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

The first step in the installation process is to apply four stand-off screws to the socket plate of our motherboard. Next, two mounting brackets need to be attached to the base of V8 GTS – two screws are simply tightened up to secure these brackets into place. The last step is to apply thermal paste to the CPU, position the cooler over the CPU and then attach four nuts to each corner, tightening with the provided spanner.

Although there are only a few steps in order to get up and running, care needs to be taken to ensure the stand-off screws are fastened tight enough that when the nuts are applied both components don’t turn. This can be tricky since you can only use your thumb to tighten. We would have liked to see better method of installation from Cooler Master.