EK-Quantum Vector2 Strix RTX 3080 D-RGB User manual

USER GUIDE

GPU WATER BLOCK

EK-Quantum

Vector² Strix RTX 3080/90 D-RGB

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 starting 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 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

NICKEL ACETAL 7

PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 8

REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 8

REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE 9

PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 10

CLEANING THE PCB 10

CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 11

APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 12

ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 12

PREPARING THE BACKPLATE 14

ATTACHING THE BACKPL ATE 16

INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 16

FITTINGS AND TUBING 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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Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (5 pcs) Thermal Pad G 1.0 mm (1 pc)Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm (3 pcs) Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm (4 pcs)

120 mm

16 mm

120 mm

24 mm

120 mm

24 mm

120 mm

24 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 Vector2Strix RTX

3080/90 D-RGB

M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (8 pcs)

Polyamid Washer M2.5 0.5mm (8 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: 104907

EAN: 104549

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WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS

155 mm

3 mm

123.8 mm

95.8 mm

142.5 mm

307.5 mm

27 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS

NICKEL PLEXI

- Dimensions: (LxHxW): 307.5 x 155 x 41mm

- D-RGB LED count: 15

- D-RGB cable length: 50cm

- D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header

Position EAN Description Quantity

1103947 FC Terminal 1

2103971 TOP Acetal Stand Out 1

3104489 Coldplate ( Nickel) 1

4104499 Backplate (Bl. elox) 1

5104492 TOP Plexi 1

6103962 Plexi Insert 1

7104216 Disc magnet 2

8103942 Terminal Badge 1

9104106 Terminal OR - 14x1 mm 2

10 8311 Screw M4x20 DIN7984 3

11 103988 StandoffM4-M2.5 x 3mm 4

12 103987 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 3 3

13 103986 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3mm 6

14 9013 Screw M4x8 DIN7984 14

15 104508 Main O-ring 142x2 mm 1

16 104188 Standoff ﬁ 4.5/2.5 - brizgan - Black 8

17 104187 Screw M2.5x8 AX1 8

18 104494 LED Cover 1

19 100663 EK - Badge 2

20 103964 Mylar sticker 2

21 8208 Screw M3x8 7991DIN 2

22 100815 LED D-RGB strip 500/300mm 1

23 104900 PCB Cardboard 1

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NICKEL ACETAL

- Dimensions: (LxHxW): 307.5 x 155 x 27mm

- D-RGB LED count: 38

- D-RGB cable length: 50cm

- D-RGB connector 3-pin 5V digital LED header

Position EAN Description Quantity

1103947 FC Terminal 1

2103974 Top Acetal - Stand Out 1

3104489 Coldplate (Nickel) 1

4104499 Backplate (Bl. Elox) 1

5104493

TOP Acetal - Quantum Vector2 Strix RTX 3080-90

6103962 TOP Plexi Insert 1

7104216 Disc magnet 3x3 2

8103942 Terminal Badge 1

9104106 Terminal OR - Vector2 14x1 mm 2

10 8311 Screw M4x20 DIN7984 3

11 103988 Standof M4-M2.5 x 3mm 4

12 103987 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 3 3

13 103986 Standoff M3.5-M2.5 x 11.3mm 6

14 9013 Screw M4x8 DIN7984 14

15 104508 Main O-ring 142x2 mm 1

16 104188 Standoff 4.5/2.5 8

17 104187 Screw M2.5x8 AX1 8

18 100663 EK- Badge 2

19 103968 Top Acetal - Light guide 1

20 104211 Mylar sticker 2

21 104296 LED D-RGB Dense Strip Double 1

22 8202 Screw M3x12 DIN7991 2

23 104900 PCB Cardboard 1

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PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD

STEP 1

REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER

Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the three screws from the

GPU bracket side and six screws from the side of the backplate.

After removing all nine screws (marked in the picture), carefully detach

the PCB with the backplate from the stock cooler and disconnect two

cables connected to the PCB.

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 Torx T6 Screwdriver

STEP 1

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STEP 2

REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE

Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws attaching

the GeForce® RTX™ plate to the backplate.

Remove the nine screws with Phillips and Torx head screwdrivers

and carefully detach the stock backplate from the PCB.

STEP 2

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BACK PL ATE

PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION

STEP 1

Unscrew eight (8) Screws AX1 M2.5x8 as shown in the image.

Remove the backplate together with eight (8) Screws AX1 M2.5x8

and backplate standoffs. Standoffs must stay on Screws AX1

M2.5x8. Remove cardboard. Save the backplate set for later steps.

Do not remove standoffs from screws! In case the

standoff detaches from the screw, replace it with a

spare one. When replacing the standoff make sure

that you screw it on the AX1 M2.5x8 screw. Do not

push the standoff onto the screw AX1 M2.5x8!

STEP 1

For this step, you will need:

Phillips Head Screwdriver

M2.5 x 8 AX1

BACK PL ATE S TA ND OFF

DO NOT

REMOVE

STANDOFFS

FROM

SCREWS!

PCB

CARDBOARD

STEP 3

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.

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