EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3070 Ti D-RGB + Backplate User manual

USER GUIDE
GPU WATER BLOCK
EK-Quantum
Vector FE RTX 3070 Ti D-RGB + Backplate

Before you start using this product, please follow these basic guidelines:
Carefully read the manual before beginning with the
installation process.
Remove your graphics card from the computer for the safest
mounting process, to prevent any possible damage to your
GPU or its circuit board (PCB).
EK Fittings require only a small amount of force to screw
them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured with the
rubber O-ring gaskets.
The use of quality market-proven corrosion-inhibiting
coolants is always strongly recommended for any liquid
cooling system.
Do not use pure distilled water as a cooling liquid! For best
results, EK recommends the use of EK-CryoFuel Coolants.
Make sure to bleed air out of your water block thoroughly in
order to reach optimal performance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOX CONTENTS 4
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 5
TEHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK MAIN PARTS 6
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 8
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 8
CLEANING THE PCB 8
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 9
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 10
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 10
REMOVING THE BACKPLATE 10
REMOVING THE PREINSTALLED I/0 BRACKET 11
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD 11
ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD 12
ATTACHING THE I/O BRACKET 12
INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE 13
REQUIRED TOOLS 13
BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 13
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 14
ATTACHING THE BACKPL ATE 14
CHECKING FOR CONTACT 15
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 15
INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING 16
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 16
TESTING THE LOOP 17
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 18
SOCIAL MEDIA 18

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Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc)
BOX CONTENTS
4 mm
7 mm
EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc)
M2.5x7 AX1 Screw (4 pcs)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
Thermal Pad F 1.5 mmThermal Pad F 1.0 mm Thermal Pad F 2.0 mm
Thermal Grease (1 pc)
M3x5 Screw (3 pcs)
M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (9 pcs)
EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3070 Ti D-RGB + Backplate PVC Washer M2.5 (7 pcs)
120 mm
16 mm
120 mm
16 mm
120 mm
16 mm
EK-Plug G1/4 (2 pcs)
Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every
screw from this package. EAN Silver: 103136 EAN Black: 103135

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196 mm
97.5 mm
34.5 mm
62.5 mm
10 mm
34.5 mm
28.5 mm
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS

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TEHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK MAIN PARTS
Technical Specification:
- Dimensions (LxHxW): 196 x 97.5 x 34.5 mm
- D-RGB (Addressable RGB) Cable - Length: 500 mm
- D-RGB LED Count: 20
- D-RGB Connector: Standard 3-Pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)
EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3070 Ti D-RGB - Silver Special Edition
Position EAN Description Quantity
19049N M2.5x7 Screw (Ni) 7
2100663
EK Badge 2
3104324
Backplate (Nat. Elox) 1
4100815
D-RGB LED Strip 1
5102639
EK Plug G1/4 2
6104327
Plexi Terminal 1
7102926
Terminal Screw M4x24.5 (Nickel) 3
8104328
Top plate (Plexi) 1
9104320
ALU Top cover (Nat. Elox) 1
10 104609
I/O Bracket (Black) 1
11 102789
I/O Bracket Screw M3x5 (Black) 3
12 102922
Plexi insert 2
13 101254
Jet plate 1
14 104329
Main O-Ring 134x2 mm 1
15 5092
Terminal O-Ring 12x1.5 mm 2
16 104326
Coldplate (Nickel) 1
17 102924
Coldplate Standoff (Ni) 5
18 104353
M3x12 7991DIN (Ni) 10
1
18
4
7
2
5
15
3
6
8
16
9
12
11
14
13
17
10

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EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3070 Ti D-RGB - Black Special
Edition
Position EAN Description Quantity
19049 M2.5x7 Screw (Black) 7
2100663
EK Badge 2
3104323
Backplate (Black Elox) 1
4100815
D-RGB LED Strip 1
5102639
EK Plug G1/4 2
6104327
Plexi Terminal 1
7102927
Terminal Screw M4x24.5 (Black) 3
8104328
Top plate (Plexi) 1
9104321
ALU Top cover (Black Elox) 1
10 104609
I/O Bracket (Black) 1
11 102789
I/O Bracket Screw M3x5 (Black) 3
12 102922
Plexi insert 2
13 101254
Jet plate 1
14 104329
Main O-Ring 134x2 mm 1
15 5092
Terminal O-Ring 12x1.5 mm 2
16 104326
Coldplate (Nickel) 1
17 102924
Coldplate Standoff (Ni) 5
18 104353
M3x12 7991DIN (Ni) 10
1
18
4
7
2
5
15
3
6
8
16
9
12
11
14
13
17
10

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PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD
STEP 1
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER
Place your graphics card on the flat surface and carefully remove the
stock cooler. Do not forget to unplug all the LED and fan connectors.
Pay attention to the following steps in order to install the EK-Quantum
Vector FE RTX 3070 FE Ti water block onto the graphics card.
STEP 2
CLEANING THE PCB
Carefully detach the original stock cooler after removing all screws
that are securing it to the board. Wipe off the remains of the original
thermal compound using a nonabrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown
in the sample image, until the components and circuit board are
completely clean. EK recommends the use of denatured alcohol for
removing TIM leftovers.
STEP 2

