Installing the EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4090 Water Blocks and ABP Set | EK HOW TO

[@swizzler8053]

Cut the thermal pads so the user doesn't have to.

[@colinchevrier2860]

The ABP set for the EVGA RTX 3080 TI comes with templates for the thermal pads on the cardboard so you don't have to guess at the size. Some of the pads need to be cut pretty small and I think they would get lost very easily if they were pre-cut.

[@chrishaugh1655]

So because you're lazy, you want them to keep more inventory of thermal pads cut specifically for a single GPU?

[@erikdude95]

@@chrishaugh1655 corsair gpu-blocks come with thermal pads cut so why not?

[@mzerv00]

@@chrishaugh1655 For the price premium, absolutely.

[@NoSleep420]

@@chrishaugh1655 Considering how pricey they are in comparison to other companies that do include pre-cut sized pads, yes, absolutely.

[@ilyamiskov]

The waterblock is really good, but I agree with others regarding the thermal pads. At this price point they should come pre-cut.

[@crowschattenpfote]

I habe the same opinion 🙂

[@lyndajones1133]

people have been buying replacement pads as well ..

[@rustler08]

1. Don't touch thermal pads with your bare hands. 2. Since EKWB refuses to add pads themselves, here's a tip: press the plastic-covered thermal pads against the length of the VRMs or capacitors you need to apply the pads to. This will create an indention that gives you the exact template you need for length and width. 3. I honestly would spread the thermal compound on a GPU. Unlike a CPU, there is extremely little clamping pressure due to both the surface area and the mounting mechanism. 4. EK: stop providing generic pad lengths and instead pre-apply them. We are talking anywhere from $250-400, so I would expect that the pads be applied at this price point considering that even Corsair does it, and those are $220 blocks. I don't need you to add the paste, but I shouldn't have to do this myself. If I want to add my own pads, I can peel the stock ones off. You're honestly probably losing customers to Corsair just over this decision alone: unless you're providing significantly better cooling performance, it's a really hard sell to be offering an installation process that takes 3-4x longer.

[@kenw8875]

re 1: always use Nitrile gloves, foam build mat, with ESD-wrist lanyard. best practices; 3 - recommend Noctua NT-H1 thermal paste vice the Thermal Grizzly paste supplied. the TG is relegated for relidding cpu apps and that matl needs to be used with caution. if any of the paste touches any circuitry - your f’d. with the Noctua, you place strategic 2mm and 3mm dots of paste onto the die. no “x-pattern” and def no smearing or full coverage of the Nvidia’s die. Noctua states that excessive use of their paste will actually Increase cpu temps. another best practice for Removing the OEM thermal paste resident on the card’s die, and Placing new paste onto the die, is to perimeterize the die with Kapton tape or similar to ‘contain’ the IPA/Acetone during paste Removal and Placement of new paste. blue painters tape works well. we inspect the entire surface and perimeter with a jewlers/printers loupe to validate the removal of all old paste. lastly..clean/clean die surface and areas with Acetone before applying new paste. pretend you’re working on precision C2 circuitry for SpaceX’s Raptor engine 🚀

[@Th3Fly1ngCow]

I love EK but corsair attaching the thermal pads to the block is a complete lifesaver

[@swizzler8053]

So true. Even the pre applied thermal paste.

[@cnimrod]

@@swizzler8053 yes, but thier thermal paste gets dry in 2-3 years, I use other and better termal paste and I prefer to get clean surface and apply it myself..

[@Noah-lj2sg]

not really that big a deal

[@Th3Fly1ngCow]

@@Noah-lj2sg depends on the person I have a nerve condition so I can’t cut thermal pads well or do intricate things so Corsair makes it simple

[@imNotMeWhenimHungry]

Just installed the ABP block today. Thank god! you included 1 extra standoff, one of them snapped in half on me when I was tightening it.

[@chrisputkamer3249]

I had the same problem

[@ItsYurVatoAlex]

Would love it if one day we could buy gpu’s with ek blocks preinstalled

[@Arhey]

Small correction. The ribbon cables are for fans, and the other cable is for LED.

