The Freezer Extreme Rev.2 relies on a push pin mechanism for installation which on first thought doesn’t seem a particularly robust idea. The compact lightweight construction of the cooler does mean that it is still appropriate, especially for users not willing to remove their motherboard to install back plates. On the positive side, the mechanism still relies on a front mounted bracket to secure the cooler better.


1. Position the mounting plate above the motherboard mounting holes and insert the beige push pins in each corner until you hear a click. Make sure the open side of the push pins face inwards.


2. Fully secure the mounting plate by placing the black push pin inserts into the grey push pin, again making sure it clicks.


3. Place the heatsink on top and secure it to the mounting bracket using the 12mm screws. I recommend inserting the screws into the cooler bracket first before placing it on the motherboard.

Although straightforward, there are a few annoyances I encountered. The plastic components are not as robust as metal brackets that high end coolers tend to rely on, making the whole thing feel quite cheap. Removing the black push pin inserts if you ever need to also requires a lot of effort, prompting me to use some pliers. Finally, it is very tough to line up the 12mm screws with the mounting bracket, especially when doing so inside a case, that’s assuming you don’t drop the screw first… In the end, it proved easier to just do it by removing the motherboard thereby making the push pin method somewhat redundant