EK-Quantum Vector2 Strix RTX 3080 D-RGB User manual

USER GUIDE
GPU WATER BLOCK
EK-Quantum
Vector² Trio RTX 3070 Ti D-RGB

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. We disclaim our liability for any damages to the product as
well as incidental, consequential, or indirect damages incurred due to
improper or inappropriate installation.
Before you start using this product, please follow these basic guidelines:
Carefully read the manual before beginning 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).
The EK Fittings require only a small amount of force to screw
them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the
rubber O-ring gaskets.
The use of corrosion inhibiting coolants is always
recommended for liquid cooling systems and mandatory for
nickel-plated water blocks!
Do not use pure distilled water! For best results, EK
recommends the use of EK-CryoFuel coolants!
To reach optimal performance, make sure to thoroughly
bleed the air out of your water block!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOX CONTENTS 4
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS 6
NICKEL PLEXI 6
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 7
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 7
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 7
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 8
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 9
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 9
PREPARING THE BACKPLATE 11
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE 12
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 12
FITTINGS AND TUBING 13
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 14
TESTING THE LOOP 14
WARRANTY 15
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 16
SOCIAL MEDIA 16

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BOX CONTENTS
4 mm
8 mm
EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc) Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (4 pcs)
(3830046996732)
Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm (3 pcs)
(3830046996787)
Thermal Grease (1 pc)
EK-Quantum Vector2Trio RTX 3070 Ti D-RGB
M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (13 pcs)
Terminal OR - Vector
2
14x1 mm (2 pcs)
120 mm
24 mm
120 mm
16 mm
Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc)
Quantum Plug (2 pcs)
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool (1 pc)
EAN: 104910
EAN: 104549
M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (1 pc)
Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm (13 pcs)

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
301 mm
177 mm
205 mm
155 mm
142.5 mm
27 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
NICKEL PLEXI
- Dimensions: (LxHxW): 301 x 155 x 27 mm
- D-RGB cable length: 50 cm
- D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header (Pinout: +5V | Data |
Blocked | Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1104376 Coldplate (Nickel) 1
2104377 Top plate (Plexi) 1
3103947 FC Terminal (Acetal) 1
4104384 Backplate (Bl. Elox) 1
5103971 Standout (Acetal) 1
6100663 EK- Badge 2
7103964 Mylar sticker 2
88208 Screw M3 x 8 7991DIN 2
9103975 Bridge Plate 1
10 103962 Plexi insert 1
11 103986 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 mm 6
12 103988 Standoff M4-M2.5 x 3 mm 4
13 103987 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 3 mm 2
14 104188 Standoff fi 4.5/2.5 6
15 104187 Screw M2.5 x 8 AX1 6
16 9013 Screw M4 x 8 DIN7984 12
17 104106 Terminal O-ring 14 x 1 2
18 104216 Disc magnet 3 x 3 2
19 103942 Terminal Badge 1
20 8311 Screw M4 x 20 DIN7984 3
21 104441 Main O-ring 135 x 2 mm 1
22 104380 LED Cover (N.elox) 1
23 101556 LED D-RGB strip 500/300 mm 1
24 104903 PCB cardboard 1
19
11
15
18
17
7
8
24
20
16
12
14
3
21
1
4
2
9
22
23
13
10
5
6

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PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION
STEP 1
Unscrew six (6) Screws M2.5 x 8 AX1. Remove the backplate
together with six (6) Screws M2.5 x 8 AX1 and backplate standoffs.
Standoffs must stay on Screws M2.5 x 8 AX1. Remove cardboard.
Save the backplate for later steps.
Do not remove standoffs from screws! In case the
standoff detaches from the screw, replace it with a
spare one. When replacing the standoff make sure
that you screw it on the AX1 M2.5 x 8 screws. Do not
push the standoff onto the screw AX1 M2.5 x 8!
STEP 1
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
M2.5 x 8 AX1
SCREW
BACK PL AT E S TAND OF F
DO NOT REMOVE
STANDOFFS
FROM SCREWS!
BACK PL AT E
PCB
CARDBOARD
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD
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 Vector2 Trio RTX 3070 Ti water block onto the
graphics card.

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CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
Thermal Pad G – 1.5 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
1.5 mm
Your EK-Quantum Vector2TRIO RTX 3070 Ti D-RGB block 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.
Replacement thermal pads:
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996787
For this step, you will need:
Scissors
Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
16 mm
1 mm
STEP 2
The cardboard is printed in scale 1:1. Cut Thermal Pads to the
size printed on the cardboard. Once cut to the size, Thermal Pads
should be placed on the GPU PCB, as shown in the picture.
STEP 2
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm
F1
STEP 1
F1
F1
F1
F1
F1

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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:
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 1
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.
Before placing the Water Block, make sure all the Thermal
Pads are placed correctly!
STEP 1

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M2.5 PVC WASHER
Screws must be present in the places marked on the picture.
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
STEP 2
Use six (6) 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.
STEP 2
M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW