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USER GUIDE

GPU WATER BLOCK

EK-Quantum 

Vector TUF RX 6800/6900 

Summary of Contents for EK-Quantum Vector TUF RX 6800

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE GPU WATER BLOCK EK Quantum Vector TUF RX 6800 6900 ...

Page 2: ...CB 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 bl...

Page 3: ... CLEANING THE PCB 8 CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 9 APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 10 INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 10 PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD 10 CHECKING THE CONTACT IN CASE OF HIGH TEMPERATURES 11 ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 11 INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 12 INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING 12 CONNECTING THE D RGB LED STRIP 13 TESTING THE LOOP 13 SUPPORT AND SERVICE 1...

Page 4: ...2 mm 1 pc Thermal Pad F 1 0 mm 4 pcs Thermal Grease 1 pc M2 5 x 4 AX1 Screw 30 pcs EK Quantum Vector TUF RX 6800 6900 D RGB PVC Washer M2 5 28 pcs 120 mm 16 mm Allen Key 2 5 mm 1 pc EK Plug G1 4 2 pcs Universal Mounting Mechanism You may not need every screw from this package ...

Page 5: ... 5 WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 300 5 mm 157 6 mm 142 2 mm 147 mm 176 mm 16 5 mm Phillips Head Screwdriver Scissors REQUIRED TOOLS ...

Page 6: ...0 mm D RGB LED Count Plexi 9 Acetal 9 D RGB Connector Standard 3 Pin 5V Data Blocked Ground M4 x 8 DIN7984 SCREW FC TERMINAL M4 x 20 DIN7984 SCREW TERMINAL COVER TOP COVER STICKERS TERMINAL O RING 15 x 1 mm COLDPLATE NICKEL MAIN O RING JET PLATE D RGB LED STRIP STANDOUT STANFOFF STANDOUT TOPPLATE PLEXI ACETAL M4 M2 5 x 6 60 STANDOFF STANDOFF M4 M2 5 x 2 50 ...

Page 7: ...PLATE STEP 1 BACKPLATE REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER STEP 1 After removing the backplate unscrew the four 4 orange marked retention bracket screws and two 2 blue marked stock cooler screws Also two 2 green marked screws from the side of the I O Bracket needs to be removed Carefully remove the retention bracket and detach the PCB from the stock cooler Disconnect all cables connecting the stock cooler t...

Page 8: ...ation CLEANING THE PCB 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 After that remove all remaining stock thermal pads from the PCB ...

Page 9: ...s of the thermal pad before installation Thermal pads 4x Thermal Pad F 1 0 mm 120 x 16 mm EAN 3830046996732 STEP 1 Thermal Pad F 1 0 mm 120 x 16 mm CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 120mm 16 mm 1 mm STEP 2 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...

Page 10: ...1 APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND For this Step you will need INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK STEP 1 PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE GRAPHICS CARD This procedure is the same for all full cover water blocks Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on the graphics card During this process make sure you have aligned mounting holes of the PCB with holes of the water block same applies to other top...

Page 11: ... the GPU core first and then continuing outward to prevent damage to the GPU CHECKING THE CONTACT IN CASE OF HIGH TEMPERATURES If necessary temporarily remove the water block to check for uniform surface contact between the block and components Pay special attention to the VRM section of the graphics card Check whether the water block makes contact with the intended integrated circuit Then repeat ...

Page 12: ...water block assembly that might damage your card or water block INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING STEP 1 Screw in two 2 G1 4 threaded male fittings Attach the liquid cooling tubes and connect the water block s to the cooling loop Do not forget to plug the remaining two openings with enclosed EK Plug G1 4 or its equivalent EK recommends using EK fittings with all EK water blocks CAUTION When usin...

Page 13: ...f STEP 1 D RGB HEADER RGB HEADER To ensure the installation of EK components was successful we recommend you perform a 24 hour leak test When your loop is complete and filled 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 ...

Page 14: ... you need assistance please contact http support ekwb com EKWB d o o Pod lipami 18 1218 Komenda Slovenia EU EKWaterBlocks EKWaterBlocks ekwaterblocks ekwaterblocks EKWBofficial SUPPORT AND SERVICE SOCIAL MEDIA ...

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