Installation (AMD)
On the AMD platform, you must first remove the stock plastic brackets. The next step is to install the nylon spacers and the mounting clips. You secure the latter with the provided screws. Then you apply thermal paste and mount the cooler. The final step is to mount the fans onto the heatsink, a straightforward process since all you have to do is push them into place, thanks to the “click” system. Using the PWM splitter option, you can connect both fans to the same fan header on the mainboard.
Installation (Intel)
For Intel Sockets, you first have to remove the standard ILM. It is strongly advised to have the mainboard outside the chassis to make it easier to work on.
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I quite like the easy fan installation, saves time and effort when cleaning and repasting the cpu. Thermalright is slightly ahead in value as always. Arctic could afford to slash price down a bit to compete in that range.
Excellent review as always 👏