[@the_cursor]

12:50 You should insert all five screws first and then tighten the GPU core screws. If you wait to insert the fifth screw, you might find the holes don't line up and you'll have to loosen the first four screws to fix the problem. 14:30 Be careful when handling the passive backplate. The screws are not truly captured; they have little plastic grommets to hold the screws. They are loose and can fall off. What should have been the easiest part of assembly ended up taking twenty minutes because I had to hunt for the grommets and screws on the floor.

[@outlet6989]

When tightening the screws, you could have demonstrated the Torque Screwdriver that EK sells. I bought one, and it prevents me from over-tightening the screws.

[@alexvires]

Just got my ABP Waterblock for the Strix 4090. Could you guys possibly do this same video for the Strix?

[@gyokuto9332]

This is almost exactly the same for the 4080 model. Note: the pdf manual on their website says that the screws that come with the 4080 ABP have a hex head but they are all actually Phillips. I also had to use screws from my oem cooler because two screws were missing in the bag (the two that attached the i/o for output on the gpu block. 6mm). Also, the thermal pads on the far side of each gpu block have to be cut to exact size or they will show through plexi and it looks bad.

[@vdbmario]

It would be nice to see other versions as well. I’m so lost with installing the block for my gigabyte gaming OC 4090

[@AnelorGalor]

Their CS and even these videos to properly walk one through are above their competition!

[@lawshadow2011]

Is a active backplate waterblock really needed on a RTX 4090? How much will it reduce temps with a active backplate in comparisson with waterblocks without a active backplate cooler ie they do include a backplate but without active cooling as with this block...A normal waterblock for a RTX 4090 cools the gpu proc and the ram correct?

[@MrPyroblastic]

15 mm clearance means it won’t fit the majority of “extreme” Z790 motherboards ( with the PCIE 5 M2 SSD slot ). You should have done the entire re-design of the active backplate for 4090 and new motherboards trend and not just copy your yesteryear design 😢.

[@Macheako]

Y’all at EKWB truly do some a THE most amazing work in this realm of computers and cooling ❤❤

[@fire_x]

the instruction show 3 different types of thermo pads, how do i tell them apart, all same color?

[@MrAnschmidt]

So can I use this same water cooling system to cool my CPU as well?

[@JDM_MSK]

Are these directional blocks ? Is their a specific inlet and outlet port or does it not matter ?

[@denialpark1115]

I have the same question and can't find the answer in the manual.

[@HuntsChris]

I've been trying for ages to get an EK waterblock with ABP for a 4090 Suprim, no chance of getting my hands on one, I've had one on back order for several weeks now. Does anyone know where I can pick one up? live in the UK but open to importing if needs be.

[@Subaru_God]

This is some fantastic hardware and I can not wait to own this. ''Matus'' makes it fun, I salute you bro, and thank you, this is a great video.

[@lyndajones1133]

it would be great if you could highlight the slot width of included brackets and aimed more at the crippling that is innate by not providing users with this benefit

[@fairycat]

Active backplate loocs stylish. It is possible to see beautifull cooling process in horizontal mountaining now.

[@johnnywoolen1453]

This will be awesome 2 years from now when you're actually able to buy a 4090.

[@StagnantMizu]

atleast the people who buy them now will be easy business for this dude, he is going to make bank

[@giancarlo2953]

I'm confused, the thermal pads on the PCB appear to be 3 different sizes, but the manual says to only use the F1.0 and F1.5 pads. its the ABP that you put the F2.0 thermal pad... Does it really matter?

[@Diego-dy5mw]

15:11 you forgot one thermalpad, the third left-to-right, amazing products! Obs.: losing market on Brazil just to send by DHL, here you pay twice by them, 399,99 for block and 399,99 taxes country import, thank you, Byski is doing different so we can buy them.

[@WilhelmvonFahrvergnugen]

F1, closest to GPU.

[@MrDanwilliams]

When are they shipping out for 4090 TUF/Strix? Had an order placed for over a month

[@rueggly2367]

I received my 4090 TUF ABP block last week. I ordered 4 weeks ago. So dunno when you get yours.

