Starting the installation process, you first mount the pins into the corresponding slots on the backplate, with one side being designed for Intel and the other AMD. The manual tells you clearly which ones to use and the black plastic caps locks everything into place.
Next up you need to mount the relevant mountings to the bottom of the pump enclosure. Each mounting point is countersunk with the exact same angle on the screwhead to ensure each mounting arm is seated perfectly.
Using the included mounting screws, it’s definitely a good idea to install the radiator before the pump enclosure. We’ve also installed, or at least tried to, the backplate mount, where you can see the four mounting pegs outside of each corner for the LGA 1156 socket.
When installing the pump, it’s a very tricky job holding the backplate in place, manoeuvring the pump into the correct location and also clamping it down with the thumb screws. It was just about doable with one pair of hands but really this is a two-person job. Most backplates will be put into place then mounted from the front-side before the pump goes anywhere near.
Another issue we faced at this point was tightening up the thumbscrews. They’ve been recessed at the top to take a flathead or Phillips screwdriver but the threaded pins from the backplate come through the centre and push the screwdriver back out, making the final half a turn almost impossible with a screwdriver, which is exactly when you want to use a screwdriver!
All things considered, the mounting procedure on an Intel socket could definitely be revised and improved but once it's in, it's in.
Next up you need to mount the relevant mountings to the bottom of the pump enclosure. Each mounting point is countersunk with the exact same angle on the screwhead to ensure each mounting arm is seated perfectly.
Using the included mounting screws, it’s definitely a good idea to install the radiator before the pump enclosure. We’ve also installed, or at least tried to, the backplate mount, where you can see the four mounting pegs outside of each corner for the LGA 1156 socket.
When installing the pump, it’s a very tricky job holding the backplate in place, manoeuvring the pump into the correct location and also clamping it down with the thumb screws. It was just about doable with one pair of hands but really this is a two-person job. Most backplates will be put into place then mounted from the front-side before the pump goes anywhere near.
Another issue we faced at this point was tightening up the thumbscrews. They’ve been recessed at the top to take a flathead or Phillips screwdriver but the threaded pins from the backplate come through the centre and push the screwdriver back out, making the final half a turn almost impossible with a screwdriver, which is exactly when you want to use a screwdriver!
All things considered, the mounting procedure on an Intel socket could definitely be revised and improved but once it's in, it's in.
