ekwb EK-Quantum Vector2 Trio RTX 3080/90 ABP Set... User manual

USER GUIDE
GPU WATER BLOCK
EK-Quantum
Vector² Trio RTX 3080/90 ABP Set D-RGB

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 starting 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).
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
NICKEL ACETAL 7
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 8
OPTION 1: USING THE MSI GEFORCE 3080/90 SUPRIM X 8
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER AND BACKPLATE 8
OPTION 2: USING THE MSI GEFORCE RTX 3080/90 GAMING X TRIO 9
CLEANING THE PCB 10
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 10
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 12
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 13
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 13
ATTACHING THE ACTIVE BACKPL ATE 15
FITTINGS AND TUBING 18
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 18
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 19
TESTING THE LOOP 19
WARRANTY 20
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 21
SOCIAL MEDIA 21

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Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm (3 pcs)
120 mm
24 mm
Thermal Grease (1 pc)
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (7 pcs)
120 mm
16 mm
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
3080/90 ABP Set D-RGB
M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (12 pcs)
Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm (12 pcs)
Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc)
Quantum Plug (2 pcs)
Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3mm (1 pc)
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool (1 pc)
Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm (1 pc)
Nut M2.5 (2 pcs)
EAN: 104909
EAN: 104549

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
155 mm
142.5 mm
41 mm
35.5 mm
210.7 mm
238.7 mm
334.5 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
NICKEL PLEXI
- Dimensions: (LxHxW): 334.5 x 155 x 41mm
- D-RGB LED count: 18
- D-RGB cable length: 50cm
- D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header
Position EAN Description Quantity
1104464 Coldplate WB (Nickel) 1
2104470 LED Cover 2
3100663 EK - Badge 2
4103964 Mylar sticker 2
58208 Screw M3 x 8 7991DIN 2
6101556 LED D-RGB strip 500/300 mm 2
7104468 Top plate WB (Plexi) 1
8103942 Terminal Badge 1
98311 Screw M4 x 20 DIN7984 6
10 104106 Terminal OR - 14 x 1 mm 4
11 103987 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 3 7
12 103988 Standoff M4-M2.5 x 3 mm 4
13 103986 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 mm 4
14 9024 Screw M4 x 10 DIN7984 13
15 103962 Plexi insert 1
16 104393 FC Terminal (Acetal) 1
17 104099 Stand out (Acetal) 1
18 104480 Sideplate (Black e.) 1
19 104395 Terminal plate 1
20 104466 Coldplate ABP (Nickel) 1
21 104093 Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6 6
22 104482 Top plate ABP (Plexi) 1
23 9013 Screw M4 x 8 DIN7984 13
24 104105 Screw AX1 M3 x 10 6
25 104485 Main O-ring ABP 160 x 2 mm 1
26 104086 Terminal badge 1
27 8201 Screw M3 x 10 DIN7991 2
28 104484 Main O-ring WB 162 x 2 mm 1
29 105163 Disc magnet 3 x 2 4
30 104902 PCB cardboard 1
31 104414 Terminal bottom O-ring 50 x 2 mm 1
6
2
11
8
21
1
7
25
14
2
12
18
28
15
26
29
31
27
10
16
19
9
24
13
4
5
20
30
22
3
6
17
23

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NICKEL ACETAL
- Dimensions: (LxHxW): 334.5 x 155 x 41mm
- D-RGB LED count: 38
- D-RGB cable length: 50cm
- D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header
Position EAN Description Quantity
1104465 Coldplate WB (Nickel) 1
2100663 EK- Badge 2
3104211 Mylar sticker 2
48202 Screw M3 x 12 DIN7991 2
5104469 Top plate WB (Acetal) 1
6103942 Terminal Badge 1
78311 Screw M4 x 20 DIN7984 6
8104106 Terminal OR - 14 x 1 mm 4
9103987 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 3 7
10 103988 Standoff M4-M2.5 x 3 mm 4
11 103986 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 mm 4
12 9024 Screw M4 x 10 DIN7984 13
13 103962 Plexi insert 1
14 104296 LED D-RGB Dense Strip Double - 500/130 mm 1
15 104393 FC Terminal (Acetal) 1
16 104102 Stand out (Acetal) 1
17 104480 Sideplate (Black e.) 1
18 104395 Terminal plate (Nickel) 1
19 104467 Coldplate ABP (Nickel) 1
20 104093 Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6 6
21 104483 Top plate ABP (Acetal) 1
22 9013 Screw M4 x 8 DIN7984 13
23 104105 Screw AX1 M3 x 10 6
24 104485 Main O-ring ABP 160 x 2 mm 1
25 104086 Terminal badge 1
26 8201 Screw M3 x 10 DIN7991 2
27 104096 Light guide 1
28 104484 Main O-ring 162 x 2 mm 1
29 105163 Disc magnet 3 x 2 4
30 104902 PCB cardboard 1
31 104414 Terminal bottom O-ring 50 x 2 mm 1
25
20
5
28
9
13
17
12
6
29
31
26
8
1
10
24
15
18
7
23
11
2
3
14
19
30
21
4
27
16
22

