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USER GUIDE

GPU WATER BLOCK WITH ACTIVE BACKPLATE

EK-Quantum 

Vector² FTW3 RTX 3080/90 ABP Set D-RGB

Summary of Contents for Vector 2 FTW3 RTX 3080/90 ABP

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE GPU WATER BLOCK WITH ACTIVE BACKPLATE EK Quantum Vector FTW3 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: ...PARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION 7 CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 8 APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 9 ATTACHING THE WATER BLOCK 10 ATTACHING THE ACTIVE BACKPLATE 11 FITTINGS AND TUBING 14 INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS 14 CONNECTING THE D RGB LED STRIP 15 TESTING THE LOOP 15 WARRANTY 16 SUPPORT AND SERVICE 17 SOCIAL MEDIA 17 ...

Page 4: ...lti 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 FTW3 RTX 3080 90 ABP Set D RGB M2 5x4 AX1 Screw 9 pcs Polyamid Washer M2 5 0 5mm 9 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 Terminal OR Vector2 14x1 mm 2 pcs EAN 104906 EAN 104549 ...

Page 5: ... 5 WATER BLOCK DIMENSIONS 328 1 mm 95 7 mm 123 7 mm 142 5 mm 155 mm 41 mm 35 5 mm ...

Page 6: ...r and disconnect the four cables connecting the stock cooler to the PCB Always remove the stock cooler slowly and with uniform force it might be firmly glued to the PCB with thermal pads STEP 2 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 recommen...

Page 7: ...onal nine 9 screws M3x10 AX1 needs to be removed as shown in the image DO NOT REMOVE THE UPPER TERMINAL BADGE STEP 1 For this step you will need Allen Key 2 5mm Phillips Head Screwdriver STEP 2 Carefully remove the complete active backplate with the terminal Additional two 2 O rings OR 14x1 EPDM50 needs to be removed STEP 2 ACTIVE BACKPLATE M3x10 AX1 OR 14x1 EPDM50 TERMINAL BADGE M4x20 DIN7984 ...

Page 8: ...step you will need EK Plug Out Spludger Tool STEP 1 CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 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 Thermal Pad G 1 5 mm 120 x 24 mm 120 mm 24 mm 1 5 mm STEP 1 Your 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...

Page 9: ...ad thickness Thermal Pad F 1 0mm 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 STEP 1 APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND For this step you w...

Page 10: ... cracking Before attaching the PCB to the Water Block make sure all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly STEP 1 STEP 2 After placing a PCB onto the water block use AX1 M2 5x4 screws and PVC washers to tighten the PCB onto the water block Tighten the screws evenly EK recommends you start tightening the screws around the GPU core first and then continuing outward to prevent damaging the GPU Always ...

Page 11: ...trated 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 16 mm 3830046996732 Thermal PAD F 2 0 mm 120 x 16 mm 3830046996756 Thermal PAD G 1 5 mm 120 x 24 mm 3830046996787 STEP 3 Place the M2 5 M3 x 6 6 Standoff in each of the nine 9 mounting holes of the standoff M3 5 M2 5 x 11 3 as shown in the...

Page 12: ...STEP 1 Thermal Pad 120 x 24 x 1 5 mm G1 5 3090 G1 5 F1 F1 F1 F2 F1 F2 Thermal Pad 120 x 24 x 1 5 mm G1 5 Thermal Pad 120 x 16 x 2 0 mm F2 3080 3080Ti G1 5 F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 CAUTION You must remove the protective foil from both sides of the thermal pad before installation ...

Page 13: ...ot to use too much force when tightening the active backplate down to the GPU PCB SCREW M4x20 DIN7984 TERMINAL BADGE For this step you will need Allen Key 2 5mm Phillips Head Screwdriver STEP 2 STEP 2 Put two O rings 14x1 EPDM 50 into slots on the copper plate Then carefully place active backplate on standoffs as shown in the image While putting the active backplate on the PCB make sure the O ring...

Page 14: ...y that 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 fitti...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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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