Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme CPU Cooler Review

Installation

In Figure 11 we see the backplate that you must install on the solder side of the motherboard, with the screws installed in the position for socket LGA775. Unfortunately, this backplate does not touch the motherboard, so it does not prevent the motherboard from bending.

This plate can be used for all supported sockets. In the sample we tested there is no support for socket LGA1156, but the version now found in stores (called Tower 120 Extreme Rev. 1) brings a new backplate that supports it. You can also find this new backplate on retail stores, if you have this first version and intend to use it with a socket LGA1156 CPU.

Figure 11: Backplate and screws.

After fastening the screws on the backplate, you just need to insert it under the motherboard, put the cooler over the CPU and then fasten the four spring thumbscrews. In Figure 12 we can see Tower 120 Extreme installed on our motherboard.

Figure 12: Installed on our motherboard.

In Figure 13, you can see the cooler installed inside our case.

Figure 13: Installed in our case.