4080 ABP Set User Manual

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Vector² EVO Strix-TUF RTX 4080 ABP Set
GPU WATER BLOCK
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  • Page 1 EK-Quantum Vector² EVO Strix-TUF RTX 4080 ABP Set 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 4080 PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS - WATER BLOCK APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK OPTION 1: USING ASUS GEFORCE RTX 4080 STRIX...

  • 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 4080 ABP D-RGB M3x10 AX1 Screw (1 pc) 0.5mm (12 pcs) (1 pc)

  • Page 5: Water Block Dimensions

    WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 241 mm 145 mm 117 mm 41 mm 35.5 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 41 mm - D-RGB LED count: 2 x 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 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).
  • 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 First, remove the terminal badge which is attached to the terminal with M3 x 10 AX1 SCREW two magnets.
  • Page 10 STEP 2 Carefully remove the complete active backplate with the terminal. ACTIVE BACKPLATE Additional two (2) O-rings 14 x 1 EPDM50 needs to be removed. TERMINAL O-RING 14 x 1 mm STEP 2 STEP 3 Unscrew six (6) M2.5-M3 x 6.6 standoffs with the provided M2.5-M3x6.6 STANDOFF tool (EK-Plug out Spludger Tool).

  • Page 11: Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads - Water Block

    STEP 4 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 12 STEP 2 Use three (3) Thermal Pads- VRAM – (55x16x2 mm). 40x16x2 mm Take two (2) pcs and cut them to the length of 40 mm. Take one (1) pc and cut it to the length of 27 mm. Thermal Pad- VRAM – (55x16x2 mm) 55 mm 2 mm 27x16x2 mm...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Attaching The Water Block

    ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 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 15: Option 2: Using Asus Geforce Rtx 4080 Tuf Gaming

    Screws must be present in the places marked on the picture. STEP 2 STEP 2 M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW OPTION 2: USING ASUS GEFORCE RTX 4080 TUF GAMING M2.5 PVC WASHER Use eight (8) M2.5 x 4 AX1 screws and PVC washers to tighten the GPU PCB.
  • Page 16 Screws must be present in the places marked on the picture. STEP 2 STEP 3 After securing the GPU PCB, position the five (6) M2.5-M3 x 6.6 standoffs. Tighten it with the provided tool (EK-Plug out Spludger Tool). M2.5-M3 x 6.6 STANDOFF For this step, you will need: EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool STEP 3...

  • Page 17: Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads - Backplate

    CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS - BACKPLATE STEP 1 After attaching the water block, a few more thermal pads need to be Thermal Pad - VRM – (120x6x2 mm) 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 18 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 Use three (3) Thermal Pads- VRAM – (55x16x2 mm). 40x16x2 mm Take two (2) pcs and cut them to the length of 40 mm.

  • Page 19: Attaching The Active Backplate

    ATTACHING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE STEP 1 BACKPLATE Insert two (2) O-rings (14 x 1 mm) into slots on the cold plate. Then carefully place the active backplate on standoffs (as shown in the image). While putting the active backplate on the PCB, make sure the O-rings stay in the slots.

  • Page 20: Inserting The Graphics Card Into The Chassis

    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 PCI Express expansion slot. Please keep in mind that your graphics card is heavier than before it was equipped with the water block.

  • Page 21: Connecting The D-Rgb Led Strip

    CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP STEP 1 Plug the 3-pin connector of the distribution plate D-RGB LED light to the D-RGB HEADER on the motherboard. The LED will work if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Digital, Empty, Ground.

  • Page 22: Warranty

    WARRANTY Our products are warranted against defects of materials and quality for a period of 24 months, starting with the date of delivery to the end-user. During this period, products will be repaired or have parts replaced at our discretion, provided that 1) the product is returned to the agent from whom it was purchased;...

  • Page 23: 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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