ekwb EK-Quantum Vector RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB User manual

USER GUIDE
GPU WATER BLOCK
EK-Quantum
Vector Trio RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB

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 CONTENTS
BOX CONTENTS 4
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS 6
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 7
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER AND BACKPLATE 7
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 8
CLEANING THE PCB 8
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 9
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 10
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD 10
ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD 10
CHECKING FOR CONTACT 11
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 11
INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING 12
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 12
TESTING THE LOOP 13
REPLACING THE LED STRIP (Optional) 13
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 14
SOCIAL MEDIA 14

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BOX CONTENTS
4 mm
4 mm
6 mm
8 mm
M3x4 DIN7985 Screw (2 pcs) EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc)
M2.5 Nut (6 pcs)
M2.5x6 AX1 Screw (13 pcs)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (5 pcs)
Thermal Grease (1 pc)
M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (2 pcs)
M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (20 pcs)
EK-Quantum Vector Trio RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB PVC Washer M2.5 (20 pcs)
120 mm
16 mm
EK-Plug G1/4 CSQ-Bridge (2 pcs)
Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every
screw from this package.

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
105.62 mm
134.62 mm
319.43 mm
141.50 mm
156.90 mm
20.35 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
Technical Specification:
Dimensions: (LxHxW) – 319.43 x 156.9 x 20.35
D-RGB (Adressable RGB) wire harness cable length: 335 mm
D-RGB LED COUNT: 9
D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)
M4x8 DIN7984 SCREW
O-RING 15x1
M4x20 DIN7984 SCREW
TERMINAL COVER
TERMINAL
TOP PLATE
(PLEXI,ACETAL)
COLDPLATE
COLDPLATE
INSERT (PLEXI)
JE T PL AT E
EK BADGE
LED D-RGB STRIP
LED D-RGB STRIP
STICKER EK
STICKER GEFORCE
STICKOUT (ACETAL
WHITE/BLACK)
M4/M2,5x2,5 STANDOFF/
SCREW FOR STICKOUT
O-RING 171x2
M4/M2,5x10.5
STANDOFF-LONG
M4/M2,5x2,5 STANDOFF-SHORT

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PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD
For this Step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
STEP 1
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER AND BACKPLATE
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
Vector Trio RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB water block on the graphics card.
Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the five (5) green marked
screws from the GPU bracket side.
Then remove the fifteen (15) red marked screws with Phillips head
screwdriver and carefully detach the stock backplate from the PCB.
After removing the stock backplate remove four (4) blue marked
screws on retention bracket and you can move to step 2 of the process.
Always remove the stock cooler slowly - it might be firmly
glued to the PCB with thermal pads.
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:
5x Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm – (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
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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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:
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 1.0 mmRTX™ 3080/3090

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M2.5 Nut
1 pcs
For this Step, you will need:
M 2.5 PVC Washer
(19 pcs)
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
M2.5 x 4 AX1
(19 pcs)
4 mm
STEP 2
M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW
M2.5 PVC WASHER
M2.5 NUT
STEP 2
ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD
Use nineteen (19) M2.5 X 4 AX1 screws and M2.5 PVC washers.
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.
Always use a plastic washer under each screw! For one (1) M2.5
screw marked with red triangle you will also need one (1) M2.5 Nut to
succesfully attach bracket to pcb.
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 1
PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD
This procedure is the same for all full-cover water blocks.
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 (the same
applies to other tops).
Pay attention not to use too much force when pressing the
block down to the PCB since chip dies are prone to cracking.
STEP 1