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USER GUIDE
GPU WATER BLOCK
EK-Quantum
Vector² Strix/TUF RTX 3090 Ti 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:
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 LIQUID COOLER FROM STRIX RTX 3090 TI 7
REMOVING THE STOCK LIQUID COOLER FROM TUF RTX 3090 TI 8
CLEANING THE PCB 8
PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 9
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 11
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 12
ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 12
PREPARING THE BACKPLATE 15
FITTINGS AND TUBING 17
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 17
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 18
TESTING THE LOOP 18
WARRANTY 19
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 20
SOCIAL MEDIA 20

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BOX CONTENTS
4 mm
M3
6 mm
10 mm
EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc) Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc) Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (8 pcs)
(3830046996732)
Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm (4 pcs)
(3830046996794)
Thermal Grease (1 pc)
M3x10 AX1 Screw (1 pc)
EK-Quantum Vector2Strix/TUF
RTX 3090 Ti ABP Set D-RGB
M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (8 pcs)M3 x 6 DIN7991 Screw (2 pc)
Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm (8 pcs)
Terminal OR - Vector
2
14x1 mm (2 pcs)
120 mm
24 mm
120 mm
16 mm
Standoff Ø4.5/2.5 (1 pc)
Strix/TUF Double Slot Bracket (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: 105526
EAN: 104549
6 mm
M2.5x6 AX1 Screw (1 pc)

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
95.8 mm
123.8 mm
307.2 mm
142.5 mm
155 mm
41 mm
35.5 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS
NICKEL PLEXI
- Dimensions: (L x H x W): 307.15 x 155 x 41mm
- D-RGB LED count: 30
- D-RGB cable length: 50 cm
- D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header
Position EAN Description Quantity
1105518 Coldplate (Nickel) 1
2103962 Plexi insert 1
3105523 Top plate (Plexi) 1
4103986 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3 4
5103988 Standoff M4-M2.5 x 3 4
6103987 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 3 5
7104106 Terminal OR 14 x 1 mm 4
8103942 Terminal badge 1
9100240 Main O-ring 165 x 2 mm 1
10 9013 Screw M4 x 8 DIN7984 32
11 8208 Screw M3 x 8 7991DIN 2
12 100663 EK - Badge 2
13 103964 Mylar sticker 2
14 104099 Stand out (Acetal) 1
15 104395 Terminal plate (Nickel) 1
16 104414 OR Terminal 52 x 2 mm 1
17 105163 Disc magnet 4
18 104086 ABP Terminal badge 1
19 8311 Screw M4 x 20 DIN7984 6
20 8201 Screw M3 x 10 7991DIN 2
21 104393 FC Terminal 1
22 105512
Side plate (Black e.) 1
23 104093 Standoff M2.5-M3 x 6.6 7
24 104105 Screw AX1 M3 x 10 7
25 105519 Coldplate ABP (Nickel) 1
26 105524 Top plate ABP (Plexi) 1
27 105510 LED Cover (Nat.elox) 2
28 105369 Main O-ring ABP 160 x 2 mm 1
29 105559 Strix/TUF 3090 Ti Double Slot Bracket (Black) 1
30 8472 Screw M3 x 6 7991DIN 2
31 100815 LED D-RGB strip 500/300 mm 2
32 105526 PCB cardboard 1
8
4
23
24
18
12
13
6
28
26
25
32
29
19
16
7
22
10
3
27
31
9
30
5
17
1
15
14
21
20
2
11

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PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD
STEP 1
STEP 1
REMOVING THE STOCK LIQUID COOLER FROM STRIX
RTX 3090 Ti
Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the thirteen (13)
marked stock screws from the backside of the GPU. Two (2) screw
positions, marked red need to be detached from the front side
of the stock cooler. Carefully detach the Stock Cooler Backplate
from the PCB.
To uninstall the cooler you will have to remove the eigth (8) stock
screws from the bracket. Save the removed screws as they are
re-used in the following steps! Remove the stock I/O Bracket!
Always remove the stock cooler slowly - it might be
firmly glued to the PCB with thermal pads.
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver

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STEP 1
REMOVING THE STOCK LIQUID COOLER FROM TUF RTX
3090 Ti
Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the fifteen (15)
marked stock screws from the backside of the GPU.
To uninstall the cooler you will have to remove the eigth (8) stock
screws from the bracket. Save the removed screws as they are
re-used in the following steps! Remove the stock I/O Bracket!
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 seven (7) 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
UPPER
TERMINAL
BADGE
TERMINAL
BADGE
M4 x 20 DIN7984
SCREW
M3 x 10 AX1 SCREW
DO NOT
REMOVE
THE UPPER
TERMINAL
BADGE!
Allen Key 2.5mm
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
TERMINAL
O-RING 14 x 1 mm
ACTIVE
BACK PL AT E

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STEP 3
M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3
STANDOFF
PCB
CARDBOARD
M2.5-M3 x 6.6
STANDOFF
STEP 3
Unscrew seven (7) M2.5-M3 x 6.6 standoffs with the included
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 standoff
unscrews, carefully tighten it back with the 4 mm wrench.
After removing the standoffs, the PCB cardboard needs to be
removed.
For this step, you will need:
EK-Plug Out Spludger Tool
STEP 4
M3 x 6 DIN7991
SCREW
DOUBLE SLOT BRACKET
STEP 4
EK-Quantum Vector
2
Strix/TUF RTX 3090 Ti D-RGB - Nickel + Plexi
comes with it’s own custom Double Slot Bracket. Position the
bracket accordingly and use Allen Key to screw in two (2) M3 x 6
DIN7991 Screws. Make sure the holes are properly aligned.
Do not use excessive force!
For this step, you will need:
Allen Key 2.5mm