EK Water Blocks EK-Quantum Vector RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB - Nickel + acrylic glass

EK-Quantum Vector RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB water block is compatible with most reference designs (not Founders Edition) GeForce RTX 3080 and 3090 graphics cards. It is specially designed with a much thicker copper base to reduce the high capacitors of most reference design graphics cards. This gives the water block the advantage of a wider compatibility list without restricting the flow of coolant. EK water block for Nvidia 3080 and 3090 reference board The Vector water block directly cools the GPU, the VRAM and the VRM (voltage control module), as a cooling liquid is passed directly over these critical areas. The water block is in contact with MOSFETs and chokes to maximise cooling and minimise the risk of coil howl. These newly developed water blocks have optimised flow paths that reduce hydrodynamic instabilities and turbulence (dead spots) inside them. In addition, this new design allows the connector to be screwed directly onto the copper cold plate of the GPU block, making it stiffer and reducing the risk of damage to the water block. The EK-Quantum Vector series water blocks use an open split-flow cooling motor design that has proven to be the superior solution for GPU water blocks. It features low hydraulic flow restriction, which means it can be used with weaker water pumps or low speed pumps and still achieve peak performance. The geometry of the nozzle plate and fin structure has been optimised to ensure even flow distribution with minimal losses and optimum performance in any orientation of the coolant flow. The Fin Array is equipped with 27 micro fins with 0.5 mm wide micro-channels that provide optimum cooling performance without unnecessary flow restrictions or risk of clogging. EK water block for Nvidia reference board 3080 and 3090 The base of the block is CNC-milled from nickel-plated electrolytic copper, while the top is CNC-milled from glass-like cast acrylic glass. These 2nd generation Vector GPU water blocks also have Plexiglas connectors to match the top cover. The watertight seal is ensured by high quality EPDM O-rings, while brass spacers are pre-installed for a safe and easy installation process. D-RGB lighting on EK-Quantum Vector RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB water block The aesthetic end piece houses the addressable D-RGB LED strip. This water block has a total of 5 individually addressable RGB LEDs and is compatible with the common RGB synchronisation technologies of all major motherboard manufacturers. The arrow marking on the 3-pin D-RGB LED connector must be aligned with the +5V marking on the D-RGB (addressable) pin header. Back plate for the water block 3080/3090 EK recommends the purchase of a retention backplate that improves the overall aesthetics of your graphics cards and also provides additional passive cooling for the GPU core, VRAM on the 3090 cards and the back of the VRM area of the board. Enclosed: EK-Quantum Vector RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB series high performance water block Mounting mechanism with screw-in brass spacers Required fixing screws, nuts and washers 2x nickel-plated brass plugs G1/4 EK-loop multiple Allen spanner (6mm, 8mm, 9mm) Thermal pads Thermal grease EK-TIM Ectotherm (1g) Technical specification: Dimensions: (LxHxW) - 220x124x20,5mm D-RGB cable length: 500 mm Number of D-RGB LEDs: 5 D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, data, blocked, ground)