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th
of November, 2019; Revision 1
Installation manual for
EK-Quantum Vector Aorus RTX 2080 Ti
water block
This product is intended for installation only by expert users. Please consult with a
qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage to your
equipment. EK Water Blocks assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for
the use of these products, nor their installation. The following instructions are subject
to change without notice. Please visit our web site at
Before installation of this product please read important notice, disclosure and
warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.
Before you start using this product please follow these basic guidelines:
1.
Please carefully read the manual before through before beginning with
the installation process!
2.
Please remove your Graphics card from the computer to assure safest
mounting process in order to prevent any possible damages to your GPU
and/or graphics card circuit board (PCB).
3.
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.
4.
The use of corrosion inhibiting coolants is always recommended for any
liquid cooling system.
BAG CONTENT:
Bag content is universal for all water blocks, you may not need all screws.
STEP 1: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD
STEP 1 cont: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHICS CARD.
1. REMOVING STOCK COOLER. Remove all encircled screws. All heat sink assembly
screws should be removed, including self-adhesive washers on both sides of the PCB
(if present).
2. REMOVING FACTORY PROVIDED BACKPLATE:
Remove all encircled screws using
Phillips screwdriver. All heat sink assembly screws should be removed, including self-
adhesive washers on both sides of the PCB (if present). After you remove the housing do
not forget to unplug the fans.
STEP 1 cont.: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD
1. CLEANING THE PCB:
Carefully detach the original stock cooler after removing
all
screws securing it to the board. Wipe off the remains (by using non
–
abrasive cloth or
q-tip
, as shown on sample photo) of the original thermal compound until the
components and circuit board are completely clean. EKWB recommends the use of
denatured alcohol for removing TIM leftovers.
2. APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND:
Wipe off the remains (by using non
–
abrasive cloth or
q-tip
) of the original thermal compound until the components and circuit board are
completely clean. Apply thermal compound: lightly coat
NVIDIA
GPU chip with enclosed EK-
TIM Ectotherm thermal grease. EKWB recommends to apply thermal grease in cross form
for best performance (see sample picture).
