EK-Quantum Vector Strix RTX 3080 Backplate User manual

USER GUIDE

PLEXI / ACETAL

EK-Quantum

Vector RE RTX 3080/3080Ti/3090 Active Backplate

This product is intended for installation by expert users only. Please

consult with a qualiﬁed technician. Improper installation may result

in damage to your equipment. EK assumes no liability whatsoever,

expressed or implied, for the use of this product or its installation. The

following instructions are subject to change without notice. Please, read

the manual carefully before beginning with the installation process. For

updates, you can visit our ofﬁcial website www.ekwb.com.

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).

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.

Make sure to bleed air out of your water block thoroughly in

order to reach optimal performance.

EK only guarantees compatibility with included EK-brand

thermal pads. Installation process, cooling performance and

block contacts are tested exclusively with EK-brand thermal

pads. Listed thermal pad thicknesses apply only to thermal

pads included in the package.

EK does not guarantee compatibility with aftermarket

alternatives for thermal interface material.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BOX CONTENTS 4

ACTIVE BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 5

REQUIRED TOOLS 5

ACTIVE BACKPLATE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAIN PARTS 6

INSTALLING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE 7

PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 7

CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 8

REMOVING THE TERMINAL METAL PLATE 10

ATTACHING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE 10

INSTALLING FITTINGS AND TUBING 12

CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 13

TESTING THE LOOP 13

SUPPORT AND SERVICE 14

SOCIAL MEDIA 14

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BOX CONTENTS

EK-Quantum Vector RE RTX 3080/3080Ti/3090 Active Backplate

M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (8 pcs)

8 mm

120 mm

24 mm

120 mm

24 mm

120 mm

24 mm

Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)

Thermal Pad G 1.0 mm (2 pcs)

Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm (1 pc) Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm (2 pcs)

Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every

screw from this package.

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ACTIVE BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS

124.3 mm

222.7 mm

99.5 mm

128.5 mm

112.8 mm

33.4 mm

Phillips Head Screwdriver Scissors

REQUIRED TOOLS

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ACTIVE BACKPLATE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAIN PARTS

Technical Speciﬁcations:

Dimensions (L x H x W): 223 x 124 x 33.4 mm

D-RGB (Addressable RGB) Cable Length: 500 mm

D-RGB LED Count: 9

D-RGB Connector: Standard 3-Pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)

ACTIVE BACKPLATE

TERMINAL

ACTIVE BACKPLATE

COLDPLATE (COPPER/NICKEL)

TOP PL ATE (PLEXI/ACETAL)

EK RGB BADGE

LED D-RGB

STRIP

M2.5 x 4 AX1

SCREW

EK-PLUG G1

M4 x 6 DIN7984 SCREW

M4 x 8 DIN7984 SCREW

M4 x 27 DIN7984 SCREW

O-RING 15x1

TERMINAL METAL PLATE

STANDOUT

(BLACK/WHITE)

O-RING 171x2

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INSTALLING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE

STEP 1

PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD

First, complete the installation of your EK-Quantum Vector RE RTX

3080/3080Ti/3090 water block according to its installation manual.

In case the water block is already installed, remove the ﬁve (5) AX1

screws and their PVC washers, as shown in the image.

EK-Quantum Vector RE RTX 3080/3080Ti/3090 Active Backplate

comes with its own terminal, meaning the original terminal, along

with two (2) 15x1 O-rings, on the EK-Quantum Vector RE RTX

3080/3080Ti/3090 water block has to be removed.

Unscrew the three (3) M4 x 27 DIN7984 screws and detach the

terminal from the water block.

The procedure of terminal detachment is shown in the image.

Attention!

In case the EK-Quantum Vector RE RTX 3080/3080Ti/3090

water block is already ﬁlled with coolant, empty the content

of the water block before continuing with this step. Be

careful that the coolant that remained in the water block

does not come in contact with the GPU!

M4 x 27 DIN7984

SCREW

ORIGINAL GPU

TERMINAL

O-RING 15 x 1

STEP 1

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STEP 2

CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS

Your backplate comes with thermal pads that have to be cut into

smaller pieces to cover all the VRM components. EK made sure to

provide you with more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads to

complete this Step.

You must remove the protective foil from both sides of the

thermal pad before installation.

Replacement thermal pads:

2x Thermal PAD G 1.0 mm - (120 x 24 mm) – EAN: 33830046996770

1x Thermal PAD G 1.5 mm - (120 x 24 mm) – EAN: 3830046996787

2x Thermal PAD G 2.0 mm - (120 x 24 mm) – EAN: 3830046996794

EK only guarantees compatibility with included EK-brand

thermal pads. Installation process, cooling performance

and block contacts are tested exclusively with EK-brand

thermal pads. Listed thermal pad thicknesses apply only

to thermal pads included in the package.

EK does not guarantee compatibility with aftermarket

alternatives for thermal interface material.

STEP 2

120 mm

24 mm

1 mm

Thermal PAD G 1.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)

120 mm

24 mm

1.5 mm

Thermal PAD G 1.5 mm (120 x 24 mm)

120 mm

24 mm

2 mm

Thermal PAD G 2.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)

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3090 Version

Thermal Pad G 1.0 mm

Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm

Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm STEP 3

STEP 3

Once cut to size, thermal pads should be placed on the backplate,

as illustrated below.

3080/3080Ti Version

Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm

Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm

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STEP 5

ATTACHING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE

For this Step, you will need:

First, make sure the two (2) 15x1 O-rings are IN terminal

slots, as shown in the image.

M2.5 x 8 AX1

5 pcs

8 mm

Phillips Head

Screwdriver

STEP 4

REMOVING THE TERMINAL METAL PLATE

The Metal plate attached on the Terminal is meant as a precaution,

to secure the two O-rings to prevent them from falling out of their

sockets during transport and handling. Before the installation of

the Active Backplate, this metal plate has to be removed. Unscrew

the three(3) M4 x 27 DIN7984 screws with the provided 2.5mm

Allen Key shown on the picture. Keep the screws as they will be

needed in the upcoming step, unlike the metal plate which will not

be needed anymore.

STEP 4

M4 x 27 7984DIN SCREW

TERMINAL METAL PLATE

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