[@EKWBofficial]

You can expect it to be on the way soon!

[@robertgreenwood7122]

Just got mine today. Ordered it yeah, about a month ago so you should be good.

[@arao888]

Is there a designated in/out for the water to go in and out? Or doesn't matter.

[@venividivici4253]

I’m having a issue with the terminal screws. They are not catching. Any idea?

[@MisterDonut420]

Will the backplate clear a pcb stack of a mini ITX motherboard like the ROG STRIX X670E-I or B650I AORUS ULTRA?

[@DDD-xx4mg]

Just fitted the 4090 Stix Full APB block and it was a massive pain compared to the 3090 block and separate active back plate. Screw holes dint line up half the time was very fiddly and then back plate took serval attempts to close due to the thermal pads not playing nice with the backplate

[@wesc98034]

At least you got the screws with yours. Mine is missing the M2.5x4 screws to mount the PCB and I'm having a hell of a time convincing the seller that these are NOT the pre-installed captive backplate screws.

[@RichardSanchez137]

Would be nice to create a pump/reservoir version.

[@geripulaj3807]

4090 active backplate, but when I go to install the terminal screws back in they aren’t reaching. But nothing else isn’t fitting, what happens if I don’t use those screws for the terminal? Is this a show stopper, or will I be fine?

[@dnsean03]

How is coil whine when using the ekwbs? My fe is bad and im using the corsair block currently

[@Moonlight-zp5rj]

Is the GPU WB universal for all 4090s or specific for FE?

[@OnceShy_TwiceBitten]

I was about to buy it, as all my other stuff is EKB, but seeing how much it is and how much they cheapened the F out, like with the pads, I'll be getting someone else. just ordered the card yesterday and was looking around for these. Glad I saw the comments. only one saving grace is if EK replies and let's me know if the inlet and outlet are in the same exact spot as on the 1080ti strix version? I have that, and would rather not re do my hard line tubing if I can just take it out and slip these in?

[@findyourzero]

Need a block solution with short side port holes for SFF builds!

[@Futurebloodline2010]

Looking for your video on installing the 7900xtx vector waterblock . Can u make a video i don't see one. Installing soon.

[@Echo4Yankee]

Can you put a GPU waterblock on the MSI Suprim Liquid 4090? Or do you have to use the stock cooler? I want to use a waterblock cooler with a 360mm radiator.

[@akos87]

will you have a similar one for the arc block as well? i would love to see how complicated the assembly is before ordering one, as this would be my first wb to be installed :D

[@octopusgoat2502]

The thermal pads are such a pain in the ass

[@Nut4129]

How many mm. do you use Thermal PAD for Rtx 4090?

[@mr.bopington6065]

would love to see the same how to video but for the msi suprim/trio 4090 water block!

[@chrisputkamer3249]

So this water block completely stops me from being able to remove it from the motherboard so does anyone have any advice on how?

[@lkok931]

What's the point of removing the taped on washer things for the x bracket? Also it would be cool to have better thermal pads, the blue ek ones leak quite a lot of oil and aren't even close to high performance pads. precut doesn't matter (then again for the price point I guess they should be) but, they are just kinda bad overall. Easy to use pads though.

[@relicvault1515]

One hopes for a Block for the ARC GPUs soon. In all seriousness though, This is the most insane waterblock Iv’e seen. Imagine installimg this monster in a SFX PC.

[@syrfgg]

I’m considering doing this for my h210i cause a 4080 won’t fit otherwise 😢

[@austinw4747]

Can this water block work on any 4090 gpu

[@dillontube1]

I like this guy.. good shit my dude!

[@ambrusnemes4847]

About to buy one of these decent blocks. I do not have a 4090s yet. Could anyone suggest which brand is the 'best donour' for a process like this, if any of the 4090s is better than the another brand for converting it?

[@dfghrgshhjtee]

nVidia founder's edition

[@Hotshoot911]

Is there going to be a silver/white version or is there just all black?

[@KirbyBot69]

What is the difference between ABP and non ABP? And how do I know if one or the other is needed or just a want?

