ekwb EK-QuantumX Delta TEC User manual

USER GUIDE
CPU WATER BLOCK
EK-QuantumX Delta TEC

This product is intended for installation by expert users only. Please
consult with a qualified technician since improper installation may
result in damage to equipment. EK assumes no liability whatsoever,
expressed or implied, for the use of this product, nor its installation.
The following instructions are subject to change without notice. Please
visit our website at www.ekwb.com for updates. Before installing
this product, please read important notice, disclosure, and warranty
stipulation printed on the back of the box.
Before you start using this product, please follow these basic guidelines:
Carefully read the manual before beginning with the
installation process!
Remove your motherboard from the chassis for the safest
mounting process and to prevent damaging your CPU and/or
motherboard’s circuit board (PCB).
EK Fittings require only a small amount of force to screw
them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured with the
rubber O-ring gaskets.
The use of quality market-proven corrosion-inhibiting
coolants is always strongly recommended for any liquid
cooling system.
Do not use pure distilled water as a cooling liquid! For best
results, EK recommends the use of EK-CryoFuel Coolants.
If you run the product with unauthorised software the
warranty is voided.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
CPU Requirements
The liquid cooling subsystem requires a 10th generation Intel K series
CPU from the following list
• Intel® Core™ i9-10900K
• Intel® Core™ i9-10850K
• Intel® Core™ i7-10700K
• Intel® Core™ i5-10600K
Motherboard Requirements
The following list of motherboards has been tested with this liquid
cooling solution. Other boards may or may not have the clearance
to install the Cryo Cooler. Certain motherboards might work,
but have not been tested yet. Please contact cooling vendor for
additional information.
Vendor Model
Asus ASUS ROG Strix Z490-e gaming
Asus ASUS ROG Maximus XII Formula
Asus ASUS ROG Maximus XII Hero (Wi-Fi)
Asus ASUS ROG Maximus XII Apex
Asus ASUS ROG Maximus XII Extreme
Gigabyte Gigabyte Z490 Aorus Master
Gigabyte Gigabyte Z490 Aorus Ultra
Gigabyte Gigabyte Z490 Aorus Pro AX
Gigabyte Gigabyte Z490-i Aorus Ultra
Gigabyte Gigabyte Z490 Aorus Xtreme
MSI MSI MEG Z490 ACE
MSI MSI MEG Z490 Gaming Carbon
Vendor Model
ASRock ASRock Z490 Taichi
ASRock ASRock Z490 Phantom Velocita
ASRock ASRock Z490 Steel Leged
Power Requirements
The system power supply should be able to have the following:
• Available 1xPCIe (8-pin) power connector directly connected to
the power supply, not a Y cable adapter coming from the GPU or
the motherboard or another component
• The power supply MUST have an additional 200W available
power to provide to the liquid cooling subsystem after factoring
in all other components in the system – it is recommended that
the power supply capacity should be 750W or higher, but this
depends on the GPU and other components already connected
to the power supply.
USB Ports
USB ports available in the motherboard are usually referred to as
FPUSB or front panel USB connectors. The liquid cooling solution
requires connection to a USB port in the motherboard. Use the
supplied cable to connect the micro USB port in the cooler to the
front panel (FP-USB) connector in the mother board.
Note that different motherboards will have a single or multiple front
panel USB connectors. Any available front panel USB connector will
work. If you only have one port or all ports are being used, you will
need to find an available port. It can also be connected to any regular
USB port available using a USB-A to micro USB cable.
Chassis Capabilities
The solution is designed to fit into an ATX chassis. Make sure the
chassis that you use has space for the entire liquid cooling solution
(pump + radiator), not just the heatsink block.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOX CONTENTS 5
WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 6
PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD 7
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 8
INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROLLER BOX TO THE WATER BLOCK (OPTIONAL) 9
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 10
CABLING AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 10
INSTALLATION OF COOLING SOLUTION TO THE MOTHERBOARD 11
TESTING OF THE LOOP 13
RECOMMENDED FILLING AND LEAKTESTING PROCEDURE 13
CONNECTING THE TEC PLATE ELECTRONICS 14
ESTABLISHING CONNECTION BETWEEN WATER BLOCK AND MOTHERBOARD 15
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 16
FUNCTIONAL TESTING AND VERIFICATION 17
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 18
SOCIAL MEDIA 18

