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

USER GUIDE
GPU WATER BLOCK
EK-Quantum
Vector² Trio RTX 4090 D-RGB ABP Set

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:
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
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X 24G 7
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 8
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 10
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 11
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 11
ATTACHING THE AC TIVE BACKPLATE 13
FITTINGS AND TUBING 15
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 15
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 16
TESTING THE LOOP 16
WARRANTY 17
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 18
SOCIAL MEDIA 18

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Thermal Grease (1 pc)
BOX CONTENTS
4 mm
8 mm
10 mm
EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc)
Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (1 pc)
M3x10 AX1 Screw (1 pc)
EK-Quantum Vector2Trio RTX
4090 D-RGB ABP Set
M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (9 pcs)
Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm (9 pcs)
Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc)
Quantum Plug (2 pcs)
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool (1 pc)
Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm (1 pc)
Nut M2.5 (2 pcs)
Terminal OR - Vector
2
14x1 mm (2 pcs)
EAN: 106080
EAN: 106046
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (9 pcs)
(3830046996732)
Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm (2 pcs)
(3830046996794)
120 mm
16 mm
120 mm
24 mm

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
307 mm
95.5 mm
123.5 mm
133 mm
142.5 mm
155 mm
41 mm
35.5 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
NICKEL PLEXI
- Dimensions: (L x H x W): 307 x 155 x 41 mm
- D-RGB LED count: 30
- D-RGB cable length: 2 x 50 cm
- D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header
(Pinout: +5V | Data | Blocked | Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1106062 Coldplate (Ni) 1
2106063 Top plate (Plexi) 1
3106069 LED Cover (N. Elox) 2
4103964 Mylar sticker 2
5100663 EK - Badge 2
68208 Screw M3 x 8 7991DIN 2
7104106 Terminal OR - 14 x 1 mm 4
8103942 Terminal Badge 1
9103988 Standoff M4-M2.5 x 3 mm 4
10 103987 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 3 mm 4
11 103986 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 mm 7
12 9024 Screw M4 x 10 DIN7984 15
13 106077 Main OR 160 x 2 mm 1
14 103962 Plexi insert 1
15 104099 Stand out (Acetal) 1
16 104395 Terminal Plate (Ni) 1
17 104414 OR 53 x 2 mm 1
18 105163 Disc magnet 3 x 2 4
19 104086 Backplate Terminal Badge 1
20 8311 Screw M4 x 20 DIN7984 6
21 8201 Screw M3 x 10 DIN7991 2
22 104393 FC Terminal (Acetal) 1
23 106076 Sideplate (B. Elox) 1
24 106072 Top plate ABP (Plexi) 1
25 106071 Coldplate ABP (Ni) 1
26 104093 Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6 (Ni) 8
27 104105 Screw AX1 M3 x 10 mm 8
28 9013 Screw M4 x 8 DIN7984 14
29 106078 Main OR ABP 165 x 2 mm 1
30 106081 PCB cardboard 1
31 101556 LED D-RGB strip 500/300 mm 2
8
26
10
6
15
23
11
31
19
20
17
21
5
4
30
24
12
18
7
22
16
29
27
1
2
25
9
3
14
13
28

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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.
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X 24G
STEP 1
First, remove twelve (12) screws
from thebackside ofthe Stock cooler
(using a Phillips head screwdriver)
and detach the backplate. After
removing the backplate, additional
(4) blue-marked screws must be
removed to detach the retention
bracket.
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD
STEP 2
Five (5) screws must be removed to detach the I/O Bracket. Save the
I/O Bracket and marked screw for later use.
Lastly, one (1) blue-marked screw must be removed. Unplug the
connectors and remove the stock cover from the GPU PCB.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Phillips Head Screwdriver
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
For this step, you will need:
SAVE FOR LATER STEPS
RETENTION BRACKET
I/O BRACKET

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PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION
Allen Key 2.5mm
TERMINAL
BADGE
STEP 1
First, remove the terminal badge which is attached to the terminal with
two magnets. Under the badge, unscrew three (3) screws M4 x 20
DIN7984. Additional eight (8) screws M3 x 10 AX1 need to be removed
(as shown in the image). Save the removed parts for later use.
DO NOT REMOVE THE UPPER TERMINAL BADGE!
STEP 1
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
M3 x 10 AX1 SCREW
M4 x 20 DIN7984 SCREW
UPPER TERMINAL BADGE