[@SHADEXV]

If you have a 4090, you don‘t need it. The ABP was useful for the 3090 because of the VRM‘s on the backplate, but the 4090 hasn‘t them on the backplate

[@Ruiso7]

The black one looks so good....

[@peterpeter5666]

when will the video for the rx 7900xtx be out?

[@EKWBofficial]

Current ETA: Sometime next month.

[@peterpeter5666]

@@EKWBofficial Thank you

[@noone5014]

My previous purchase from EK is very disappointing. The seal of the box was opened and tampered with, I don't even know if it qualifies for an RMA.

[@EKWBofficial]

If your package didn't come in the condition you expected, you should open a ticket with our customer support team: customerservice.ekwb.com/ Please note that the expected time to reply is a bit longer than usual due to the holiday season.

[@edlebrock3501]

Are we going to get the Special Edition blocks this gen? I heard yall got the cards late so products are coming late, but i haven't heard a word about the special edition blocks, I really want one for my FE card!!!

[@EKWBofficial]

There's a special edition block coming this week, but not for FE card. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified of its release: www.ekwb.com/subscribe/

[@corentincoulon4867]

Just realised I don't have the 15mm required clearance above the PCIe slot on my Z790 maximus extreme motherboard, I take it the only option is to use the new EVO vertical GPU bracket if I still want to use the active backplate then?

[@JathraDH]

You can use the lower 16x slot as well. GPU doesn't have to go in the top slot, both of them are 16x.

[@corentincoulon4867]

@@JathraDH You're right but I wouldn't do it for aesthic reasons; it looks weird to have your graphics card so low in the case... :/

[@JathraDH]

@@corentincoulon4867 100% fair! I am using a vertical mount for my current build im building as well. I hope the riser cable doesn't screw me. (Bought the cablemod one.)

[@ambrusnemes4847]

the lower slot is not 16x but 8x, referred to the manual! @@JathraDH

[@JathraDH]

@@ambrusnemes4847 The hell are you even talking about? How to tell me you know nothing about computers without saying it. Please just don't reply if you have zero idea what you are saying, you will sound like less of an idiot. The MANUAL, which I have read, clearly states the slot configurations based on the CPU you use. On 32+ lane CPU's there will absolutely be a slot config that allows for 2x 16x slots. If you are using a shitty 16x CPU then yea the lower slot will be 8x, along with the upper one if you have something populated in both of them but the lower slot will still be 16x if there is nothing in the upper one. Again, please just stop talking if you have literally ZERO idea what you are talking about. Do 5 seconds of research first.

[@GFDthatsMe]

EK-Quantum Velocity² DDC 4.2 PWM D-RGB - AM5 Nickel + Plexi And this 4090 fe waterblock all I need for my pc?

[@EKWBofficial]

You'll also need radiators, fans, some tubes and fittings. If you need some assistance with picking out all the necessary components, contact our customer support team and they'll gladly help you out: customerservice.ekwb.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

[@GFDthatsMe]

@@EKWBofficial I was just making sure I didn't need any more pumps or reservoirs

[@Tonyplat98]

Will it work with PNY geforce 4090 I think the PCB is identical to the reference PCB

[@EKWBofficial]

The FE block won't work with the PNY GPU. Our customer support team can check if it is compatible with any of our other blocks. Contact them here: customerservice.ekwb.com/

[@Tonyplat98]

@@EKWBofficial pretty sure it does work with it there's a video on this but I do appreciate the responce.

[@pr1soner153]

What version of rtx 4090 choose for watercooling?FE or Msi Suprim X?

[@EKWBofficial]

We have water blocks for both, so whichever you prefer!

[@pr1soner153]

@@EKWBofficial It's good.

[@MattyAir]

ek doesnt even give you the screw driver needed to remove the gpu torx screws... sad. was ready to install to get haulted by not getting the required tools

[@shinOIchan]

I'm a bit confused on ABP 4 water ports. We can use any port as water in or out?

[@EKWBofficial]

Yes, as long as the inlet and outlet ports aren't on exact opposite sides of each other. For example: If you use the top left port as an inlet/outlet, you can also use the top right or the bottom right port, but not the bottom left.

