Wednesday, September 21st 2022
EK Releases Full Suite of Water Blocks for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
The launch of NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards' latest edition for gamers and content creators is finally announced. The GeForce RTX 40 Series will be the 3rd generation of RTX graphics cards. Expected availability is to be disclosed at a later date. Many enthusiasts are eager to get their hands on the brand new RTX 40-series cards, which are said to be 2-4X as powerful as the current generation.
However, with great power comes great heat. EK - the leading premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer - is ready to combat this side effect for more FPS and offer EK-Quantum Vector² water blocks from the get-go to ensure enthusiasts can squeeze every ounce of power from the Ada Lovelace architecture. The Founders Edition from NVIDIA is the first PCB to be fully covered by Vector². Active Backplate solutions will also be offered for those who want the best cooling possible, effectively sandwiching their 40-series GPU between two water blocks linked with a single terminal.
EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4090 D-RGB GPU Water Block
The EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4090 is a liquid cooling solution that is actually a set of a Vector² series water block, black-anodized aluminium backplate, and a custom made single slot PCIe bracket in a single package. As with the previous 30-series Vector² water blocks, the look is dominated by minimalistic straight lines and the backplate coming around the side of the GPU to cover the PCB fully.
The Vector² cooling engine combines the jet plate with a 3D-machined Plexi insert to improve flow distribution and thermal performance. This cooling engine is based on 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. EK took great care to achieve a symmetrical flow domain by utilizing an internal bridge to secondary components. This was done to ensure the cooling of secondary components without sacrificing flow distribution over the GPU core.
All Vector² GPU water blocks use a thick 11 mm copper coldplate with a directly attached acetal terminal and a robust single O-ring top design. This simple construction provides confidence during customization and maintenance. Two distinctive and unique D-RGB lighting options are now available to complement the material choice of the product: Nickel + Plexi and Nickel + Acetal. Both versions include a black-anodized aluminium backplate and a base that is CNC-machined out of nickel-plated electrolytic copper.
On the Plexi version, the D-RGB LED lighting is deployed on the longest edge of the water block for improved uniformity and brightness. The PCB and diodes are concealed inside a clean aluminium extrusion.
On the Acetal version, a dense D-RGB LED strip illuminates the parting line of the stand-out element on both sides of the block. This subtle effect allows vivid displays of color while the block remains entirely black.
Tactile magnetic covers are used to conceal the terminal screws, which allows rotating the branding when the GPU is inverted inside the case.
The GPU water blocks have a specific cutout that enables users to use the included multi-use tool to decouple the PCIe safety on the motherboard and easily unplug their GPU. The same tool also detaches the power cable more easily and tightens the standoffs.
EK-Quantum Vector² Backplate
Each Vector² water block comes with a CNC-machined black-anodized backplate. Captive nickel-plated mounting screws are included with these backplates to replace the original black screws. The backplate has a new L-shaped profile that touches the base of the water block and encloses the entire GPU while increasing the cooling surface, leading to even better performance. By connecting to the water block, which is far more efficient at heat transfer, performance is further increased.
Captive backplate screws simplify installation, ensuring the correct length is always used where it is needed to avoid any user error or second-guessing.
EK-Matrix7 Standard
EK-Matrix7 standardizes the dimensions of the products, including the port position and spacing, making liquid cooling loop assembly more intuitive and easy. All Vector² products feature full EK-Matrix7 compliance in every axis, ensuring easy integration and alignment with all other EK-Matrix7 products. This brings perfect alignment of ports in both horizontal and vertical positions, meaning less time spent planning the loop, bending tubes, etc., with the end result being an epic build.
Compatibility
EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4090 water blocks, backplates, and active backplates are compatible with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition GPU. The EK Cooling Configurator will be updated regularly with AIB partner PCBs and models as new info comes in. EK plans to provide all popular AIB models with their own water blocks to ensure customers have a wide range of choices depending on their preferred brand or requirements in the graphics card size.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU
The GeForce RTX 4090 from NVIDIA is just as massive as its predecessor, the RTX 3090 Founders Edition. Power is delivered through a PCIe Gen 5.0 12VHPWR connector that comes with the new ATX 3.0 power supplies. It is built on TSMC's 4N manufacturing process, which significantly lowers the die size, enables 3 GHz+ clocks, and increases thermal density.
This monster GPU has a total of 96 MB of L2 cache will ensure ample memory to avoid going to GDDR6X every time, thus saving precious time and bandwidth.
Regarding VRAM specs, the GeForce RTX 4090 boasts 24 GB GDDR6X. A small and powerful die with 76 billion transistors will greatly benefit from increased cooling of custom loop solutions.