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BOX CONTENTS
EK-QuantumX Delta TEC Water Block
Coiled Spring (4 pcs)
Big Backplate Sticker (1pcs)
Backplate (1 pcs)
M4 PVC Washers (4 pcs)
Sticker (1 pcs)
EK-Cable 5-Pin Motherboard (F)
to Micro-USB (M) (1pcs)
Screw (4 pcs)
Thermal Grease (1 pcs)
Thumb Nut (4 pcs)
EK-QuantumX Delta TEC Controller
Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pcs)

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
94,73 mm
46 mm
94,73 mm
89 mm
125,28 mm
83 mm

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PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD
STEP 1a
Prepare the zip bag containing the CPU mounting mechanism and
screws. Find a self-adhesive EPDM sticker and stick it to the back of
the CPU latch mechanism so it covers the central opening. The sticker
must be present to seal the liquid cooling solution.
STEP 1b - optional
In unregulated mode of the EK-QuantumX Delta TEC, the backplate
of the CPU can reach temperatures below ambient, which can lead
to condensation on the backplate. Therefore, this insulation is highly
recommended when the system works in unregulated mode.
Small Backplate
Sticker STEP 1a
Big Backplate
Sticker STEP 1b
STEP 2
STEP 2
In unregulated mode of the EK-QuantumX Delta TEC, the backplate
of the CPU can reach temperatures below ambient, which can lead
to condensation on the backplate. Therefore, this insulation is highly
recommended when the system works in unregulated mode.
This step must be done no matter which EPDM sticker was chosen
in the previous step.

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APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
Wipe off the remains of the original thermal compound using a
nonabrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown in the sample image.
Apply the enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal grease (thermal
compound) on the CPU heat spreader – IHS – as shown in the
image. The layer of the thermal compound must be thin and even in
thickness over the entire surface of the IHS.
The excessive or uneven application of thermal grease may
lead to poor performance!
EK-TIM Echotherm (information)
Type Low viscosity
Electrical conductivity No
Optimal working temperature +100 to -50 °C
Thermal conductivity 8,5 W/mK
Density 3 g/cm³
STEP 3
Install the four (4) supplied LGA-115x specific thumb screws into
four (4) M4 threaded holes of the already-installed backplate. It’s
mandatory to place an M4 PVC washer underneath each M4 thumb
screw. Tighten the screws to the backplate until you reach the end of
the thread. Using tools (e.g., pliers) is not recommended.
Do not overtighten the screws.
LGA-115x
Screw
STEP 3
M4 PVC
Washer
Non-abrasive
cloth
IHS

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INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROLLER BOX TO THE WATER BLOCK (OPTIONAL)
You can install the controller box somewhere else in the chassis.
Please make sure that the cables for TEC plate and temperature
sensor are long enough to allow to do so. EK recommends you
secure the Controller box to the water block, as shown in the
following Steps.
STEP 1
Prepare the water block and remove the two (2) round-headed black
screws – M4 ISO 7380.
Screw M4 ISO 7380
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 2
Prepare the Controller box and align the side holes with M4 threaded
holes in water block top. Secure them using the screws which were
removed in step 1.

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STEP 1
To enable the functioning of the cooling solution, please take the two
cables from the water block and connect them to connectors on the
Controller box:
- Thermal sensor - 2-pin smaller white connector
- TEC plate power supply - 2-pin black connector
The connectors can be inserted in one orientation only!
Make sure not to use excessive force. It may cause permanent damage!
STEP 1
Thermal sensor
TEC Plate connector
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
CABLING AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The liquid cooling solution includes a condensation controller that
requires the following connections:
• 12V ATX power (using a 1x PCIe 8-pin GPU power cable directly
from the power supply)
• 2-pin connector between the water block and the controller
(factory connected)
• 2-pin sensor connector (factory connected)
• USB connection (the cooler has a micro USB port that needs to
be connected to the motherboard’s internal USB header or to an
available USB port. The USB cable is included