Installing the EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4090 Water Blocks and ABP Set | EK HOW TO
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- Опубликовано: 6 дек 2022
- The NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 is the ultimate GeForce GPU that brings a massive leap in performance, efficiency, and AI-powered graphics - all the more reason to get it water-cooled!
Watch as Matic explains everything you need about the 4090 FE water block and the active back plate set. From the disassembly of the 4090 FE GPU to the step-by-step installation of the 4090 FE water block and ABP set. Wait for the end of the video as we also tackle many valuable tips and tricks.
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Cut the thermal pads so the user doesn't have to.
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.
So because you're lazy, you want them to keep more inventory of thermal pads cut specifically for a single GPU?
@@chrishaugh1655 corsair gpu-blocks come with thermal pads cut so why not?
@@chrishaugh1655 For the price premium, absolutely.
@@chrishaugh1655 Considering how pricey they are in comparison to other companies that do include pre-cut sized pads, yes, absolutely.
The waterblock is really good, but I agree with others regarding the thermal pads. At this price point they should come pre-cut.
I habe the same opinion 🙂
people have been buying replacement pads as well ..
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.
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 🚀
I love EK but corsair attaching the thermal pads to the block is a complete lifesaver
So true. Even the pre applied thermal paste.
@@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..
not really that big a deal
@@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
Their CS and even these videos to properly walk one through are above their competition!
Just a tip to others who install the active backplate set... at the end, after using the 6 Philips screws to tighten the backplate to the frontplate, you may find that the holes for the 3 terminal hex screws do not align and the screws will not go in/catch. This is because the thermal pads haven't been fully compressed, and the backplate isn't lowered down far enough to align with the hex screw holes on the frontplate. You probably won't be able to compress them fully from just the 6 Philips screws alone.
Instead, remove the 6 Philips screws, sandwich the backplate down against the frontplate with your hands and try inserting the hex screws. If they catch, great, screw them in. Now screw in the remaining 6 Philips screws to provide the support to maintain that clamping pressure.
You can actually see him run into this problem himself around the 15:50 mark...
I fought this issue as well. I tried to be very accurate with the diagram and pad placement but it's still an issue. Applying heavy pressure with your hand on the surface, to get the screws to catch is risky. If I cracked the die on accident doing this I'm going to be pretty sad.
@gyo kuto it's not that risky, you're applying pressure to the backside, not the die side so youre unlikely to crack the die. Not to mention its expected that you'll need some pressure to squish the pads, nothing insane there.
@@BigBHole69 I can't test the card until the loop is complete (with what I have) but you're probably correct. It should be OK.
@gyo kuto you absolutely can test it, just throw the card it any system being careful to either install it vertically to avoid any stress on the pcie slot or use a support stand if you install it horizontal. If all you want to do is boot to BIOS and make sure that the card gives a signal, you can absolutely do that even though you've not hooked up the block ports to any water. I did it and it was fine.
Y’all at EKWB truly do some a THE most amazing work in this realm of computers and cooling ❤❤
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.
I had the same problem
Would love it if one day we could buy gpu’s with ek blocks preinstalled
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.
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.
Active backplate loocs stylish. It is possible to see beautifull cooling process in horizontal mountaining now.
It would be nice to see other versions as well. I’m so lost with installing the block for my gigabyte gaming OC 4090
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.
Small correction. The ribbon cables are for fans, and the other cable is for LED.
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)
The black one looks so good....
the instruction show 3 different types of thermo pads, how do i tell them apart, all same color?
Just got my ABP Waterblock for the Strix 4090. Could you guys possibly do this same video for the Strix?
I like this guy.. good shit my dude!
This will be awesome 2 years from now when you're actually able to buy a 4090.
atleast the people who buy them now will be easy business for this dude, he is going to make bank
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.
I’m considering doing this for my h210i cause a 4080 won’t fit otherwise 😢
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
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?
Would be nice to create a pump/reservoir version.
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?
would love to see the same how to video but for the msi suprim/trio 4090 water block!
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
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.
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.
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.
How many mm. do you use Thermal PAD for Rtx 4090?
How is coil whine when using the ekwbs? My fe is bad and im using the corsair block currently
Will the backplate clear a pcb stack of a mini ITX motherboard like the ROG STRIX X670E-I or B650I AORUS ULTRA?
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
So can I use this same water cooling system to cool my CPU as well?
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?
I’m having a issue with the terminal screws. They are not catching. Any idea?
Is there a designated in/out for the water to go in and out? Or doesn't matter.
Are these directional blocks ? Is their a specific inlet and outlet port or does it not matter ?
I have the same question and can't find the answer in the manual.
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 😢.
Need a block solution with short side port holes for SFF builds!
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.
Is there going to be a silver/white version or is there just all black?
