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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.

3080/3080Ti Version

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+F2

G1.5 +F1

After placing the thermal pads on to the PCB, few more needs to be
placed on to the Backplate, as illustrated.

3080/3080Ti Version

STEP 3

Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm

Thermal Pad F 2 mm

G1.5

Summary of Contents for Vector Strix RTX 3080 Backplate

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

Page 3: ...S 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 FITTINGS AND TUBING 14 CONNECTING THE D RGB LED STRIP 14 TESTING THE LOOP 15 SUPPORT AND SERVICE 16 SOCIAL MEDIA 16 ...

Page 4: ...m 24 mm BOX CONTENTS Allen Key 2 5 mm 1 pc EK Quantum Vector Strix RTX 3080 3080Ti 3090 Active Backplate Thermal PAD F 1 0 mm 120x16mm 3 pcs ThermalPadG1 5mm 120x24mm 1pc Thermal PAD F 2 0 mm 120x16mm 5 pcs Universal Mounting Mechanism You may not need all the screws mounting mechanism is universal ...

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: ...GB 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 OPTIONAL M2 5x6AX1SCREW TERMINAL METAL PLATE M4x27DIN7984SCREW TERMINALO RING15x1mm M4x8DIN7984SCREW ACETAL STANDOUT MAIN O RING 142 x 2 mm ...

Page 7: ...he installation of your EK Quantum Vector Strix RTX 3080 3080Ti 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 washers as shown in the image Phillips Head Screwdriver For this Step you will need ...

Page 10: ...ion 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 thermal pads on to the PCB few more needs to be placed on to the Backplate as illustrated 3080 3080Ti Version STEP 3 Thermal Pad G 1 5 mm Thermal Pad F 2 mm G1 5 G1 5 G 1 5 F2 F2 F2 ...

Page 11: ... Thermal 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 illustrated 3090 Version STEP 3 Thermal Pad G 1 5 mm Thermal Pad F 2 mm G1 5 G1 5 G 1 5 F2 F2 F2 ...

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 case the coolant leaks fix the issue and repeat the testing process To prevent possible damage please ensure that all hardware is dry before the system is powered on ...

Page 16: ...ed 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 SERVICE SOCIAL MEDIA ...