Xigmatek Praeton CPU Cooler Review
Installation
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Figure 11 shows the clips used to install the Praeton on AMD CPUs. In Figure 12, you can see the clips for use with Intel CPUs, and the nuts that hold the cooler on the solder side of the motherboard.
Figure 11: Clips for use with AMD CPUs
Figure 12: Clips for use with Intel CPUs
Figure 13 reveals the solder side of our motherboard after installing the Praeton. Unfortunately, there is no backplate to help support the cooler. Even without a lot of weight or torque, it would be better to include a backplate in order to spread out the pressure made by the screws.
Figure 13: Solder side of the motherboard
Figure 14 shows the Xigmatek Praeton installed in our computer.
Figure 14: Cooler installed