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USER GUIDE

EK-Quantum 

Vector Strix RTX 3080/3090 Active Backplate

Summary of Contents for Vector RTX 3080/3090 Backplate

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE EK Quantum Vector Strix RTX 3080 3090 Active Backplate...

Page 2: ...esebasicguidelines 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 t...

Page 3: ...AND MAIN 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 F...

Page 4: ...mm 24 mm BOX CONTENTS Allen Key 2 5 mm 1 pc EK Quantum Vector Strix RTX 3080 3090 Active Backplate Thermal PAD F 1 0 mm 120x16mm 3 pcs ThermalPadG1 5mm 120x24mm 1pc Thermal PAD F 2 0 mm 120x16mm 5 pc...

Page 5: ...5 ACTIVE BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 281 mm 129 mm 165 mm 194 mm 142 mm 154 mm 6 20 mm 33 30 mm Phillips Head Screwdriver Scissors REQUIRED TOOLS...

Page 6: ...B Cable Length 500 mm D RGB LED Count 9 Plexi Version D RGB Connector Standard 3 Pin 5V Data Blocked Ground AB TERMINAL TOP PLATE PLEXI ACETAL ALU BACKPLATE COLDPLATE NICKEL EK BADGE D RGBLEDSTRIP OPT...

Page 7: ...the installation of your EK Quantum Vector Strix RTX 3080 3090 water block according to its installation manual In case the water block is already installed remove the six 6 AX1 screws and their PVC...

Page 8: ...detach the terminal from the water block The procedure of terminal detachment is shown in the image Attention In case the EK Quantum Vector Strix 3080 3090 water block is already filled with coolant e...

Page 9: ...adequate quantity of thermal pads to complete this Step s 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...

Page 10: ...Thermal Pad F 1 mm Thermal Pad F 1 mm Thermal Pad F 2 0 mm Thermal Pad G 1 5 mm Thermal Pad F 1 mm Thermal Pad F 2 0 mm F1 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F1 F1 F2 G1 5 F1 G1 5 F1 F2 F2 After placing the therma...

Page 11: ...ermal Pad G 1 5 mm Thermal Pad F 2 0 mm F1 G1 5 F1 F1 F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 G1 5 G1 5 G1 5 After placing the thermal pads on to the PCB few more needs to be placed on to the Backplate as il...

Page 12: ...etal plate has to be removed Unscrew the three 3 M4 x 27 DIN7984 screws with the provided 2 5 mm Allen Key shown on the picture Keep the screws as they will be needed in the upcoming step unlike the m...

Page 13: ...orget to tighten the three 3 loosed M4 x 27 7984DIN screws back after attaching the Active Backplate Then position the three 3 M4 x 27 7984DIN screws that were detached from the GPU water block termin...

Page 14: ...t EK recommends using EK fittings with all EK water blocks CAUTION When using connectors other than EK fittings pay special attention to the length of the fittings male G1 4 thread 5 mm is the maximum...

Page 15: ...with coolant connect the pump to a PSU outside your system Do not connect power to any of the other components Turn on the PSU and let the pump run continuously Inspect all parts of the loop and in ca...

Page 16: ...d assistance please contact https www ekwb com customer support EKWB d o o Pod lipami 18 1218 Komenda Slovenia EU EKWaterBlocks EKWaterBlocks ekwaterblocks ekwaterblocks EKWBofficial SUPPORT AND SERVI...

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