EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4080: Water cooler for the GeForce RTX 4080 FE in two versions

The EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4080 D-RGB, which is the full name of the new full-cover water block from EKWB for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, has been presented in two visually very different versions and can already be ordered from the manufacturer itself as well as from available for retail pre-order.

Quantum Vector² can be subtle and show off

The EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4080 D-RGB in the acetal version is completely black and has only subtle RGB lighting, which connects the two elements of the full-cover water block.

The Plexiglas version makes a much more eye-catching appearance and is therefore particularly suitable for RGB enthusiasts and lighting fans.

Both versions have a black anodized aluminum rear panel and a nickel-plated base electrolytic copper is CNC milled.

The manufacturer describes the most relevant product properties of the two EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4080 D-RGB measuring 236 × 148 × 27 mm (L × W × H) on the product page as follows:

• All Vector² GPU water blocks use an 11-mm thick copper coldplate with a directly attached acetal terminal and a robust single O-ring top design.
• Each Vector² water block comes with a CNC-machined black-anodized backplate.
• The backplates also include captive nickel-plated mounting screws to replace the original black ones.
• EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4080 water blocks, backplates, and active backplates are compatible with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition GPU.
• the EK Cooling Configurator will be updated regularly with AIB partner PCBs and models as new info comes in.

At the current time, the water blocks are officially released exclusively for the GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition sold by Nvidia itself and in this country via NBB.de. The manufacturer also plans to offer customized versions for all popular manufacturers and their custom designs.

Pre-orders are already possible

The EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4080 water blocks with the associated backplates and single-slot PCIe brackets can be connected via the EK webshop as well as selected dealers can be pre-ordered. In Germany, for example alternates*. The manufacturer’s recommended retail price is EUR 239.90 each.

In addition to the cooler, backplate and single-slot cover, the scope of delivery also includes thermal paste, thermal pads, installation accessories and a GPU/PCIe cable tool.

The previously presented versions for Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4090 (test) cost from 389 euros and are already available in various variants for the various custom designs of the board partners Asus, Gigabyte and MSI been presented.

Availability in November

While EKWB speaks of “Late November” in its press release, Alternate is a little more specific and states availability on November 10th.

Provides more information the official online store of the manufacturer.