CPU Cooler Assembly
The passive CPU cooler assembly comprises of 3 main parts. The CPU mounts which fix the heatpipes to the CPU & motherboard, the heatsink connector blocks
that fix the heatpipes to the case side panel (heatsink), and the heatpipes that transfer the heat from the CPU to heatsink. Note that the heatpipes are numbered in
the plastic sleeves, 1 - 4 to assist with identifying them.
The use of thermal paste is ESSENTIAL to ensure efficient heat transfer and should be applied to ALL the surfaces indicated below.
We recommend first trying the assembly without applying thermal paste. This will allow you to test and adjust the alignment without making a mess with thermal
paste. Once you have a good approximation of the alignment, apply thermal paste initially between the lower CPU mount and heatpipes, then lock the heatpipes
between the upper and lower CPU mounts using the 4 HEX screws. With this assembled, you can now remove it from the case and apply thermal paste to the
CPU and heatsink contact side of the heatpipes.
Spring Loaded Screw
HEX Screw
Upper CPU Mount
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Intel or AMD
CPU Mounting Nut
Heatpipe
Lower CPU Mount
CPU
7
HC-M3x6
1
3
4
2
Heatsink Connector Block
