Attaching The Water Block; Option 1: Using Asus Geforce Rtx 4080 Strix - EK-Quantum Vector2 EVO Strix-TUF RTX 4080 ABP Set User Manual

ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK

M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW
M2.5 PVC WASHER
I/O BRACKET SCREW
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.
STEP 1
STEP 2

OPTION 1: USING ASUS GEFORCE RTX 4080 STRIX

Use eight (8) M2.5 x 4 AX1 screws and PVC washers to tighten
the GPU PCB. 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
damaging the GPU. Always use a plastic washer under each screw.
After attaching the water block, three (3) saved Factory provided
I/O Bracket screws can be reused.
STEP 2
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Pay attention not to use too much force when pressing
the PCB down to the block since chip dies are prone
to cracking.
Before attaching the PCB to the Water Block, make sure
all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly!
Phillips Head
Screwdriver