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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BOX CONTENTS

WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS

NICKEL PLEXI

NICKEL ACETAL

PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD

OPTION 1: USING THE MSI GEFORCE 3080/90 SUPRIM X

REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER AND BACKPLATE

OPTION 2: USING THE MSI GEFORCE RTX 3080/90 GAMING X TRIO

PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION

CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS

APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND

ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK (Option 1: MSI GEFORCE 3080/3080Ti/3090 SUPRIM X)

ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK (Option 2: MSI GEFORCE 3080/3080Ti/3090 TRIO)

PREPARING THE BACKPLATE

ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE

INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS

FITTINGS AND TUBING

CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP

TESTING THE LOOP

WARRANTY

SUPPORT AND SERVICE

SOCIAL MEDIA

Summary of Contents for Vector2 Strix RTX 3080 D-RGB

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE GPU WATER BLOCK EK Quantum Vector Trio RTX 3080 90 D RGB ...

Page 2: ...sefollowthesebasicguidelines 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 cor...

Page 3: ...0 GAMING X TRIO 9 PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 10 CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 11 APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 12 ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK Option 1 MSI GEFORCE 3080 3080Ti 3090 SUPRIM X 12 ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK Option 2 MSI GEFORCE 3080 3080Ti 3090 TRIO 14 PREPARING THE BACKPLATE 15 ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE 17 INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 17 FITTINGS AND TUBING 1...

Page 4: ...p 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 Vector2 Trio RTX 3080 90 D RGB M2 5x4 AX1 Screw 12 pcs Polyamid Washer M2 5 0 5mm 12 pcs Standoff Ø4 5 2 5 1 pc Quantum Plug 2 pcs Standoff M3 5 M2 5 x 11 3mm 1 pc EK Plug Out Spludger Tool 1 pc Standoff M2 5 M3 x 6 6mm 1 pc Nut M2 5 2 pcs EAN 104909 EAN 104549 ...

Page 5: ... 5 WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 155 mm 142 5 mm 334 5 mm 95 8 mm 123 8 mm 27 mm ...

Page 6: ...101556 LED D RGB strip 500 300mm 1 8 103947 FC Terminal 1 9 104468 Top plate Plexi 1 10 104475 Backplate Bl elox 1 11 103942 Terminal Badge 1 12 104216 Disc magnet 3x3 2 13 8311 Screw M4x20 DIN7984 3 14 104106 Terminal OR 14x1 mm 2 15 103987 Standoff M3 5 M2 5 x 3 7 16 103988 Standoff M4 M2 5 x 3mm 4 17 103986 Standoff M3 5 M2 5 x 11 3mm 4 18 104187 Screw M2 5x8 AX1 7 19 104188 Standoff fi 4 5 2 5...

Page 7: ...cetal top plate 1 9 104475 Backplate Bl elox 1 10 103942 Terminal Badge 1 11 104216 Disc magnet 3x3 2 12 8311 Screw M4x20 DIN7984 3 13 104106 Terminal OR 14x1 mm 2 14 103987 Standoff M3 5 M2 5 x 3 7 15 103988 Standoff M4 M2 5 x 3mm 4 16 103986 Standoff M3 5 M2 5 x 11 3mm 4 17 104187 Screw M2 5x8 AX1 7 18 104188 Standoff fi 4 5 2 5 7 19 9024 Screw M4x10 DIN7984 13 20 103962 Plexi insert 1 21 104296...

Page 8: ...TX 3080 90 D RGB water block on the graphics card Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the five 5 green marked screws from the GPU bracket side Then remove the fifteen 15 red marked screws with Phillips head screwdriver and carefully detach the stock backplate from the PCB After removing the stock backplate remove four 4 blue marked screws on retention bracket and you can move to step 2 of ...

Page 9: ...he graphics card Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the three 3 green marked screws from the GPU bracket side Then remove the fifteen 15 red marked screws with Phillips head screwdriver and carefully detach the stock backplate from the PCB After removing the stock backplate remove four 4 blue marked screwsonretentionbracketandyoucanmovetostep2oftheprocess Always remove the stock cooler sl...

