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CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
STEP 1
Your EK-Quantum Vector2 FTW3 RTX 3080/90 D-RGB block comes
with Thermal Pads that have to be cut into smaller pieces to cover all
the VRM components. EK made sure to provide you with more than
an adequate quantity of Thermal Pads to complete this Step.
CAUTION: 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 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
Thermal Pad G 1.0 mm – (120 x 24mm) EAN: 3830046996770
Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm – (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 – 1.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
2
4 mm
1.0 mm
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 the cardboard. Once cut to the size, Thermal Pads should
be placed on the block, as shown in the picture. Thermal Pads of
thicknesses 1 and 2 mm are included.
Before attaching the PCB to the Water Block, make sure
all the Thermal Pads are placed correctly!
STEP 2
Thermal Pad F 1.0mm
