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EK Water Blocks Announces Quantum Vector Nitro+ Full Coverage Blocks
This 2nd-generation EK-Quantum Vector water block implements an Open Split-Flow cooling engine design, which proved to be a superior solution for GPU water blocks. It is characterized by low hydraulic flow restriction, meaning it can be used with weaker water pumps or pumps running on low-speed settings and still achieve top performance.
- Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800 XT, 16 GB GDDR6 (11304-02-20G)
- Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6900 XT (11308-01-20G)
D-RGB Lighting on EK-Quantum Vector Nitro+ RX 6800XT/6900XT Water Blocks
The aesthetic end-piece houses the addressable D-RGB LED strip. These water blocks boast a total of 8 individually addressable RGB LEDs on the Plexi version, while the Acetal has 9 LEDs. They also have a black acetal LED-lit terminal. They are compatible with popular RGB sync technologies from all major motherboard manufacturers. The arrow marking on the 3-pin D-RGB LED connector is to be aligned with the +5V marking on the D-RGB (addressable) header.
Backplate for the EK-Quantum Vector Nitro+ RX 6800XT/6900XT Water Blocks
EK recommends the purchase of an aluminium retention backplate, which improves the overall aesthetics of your graphics cards and also provides additional passive cooling. Cooling is provided for the PCB behind the GPU core, the backside of the VRAM, and the backside of the printed circuit board VRM section on SAPPHIRE NITRO+ 6800 XT and 6900 XT GPUs. It comes in anodized black or nickel-plated variant.
Availability and Pricing
The EK-Quantum Vector Nitro+ RX 6800XT/6900XT GPU water blocks and backplates are made and assembled in Slovenia, Europe, and are available for pre-order through the EK Online Shop and the dedicated reseller network. They are expected to start shipping out in mid-June 2021. In the table below, you can see the manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRP).
- EK-Quantum Vector Nitro+ RX 6800XT/6900XT D-RGB - Nickel + Plexi 164.90€
- EK-Quantum Vector Nitro+ RX 6800XT/6900XT D-RGB - Nickel + Acetal 159.90€
- EK-Quantum Vector Nitro+ RX 6800XT/6900XT Backplate - Black 42.90€
- EK-Quantum Vector Nitro+ RX 6800XT/6900XT Backplate - Nickel 49.90€
The base of the block is CNC-machined out of nickel-plated electrolytic copper, while its top is CNC-machined either out of glass-like cast Acrylic or durable black POM acetal. The watertight sealing is ensured by high-quality EPDM O-rings, while brass standoffs are already pre-installed and allow for a safe and easy installation procedure.
Compatibility:
- Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800 XT, 16 GB GDDR6 (11304-02-20G)
- Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6900 XT (11308-01-20G)
D-RGB Lighting on EK-Quantum Vector Nitro+ RX 6800XT/6900XT Water Blocks
The aesthetic end-piece houses the addressable D-RGB LED strip. These water blocks boast a total of 8 individually addressable RGB LEDs on the Plexi version, while the Acetal has 9 LEDs. They also have a black acetal LED-lit terminal. They are compatible with popular RGB sync technologies from all major motherboard manufacturers. The arrow marking on the 3-pin D-RGB LED connector is to be aligned with the +5V marking on the D-RGB (addressable) header.
Backplate for the EK-Quantum Vector Nitro+ RX 6800XT/6900XT Water Blocks
EK recommends the purchase of an aluminium retention backplate, which improves the overall aesthetics of your graphics cards and also provides additional passive cooling. Cooling is provided for the PCB behind the GPU core, the backside of the VRAM, and the backside of the printed circuit board VRM section on SAPPHIRE NITRO+ 6800 XT and 6900 XT GPUs. It comes in anodized black or nickel-plated variant.
Availability and Pricing
The EK-Quantum Vector Nitro+ RX 6800XT/6900XT GPU water blocks and backplates are made and assembled in Slovenia, Europe, and are available for pre-order through the EK Online Shop and the dedicated reseller network. They are expected to start shipping out in mid-June 2021. In the table below, you can see the manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRP).
- EK-Quantum Vector Nitro+ RX 6800XT/6900XT D-RGB - Nickel + Plexi 164.90€
- EK-Quantum Vector Nitro+ RX 6800XT/6900XT D-RGB - Nickel + Acetal 159.90€
- EK-Quantum Vector Nitro+ RX 6800XT/6900XT Backplate - Black 42.90€
- EK-Quantum Vector Nitro+ RX 6800XT/6900XT Backplate - Nickel 49.90€
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#5920080 Posted on: 06/13/2021 02:01 AM
...why stop on just 3 flashy words :p
Quantum Vector nitro+ ultra super ti xt nos ultimate 5x ... Sounds even better to the ear ! Oh well i guess we can forgive the naming considering their good reputation on their good quality !
LOL That is a very awful name, vector could be argued to be related to the product in some way but neither Quantum or Nitrogen do. Silly things these companies do to attract 12 year olds, hope it helps.
...why stop on just 3 flashy words :p
Quantum Vector nitro+ ultra super ti xt nos ultimate 5x ... Sounds even better to the ear ! Oh well i guess we can forgive the naming considering their good reputation on their good quality !
LOL That is a very awful name, vector could be argued to be related to the product in some way but neither Quantum or Nitrogen do. Silly things these companies do to attract 12 year olds, hope it helps.
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#5920081 Posted on: 06/13/2021 02:16 AM
Most the name companies come up with are awfull.. and they are serious about those names
LOL That is a very awful name, vector could be argued to be related to the product in some way but neither Quantum or Nitrogen do. Silly things these companies do to attract 12 year olds, hope it helps.
Most the name companies come up with are awfull.. and they are serious about those names
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#5920795 Posted on: 06/15/2021 06:21 PM
...why stop on just 3 flashy words :p
Quantum Vector nitro+ ultra super ti xt nos ultimate 5x ... Sounds even better to the ear ! Oh well i guess we can forgive the naming considering their good reputation on their good quality !
Hmmmmmmm, regarding quality, recently I did a CPU Waterblock update on my rig and considered EK Quantum Velocity full nickel, but I went with AC Cryo Next nickel (sent back EK block). I can´t help, but I have the feeling EK quality was much better in the past.
...why stop on just 3 flashy words :p
Quantum Vector nitro+ ultra super ti xt nos ultimate 5x ... Sounds even better to the ear ! Oh well i guess we can forgive the naming considering their good reputation on their good quality !
Hmmmmmmm, regarding quality, recently I did a CPU Waterblock update on my rig and considered EK Quantum Velocity full nickel, but I went with AC Cryo Next nickel (sent back EK block). I can´t help, but I have the feeling EK quality was much better in the past.
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#5921209 Posted on: 06/16/2021 11:43 PM
Gotta love how the solid black version has more LEDs than the clear one.
Gotta love how the solid black version has more LEDs than the clear one.
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...why stop on just 3 flashy words :p
Quantum Vector nitro+ ultra super ti xt nos ultimate 5x ... Sounds even better to the ear ! Oh well i guess we can forgive the naming considering their good reputation on their good quality !