Availability and Pricing
The EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4090 water blocks with included backplates and single slot PCIe brackets are available for pre-order through EK Webshop and Partner resellers. EK will update you with the exact dates of availability as soon as possible. The table below shows the manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP), VAT included.
However, with great power comes great heat. EK - the leading premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer - is ready to combat this side effect for more FPS and offer EK-Quantum Vector² water blocks from the get-go to ensure enthusiasts can squeeze every ounce of power from the Ada Lovelace architecture. The Founders Edition from NVIDIA is the first PCB to be fully covered by Vector². Active Backplate solutions will also be offered for those who want the best cooling possible, effectively sandwiching their 40-series GPU between two water blocks linked with a single terminal.
The EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4090 is a liquid cooling solution that is actually a set of a Vector² series water block, black-anodized aluminium backplate, and a custom made single slot PCIe bracket in a single package. As with the previous 30-series Vector² water blocks, the look is dominated by minimalistic straight lines and the backplate coming around the side of the GPU to cover the PCB fully.
The Vector² cooling engine combines the jet plate with a 3D-machined Plexi insert to improve flow distribution and thermal performance. This cooling engine is based on 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. EK took great care to achieve a symmetrical flow domain by utilizing an internal bridge to secondary components. This was done to ensure the cooling of secondary components without sacrificing flow distribution over the GPU core.
All Vector² GPU water blocks use a thick 11 mm copper coldplate with a directly attached acetal terminal and a robust single O-ring top design. This simple construction provides confidence during customization and maintenance. Two distinctive and unique D-RGB lighting options are now available to complement the material choice of the product: Nickel + Plexi and Nickel + Acetal. Both versions include a black-anodized aluminium backplate and a base that is CNC-machined out of nickel-plated electrolytic copper.
On the Plexi version, the D-RGB LED lighting is deployed on the longest edge of the water block for improved uniformity and brightness. The PCB and diodes are concealed inside a clean aluminium extrusion.
On the Acetal version, a dense D-RGB LED strip illuminates the parting line of the stand-out element on both sides of the block. This subtle effect allows vivid displays of color while the block remains entirely black.
Tactile magnetic covers are used to conceal the terminal screws, which allows rotating the branding when the GPU is inverted inside the case.
The GPU water blocks have a specific cutout that enables users to use the included multi-use tool to decouple the PCIe safety on the motherboard and easily unplug their GPU. The same tool also detaches the power cable more easily and tightens the standoffs.
EK-Quantum Vector² Backplate
Each Vector² water block comes with a CNC-machined black-anodized backplate. Captive nickel-plated mounting screws are included with these backplates to replace the original black screws. The backplate has a new L-shaped profile that touches the base of the water block and encloses the entire GPU while increasing the cooling surface, leading to even better performance. By connecting to the water block, which is far more efficient at heat transfer, performance is further increased.
Captive backplate screws simplify installation, ensuring the correct length is always used where it is needed to avoid any user error or second-guessing.
EK-Matrix7 Standard
EK-Matrix7 standardizes the dimensions of the products, including the port position and spacing, making liquid cooling loop assembly more intuitive and easy. All Vector² products feature full EK-Matrix7 compliance in every axis, ensuring easy integration and alignment with all other EK-Matrix7 products. This brings perfect alignment of ports in both horizontal and vertical positions, meaning less time spent planning the loop, bending tubes, etc., with the end result being an epic build.
Compatibility
EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4090 water blocks, backplates, and active backplates are compatible with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition GPU. The EK Cooling Configurator will be updated regularly with AIB partner PCBs and models as new info comes in. EK plans to provide all popular AIB models with their own water blocks to ensure customers have a wide range of choices depending on their preferred brand or requirements in the graphics card size.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU
The GeForce RTX 4090 from NVIDIA is just as massive as its predecessor, the RTX 3090 Founders Edition. Power is delivered through a PCIe Gen 5.0 12VHPWR connector that comes with the new ATX 3.0 power supplies. It is built on TSMC's 4N manufacturing process, which significantly lowers the die size, enables 3 GHz+ clocks, and increases thermal density.
This monster GPU has a total of 96 MB of L2 cache will ensure ample memory to avoid going to GDDR6X every time, thus saving precious time and bandwidth.
Regarding VRAM specs, the GeForce RTX 4090 boasts 24 GB GDDR6X. A small and powerful die with 76 billion transistors will greatly benefit from increased cooling of custom loop solutions.
Availability and Pricing
The EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4090 water blocks with included backplates and single slot PCIe brackets are available for pre-order through EK Webshop and Partner resellers. EK will update you with the exact dates of availability as soon as possible. The table below shows the manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP), VAT included.
