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