EK-Quantum Vector TRIO RTX 3080/3090 Active Backplate - Acetal is a cutting-edge addition to the EK Quantum Line. It is designed to complement the existing EK-Quantum Vector TRIO RTX 3080/3090 water blocks and actively cool the backside of all MSI TRIO and SUPRIM GeForce RTX 3080 and 3090 GPUs.

The EK-Quantum Vector TRIO RTX 3080/3090 Active Backplate comes with a new terminal that replaces the stock terminal included with the Vector water block, linking the water block and Vector Active Backplate into a single unit. This configuration requires only one inlet and one outlet, eliminating unnecessary additional tubing and reducing clutter. It is the ultimate aesthetic and performance solution, sandwiching your GPU between two water blocks for maximum cooling.

The Vector Active Backplate directly cools the PCB hotspots located on the backside of the GPU core and the VRM (voltage regulation module). On the RTX 3090, the VRAM on the backside is cooled, while the RTX 3080 receives cooling for the PCB around the front-mounted VRAM. Cooling liquid is channeled over all these critical areas.

These newly developed active backplates feature a fin array with seven wide channels, allowing for very low flow restriction. This results in overall lower temperatures, while the active backplate provides ample surface area for heat transfer.

The base of the active backplate is CNC-machined from nickel-plated electrolytic copper, while its top is CNC-machined from durable black POM Acetal. The rest of the backplate is made of aluminum anodized in black, ensuring it does not come into contact with the liquid. These Vector Active Backplates also feature acetal terminals that match the top cover, with watertight sealing ensured by high-quality EPDM O-rings.