Enermax CPU Cooler Assembly

Owned by Joey Houy (Unlicensed)
Last updated: Jan 13, 2022
3 min read

Tools Required

Tools Required

Philips-head Screwdriver
Preferebly thinner/narrow bit for smaller screws

Step 1 - Open box, remove and organize necessary contents, remove plastic coverings

In order of what I’m pointing at:

  1. 4x short shock spring screws

  2. 4x CPU tray mounting screws

  3. 8x short radiator-fan assembly screws

  4. 8x long fan-to-radiator mounting screws

  5. Small tube of thermal compound (paste)

Remove plastic covers from cooling block contact plate. Failure to do so may result in melted plastic and possible additional damage/obstruction to processor. Cooling block may reach very high temps while system is under heavy use.

Step 2 - Position Liquid CPU Cooler and radiator fans so that all Manufacturer logos are displayed and upright after being installed into system

This may not apply to all Liquid CPU Cooler models.

Mainly:

  • Fans will be installed under/behind radiator

  • Radiator-fan power cables are near the cable-management cavities (shown later in this guide)

  • Cables and tubes are not crossed during or after installation

  • Installing it as per the Manufacturer suggests

    • Controversal, mainly how fan orientation is displayed in manuals, but that’s discussion for another day

Step 3 - Fasten fans to radiator with long screws

Step 4 - Untangle all cables and cable ties

Step 5 - Mount the CPU Cooling Block mounting cables to the CPU Cooling Block

Step 6 - Not really a step, but shows how you should carry the assembly to the system if you’re going to install it now

Remember the CPU Cooler assembly orientation step from earlier.

Done.