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

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

Please note the installation of the product is intented 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
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 7
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 7
CLEANING THE PCB 7
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 8
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 9
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 10
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 11
ATTACHING THE AC TIVE BACKPLATE 13
FITTINGS AND TUBING 15
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 15
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 16
TESTING THE LOOP 16
WARRANTY 17
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 18
SOCIAL MEDIA 18

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Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (6 pcs)
(3830046996732)
120 mm
16 mm
Thermal Pad F 2.0 mm (4 pcs)
(3830046996756)
120 mm
16 mm
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 Vector2Xtreme RTX
3080/90 ABP Set D-RGB
M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (9 pcs)
Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm (9 pcs)
Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc)
Quantum Plug (2 pcs)
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool (1 pc)
Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6mm (1 pc)
Nut M2.5 (2 pcs)
EAN: 105161
EAN: 104549
Terminal OR - Vector
2
14x1 mm (2 pcs)

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
308.5 mm
212.5 mm
184.5 mm
135.5 mm
148 mm
41 mm
35.5 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
NICKEL PLEXI
- Dimensions: (LxHxW): 308.5 x 148 x 41 mm
- D-RGB LED count: 30
- D-RGB cable length: 50 cm
- D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header
Position EAN Description Quantity
1105139 Coldplate (Nickel) 1
2105142 Top plate (Plexi) 1
3103962 Plexi insert 1
4101556 LED D-RGB strip 500/300 mm 2
5103964 Mylar sticker 2
6100663 EK - Badge 2
78208 Screw M3x8 7991DIN 2
8105148 LED Cover 2
9103987 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 3 mm 4
10 103988 Standoff M4-M2.5 x 3 mm 4
11 103986 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 mm 5
12 9024 Screw M4 x 10 DIN7984 14
13 104106 Terminal OR - 14 x 1 mm 4
14 103942 Terminal Badge 1
15 104098 Stand out (Acetal) 1
16 104393 FC Terminal (Acetal) 1
17 104395 Terminal plate (Nickel) 1
18 104414 0R 52 x 2 mm 1
19 105163 Disc magnet 3 x 2 4
20 104086 Active Backplate Terminal Badge 1
21 8311 Screw M4 x 20 DIN7984 6
22 8201 Screw M3 x 10 DIN7991 2
23 105141 Coldplate ABP (Nickel) 1
24 105145 ABP Top plate (Plexi) 1
25 105156 Sideplate (Bl. Elox) 1
26 104093 Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6 mm 8
27 104105 Screw AX1 M3 x 10 8
28 9013 Screw M4 x 8 DIN7984 12
29 5116 OR 142 x 2 mm 1
30 104916 OR 138 x 2 mm 1
31 105162 PCB cardboard 1
14
25
26
20
3
30
1
23
16
17
21
22
2
9
19
18
28
27
4
11
6
5
7
12
13
24
31
15
8
29
10

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PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD
STEP 1
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER
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 when installing
the EK-Quantum Vector2Xtreme RTX 3080/3090 water block
onto your graphics card.
STEP 2
CLEANING THE PCB
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. After that,
remove all remaining stock thermal pads from the PCB.
STEP 2

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PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION
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 eight (8) screws M3 x 10 AX1
need to be removed (as shown in the image).
DO NOT REMOVE THE UPPER TERMINAL BADGE!
STEP 1
STEP 2
Carefully remove the complete active backplate with the terminal.
Additional two (2) O-rings 14 x 1 EPDM50 need to be removed.
STEP 2
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
UPPER
TERMINAL
BADGE
TERMINAL
BADGE
TERMINAL
O-RING 14 x 1 mm
M4 x 20 DIN7984
SCREW
M3 x 10 AX1
SCREW
DO NOT
REMOVE
THE UPPER
TERMINAL
BADGE!
Allen Key 2.5mm
ACTIVE
BACK PL AT E

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STEP 3
Unscrew eight (8) M2.5-M3 x 6.6 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.
STEP 3
M3.5-M2.5x11.3
STAN DO FF
PCB
CARDBOARD
M2.5-M3 x 6.6
STAN DO FF
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 F 2.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996756
Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
16 mm
1 mm
Thermal Pad F – 2.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
2 mm
120 mm
16 mm
STEP 1
For this step, you will need:
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool

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STEP 2
For this step, you will need:
Scissors
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.
Before attaching the PCB to the Water Block, make sure
all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly!
STEP 2
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!
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
For this step, you will need:
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.0 mm
F1
STEP 1