For the installation we’ve chosen to use LGA1700 since this is new and AK400 has compatibility for it.

So, for the first step, its necessary to attach the provided backplate and then install the rubber buffers labelled “1700”.


Next, the large square shaped bracket needs to be placed over the top of the buffers and four of the supplied screws fix this bracket into place. Note: this cooler should be mounted horizontally (with the fan facing the rear exhaust fan inside your case or front of the case, therefore, the two pins need to be positioned as shown, so the cooler is correctly aligned.


The last step in the process is to place the baseplate of the cooler over the CPU, lining up the screws to the pins and then one full rotation of each screw to apply even pressure. Once both screws are tight, and the PWM fan connector is attached to the CPU fan header on the motherboard, the job is done!


Here is the finished look.

Although we may not have any RGB lighting (which may in fact please some of you) this cooler definitely makes an impact. It also matches up perfectly with other components.