ekwb EK-Quantum RX 6800 User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
LIQUID COOLING KIT
EKQuantum
Power Kit RX 6800/6900 D-RGB P360 - AMD Edition
1st Revision, November 26, 2020

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Carefully read the manual before beginning with the
installation process.
2. Keep the product away from the reach of children.
3. Check the component list and condition of the product
before installation. If there is any problem, contact the
shop where you have purchased the product to get a
replacement or refund.
4. EKWB is not responsible for any damages due to external
causes, including but not limited to, mproper use, problems
with electrical power, accidents, neglect, alteration, repair,
improper installation, and improper testing.
5. CPU, GPU and motherboard are subject to damage if the
product is incorrectly installed.
6. This product is CPU and GPU liquid cooling kit, comprising
of individual, original EKWB parts. Combining this liquid
cooling unit with parts other than EK Water Blocks products
may lead to warranty loss.
7. Do not use pure distilled water! For best results EK
recommends the use of EK-CryoFuel coolants!
8. The use of corrosion inhibiting coolants is always
recommended for any liquid cooling system. EKWB
recommends any of the EK-Cryofuel for worry-free usage.
9. Only G1/4 fittings with a parallel thread should be used (1/4”
BSPP), maximum thread engagement is strictly 5.75mm!
10. 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.
11. The product warranty period is 24 months.
These products are intended for installation by expert users only. Please
consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation
may result in damage to your equipment. EK Water Blocks assumes no
liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products,
nor their installation. The following instructions are subject to change
without notice. Please visit our web site at www.ekwb.com for updates.
Before installation of this product please read all important notices,
disclosures and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCOPE OF DELIVERY 4
REQUIRED TOOLS 5
RADIATOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS 6
INSTALLATION TIPS FOR NOVICES 7
LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM 7
INSTALLING THE CPU WATER BLOCK 8
BOX CONTENTS 9
REQUIRED TOOLS 10
GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY 10
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 11
WATER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS AND MAIN PARTS 12
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 13
AMx and FMx SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS 13
INSTALLING THE RADIATOR AND FANS 16
METHOD 1 16
METHOD 2 18
INSTALLING THE PUMP-RESERVOIR COMBO UNIT 20
INSTALLING THE PUMP-RESERVOIR UNIT DIRECTLY TO THE CHASSIS 22
INSTALLING THE PUMP-RESERVOIR UNIT WITH THE SUPPLIED MOUNTS 23
INSTALLATION OPTIONS 24
ATTACHING THE FITTINGS 26
INSTALLING THE GPU WATER BLOCK 27
BOX CONTENTS 28
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 29
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS 30
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 31
REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE 31
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 31
CHANGING THE STOCK 2-SLOT I/O BRACKET FOR THE SINGLE-
SLOT I/O BRACKET 32
CLEANING THE PCB 33
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 33
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 34
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 35
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD 35
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 35
INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE 36
BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 36
REQUIRED TOOLS 37
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 37
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE 38
CHECKING THE CONTACT IN CASE OF HIGH TEMPERATURES 39
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 39
INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING 40
CONNECTING THE TUBING 40
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 43
CONNECTING THE PUMP-RESERVOIR UNIT 43
CONNECTING THE FANS 44
RECOMMENDED FILLING AND LEAK TESTING PROCEDURE 45
CONNECTING THE FANS, PUMP AND CPU D-RGB LIGHTS 46
FILLING THE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME 47
MAINTENANCE TIPS 49
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 50
SOCIAL MEDIA 50

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SCOPE OF DELIVERY
EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1)
D-RGB Fans (3)
Fan Cable Y-Splitter (1)
Radiator (1)
ZMT Tub e
Single-Slot I/O Bracket (1)GPU Water Block (1) With a Backplate and Mounting Mechanism
CPU Water Block (1) With a
Mounting Mechanism
Reservoir (1) With a Mounting
Mechanism
EK-Quantum Torque STC-10/16
(8)
EK-Quantum Torque Rotary 90°
(4)

