The EK-Quantum Vector TRIO RTX 3080/3090 Active Backplate - Acetal is a state-of-the-art 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 back 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 standard terminal of the Vector water block, connecting the water block and the Vector Active Backplate into a single unit. This configuration requires only one inlet and one outlet, avoiding unnecessary additional tubing and reducing clutter. It is the ultimate aesthetic and high-performance solution that embeds your GPU between two water blocks for maximum cooling.

The Vector Active Backplate directly cools the PCB hotspots located on the back of the GPU core and the VRM (Voltage Regulation Module). For the RTX 3090, the VRAM is cooled from the back, while the RTX 3080 receives cooling for the PCB around the front-mounted VRAM. Coolant is routed over all these critical areas.

These newly developed active backplates feature a fin array with seven wide channels that allow for very low flow restriction. This results in overall lower temperatures while providing ample surface area for heat transfer.

The bottom of the active backplate is CNC-machined from nickel-plated electrolytic copper, while the top is CNC-machined from durable black POM Acetal. The rest of the backplate is made from black anodized aluminum to ensure no contact with the liquid. These Vector Active Backplates also feature Acetal terminals that match the upper housing, with waterproof sealing ensured by high-quality EPDM O-rings.