As part of the first step for installing LE500, we attached the two cooling fans to the radiator. A push configuration is the usual course of action for this type of cooler, so we install the fans in this orientation – with airflow directed at the radiator. As usual, long screws need to be tightened into all four corners of each fan.

The largest and most challenging aspect to installing a liquid cooler within a case comes when trying to fix the radiator and fan combo into the roof of the case, so this is the next phase of our installation. Most cases have allocation at the front or top for different sized radiators – 240/280 or even 360. Our case can accommodate 240 and 280, all we do is move the radiator/fan combo into the desired spot and attach the smaller screws provided to fix into place.


For our CPU cooler reviews, we’re using LGA 1700, which is Intel’s socket for 12th Gen. processors. This is a new socket for Intel and differs from 115x – therefore the installation is somewhat different but almost the same (its mostly the parts which are LGA 1700 specific, that you need to pay attention to). A backplate simply needs to be placed through the back of the motherboard as shown. And then on the front size, four plastic 1700 labelled mounts need to be placed over the screws from the backplate.


The last step is to place the block over the CPU/screws and attach the screws. This should be done in a diagonal sequence to apply even pressure.


The finished look is impressive and took very little time to complete.