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REQUIRED TOOLS
Scissors Distilled Water
Phillips Head Screwdriver Mixing Bottle
EK-Loop Angled Bracket - 120mm
(1) With a Mounting Mechanism
EK-Loop Soft Tube Cutter (1)
Foldable Filling Bottle (1)
ATX Bridging Plug (1)
EK-Loop CMS (1)
EK-D-RGB 6-Way Splitter
Cable (1)
EK-CryoFuel Blood Red
Concentrate (1 x 100 mL)
EK-CryoFuel Clear Concentrate
(1 x 100 mL)

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RADIATOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS
130mm (5.75 in)
400 mm (15.75 in)
40 mm (1.58in)
130mm (5.75 in)
400 mm (15.75 in)
40 mm (1.58in)

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INSTALLATION TIPS FOR NOVICES
1. To lower the shipping cost, we have decided to enclose the coolant
concentrate only. Therefore, you need to provide 1 liter (1L) of
distilled water. You can find it at every gas station or supermarket.
2. Never run this system on tap water and always use the
enclosed cooling concentrate in the right ratio.
3. Never use alcohol, alcohol derivatives, or alcohol-based
solvents in the system. Using alcohol might result in permanent
damage to water cooling KIT components, especially acrylic
parts of the system.
4. It is best practice to do a proper 24-hour leak test before using
your computer.
5. If you spot any leaks, turn off the power immediately.
6. Optimize tube length to prevent excessive bending and kinking
of the tubing.
7. Never let your pump run dry. If this is happening for a prolonged
period, you risk destroying the water pump’s bearing, ultimately
rendering the pump useless.
8. You are encouraged to periodically clean the radiator assembly as
it will collect dust over time. It’s best to be done with a soft wide-tip
brush and a vacuum cleaner. See chapter Cleaning Guide.
LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM
CPU WATER BLOCK
GPU WATER BLOCK
RADIATOR WITH FANS
AIR FLOW DIRECTION
RESERVOIR AND WATER-PUMP
COMBO

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INSTALLING THE CPU WATER BLOCK

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BOX CONTENTS
Thumb Nut (4)
Thermal Grease (1)
Allen Key 2.5mm (1)
Standoff (4)
EK-Quantum Velocity D-RGB - AMD Ryzen
Edition - CPU Water Block (1) Rubber Gasket (1)Metal Backplate (1)
M4 x 0.8 PA Washer (4)
Spring (4)

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY
This CPU liquid cooling unit is pre-assembled for use with modern AMD
desktop socket type motherboards. By default (out of the box) this water
block supports the following CPU sockets:
- AMD® socket AMx and FMx
Phillips Head Screwdriver
REQUIRED TOOLS

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
87
102
54
90
24

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WATER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS AND MAIN PARTS
Technical Specifications:
- Dimensions (LxHxW): 102 x 87 x 24 mm
- D-RGB (Adressable RGB) Cable Length: 300 mm
- D-RGB LED Count: 20
- D-RGB Connector: Standard 3-Pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)
EK-BADGE
JET PLATE
SEALING GASKET
LED COVER
D-RGB LEDs PCB
MOUNTING BRACKET
COLDPLATE
SCREW M4x14 DIN7991
TOP PLATE

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AMx AND FMxSOCKET MOTHERBOARDS
STEP 1
Use a Philips head screwdriver to remove four (4) UNC 6-32 screws
securing the plastic hold-down clamps to the motherboard.
Remove the clamps and the original motherboard backplate, and
store them away. See the illustration to identify those parts.
AMD® FACTORY
BACKPL ATE
UNC 6-32
SCREWS
HOLD-DOWN
CLAMPS
STEP 1
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 2
Turn your motherboard face down and position the Rubber Gasket
and Backplate directly in line with the mounting holes. The ribbed
side of the backplate should be turned face up! Once aligned,
carefully rotate the motherboard assembly while holding the
backplate in position with the other hand.
AM4
METAL BACKPLATE
RUBBER GASKET
MOTHERBOARD
STEP 2

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STEP 3
Loosely install all four standoffs and plastic washers before
proceeding to tighten them completely. It is mandatory to install
plastic washers as they prevent damage to the motherboard PCB.
Using pliers or similar tools is not recommended.
STANDOFF
PA WASHER
STEP 3
STEP 4
Wipe the IHS clean using a non-abrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown in
the image. Once it’s clean, apply a line of Thermal Compound to one
edge of the IHS and use a plastic card or something similar to spread
it evenly. The layer of Thermal Compound must be thin and even in
thickness over the entire surface of the IHS. The excessive or uneven
application will lead to poor performance!
Non-abrasive
cloth
IHS
STEP 4

