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

USER GUIDE
GPU WATER BLOCK
EK-Quantum
Vector² Strix/TUF RTX 4090 D-RGB

Please note the installation of the product is intended to be undertaken
by an adequately trained and experienced person. You are installing the
product at your own risk. If you are not properly trained or experienced
or feel unsure about the installation procedure, please refrain from
installing the product yourself and contact our tech support for
assistance. We disclaim our liability for any damages to the product as
well as incidental, consequential, or indirect damages incurred due to
improper or inappropriate installation.
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
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 8
ASUS TUF GAMING GEFORCE RTX 4090 8
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 10
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 11
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 12
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK (Option 1: GeForce RTX 4090 ROG Strix) 13
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK (Option 2: GeForce RTX 4090 TUF) 14
INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE 16
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE 17
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 17
FITTINGS AND TUBING 18
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 18
TESTING THE LOOP 19
WARRANTY 19
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 20
SOCIAL MEDIA 20

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6 mm
Thermal Grease (1 pc)
BOX CONTENTS
4 mm
8 mm
10 mm
Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc) EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc)
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (1 pc)
M3x10 AX1 Screw (1 pc)EK-Quantum Vector2Strix/TUF RTX 4090 D-RGB
M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (11 pcs)
Polyamid Washer M2.5
0.5mm (11 pcs)
M2.5x6 AX1 Screw (1 pc)
Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc)
Quantum Plug (2 pcs) Terminal OR 14x1 mm (2 pcs)
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool (1 pc)
Replacement I/O Bracket
(1 pc)
M3 x 6 DIN7991 Screw
(2 pcs)
Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm
(1 pc)
Nut M2.5 (2 pcs)
EAN: 105934
EAN: 106046
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (6 pcs)
(3830046996732)
Thermal Pad F 1.5 mm (2 pcs)
(3830046996749)
Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm (4 pcs)
(3830046996794)
120 mm
16 mm
120 mm
16 mm
120 mm
24 mm

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
260 mm
115.1 mm
143.1 mm
153 mm
140.5 mm
27 mm
25.5 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
NICKEL PLEXI
- Dimensions: (L x H x W): 260 x 153 x 27 mm
- D-RGB LED count: 12
- D-RGB cable length: 50 cm
- D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header
Position EAN Description Quantity
1105919 Coldplate (Ni) 1
2105924 Backplate (Bl. Elox) 1
3105920 Top Plate (Plexi) 1
4105926 LED Cover (Nat. Elox) 1
5103962 Plexi insert 1
6103987 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 3 mm 4
7103988 Standoff M4-M2.5 x 3 mm 4
8103986 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 mm 6
9105988 FC Terminal (Acetal) 1
10 103942 Terminal Badge 1
11 104216 Disc magnet 3 x 3 2
12 104106 Terminal OR - 14 x 1 mm 2
13 8311 Screw M4 x 20 DIN7984 3
14 105561 Replacement I/O Bracket (Black) 1
15 8472 Screw M3 x 6 DIN7991 2
16 103971 Stand out (Acetal) 1
17 8208 Screw M3 x 8 7991DIN 2
18 100663 EK - Badge 2
19 103964 Mylar sticker 2
20 9024 Screw M4 x 10 DIN7984 13
21 104188 Standoff 4.5/2.5 mm 7
22 104187 Screw M2.5 x 8 mm AX1 7
23 105932 Mian OR 150 x 2 mm 1
24 105935 PCB cardboard 1
25 101556 LED D-RGB strip 500/300 mm 1
10
21
6
17
18
23
24
16
12
8
13
25
1
2
20
14
11
9
19
3
4
7
5
15
22

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13
NICKEL ACETAL
- Dimensions: (L x H x W): 260 x 153 x 27 mm
- D-RGB LED count: 38
- D-RGB cable length: 50 cm
- D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header
Position EAN Description Quantity
1105919 Coldplate (Ni) 1
2105924 Backplate (Bl. Elox) 1
3105921 Top plate (Acetali) 1
4103962 Plexi insert 1
5103987 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 3 mm 4
6103988 Standoff M4-M2.5 x 3 mm 4
7103986 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 mm 6
8105988 FC Terminal (Acetal) 1
9103942 Terminal Badge 1
10 104216 Disc magnet 3 x 3 2
11 104106 Terminal OR -14 x 1 mm 2
12 8311 Screw M4 x 20 DIN7984 3
13 105561 Replacement I/O Bracket (Black) 1
14 8472 Screw M3 x 6 DIN7991 2
15 100663 EK - Badge 2
16 9024 Screw M4 x 10 DIN7984 13
17 104188 Standoff 4.5/2.5 mm 7
18 104187 Screw M2.5 x 8 mm AX1 7
19 103968 Light guide 1
20 104296 LED D-RGB Strip- 500/130 mm 1
21 8202 Screw M3 x 12 DIN7991 2
22 104211 Mylar sticker 2
23 103974 Stand Out (Acetal) 1
24 105932 Main OR 150 x 2 mm 1
25 105935 PCB Cardboard 1
9
4
22
17
65
15
21
20
7
12
11
8
10
16
3
24
19
2
14
18
23
25
1

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PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER
ASUS TUF GAMING GEFORCE RTX 4090
Important! Before starting, make sure to have a clean, flat
surface to work on. It is recommended to put foam or soft
material to lay the graphics card on.
STEP 1
First, remove eight (8) screws from the backside of the Stock cooler
(using Phillips head screwdriver).
STEP 2
Unscrew three (3) screws from the I/O Bracket (using Phillips head
screwdriver). Unplug the connectors in order to remove the stock
cover from the GPU PCB.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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STEP 3
From the front side of the GPU, an additional two (2) screws must be
removed (using Phillips head screwdriver). Detach the GPU Backplate.
STEP 4
Rotate the GPU and unscrew four (4) Screws from the retention
bracket (using Phillips head screwdriver). Remove the bracket and
Stock Cooler from the GPU PCB.
STEP 3
STEP 4
RETENTION
BRACKET
STOCK
COOLER

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Phillips Head Screwdriver
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION
STEP 1
Unscrew seven (7) Screws AX1 M2.5 x 8 mm. Remove the backplate
together with the Screws and backplate standoffs. Standoffs must stay
on Screws AX1 M2.5 x 8 mm. Remove the PCB cardboard. Save the
removed parts for later steps.
Do not remove standoffs from screws! In case the
standoff detaches from the screw, replace it with a
spare one. When replacing the standoff make sure
that you screw it on the AX1 M2.5 x 8 screws. Do not
push the standoff onto the screw AX1 M2.5 x 8 mm.
STEP 1
For this step, you will need:
BACK PL AT E
M2.5 x 8 AX1
BACK PL AT E S TAND OFF
DO NOT REMOVE
STANDOFFS
FROM SCREWS!
PCB
CARDBOARD
STEP 5
Lastly, unscrew four (4) Screws and detach the I/O Bracket (using
Phillips head screwdriver).
EK provides the replacement I/O Bracket with the water block.
STEP 5
I/O BRACKET