[@shinOIchan]

@@EKWBofficial That clear things up. Thanks. 👍

[@joer8035]

Will an ABP option be added for Gigabyte 4090's

[@EKWBofficial]

There are no immediate plans for ABPs for Gigabyte GPUs at the moment.

[@cnimrod]

great video! you sould make more of those as for me this is the biggest stopper of buying GPU water-block (for 3080TI FE) I have a EK custom water system on my PC and it's the best I used (and I had few AIO by corsair)

[@Hardwarix]

When starts the shipping for RX 7900 XTX card blocks?

[@EKWBofficial]

They're expected to ship out before the end of December.

[@peterpeter5666]

would of been nice to see temps

[@maxk.3803]

Does anybody know if there will be an EK-Quantum Vector² Trio RTX 4090 D-RGB ABP Set - Nickel + Acetal Version as well? I contacted the support center and questioned them the same thing 5 days ago and haven't heard anything until now.

[@EKWBofficial]

We apologise for the prolonged response times from our support team due to holiday season. To answer your question: There will only be the plexi/nickel version of the ABP set for that card.

[@lyndajones1133]

@@EKWBofficial why?

[@bobbysinks6085]

Just got my Asus 4090 Strix.......please make video for this GPU.......ordering from EK for the GPU and CPU 13900K

[@rueggly2367]

Already done it with the ABP block for my 4090 TUF. Its pretty easy tbh. Strix isnt that different

[@DerVali]

You can check my timelapse video if you like. It´s a TUF but it´s literally the same as ruegglY already mentioned. Teardown is the same as it is the same PCB you only have one step more on the TUF: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHvVXnScrK2jmtk

[@Ricqu]

Please do a video of the 4090 Strix wb install!

[@DerVali]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHvVXnScrK2jmtk

[@Ricqu]

@@DerVali Thanks, but thats TUF.

[@DerVali]

@@Ricqu which ist Most likely the same except for one little step in the manual

[@Ricqu]

@@DerVali Different shrouds. I just want to see a Strix teardown to catch all the screw locations so I wont break this effin expensive card in any way.

[@DerVali]

@@Ricqu its not that complicated as you might think and as i was Sayin most likely the same especially screw locations. Check the manual on ekwb Seite. 👍

[@Musashi_XIV]

Can we agree that your guys online customer service has definitely gone down hill recently. You may not read about it on KZbin but there are many unhappy people on reddit with horrible experiences from ordering to RMA. Just something to consider with the new year around the corner and new resolutions to be made...thank you.

[@Garrett1974]

Just wish they'd Loctite the standoffs in place, they come out too easy after test-fitting the waterblock...

[@raymondchapman5990]

I'm an EK consumer but this ABP block setup seems overkill and expensive compared to what and if it actually makes any cooling difference.

[@theunkownmr.562]

Just need to actually be able to get a 4090 at msrp...

[@mismis3153]

What are the odds of breaking the PCB when unscrewing the clamp at 6:22 ? Is there a risk if you do it diagonally ?

[@Jordan.m.martinez]

And.... I broke the fans... I heard the click but it was the thing breaking off.. great

[@mismis3153]

good news... now you need to watercool it bad news... now you can only watercool it

[@reloadingdontshoot1]

If only these weren't like $400....for 1/3 the price I'd be going Bykski

[@FrankOnline007]

awh. i really hoped for some sexy b-roll of this block getting filled

[@focusmicro]

Im rocking the same but a skinny EK block on my 3090. Will be on 3090 for a few years more I think. 4090 way out of my price!

[@samno90]

special edition please

[@deathberry33]

Shame there's no Special Edition FE water blocks this gen. But guess it's fine too since I'm skipping this gen anyway.

[@Clazzyfied]

Are you going to sell water cooled 4090’s soon? Other than the 6500 dollar beast

[@EKWBofficial]

We have no immediate plans to offer RTX 4090 GPUs in our webshop, except in the Fluid Gaming prebuilt PCs - more of those are on the way!