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STEP 3
STEP 3
Unscrew eight (8) M2.5-M3 x 6.6 standoffs with the provided
tool (EK-Plug out Spludger Tool). Make sure not to unscrew the
M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 standoffs! In case the M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 standoffs
unscrew, carefully tighten it back with the 4 mm wrench. After
removing the standoffs, the PCB cardboard needs to be removed.
Save the removed standoffs for later use.
M2.5-M3x6.6 STANDOFF
M3.5-M2.5x11.3 STANDOFF
STEP 2
STEP 2
Carefully remove the complete active backplate with the terminal.
Additional two (2) O-rings 14 x 1 mm needs to be removed.
ACTIVE BACKPLATE
TERMINAL
O-RING 14x1 mm
For this step, you will need:
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool
PCB CARDBOARD

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CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
STEP 1
The 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.
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 2.0 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996794
STEP 2
Once cut to the size, Thermal Pads should be placed on the PCB, as
shown in the picture
STEP 2
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm
F1
STEP 1
Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
16 mm
1 mm
Thermal Pad G – 2.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
2 mm

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Thermal Grease
STEP 1
Apply the enclosed 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!
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
For this step, you will need:
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 1
Carefully place the water block with preinstalled standoffs on the
GPU PCB. 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 block down to the PCB since chip dies are prone
to cracking.
Before placing the Water Block, make sure all the Thermal
Pads are placed correctly!
STEP 1
STEP 1

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I/O BRACKET
STEP 2
Use seven (7) 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.
After securing the GPU PCB, reuse the I/o Bracket and tighten it
with the I/O Factory screw.
Screws must be present in the places marked on the picture.
STEP 2
M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW
M2.5 PVC WASHER
I/O BRACKET SCREW
I/O BRACKET SCREW
For this step, you will need:
Polyamide Washer
(7 pcs)
M2.5 x 4 AX1
Screw (7 pcs)
I/O Bracket I/O Bracket Screw
(1pc)
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
4 mm

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STEP 3
After securing the GPU PCB, position the eight (8) M2.5-M3 x 6.6
standoffs. Tighten it with the provided tool (EK-Plug out Spludger Tool).
STEP 3
M2.5-M3 x 6.6
STAN DO FF
For this step, you will need:
EK-Plug Out
Spludger Tool
M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm
Standoff (8 pcs)
ATTACHING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE
STEP 1
After attaching the water block, a few more thermal pads need
to be placed on the backside of the GPU PCB. Once cut to size,
thermal pads should be placed, as illustrated. EK made sure to
provide you with more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads
to complete this Step.
Replacement thermal pads:
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996794
STEP 1
Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
16 mm
1 mm
Thermal Pad G – 2.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
2 mm
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm
F1
Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 2.0 mm
G2
F1
F1
F1
F1
G2
G2
G2
G2
F1

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STEP 2
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.
Before attaching the Active Backplate, make sure all the
Thermal Pads are placed correctly!
STEP 2
ACTIVE BACKPLATE
OR 14 x 1
EPDM 50
STEP 3
Place eight (8) M3 x 10 AX1 screws into the water block standoffs
and tighten them using a Philips head screwdriver (as shown in the
image). After attaching the AX1 Screws, three (3) terminal screws
M4 x 20 DIN7984 need to be attached using Allen Key 2.5 mm. The
terminal badge can be reused, after securing the terminal screws.
STEP 3
M3 x 10 AX1 SCREW
Allen Key 2.5mm
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
M4 x 20 DIN7984
SCREW
TERMINAL
BADGE

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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 PCI Express expansion slot.
Please keep in mind that your graphics card is 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.
FITTINGS AND TUBING
STEP 1
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 with the
enclosed EK-Plug G1/4 or its equivalent.
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 – 5 mm is the maximum G1/4” thread length allowed!
STEP 1
TUBING
EK- PLUG G1/4
EK-FITTING
For this step, you will need:
EK-Loop Multi Allen Key

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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.
Incorrect installation or installation to a wrong header can
damage the LED strip or the header itself!
STEP 1
D-RGB HEADER
RGB HEADER
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. Turn on the PSU and let the pump run continuously.
It is normal for the coolant level to drop during this process as air
collects in the distribution plate. Inspect all parts of the loop, and in
the eventuality, that the coolant leaks, fix the issue and repeat the
testing process. Ensure that all hardware is dry before the system is
powered on to prevent any damage.
TESTING THE LOOP

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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; 2) the product has been
purchased by the end-user and has not been used for commercial
purposes; 3) the product has not been misused, handled
carelessly, or used in a manner other than the way described in
the instruction’s manual. This warranty does not confer rights
other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any
claims for consequential loss or damage. This warranty is offered
as an extra benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a
consumer. This warranty is voided if the product comes in contact
with aggressive UV additives or other improper liquids. EK Water
blocks are sealed with a warranty-voiding circular label, proving
the water block has withstood a pressure leak test. Removing the
label will void the leak-free guarantee, but not the guarantee on
the product itself. Any other RMA issues can be reported to EK
Customer Support at www.ekwb.com/support for further analysis.
WARRANTY

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.
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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