Page 10: ...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 BACKPLATE STANDOFF DO N...

Page 11: ...m EAN 3830046996732 Thermal Pad F 2 0mm 120 x 16mm EAN 3830046996756 Thermal Pad G 2 0mm 120 x 24mm EAN 3830046996794 For this step you will need Scissors Thermal Pad F 1 0 mm 120 x 16 mm 120mm 16 mm 1 mm Thermal Pad F 2 0 mm 120 x 16 mm 2 mm 120 mm 16 mm STEP 1 Thermal Pad G 2 0 mm 120 x 24 mm 120mm 24 mm 2 mm STEP 2 The cardboard is printed in scale 1 1 Cut Thermal Pads to the size printed on th...

Page 12: ...t 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 For this Step you will need ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK Option 1 MSI GEFORCE 3080 3080Ti 3090 SUPRIM X STEP 1 From the mounting mechanism take the additional standoff M3 5 M2 5 x 11 3mm and attach it to t...

Page 13: ...ck make sure all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly Screws must be present in the places marked on the picture STEP 3 Use eight 8 M2 5x4 AX1 Screws and seven 7 PVC washers to tighten the PCB on the water block Tighten the screws evenly using the Phillips head screwdriver EK recommends you start tightening the screws around the GPU core first and then continuing outward to prevent damage to the ...

Page 14: ... are placed correctly Screws must be present in the places marked on the picture STEP 2 Use seven 7 M2 5x4 AX1 Screws and six 6 PVC washers to tighten the PCB on the water block Tighten the screws evenly using the Phillips head screwdriver EK recommends you start tightening the screws around the GPU core first and then continuing outward to prevent damage to the GPU STEP 2 M2 5 x 4 AX1 SCREW M2 5 ...

Page 15: ... CAUTION You must remove the protective foil from both sides of the thermal pad before installation Replacement thermal pads Thermal Pad F 1 0mm 120 x 16mm EAN 3830046996732 Thermal Pad F 2 0mm 120 x 16mm EAN 3830046996756 Thermal Pad G 2 0mm 120 x 24mm EAN 3830046996794 For this step you will need Scissors STEP 1 Thermal Pad F 1 0 mm 120 x 16 mm 120mm 16 mm 1 mm Thermal Pad G 2 0 mm 120 x 24 mm 1...

Page 16: ...hermal pads onto the backplate as shown in the image Thermal Pad 120 x 16 x 1 0 mm F1 Thermal Pad 120 x 16 x 2 0 mm F2 Thermal Pad 120 x 24 x 2 0 mm G2 STEP 1 3090 3080 3080Ti G2 G2 F1 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 G2 G2 ...

Page 17: ...se excessive force INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS Carefully lift your graphics card with the installed water block and insert it into your PC s motherboard PCI Express expansion slot Please keep in mind that your graphics card is heavier than before it was equipped with the water block You need to be very careful when handling the graphics card Avoid all unnecessary manipulation of t...

Page 18: ...aining two openings using the enclosed EK Plug G1 4 or its equivalent 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 5mm is the maximum G1 4 thread length allowed STEP 1 TUBING EK PLUG G1 4 EK FITTING For this step you will need EK Loop Multi Allen Key ...

Page 19: ...mponents was successful we recommend you perform a leak test for 24 hours When your loop is complete and filled with coolant connect the pump to a PSU outside of your system Do not connect power to any of the other components Turn on the PSU and let the pump run continuously It is normal for the coolant level to drop during this process as air collects in the distribution plate Inspect all parts o...

Page 20: ...in the instructions manual This warranty does not confer rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage This warranty is offered as an extra benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer This warranty is voided if the product comes in contact with aggressive UV additives or other improper liquids EK water blocks are ...

Page 21: ...ge with TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER BLOCK PARTS where you can find the EAN number of each part you might need Include the EAN number with quantity in your request Mounting Mechanism EAN can be found under BOX CONTENTS Thermal pads are readily available in the EK shop EKWaterBlocks EKWaterBlocks ekwaterblocks ekwaterblocks EKWBofficial SUPPORT AND SERVICE SOCIAL MEDIA ...

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