Ekwb EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3080 User manual

USER GUIDE

GPU WATER BLOCK

EK-Quantum

Vector FE RTX 3080

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 to

reach optimal performance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BOX CONTENTS 4

WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 5

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MAIN WATER BLOCK PARTS 6

PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 7

REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 7

CLEANING THE PCB 7

CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 8

APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 9

INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 9

REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE 9

REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE COVER 10

REMOVING THE PREINSTALLED I/0 SHIELD 10

PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD 11

ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD 11

ATTACHING THE I/O SHIELD 12

INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE 13

BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 13

BACKPLATE COVER DIMENSIONS 13

REQUIRED TOOLS 14

CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 14

ATTACHING THE BACKPL ATE 15

REPLACING THE TERMINAL (Optional Step) 16

CHECKING FOR CONTACT 17

INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 18

INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING 18

CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 19

TESTING THE LOOP 19

SUPPORT AND SERVICE 20

SOCIAL MEDIA 20

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Allen Key 2 mm (1 pc)

BOX CONTENTS

4 mm

7 mm

EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (1 pc)

Additional Terminal

M2.5x7 AX1 Screw (4 pcs)

Allen Key 2.5 mm (1 pc)

Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (10 pcs)

Thermal Grease (1 pc)

M3x5 Screw (3 pcs)

M2.5x4 AX1 Screw (4 pcs)

EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3080 D-RGB + Backplate PVC Washer M2.5 (4 pcs)

120 mm

16 mm

EK-Plug G1/4 (2 pcs)

Universal Mounting Mechanism – You may not need every

screw from this package.

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206.20 mm

99.85 mm

28.60 mm

14.30 mm

35.93 mm

63.93 mm

WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS

Direct Terminal

Throughout Terminal

196.20 mm

206.20 mm

99.85 mm

35.93 mm

63.93 mm

28.60 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MAIN WATER BLOCK PARTS

Technical Speciﬁcation:

- Dimensions (LxHxW): 206 x 100 x 29 mm

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

- D-RGB LED Count: 20

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

PLEXI INSERT

JE T PL AT E

MAIN O-RING

132 x 2 mm

D-RGB LED

TERMINAL O-RING

12 x 1.5 mm

I/O BRACKET

M3 x 5 DIN7991

EK BADGE

M2.5 x 7 AX1 SCREW

M3 x 12 DIN7991 SCREW

M3 x 11 DIN7991 SCREW

FC TERMINAL

(DIRECT)

STANDOFF M3.5 x 2.5

BACKPLATE COVER

M4 x 24.5

DIN7984

SCREW

TO P PL AT E

BAC KP L ATE

COLDPLATE

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PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD

STEP 1

REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER

Place your graphics card on the ﬂat surface and carefully remove the

stock cooler. Do not forget to unplug all the LED and fan connectors.

Pay attention to the following steps when installing the EK-Quantum

Vector FE RTX 3080 water block onto your graphics card.

STEP 2

CLEANING THE PCB

Carefully detach the original stock cooler after removing all screws

that are securing it to the board. 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.

STEP 2

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STEP 1

Your GPU water block comes with thermal pads that have to be cut

into smaller pieces to cover all the VRM components, such as COILs,

MOSFETs, and drivers.

You must remove the protective foil from both sides of the

thermal pad before installation.

Replacement thermal pads:

10x Thermal Pad F 1.0mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732

STEP 1

Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)

CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS

120 mm

16 mm

1 mm

STEP 2

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

illustrated below. EK made sure to provide you with more than an

adequate quantity of thermal pads to complete this Step.

Thermal Pad F 1.0mm

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Thermal Grease

STEP 1

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

over the entire surface of the IHS.

The excessive or uneven application of thermal grease

may lead to poor performance!

STEP 1

APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND

For this Step, you will need:

INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK

STEP 1

REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE

Carefully unscrew four (4) preinstalled backplate screws (M2.5 X 7

AX1) and remove the backplate, as shown in the picture. Save the

screws and backplate for later use.

STEP 1

M2.5 x 7 AX1 SCREWS

BAC KPL AT E

Phillips Head Screwdriver

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STEP 3

REMOVING THE PREINSTALLED I/0 SHIELD

Unscrew the three (3) M3X5 screws using Phillips head-screwdriver

and remove the I/O shield (as shown in the picture). Save the screws

and I/O shield for the later use!

For this Step, you will need:

STEP 2

REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE COVER

After removing the backplate, unscrew the three (3) backplate

cover screws as shown in the picture, using the enclosed Allen Key

(2 mm), and take off the backplate cover. Save the screws and cover

for later use.

STEP 2

STEP 3

M3 x 12 DIN 7991

M3 x 5 SCREW

BAC KPL AT E COVER

Allen Key 2.0 mm

Phillips Head Screwdriver

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