[@Clazzyfied]

@@EKWBofficial yeah! That’s what I mean. Full systems. Currently there are 4090 systems without the water blocks. If anything I’ll just get that conqueror

[@flyyingpineapplehead1932]

Need closer shots I can’t tell what’s going on

[@kenw8875]

best to complement the vid with the 23pg, iirc, Installation Manual from their site.

[@mcnsful]

How the hell we gonna find FE versions? Its even more difficult to find it

[@intuneknight9681]

And the price is HOLY SHIT.

[@enki8618]

Nice Video.! :) Pls do the same in a new video with a 4090 Strix pls .! :)

[@DerVali]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHvVXnScrK2jmtk

[@mrfinn2006]

I have had mine installed for 4 days and I already have staining in the dead zones, poor result for the money it costs.

[@Live1509]

The ABP is useless the 4090 doesn't need it 😅 I was looking at the acetal single side version but 245€ for mediocre quality and performance hell no!

[@GeleosX]

Зачем 4090 активный бекплейт?

[@Bertis87]

Why in the world would you do both versions at the same time. This is ridiculous. Do a video JUST FOR THE ABP. Also, fast forwarding through critical moments, sometimes people buy used blocks and they might not know what screw goes where, like when taking out the 3 Allen screws behind the magnetic cover. I have a bag of screws and needed to see what screws came out of the those three holes behind the magnetic cover

[@ChairmanMeow1]

I just dont understand the point. Yes you get lower temps but its not like GPUs are just burning themselves alive in the first place.

[@Mr.Akkineni]

That massive 4090 looks small in front of him🤣🤣

[@stevejosrph6065]

all you showing is your face ..but i will remember to put the sticky side on the PCB thank you so much

[@CrackingTheGames]

now 4090 is indeed a graphics "card"

[@flutek891]

Too expensive for a piece of metal and plastic. Circa 4 times.

[@dstir009]

man this seems way to extreme for me to do :(

[@EKWBofficial]

It's super easy once you start! It's just tightening and untightening a couple of screws and placing some thermal pads ;)

[@dstir009]

@@EKWBofficial yeah you're right. I just don't want to accidentally destroy my 4090 haha

[@laszloantal8836]

😂 4090 not affordable to me , but at least I have two of 2080Ti water cooled I will replace these with a 4090Ti 2 years later 😉

[@marcusaurelius6607]

NO I/O BACKPLATE IN THESE BLOCKS. guys, be very careful with this product, ekwb does not provide single slot i/o brackets anymore. i bought four EK-Quantum Vector² AMP/Trinity RTX 4090 and all of them have no brackets at all.

[@hkmk1]

rly expensive but very cool :D

[@adamekgzgz5488]

Fortinaiti ila babaji

[@fofal]

I like MaTits but HerTits even more

[@allanwilmath8226]

Sorry but you can't use the excuse of temperatures, the FE cards cools excellently out of the box. The FE card is gross though, Nvidia really went out of their way to make it as ugly as possible. It was amazing to watch the Nvidia engineer keep the excuse of how important appearance was as why it was so complicated to take the card apart like were stupid or something. First you can't buy and FE card except from shitty Best Buy which Nvidia can piss off because that's not happening, not a good look Jensen that you choose the worst retailer in the country to sell your product boy genius. BTW, there is reason to believe they scalping them anyway. So the biggest problem EK is matching the GPU blocks to the cards, instead of having to enter each card in to your stupid compatibility page you should provide as list of cards you have bothered to support instead. Inconveniently when I was shopping you only bothered to provide blocks for cards that either didn't exist or were being scalped. Ironically it's the lower end cards that would benefit the most from being blocked. Instead of teaming up with Asus to support their overpriced products you could everyone a favor and team up with one of the low end products because replacing a crappy air cooler and water cooling the VRMs and RAM will make a far greater improvement to a low end card instead of a high end overbuilt card. Same thing for motherboards, The VRMs on a 600 dollar motherboard don't need water cooling, it's actually stupid to put a monoblock on >500 motherboard, you don't need heatsinks on the high end VRMs.