01:16 EKWB Quantum Vector Active Backplate
02:31 Test Bench setup
03:10 Active backplate / Installation on RTX3080
07:09 Its installed, how it looks and a few minor issues
09:12 System ready and some test results
11:12 Corsair XG7 RGB retesting with new samples
12:58 XG7 Testing with new samples
14:20 XG7 results
15:28 So what do the results mean?
The original review concluded that the best overall GPU water block on the day was the EK-Quantum Vector. The Alphacool block had some issues with VRAM temperature, which the company is looking into, and the Corsair XG7 looked pretty average across the board in terms of the thermal performance.
While testing the new Corsair XG7 samples, we also thought it was a good time to take a look at EKWB’s new Active Backplate for RTX 30 reference design cards. These active backplates were supposed to be included in the original review but samples were not ready in time.