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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 Vector2Trio RTX 3080/90 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.
OPTION 1: USING THE MSI GEFORCE 3080/90 SUPRIM X
STEP 1

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For this Step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
STEP 1
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
Vector2Trio RTX 3080/90 D-RGB water block on the graphics card.
Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the three (3) 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.
OPTION 2: USING THE MSI GEFORCE RTX 3080/90
GAMING X TRIO
STEP 1

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PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION
CLEANING THE PCB
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 six (6) screws M3 x 10 AX1 need to be removed
(as shown in the image).
DO NOT REMOVE THE UPPER TERMINAL BADGE!
STEP 1
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
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.
Allen Key 2.5mm
M3 x 10 AX1 SCREW
DO NOT REMOVE THIS
TERMINAL BADGE!
M4 x 20 DIN7984 SCREW
TERMINAL BADGE

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STEP 2
Carefully remove the complete active backplate with the terminal.
Additional two (2) O-rings 14x1 EPDM50 need to be removed.
STEP2
ACTIVE BACKPLATE
TERMINAL O-RING
14 x 1 mm
STEP 3
Unscrew six (6) M2.5-M3x6.6 standoff with the included tool (EK-Plug
out Spludger Tool). Make sure not to unscrew the M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3
standoff! In case the M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 standoff unscrews, carefully
tighten it back with the 4 mm wrench.
After removing the standoffs, the PCB cardboard needs to be
removed. The PCB cardboard is printed on 1:1 scale.
STEP3
M2.5-M3 x 6.6
STAN DO FF
M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3
STAN DO FF
For this step, you will need:
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool
PCB
CARDBOARD

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CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
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:
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996794
Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
16 mm
1 mm
STEP 1
Thermal Pad G – 2.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
2 mm
For this step, you will need:
Scissors
STEP 2
The cardboard is printed in scale 1:1. Cut Thermal Pads to the size
printed on the cardboard. Once cut to the size, Thermal Pads should
be placed on the block, as shown in the picture.
Before attaching the PCB to the Water Block, make sure
all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly!
STEP 2
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mmTrio RTX™ 3080/3080Ti/3090

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Thermal Grease
STEP 1
Apply the enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm 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!
STEP 1
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
For this Step, you will need:
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 1
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.
Pay attention not to use too much force when pressing the
block down to the PCB since chip dies are prone to cracking.
Before attaching the PCB to the Water Block, make sure
all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly!
STEP 1

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STEP 2
STEP 2
After placing the water block, use nine (9) M2.5 x 4 AX1 screws and
PVC washers to tighten the GPU PCB. Tighten the screws evenly. EK
recommends you start tightening the screws around the GPU core
first and then continuing outward to prevent damaging the GPU.
Always use a plastic washer under each screw.
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
STEP 2
STEP 2
Place the M2.5-M3 x 6.6 Standoff in each of the (6) mounting holes
of the standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 (as shown in the image) and tighten
them evenly with the EK-Plug-Out Spludger Tool.
Do not use excessive force!
M2.5 x 4 AX1 SCREW M2.5 PVC WASHER
For this step, you will need:
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool

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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 on the PCB, as illustrated. EK made sure to
provide you with more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads to
complete this Step.
CAUTION: You must remove the protective foil from both
sides of the thermal pad before installation.
Replacement thermal pads:
Thermal Pad F 1.0mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
Thermal Pad G 2.0mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996794
For this step, you will need:
Scissors
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 Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm
F1
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm
F1
Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 2.0 mm
G2
Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 2.0 mm
G2
STEP 1
3090:
3080/ 3080Ti:
G2
G2
G2
F1
G2
F1
G2
F1
G2
F1
G2
G2
F1
F1

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STEP 2
STEP 2
Put two O-rings 14 x 1 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
STEP 2
Place six (6) M3 x 10 AX1 screws into the water block standoffs and
tighten them using 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 2.5mm. The terminal
badge can be reused, after securing the terminal screws.
Pay attention not to use too much force when tightening
the active backplate.
ACTIVE BACKPLATE
O-RING 14 x 1 mm
M3 x 10 AX1 SCREW
M4 x 20 DIN7984 SCREW
TERMINAL BADGE
For this step, you will need:
Allen Key 2.5mm Phillips Head Screwdriver

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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.
For this step, you will need:
EK-Loop Multi Allen Key
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 using
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 – 5mm is the maximum G1/4” thread length allowed!
STEP 1
EK- PLUG G1/4
TUBING
EK-FITTING

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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 coolant leaks, fix the issue and repeat the
testing process. Ensure that all hardware is dry before the system is
powered on in order 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 instructions 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