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STEP 5
Remove the protective sticker and position the CPU water block onto the
standoffs. Place the springs and thumb nuts over each standoff before
tightening them two revolutions at once, in a cross pattern. Do not tighten
them fully until all of them are partially screwed in.
STEP 5
THUMB NUT
COILED SPRING
STEP 6
Tighten the fitting barbs in a clockwise direction until the O-ring
underneath is compressed.
STEP 6
FITTING RING
FITTING BARB
INLET
PORT
OUTLET PORT

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INSTALLING THE RADIATOR AND FANS
Before positioning the fans on the radiator, decide if you want them
to serve as the hot air exhaust (Method 1 - when fans are placed on
the exhaust) or to receive the coldest air possible (Method 2 - when
they’re placed on the air inlet).
The first method results in an overall decrease in temperature
throughout the entire computer chassis but also leads to slightly
higher liquid temperatures. A reversed airflow is a viable option,
but you should always strive to achieve the unidirectional airflow
throughout the chassis.
METHOD 1
STEP 1
Take four (4) UNC 6-32 x 30mm screws for each fan and screw them in.
Use the enclosed Allen key to tighten the screws in the clockwise direction.
STEP 1
D-RGB FANS
UNC 6-32 x 30 SCREW
RADIATOR
STEP 2
Prepare your suitably-sized PC chassis for the installation of the
radiator unit. The position of the unit in the chassis depends on its size,
fan mounting holes, and hardware that is installed. You must make
sure the unit fits into the case. Usually, cases already have standard
pre-drilled fan-mounting holes, and you should look for those with a
spacing of 105mm (for standard 120mm computer cooling fans).
STEP 2

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STEP 3
Align the holes of the radiator with the ones in the PC chassis.
Take four (4) UNC 6-32 x 5mm screws for each fan and guide
them through the holes in the chassis, then screw them into
the threaded holes of the radiator. Tighten them in a clockwise
direction using the enclosed Allen key.
STEP 3
Radiator
UNC 6-32 x 5 Screw
Fan
STEP 4
Install the compression fitting on both G1/4 extender openings of the
radiator. Tighten the fitting barbs in the clockwise direction.
The installation of the radiator and fans is now complete.
STEP 4
Fitting Barb
Fitting Ring

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METHOD 2
STEP 1
Prepare your suitably-sized PC chassis for the installation of the radiator
unit. The position of the unit in the chassis depends on its size, fan
mounting holes, and hardware that is installed. You must make sure the
unit fits into the case. Usually, cases already have standard pre-drilled fan-
mounting holes, and you should look for those with a spacing of 105mm
(for standard 120mm computer cooling fans).
STEP 1
STEP 2
Align the holes of the radiator and fans with the ones in the PC chassis.
Take four (4) UNC 6-32 x 30mm screws for each fan and guide
them through the holes of the chassis and fans, then screw
them into the threaded holes of the radiator. Tighten them in a
clockwise direction using the enclosed Allen key.
STEP 2
UNC 6-32 X 30mm Screws

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STEP 3
Install compression fittings on both G1/4 openings of the radiator.
Tighten the fitting barbs in the clockwise direction until the gasket
underneath is compressed.
The installation of the radiator and its cooling fans is now complete.
OPTIONAL: EK-Quantum Power Kit also comes with four pieces
of EK-Torque 90˚ Angled Fittings, which can be installed on the
Pump-Reservoir Combo unit, CPU/GPU unit, or Radiator.
STEP 3
Fitting Barb
Fitting Ring
Radiator

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INSTALLING THE PUMP-RESERVOIR COMBO UNIT
There are many ways to install the pump-reservoir unit as it utilizes a
standard fan mounting hole pattern with 105 mm spacing, the same
as all EK radiators. The mounting holes have standard M4 threads
with maximum engagement of 10mm. Use of longer screws or screws
with incorrect threads such as those intended for fans or radiators
may damage your product!