The Hyper TX3 is a very flexible design when it comes to socket mounting. With the exception of the very large i7 LGA1336 socket type from Intel all modern desktop chip types are covered by this cooler.

The base itself is a simple affair with a square channel cut out to make a free orientation design when mounting onto AMD sockets.


The simply designed base of the Hyper TX3.

With the bracket in place you can see it would be a simple job to install onto an AMD board in whatever orientation you desire.


AMD retention bracket in place.

LGA775 and LGA1156 installation is a touch more involved. For each socket Cooler Master have included an aligned screw hole in the supplied ‘Intel push pin’ brackets. Screw it on using the correct hole and you’re good to go – these are being used on an LGA1156 so they’re screwed in on the broadest layout.


Simply screw the push pin mounts in place.

Fan mounting is equally straight forward – the simple but well designed bracket allows straightforward installation. The silicone wedges really help to give a secure placement.

The image here shows the heatsink installed onto an ASUS Maximus III Gene i5 LGA1156 motherboard.


The Hyper TX3 in place.

Although not ideal (i prefer bolt through installs to give the best possible contact) i found the push pin installation perfectly acceptable and very secure. I also installed onto an AM2 motherboard with no issues. Very impressed.