ekwb EK-Quantum Magnitude sTRX4 User manual

USER GUIDE
CPU WATER BLOCK
EKQuantum
Magnitude sTRX4

This product is intended for installation by expert users only. Please consult
with a qualified technician. Improper installation may result in damage to
your equipment. EK assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied,
for the use of this product or its installation. The following instructions are
subject to change without notice. Please, read the manual carefully before
beginning with the installation process. For updates, you can visit our
official website www.ekwb.com.
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 CONTENT
BOX CONTENTS 4
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS 6
CHANGING THE COLDPLATE 7
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 12
TESTING THE LOOP 13
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 14
SOCIAL MEDIA 14

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BOX CONTENTS
9 mm
Magnitude sTRX4 Standoff (4 pcs)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc) Thermal Grease (1 pc)
Magnitude Screw M3 x 9 (4 pcs)
Magnitude Spring M3 x 10 (4 pcs)
EK-Quantum Magnitude sTRX4
PVC Washer M2.5 (5 pcs)
Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every screw
from this package.

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
85 mm
120 mm
29 mm
105 mm
46 mm
21.10 mm
14 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
EK Badge
Main O-Ring
LED Cover
ALU Frame
Brass Insert
Top Insert O-Ring 47 x 1.5 mm
Top Plate (Plexi/Acetal/Brass)
Copper Coldplate
Jet Plate
Bottom Insert O-Ring 34 x 1.5 mm
Screw M3 x 14 DIN7991
By default (out of the box), this water block supports the
following CPU sockets:
- AMD Socket sTRX4
- AMD Socket TR4 (Socket SP3r2)
- AMD Socket SP3
Technical Specifications:
- Dimensions (L x H x W): 85 x 120 x 21 mm
- D-RGB (Addressable RGB) Wire Harness Cable Length: 500 mm
- D-RGB LED Count: 43
- D-RGB Connector: Standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)

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Non-Abrasive
Cloth
IHS
STEP 1
CHANGING THE COLDPLATE
STEP 1
Cleaning the CPU: Wipe the CPU’s contact surface with a non-
abrasive cloth or Q-tip.
STEP 2
Applying Thermal Compound: Apply the enclosed thermal
grease (thermal compound) on the CPU heat spreader (IHS) as
shown in the image.
There is no need to cover the whole IHS – applying too much thermal
grease will have a negative impact on the cooling performance!
STEP 2

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STEP 4
STEP 4
Attaching the Water Block: Once you’ve placed the water block on
the motherboard, insert four (4) mounting springs and M3x9 screws
inside the frame, as shown in the image.
STEP 3
STEP 3
Before proceeding with installation, it is mandatory to remove
the protective foil from the backside of the water block.
Placing the Water Block on the Motherboard: Place your
motherboard on an even surface and remove the Mounting
Mechanism from the plastic bag.
Install four (4) Standoffs tightly into the ILM Heat Sink studs by hand.
Using pliers or similar tools is not recommended. After securing the
Standoffs, position the CPU Water Block onto the Standoffs.
4x
4x
4x

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STEP 5
STEP 5
Tighten the screws in a cross pattern using the enclosed Allen
Key. Stop tightening when every screw is flush with its hole inside
the frame!
STEP 6
STEP 6
Installing Fittings and Tubing: Screw-in two (2) G1/4 threaded
male fittings. Attach the tubes and connect the CPU water block to
the liquid cooling loop.
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!
By default, the inlet port is placed on the left side.
FITTING RING
INLET PORT
FITTING BARB

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STEP 2
STEP 2
After removing the coldplate, take the brass insert and rotate it by
180° with all the O-Rings and jet plates (as shown on the photo).
STEP 1
You can also rotate the INLET/OUTLET port by following the
further steps.
STEP 1
Unscrew the eight (8) M3X14 DIN7991 screws using the 2mm Allen
Key and remove the colplate from the water block (as shown on the
photo). Save the screws and coldplate for later use.
M3 x 14 7991DIN
COLDPLATE
180°

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STEP 4
STEP 4
You can now replace the coldplate and screws (M3 X 14 DIN7991).
Do not use the excessive force (Max torque: 0.55Nm).
STEP 3
STEP 3
Carefully place the rotated brass insert back into the top. Make sure
that the insert and jet plate O-ring’s remain in place.
M3 x 14 7991DIN
COLDPLATE

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CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP
STEP 1
Plug the 3-pin D-RGB connector from the CPU 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
STEP 5
STEP 5
The installation is now complete and the flow direction can be
reversed.
INLET

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To ensure 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 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

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