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STEP 1
Your 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.
You must remove the protective foil from both sides of the
thermal pad before installation.
Replacement thermal pads:
3x Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
STEP 1
Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
120 mm
16 mm
1 mm
STEP 2
STEP 2
Once cut to size, thermal pads should be placed on the PCB, as
illustrated below. EK made sure to provide you with more than an
adequate quantity of thermal pads to complete this Step.
Thermal Pad F 1.0mm

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Thermal Grease
STEP 1
Apply the enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm 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.
The excessive or uneven application of thermal grease
may lead to poor performance!
STEP 1
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
For this Step, you will need:
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK
For this Step, you will need:
STEP 1
REMOVING THE BACKPLATE
Carefully unscrew six (6) preinstalled backplate screws (M2.5 X 7
AX1) and remove the backplate, as shown in the picture. Save the
screws and backplate for later use.
STEP 1
M2.5 x 7 AX1 SCREWS
BAC KP L ATE
Phillips Head Screwdriver

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STEP 2
REMOVING THE PREINSTALLED I/0 BRACKET
Unscrew the three (3) M3x5 screws using Phillips head screwdriver and
remove the I/O Bracket (as shown in the picture). Save the screws and
I/O Bracket for the later use!
For this Step, you will need:
STEP 2
M3 x 5 SCREW
Phillips Head Screwdriver
I/O
BRACKET
STEP 3
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD
This procedure is the same for all full-cover water blocks.
Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on
the graphics card. During this process, make sure you have aligned
mounting holes of the PCB with holes of the water block (the same
applies to other tops).
Pay attention not to use too much force when pressing the
block down to the PCB since chip dies are prone to cracking.
STEP 3

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For this Step, you will need:
M 2.5 PVC Washer
(4 pcs)
M2.5 x 4 AX1
Screw (4 pcs)
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
4 mm
STEP 4
M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW
M2.5 PVC
WASHER
STEP 4
ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD
Use four (4) M2.5 x 4 AX1 screws and M2.5 PVC washers, as
shown in the image. Tighten the screws around the GPU core
evenly using the Phillips head screwdriver. Always use a plastic
washer under each screw!
For this Step, you will need:
STEP 5
I/O BRACKET
M3 x 5 SCREW
M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW
STEP 5
ATTACHING THE I/O BRACKET
Take the stored three (3) M3X5 screws, one (1) M2.5X4 AX1 Screw
and I/O Bracket after attaching the water block. Attach them on to
the water block as shown in the picture. Do not use excessive force.
M2.5 x 4 AX1
Screw (1 pc)
4 mm
M3 x 5 Screws
(3 pcs) I/O Bracket Phillips Head Screwdriver

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INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE
196 mm
97.5 mm
9 mm
5.5 mm
BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS
Phillips Head Screwdriver Scissors
REQUIRED TOOLS

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Your backplate comes with thermal pads that have to be cut into smaller
pieces to cover all the VRM components. 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.
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
Once cut to size, thermal pads should be placed on the backplate,
as shown in the image.
Replacement thermal pads:
3x Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
1x Thermal Pad F 1.5 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996749
1x Thermal Pad F 2.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996756
Thermal Pad F 2 mm
Thermal Pad F 1.5 mm
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm
F2
F1.5
F1
F1.5
F2
F1
F1
F1
F1
F1
F1
F1
F1
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE
STEP 1
Place the backplate on the PCB and make sure all holes are aligned.
Position an M2.5 x 7 AX1 screw in each of the six (6) mounting holes
(as shown in the image) and tighten them evenly with a Phillips
Head Screwdriver.
STEP 1
M2.5 x 7 AX1 SCREW
BAC KP L ATE
For this Step, you will need:
M2.5 x 7 AX1
Screw (6 pcs)
7 mm
Phillips Head
Screwdriver

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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 PCIexpress expansion slot.
Please bear in mind that your graphics card is very likely heavier than
before it was equipped with the water block.
You need to be very careful when handling the
graphics card. Avoid all unnecessary manipulation
of the water block assembly that might damage your
card or water block.
CHECKING FOR CONTACT
If necessary, temporarily remove the water block to check for uniform
surface contact between the block and components. Pay special
attention to the VRM section of the graphics card. Check whether
the water block makes contact with the intended integrated circuit.
Then repeat Steps from the previous section to re-attach the block.
In case you fail to obtain good contact, please check
again or contact our support service at
https://www.ekwb.com/customer-support/.

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CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP
STEP 1
Plug the 3-pin D-RGB connector from the GPU water block to the
D-RGB Header on your motherboard or controller. The LED strip will
work only if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Data,
Empty, Ground.
Incorrect installation or installation to a wrong header can
damage to the LED strip or the header itself!
STEP 1
D-RGB HEADER
RGB HEADER
INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING
STEP 1
Screw-in two (2) G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquid
cooling tubes and connect the water block(s) to the cooling loop.
Do not forget to plug the remaining openings with
enclosed EK-Plug G1/4 or its equivalent.
You can use any opening as an inlet/outlet port
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’ male G1/4”
thread - 5mm is the maximum G1/4” thread length allowed!
STEP 1
TUBING
EK- PLUG
G1/4
EK-FITTING

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To make sure the installation of EK components was successful,
we recommend you perform a 24-hour leak test.
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. Turn on the PSU and let the pump
run continuously.
Inspect all parts of the loop, and in case the coolant leaks, fix
the issue and repeat the testing process. To prevent possible
damage, please ensure that all hardware is dry before the system
is powered on.
TESTING THE LOOP

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 PRODUCT PARTS” where you can find the
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
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