For our CPU cooling reviews we’re using the Intel platform. So, the first step for installing NX600 is to attach the provided backplate to the motherboard socket. Access to the backside of the board is necessary as shown above. NX600 supports multiple Intel sockets and we just need to attach the clips to the specific socket we require.


Next, we need to attach the blue standoffs to each of the four screw holes, place a bracket over the top and then follow up with two screws into each.


And then its time to apply thermal paste to the CPU, and place the CPU cooler over the top of the brackets – tightening the two large Philips screws on either side as shown. We advise making one full turn on one screw and then moving to the other, and then back again. This will add even pressure.


All that is left to do is attach the two cables – one plugs into the CPU cooler header and the other onto an ARGB header on the motherboard.

Above is the finished look. As you can clearly see, the memory we use on our CPU cooler test system prevent the outer cooling fan from sitting in the correct position, and instead the fan sits slightly high (above the heatsink itself). Memory over 30mm will cause the fan to sit higher.


For our finished look we installed a 30mm memory kit and you can see the results are superb. Installation is a breeze.