Noctua NH-L12 CPU Cooler Review
Installation
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The nicely insulated backplate for use with Intel CPUs is shown in Figure 12, with the screws inserted in the holes that match our socket LGA1155 motherboard. On AMD systems, the stock backplate must be used.
Figure 12: Backplate with screws
After inserting the backplate on the solder side of the motherboard, you need to install four spacers and two metal holders, securing them with thumbnuts, as shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13: Holders installed
Next, put the cooler in place and hold it with two screws. There are holes in the heatsink that allow one to reach the screws. Although we removed the top fan, doing that is actually unnecessary.
Figure 14: Heatsink installed
Then, just install the fan on the heatsink. Figure 15 reveals the cooler installed in our system.
Figure 15: Fan installed