EK-Quantum Vector Strix RTX 3080Ti User manual

USER GUIDE

EK-Quantum

Vector FTW3 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

REQUIRED TOOLS 5

ACTIVE BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 5

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND PRODUCT PARTS 6

INSTALLING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE 7

PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 7

CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 9

REMOVING THE TERMINAL METAL PLATE 12

ATTACHING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE 12

INSTALLING FITTINGS AND TUBING 14

CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 14

TESTING THE LOOP 15

SUPPORT AND SERVICE 16

SOCIAL MEDIA 16

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3830046996213 EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (6 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm) (1 pc)

M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (8 pcs) M2.5x8 AX1 Screw - Nickel (8 pcs)

120 mm

16 mm

120 mm

16 mm

8 mm

120 mm

24 mm

BOX CONTENTS

Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)

EK-Quantum Vector FTW3 RTX 3080/3080Ti/3090 Active Backplate

Thermal PAD F 1.0 mm - (120x16mm) (2 pcs)

Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm - (120x24mm) (1 pc) Thermal PAD F 2.0 mm - (120x16mm) (3 pcs)

Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every

screw from this package. EAN: 103301

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ACTIVE BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS

303 mm

211 mm

182 mm

151 mm

139 mm

126 mm

6.20 mm

37.25 mm

Phillips Head Screwdriver Scissors

REQUIRED TOOLS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND PRODUCT PARTS

Technical Speciﬁcation:

Dimensions (L x H x W): 303 x 151 x 37.25 mm

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

D-RGB LED Count: 5 (Plexi Version)

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

Position EAN Description Quantity

1100006 M4x27 DIN7984 Screw 6

2103831 Plexi FC Terminal 1

103830 Acetal FC Terminal

35155 O-ring 15x1 EPDM50 4

49013

M4x8 DIN7984 Screw

5103832

TOP Plexi FTW3 RTX 3080/3090 AB

103833

TOP Acetal FTW3 RTX 3080/3090 AB

6103834 TOP Acetal - Under Stickout 1

79058 M2.5x6 AX1 Screw 3

8103825 ALU Backplate - Nickel 1

103826 ALU Backplate - Black

9100663 EK - Badge 1

10 103829 Coldplate 1

11 5134 O-ring 132x2 NBR70 1

12 100199 D-RGB LED Strip 1

13 4720 Terminal Metal Blank 1

14 102639 MS - Quantum Plug - Ni 1

114

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INSTALLING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE

STEP 1

PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD

First, complete the installation of your EK-Quantum Vector FTW3

RTX 3080/3080Ti/3090 water block according to its installation

manual. In case the water block is already installed, remove the

seven (7) AX1 screws and their PVC washers, as shown in the image.

Phillips Head Screwdriver

For this Step, you will need:

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EK-Quantum Vector FTW3 RTX 3080/3090 Active Backplate comes

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

(2) 15x1 O-rings, on the EK-Quantum Vector FTW3 3080/3090

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 the terminal detachment is shown below.

Attention!

In case the EK-Quantum Vector FTW3 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

FC TERMINAL

OR 15 x 1 mm

STEP 1

Allen Key 2.5 mm

For this Step, you will need:

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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 these steps.

Replacement thermal pads:

Thermal PAD F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) – EAN: 3830046996732

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

Thermal PAD F 2.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) – EAN: 3830046996756

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

1.5 mm

Thermal PAD G 1.5 mm (120 x 24 mm)

1 mm

120 mm

16 mm

Thermal PAD F 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)

2 mm

120 mm

16 mm

Thermal PAD F 2.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)

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STEP 3

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

PCB, as illustrated below.

First, place the thermal pads on to the PCB as illustatrated.

3080/3080 Ti Version

F2 F2

After placing the thermal pads on to the PCB, a few more needs to

be placed on to the Backplate, as illustrated.

3080/3080 Ti Version

STEP 3

G1.5

Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm

Thermal Pad F 2 mm

G1.5

Thermal Pad F 2 mm

F2 F2

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