ekwb EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3080 User manual

USER GUIDE
GPU WATER BLOCK
EK-Quantum
Vector FE RTX 3080

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 to
reach optimal performance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOX CONTENTS 4
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MAIN WATER BLOCK PARTS 6
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 7
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 7
CLEANING THE PCB 7
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 8
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 9
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 9
REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE 9
REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE COVER 10
REMOVING THE PREINSTALLED I/0 SHIELD 10
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD 11
ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD 11
ATTACHING THE I/O SHIELD 12
INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE 13
BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 13
BACKPLATE COVER DIMENSIONS 13
REQUIRED TOOLS 14
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 14
ATTACHING THE BACKPL ATE 15
REPLACING THE TERMINAL (Optional Step) 16
CHECKING FOR CONTACT 17
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 18
INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING 18
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 19
TESTING THE LOOP 19
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 20
SOCIAL MEDIA 20

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Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc)
BOX CONTENTS
4 mm
7 mm
EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc)
Additional Terminal
M2.5x7 AX1 Screw (4 pcs)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (10 pcs)
Thermal Grease (1 pc)
M3x5 Screw (3 pcs)
M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (4 pcs)
EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3080 D-RGB + Backplate PVC Washer M2.5 (4 pcs)
120 mm
16 mm
EK-Plug G1/4 (2 pcs)
Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every
screw from this package.

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206.20 mm
99.85 mm
28.60 mm
14.30 mm
35.93 mm
63.93 mm
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
Direct Terminal
Throughout Terminal
196.20 mm
206.20 mm
99.85 mm
35.93 mm
63.93 mm
28.60 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MAIN WATER BLOCK PARTS
Technical Specification:
- Dimensions (LxHxW): 206 x 100 x 29 mm
- D-RGB (Addressable RGB) Cable - Length: 500 mm
- D-RGB LED Count: 20
- D-RGB Connector: Standard 3-Pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)
PLEXI INSERT
JE T PL AT E
MAIN O-RING
132 x 2 mm
D-RGB LED
TERMINAL O-RING
12 x 1.5 mm
I/O BRACKET
M3 x 5 DIN7991
EK BADGE
M2.5 x 7 AX1 SCREW
M3 x 12 DIN7991 SCREW
M3 x 11 DIN7991 SCREW
FC TERMINAL
(DIRECT)
STANDOFF M3.5 x 2.5
BACKPLATE COVER
M4 x 24.5
DIN7984
SCREW
TO P PL AT E
TO P PL AT E
BAC KP L ATE
COLDPLATE

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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 when installing the EK-Quantum
Vector FE RTX 3080 water block onto your 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:
10x Thermal Pad F 1.0mm – (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 CPU 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:
For this Step, you will need:
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 1
REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE
Carefully unscrew four (4) 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 KPL AT E
Phillips Head Screwdriver

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STEP 3
REMOVING THE PREINSTALLED I/0 SHIELD
Unscrew the three (3) M3X5 screws using Phillips head-screwdriver
and remove the I/O shield (as shown in the picture). Save the screws
and I/O shield for the later use!
For this Step, you will need:
For this Step, you will need:
STEP 2
REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE COVER
After removing the backplate, unscrew the three (3) backplate
cover screws as shown in the picture, using the enclosed Allen Key
(2 mm), and take off the backplate cover. Save the screws and cover
for later use.
STEP 2
STEP 3
M3 x 12 DIN 7991
M3 x 5 SCREW
BAC KPL AT E COVER
Allen Key 2.0 mm
Phillips Head Screwdriver