Looking for your video on installing the 7900xtx vector waterblock . Can u make a video i don't see one. Installing soon.
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.
Is the GPU WB universal for all 4090s or specific for FE?
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?
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!
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.
F1, closest to GPU.
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?
nVidia founder's edition
Can this water block work on any 4090 gpu
When are they shipping out for 4090 TUF/Strix? Had an order placed for over a month
I received my 4090 TUF ABP block last week. I ordered 4 weeks ago. So dunno when you get yours.
You can expect it to be on the way soon!
Just got mine today. Ordered it yeah, about a month ago so you should be good.
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.
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.
So this water block completely stops me from being able to remove it from the motherboard so does anyone have any advice on how?
Will it work with PNY geforce 4090 I think the PCB is identical to the reference PCB
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/
@@EKWBofficial pretty sure it does work with it there's a video on this but I do appreciate the responce.
would of been nice to see temps
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?
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
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!!!
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/
I'm a bit confused on ABP 4 water ports. We can use any port as water in or out?
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.
@@EKWBofficial That clear things up. Thanks. 👍
awh. i really hoped for some sexy b-roll of this block getting filled
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?
You can use the lower 16x slot as well. GPU doesn't have to go in the top slot, both of them are 16x.
@@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... :/
@@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.)
the lower slot is not 16x but 8x, referred to the manual! @@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.
When starts the shipping for RX 7900 XTX card blocks?
They're expected to ship out before the end of December.
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.
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.
@@EKWBofficial why?
EK-Quantum Velocity² DDC 4.2 PWM D-RGB - AM5 Nickel + Plexi
And this 4090 fe waterblock all I need for my pc?
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
@@EKWBofficial I was just making sure I didn't need any more pumps or reservoirs
Will an ABP option be added for Gigabyte 4090's
There are no immediate plans for ABPs for Gigabyte GPUs at the moment.
What version of rtx 4090 choose for watercooling?FE or Msi Suprim X?
We have water blocks for both, so whichever you prefer!
@@EKWBofficial It's good.
when will the video for the rx 7900xtx be out?
Current ETA: Sometime next month.
@@EKWBofficial Thank you
And.... I broke the fans... I heard the click but it was the thing breaking off.. great
good news... now you need to watercool it
bad news... now you can only watercool it
I've really enjoyed using EK gear, but rumours seem to be going around that the company is "struggling", even my local computer store is stating certain EK stuff is discontinued... sad.
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
special edition please
Nice Video.! :) Pls do the same in a new video with a 4090 Strix pls .! :)
ruclips.net/video/6Jr-AfwHpdw/видео.html
Can you answer why ya don’t offer intel?
The thermal pads are such a pain in the ass
rly expensive but very cool :D
Please do a video of the 4090 Strix wb install!
ruclips.net/video/6Jr-AfwHpdw/видео.html
@@DerVali Thanks, but thats TUF.
@@Ricqu which ist Most likely the same except for one little step in the manual
@@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.
@@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. 👍
What are the odds of breaking the PCB when unscrewing the clamp at 6:22 ? Is there a risk if you do it diagonally ?
Just need to actually be able to get a 4090 at msrp...
Just wish they'd Loctite the standoffs in place, they come out too easy after test-fitting the waterblock...
And the price is HOLY SHIT.
Can we agree that your guys online customer service has definitely gone down hill recently. You may not read about it on RUclips 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.
If only these weren't like $400....for 1/3 the price I'd be going Bykski
Just got my Asus 4090 Strix.......please make video for this GPU.......ordering from EK for the GPU and CPU 13900K
Already done it with the ABP block for my 4090 TUF. Its pretty easy tbh. Strix isnt that different
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: ruclips.net/video/6Jr-AfwHpdw/видео.html
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.
Зачем 4090 активный бекплейт?
Need closer shots I can’t tell what’s going on
best to complement the vid with the 23pg, iirc, Installation Manual from their site.
Are you going to sell water cooled 4090’s soon? Other than the 6500 dollar beast
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!
@@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
all you showing is your face ..but i will remember to put the sticky side on the PCB thank you so much
Shame there's no Special Edition FE water blocks this gen. But guess it's fine too since I'm skipping this gen anyway.
That massive 4090 looks small in front of him🤣🤣
now 4090 is indeed a graphics "card"
How the hell we gonna find FE versions? Its even more difficult to find it
I have had mine installed for 4 days and I already have staining in the dead zones, poor result for the money it costs.
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!
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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.
Too expensive for a piece of metal and plastic. Circa 4 times.
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man this seems way to extreme for me to do :(
It's super easy once you start! It's just tightening and untightening a couple of screws and placing some thermal pads ;)
@@EKWBofficial yeah you're right. I just don't want to accidentally destroy my 4090 haha
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