In order to demonstrate the installation process for TopFlow we are installing the cooler on the Intel LGA2011 socket.

The first step for the installation on this socket (as we have found with many other coolers) is to apply four double sided screws to the mounting holes found on the outer edge of the socket. Once this has been done its then time to attach the mounting brackets to each side of the heatsink baseplate. This is accomplished by applying two screws on either side, the brackets must be placed in the orientation as per below picture. After the brackets are fixed onto the heatsink the final step is to apply thermal paste, place the heatsink over the CPU and tighten the four bolts with provided spanner.

There are a variety of orientations you can select but it is advisable to have the top of the heatpipes facing the top of the motherboard so that when everything is inside the computer chassis the heat rises to the top of the case. Having the cooler facing the opposite direction can significantly affect temperatures, in a negative way.

Although this method requires more time to complete compared to other CPU cooler installations it is one that instills confidence and is reliable.