24 Comments on EK Releases Full Suite of Water Blocks for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Copper nickel electroplated. Optional free RGB strip 5v and 12v
When I hear EK, I hear this sound in my ears: yuck
Good luck on your voyage to bankruptcy. It ain't how things are done.
At this point, I go straight from water to 3M Novec.
If you look at my PC setup you can see I have absolutely no problems in cooling department for years. My old X99 5960X CPU ate around 300W in OC for example... I won't even mention AMD Hawaii times and R9 290x2. So it's not like it is the first rodeo.
Is my system loud? No, it still is an overkill in heat capacity. Is it heavy? Yes! Is it expensive? Yes and no, I assembled the parts in years and reuse them. If you would need to get everything from scratch, then okay expensive.
I have an Optimus PC block for my 3090 FTW 3 Ultra now, but since EVGA has sadly moved on, I’ll be getting a FE card this time around. The blocks are all so generic now, I hope Optimus, Bitspower or EK change it up with a better design.
you can have proper cooling and not make an ugly block.
I use a 560mm rad (quad 14mm)
In Summer two fans at 700rpm and right now for this weather I unplugged the fans.
Sure I could put 8 fans on both of its sides. But I get under 60° already with my gpu overclocked to 400w The cpu is at 50w while gaming.
How am I supposed to keep the gpu temp just a few degrees above ambient under full load.
Besides, are you 4k?
I'm worried my parrot goes inside the fan, as the rad is standing out of the chassis on a pizza box.The guys saying EK is better than this and that....
It's copper ok? It's copper. It's not some rocket science that only EK has the wisdom for.
Copper takes the heat and gets rid of it. EK's copper is not silver. Even a caveman could make an efficient gpu waterblock.
I mean you can hate alphacool if Bayern München beats Paris Saint-Germain, but it still keeps your vram pretty cool
As a newcomer to the world of custom cooling undoubtedly my loop isn't optimally configured. I have not fussed with it since I got it up and running. The loop provides more than adequate thermal capacity, it looks neat, and fan acoustics are blissfully quiet. Mission accomplished.
My guess is that my existing loop could handle the RTX 4090 with the GPU radiator fans running around 1200 rpm. I'd just swap out the waterblocked graphics card, run a couple of 3D graphics benchmarks (Unigine Heaven or Superposition, maybe the Shadow of the Tomb Raider built-in benchmark), and adjust the fan curve in the UEFI BIOS as necessary. I have an 800W Platinum PSU so if there were periodic power-related issues, I'd swap it out for a 1000W unit but I would first start with the existing one.
Also 4090 is a good choice over 4080-16. I'm expecting a huge performance gap between the two. Certainly worth the 400$ extra. Let's see the benchmarks. 16384 vs 9728 cuda cores
If you're planning to add a rad, go for 14mm fans. They blow more air with less rpm. What makes noise is the rpm.
Intuitively we think a large fan makes more noise, but truth is the opposite
The point directed to Esco is that my GPU radiator/fan combination would likely be sufficient for the increased thermal TDP of the 4090.
After all, this is a thread about GPU waterblocks not PSUs.
Trust me, I know all about annoying whiny small fans every time I boot a notebook computer. It's no surprise I grab my iPad for couch or bed surfing.
I'm not running 4K yet. I want to change my triple 1440P monitors to 4K. There are really any IPS, HDR1400, 240Hz panels out yet that I want with the new display port or HDMI standards. I've been waiting for years to upgrade, but there aren't any sadly. I'll probably buy some for the interim to take advantage of my 4090.
I'm still disappointed in the design EK used. Why not use the better looking 3090/3090Ti FE block they made.
Resident Evil 3 Remake @4k
What's weird now is that my coolant is 35 while the gpu is 32.
How can anything be colder than coolant? :D
maybe the waterblock itself takes some of the heat, insulating the die from the warmer coolant.
may be where the thermometer is located, doesn't sample the entire coolant's temp. may be coolant is colder in the tubes and over the block than inside a 19L reservoir.
anyway, now coolant is 33.3 and gpu is 30
@FranciscoCL
I can explain it this way. Right now the weather is 16°
I don't have a thermometer in the room. But I'm not sweating (not ~30°) nor using a heater. So certainly ambient is colder than both coolant and gpu. So instead of heat moving from gpu to block to coolant to rad, it's directly moving from block to air. Nope physics doesn't break and my res thermometer is not so crappy. ;)
Those are NOT FE blocks.
Just compare 30 series true FE blocks and this joke they've made for 40 series. Again, the price is almost identical. EK seems to be going downhill. They became too greedy and too lazy it seems.