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Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (6 pcs)

(3830046996732)

120 mm

16 mm

Thermal Pad F 1.5 mm (1 pc)

(3830046996749)

120 mm

16 mm

Thermal Pad F 2.0 mm (2 pcs)

(3830046996756)

120 mm

16 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 Vector

2

 XC3 RTX 

3080/90 ABP Set 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: 104911

EAN: 104549

Terminal OR - Vector

2

 14x1 mm (2 pcs)

Summary of Contents for Vector2 XC3 RTX 3080 D-RGB

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE GPU WATER BLOCK EK Quantum Vector XC3 RTX 3080 90 ABP Set D RGB ...

Page 2: ...ollowthesebasicguidelines 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 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 c...

Page 3: ... STOCK COOLER 8 CLEANING THE PCB 9 PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 10 CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 11 APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 12 ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 13 ATTACHING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE 14 FITTINGS AND TUBING 17 INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 17 CONNECTING THE D RGB LED STRIP 18 TESTING THE LOOP 18 WARRANTY 19 SUPPORT AND SERVICE 20 SOCIAL MEDIA 20 ...

Page 4: ...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 Vector2 XC3 RTX 3080 90 ABP Set 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 104911 EAN 104549 Terminal OR Vector2 14x1 mm 2 ...

Page 5: ... 5 WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 302 5 mm 95 7 mm 35 5 mm 121 5 mm 41 mm 134 mm 123 7 mm ...

Page 6: ...104414 OR Terminal 52 x 2 mm 1 12 104106 Terminal OR 14 x 1 mm 4 13 9024 Screw M4 x 10 DIN7984 11 14 8208 Screw M3 x 8 7991DIN 4 15 103987 Standoff M3 5 M2 5 x 3 4 16 103988 Standoff M4 M2 5 x 3 4 17 103986 Standoff M3 5 M2 5 x 11 3 6 18 104093 Standoff M2 5 M3 x 6 6 8 19 104105 Screw AX1 M3 x 10 8 20 9013 Screw M4 x 8 DIN7984 12 21 103942 Terminal badge 1 22 104086 ABP Terminal badge 1 23 105163 ...

Page 7: ...991DIN 2 12 8202 Screw M3 x 12 DIN7991 2 13 103987 Standoff M3 5 M2 5 x 3 4 14 103988 Standoff M4 M2 5 x 3 4 15 103986 Standoff M3 5 M2 5 x 11 3 6 16 104093 Standoff M2 5 M3 x 6 6 8 17 104105 Screw AX1 M3 x 10 8 18 9013 Screw M4 x 8 DIN7984 12 19 104583 Top plate Acetal 1 20 104585 Top plate ABP Acetal 1 21 104094 Light guide 1 22 104100 Stand out Acetal 1 23 103942 Terminal Badge 1 24 104086 Term...

Page 8: ...n marked screws and the Stock Cooler Backplate from the backside of the GPU You do not have to remove the unmarked I O Bracket screw Carefully detach the PCB from the stock cooler and disconnect all cables connecting the stock cooler to the PCB Always remove the stock cooler slowly it might be firmly glued to the PCB with thermal pads You will need the following tool Phillips Head Screwdriver STEP...

Page 9: ...at remove all remaining stock thermal pads from the PCB OPTION 2 GPU Versions With a Backplate Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the twelve marked screws and the Stock Cooler Backplate from the backplate s side Carefully detach the PCB from the stock cooler and the backplate and disconnect all cables connecting the stock cooler to the PCB Always remove the stock cooler slowly it might be...

Page 10: ...emoved as shown in the image DO NOT REMOVE THE UPPER TERMINAL BADGE STEP 1 STEP 2 Carefully remove the complete active backplate with the terminal Additional two 2 O rings 14 x 1 EPDM50 need to be removed STEP 2 For this step you will need Phillips Head Screwdriver UPPER TERMINAL BADGE TERMINAL BADGE TERMINAL O RING 14 x 1 mm M4 x 20 DIN7984 SCREW M3 x 10 AX1 SCREW DO NOT REMOVE THE UPPER TERMINAL...

Page 11: ...ERMAL PADS STEP 1 our 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 Thermal Pad F 1 0 mm 120 x 16mm EAN 3830046996732 Thermal Pad F 1 5 mm 120 x 16mm EAN 3830046996749 Thermal Pad F 2 ...

Page 12: ...ck make sure all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly STEP 2 Thermal Grease STEP 1 Apply the enclosed EK TIM Ectotherm thermal grease thermal compound on the GPU 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 APPLYING THERMAL COMPOU...

Page 13: ... chip dies are prone to cracking Before attaching the PCB to the Water Block make sure all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly STEP 1 For this step you will need Phillips Head Screwdriver STEP 2 Use six 6 M2 5 x 4 AX1 Screws and PVC washers to tighten the PCB on the water block Tighten the screws evenly using the Phillips head screwdriver After attaching the PCB use one 1 M2 5 x 8 AX1 Screw and ...

Page 14: ...e of the GPU PCB Once cut to size thermal pads should be placed on the PCB as illustrated EK made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads to complete this Step Replacement thermal pads Thermal Pad F 1 0 mm 120 x 16mm EAN 3830046996732 Thermal Pad F 1 5 mm 120 x 16mm EAN 3830046996749 Thermal Pad F 2 0 mm 120 x 16mm EAN 3830046996756 Thermal Pad F 1 0 mm 120 x 16 mm ...

Page 15: ... 15 Thermal Pad 120 x 16 x 1 0 mm F1 Thermal Pad 120 x 16 x 1 5 mm F1 5 Thermal Pad 120 x 16 x 2 0 mm F2 STEP 1 3090 3080 3080Ti F1 5 F2 F2 F1 5 F1 5 F1 5 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 ...

Page 16: ...ill need Phillips Head Screwdriver O RING 14 x 1 mm Allen Key 2 5mm ACTIVE BACKPLATE STEP 3 Place eight 8 M3 x 10 AX1 screws into the water block standoffs and tighten them using Philips head screwdriver as shown in the image After attaching the AX1 Screws three 3 terminal screws M4 x 20 DIN7984 need to be attached using Allen Key 2 5mm The terminal badge can be reused after securing the terminal ...

Page 17: ... might damage your card or water block FITTINGS AND TUBING STEP 1 Screw in two 2 G1 4 threaded male fittings Attach the liquid cooling tubes and connect the water block to the cooling loop Do not forget to plug the remaining 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 pa...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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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