Zalman CNPS8900 Extreme CPU Cooler Review
Installation
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The first step to install the CNPS8900 Extreme is to screw the clips on the base of the cooler. Figure 9 shows the clips for use with Intel CPUs installed. AMD systems use a similar pair of clips.
Figure 9: Clips installed
You also need to install the nuts on the backplate in the holes according to your CPU socket, as seen in Figure 10.
Figure 10: Backplate
After those two steps, put the backplate on the solder side of the motherboard, put the cooler over the CPU, and fasten four screws.
Figure 11: Cooler installed