I just recently purchased a CPU cooler, however i didn't install the retention bracket. I wanted to know if there is a reason why you need to or why it's preferred to be used. Thanks
helps keep it stable, and secure while providing support. Some of these aftermarker coolers are huge if you haven't noticed. Depending on the cooler and MB/cpu socket you may or maynot need it, check out the manual for the cooler.
Usually a cooler will come with brackets and mountings to allow fitting to a variety of different motherboards. Which fittings are correct for you depends on your set up (CPU/Motherboard)
helps keep it stable, and secure while providing support. Some of these aftermarker coolers are huge if you haven't noticed. Depending on the cooler and MB/cpu socket you may or maynot need it, check out the manual for the cooler.