The EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3080 D-RGB water block enclosure is probably the most advanced GPU cooling resolution developed by EK to this point. The small kind issue and distinctive form of the RTX 3080 Founders Edition PCB introduced a uncommon engineering problem. The water block is purpose-designed with an especially thick copper base for high-performance, permitting it to clear all elements of the densely-packed PCB and including extra warmth elimination capability within the course of. The cooling engine used on this water block is the biggest EK has constructed to this point, having roughly 30% extra floor space than the remainder of the prevailing Vector sequence water blocks.
Current Compatibility List for EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3080
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition
A Testament To the Build Quality
Like the Magnitude CPU water block, everything of this water block is CNC-machined with out mass-production strategies. The block’s base is milled out of a 12 mm thick piece of pure electrolytic copper sourced from Europe, which is then nickel-plated, whereas its high is CNC-machined out of a glass-like solid Acrylic materials.
The exterior enclosure, which isn’t in any contact with the coolant, is machined out of a 20 mm thick strong piece of aluminium, which is afterward anodized into black or grey colour, relying on the mannequin. The included single-slot I/O defend is provided with particular screws for attaching it to the aluminium enclosure with a purpose to even out your entire water block’s weight distribution. The watertight sealing is ensured by high-quality EPDM O-rings, whereas brass standoffs are already pre-installed and permit for a secure and simple set up process.
Special Terminal Design
The water block is delivered with a set of connection terminals, permitting customers to swap them out based mostly on their wants. One terminal has two direct G1/4″ ports on the side, while the other one is more conventional, having four G1/4″ ports going via it.
The new design permits terminals to be straight connected to the copper chilly plate of the GPU water block, making it extra inflexible and decreasing the probabilities of harm. The terminal is neatly situated between two prongs on the PCB, using minimal house. This sort of design permits for unbelievable versatility, particularly for Small Form Factor builds, and naturally, extra attention-grabbing aesthetics.
Cooling Engine
This Special Edition Vector water block straight cools the GPU, VRAM, and the VRM (voltage regulation module) as cooling liquid is channeled proper over these crucial areas. The water block is in touch with MOSFETs and chokes to maximise cooling and reduce the probabilities of undesirable coil whine. The circulate paths are additionally optimized to cut back hydrodynamic instabilities and vortexing (lifeless spots) inside them.
The built-in Open Split-Flow cooling engine design proved to be a superior resolution for GPU water blocks. It is characterised by low hydraulic circulate restriction, which means it may be used with weaker water pumps or pumps working on low-speed settings and nonetheless obtain high efficiency.
The jet plate and fin construction geometry are optimized to offer even circulate distribution with minimal losses and optimum efficiency when utilized in any given coolant circulate orientation. Fin array is populated by 31 microfins with 0.6 mm huge microchannels that present distinctive cooling efficiency with out pointless circulate…
