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CPU Cooling Hardware Overview
Below is a diagram showing how the various elements of the CPU cooler assembly fit together. We recommended performing a test fit of the entire cooler
assembly to the motherboard and heat sink before applying any thermal paste. The CPU mount comes with the adjustable arms pre-fitted but will require
adjustment to align them with the CPU cooler mounting holes on the motherboard which varies depending on socket type. Our retention screws are M3, so if
your motherboard already has a backplate with that thread, you won't need to install the supplied M3 nuts to the back of the motherboard. The rest of the parts are
individual packed for protection and should be assembled as shown. For optimal cooling performance, the heat pipes must run perpendicular to the heat sink fins. It
is also critical to apply thermal paste to every contact junction in the path of heat transfer from the CPU to heat sink.
PDH-M3x6
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Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Heat Sink Mount
Heat Sink Mount
M3 Nut
Copper Shim
HEX Screw
Adjustable Arm
CPU
CPU Socket
CPU Mount
6mm Heat Pipe
Retention Screw
CPU Cooling Hardware Overview
Below is an outline of how the various elements in the cooling assembly fit together. It important to note the general alignment and orientation of the different parts,
especially the heat sink mount in relation of the heat sink FINS as the heat pipes must runs perpendicular to the fins for optimal cooling. Also note that the heat sink
mount should be mounted to the motherboard is the orientation that will align it with the heat sink in the most central position.
At this stage its best to check prepare the motherboard for cooler mounting by fitting the retention nuts to the motherboard. Depending on the CPU socket type,
these exact design will differ and you may also need to remove any existing back plate. If the back plate fitted already support M3 screws, you wont need to remove
it or fit the M3 nuts suppled.
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CPU Mount
Heat Sink Mount
Slot in Heat Sink Mount
