Packaging and Accessories

As with other recent releases from EK in its Quantum line, this Vector² block arrives in a two-piece product box that has an outer sleeve in black and oriented vertically rather than the usual landscape style. The product name and EK logo are on the front, with the latter adopting an orange background the brand still uses. A render of a generic Quantum Vector² GPU block is also here with salient marketing features on the back in multiple languages. A sticker on the side mentions information pertaining to the exact block inside, and confirms that we have the white version. A QR code takes you to the online installation manual, EK does not include as a printed version with the block. The inner box is also black in color with a gray EK logo in the center and on the other sides. Two double flaps help keep the contents in place during transit and EK ensures they are well protected by having thick foam all around.


Indeed, the block comes inside a plastic wrap with a shaped foam piece around and to the left in a separate compartment are two separate accessory boxes which come labeled for easy identification. EK has attempted to keep its vast product line more manageable by having one set of mounting hardware that is common to all Quantum Vector² GPU blocks and then having another set that is specific to this exact GPU block. This does mean there is potential for confusion with an extra part or two and the lack of a printed manual also means the end user might try to go about the installation process themselves and risk doing it incorrectly. Regardless, we see EK joins Alphacool when it comes to providing a replacement I/O bracket as well as necessary installation tools. We also get a tube of Thermal Grizzly thermal paste, two sets of thermal pads which are not pre-cut or sized exactly to shape, two spare brass stop plugs, and the relevant installation hardware itself. Interestingly, we also get two spare O-rings even though you would not really need it unless you are replacing the I/O port terminal and damage the stock O-rings.