First things first, we have to install the mounting bracket to the pump, this is a simple process, with countersinks in each corner making it obvious which way it is to be installed.
We then install the four standoffs onto our 2011 socket and apply a small amount of Noctua NT-H1 thermal paste. We use this to ensure results can be compared between all reviews.
Next up is pushing the pump enclosure into place, ensuring to spread the paste around as much as possible, then install the thumb screws, tightening them up as evenly as you can, in a diagonal fashion; this helps to distribute the thermal paste into a thin, even layer, improving its effectiveness.
Finally, we install the radiator into the top. This is the same as any other radiator, with 8 screws connecting it to the top of the case to exhaust the heat directly out.
We then install the four standoffs onto our 2011 socket and apply a small amount of Noctua NT-H1 thermal paste. We use this to ensure results can be compared between all reviews.
Next up is pushing the pump enclosure into place, ensuring to spread the paste around as much as possible, then install the thumb screws, tightening them up as evenly as you can, in a diagonal fashion; this helps to distribute the thermal paste into a thin, even layer, improving its effectiveness.
Finally, we install the radiator into the top. This is the same as any other radiator, with 8 screws connecting it to the top of the case to exhaust the heat directly out.
