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USER GUIDE
GPU WATER BLOCK
EK-Quantum
Vector² AMP/Trinity RTX 4090 ABP Set 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:
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
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 7
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 7
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4090 AMP Extreme AIRO 7
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 8
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 10
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 11
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 11
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 13
FITTINGS AND TUBING 15
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 16
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 16
TESTING THE LOOP 17
WARRANTY 17
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 18
SOCIAL MEDIA 18

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Thermal Grease (1 pc)
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 Vector
2
AMP/Trinity RTX 4090
ABP Set D-RGB
M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (5 pcs)
Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm
(7 pcs)
Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc)EK Plug G1/4 (2 pcs)
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool
(1 pc)
Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm
(1 pc)
Nut M2.5 (2 pcs)
Terminal OR - Vector214x1 mm
(2 pcs)
EAN: 106123
EAN: 106046
Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm
(1 pc) (3830046996794)
Thermal Pad G 1.0 mm
(2 pcs) (3830046996770)
Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm
(1 pc) (3830046996787)
120 mm
24 mm
120 mm
24 mm
120 mm
24 mm
M2.5x6 AX1 Screw (2 pcs)
6 mm
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm
(3 pcs) (3830046996732)
120 mm
16 mm
Thermal Pad F 0.5 mm
(2 pcs) (3830046996725)
120 mm
16 mm

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
272.5 mm
73.5 mm
124 mm
142.5 mm
155.5 mm
41 mm
35.5 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
NICKEL PLEXI
- Dimensions: (L x H x W): 272.5 x 155 x 41 mm
- D-RGB LED count: 15
- D-RGB cable length: 50 cm
- D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header
(Pinout: +5V | Data | Blocked | Ground)
Position EAN Description Quantity
1106107 Coldplate (Ni) 1
2106115 Coldplate ABP (Ni) 1
3106108 Top plate (Plexi) 1
4106133 Plexi insert 1
5104099 Stand out (Acetal) 1
6100663 EK - Badge 2
7103964 Mylar sticker 2
8106113 LED Cover (N.elox) 2
9106116 Top plate ABP (Plexi) 1
10 106119 Sideplate (N.elox) 1
11 104106 Terminal OR - 14 x 1 mm 4
12 103942 Terminal Badge 1
13 8208 Screw M3 x 8 7991DIN 2
14 9024 Screw M4 x 10 DIN7984 12
15 104414 OR - Active Backplate Terminal 1
16 105163 Disc magnet 3 x 2 mm 4
17 104086 Terminal Badge 1
18 8311 Screw M4 x 20 DIN7984 6
19 8201 Screw M3 x 10 DIN7991 2
20 104393 FC Terminal (Acetal) 1
21 104395 Terminal Plate 1
22 103986 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 mm 8
23 103988 Standoff M4-M2.5 x 3 mm 4
24 103987 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 3 mm 2
25 104093 Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6 mm 7
26 9013 Screw M4 x 8 DIN7984 11
27 104105 Screw AX1 M3 x 10 mm 7
28 106120 OR 144 x 2 mm 1
29 106121 OR 150 x 2 mm 1
30 106124 PCB cardboard 1
31 101556 LED D-RGB strip 500/300 mm 2
12
23
13
5
10
22
17
18
15
19
6
25
7
30
9
14
16
11
20
21
29
27
3
2
24
4
28
8
1
31
26

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STEP 1
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD
Phillips Head Screwdriver
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4090 AMP Extreme AIRO
STEP 1
Using a Philips-head screwdriver, unscrew marked screws to detach
the stock cooler and retention bracket from the GPU PCB. After
removing, carefully unplug all the LEDs and FANs cables.
For this step, you will need:
STEP 2
Phillips Head Screwdriver
STEP 2
From the front side of the GPU PCB, additional two (2) screws must
be unscrewed to remove the I/O Bracket from the GPU PCB. Lastly,
unscrew four (4) backplate screws. Remove the Backplate.
Save the I/O Bracket for later use.
For this step, you will need:
RETENTION
BRACKET
I/O BRACKET
SCREWS
STOCK COOLER
BACK PL AT E

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PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION
Allen Key 2.5mm
TERMINAL
BADGE
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 seven (7) screws M3 x 10 AX1 need
to be removed (as shown in the image). Save the removed parts
for later use.
STEP 1
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
M3 x 10 AX1 SCREW
M4 x 20 DIN7984 SCREW

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STEP 3
M2.5-M3 x 6.6 STANDOFF
M3.5-M2.5x11.3 STANDOFF
STEP 3
Unscrew seven (7) M2.5-M3 x 6.6 standoffs with the provided
tool (EK-Plug out Spludger Tool). Make sure not to unscrew the
M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 standoffs! In case the M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 standoffs
unscrew, carefully tighten it back with the 4 mm wrench. After
removing the standoffs, the PCB cardboard needs to be removed.
Save the removed parts for later use.
For this step, you will need:
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool
PCB
CARDBOARD
STEP 2
STEP 2
Carefully remove the complete active backplate with the terminal.
Additional two (2) O-rings 14 x 1 mm needs to be removed.
ACTIVE BACKPLATE
TERMINAL OR
14 x 1 mm

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CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
STEP 1
The 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.
Remove the protective foil from both sides of the thermal
pad before installation.
Replacement thermal pads:
Thermal Pad F 0.5 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996725
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
Thermal Pad G 1.0 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996770
Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996787
Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996794
STEP 2
Once cut to the size, Thermal Pads should be placed on the PCB, as
shown in the picture.
STEP 2
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm
F1
STEP 1
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 0.5 mm
F0.5
F1 F1
F1
F1
F1
F1
F0.5 F0.5
F1
F1
F1
F1
Thermal Pad G – 2.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
2 mm
Thermal Pad G – 1.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
1 mm
Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
16 mm
1 mm
Thermal Pad F – 0.5 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
16 mm
0.5 mm
Thermal Pad G – 1.5 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
1.5 mm