Intel's CPU Heat Gets Watered Down

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Installing The Cooling Solution

... we need to install the processor....

... and to apply thermal compound.

Make sure the compound is properly distributed over the heat spreader.

All mounting clips need to be turned to the right in order to fix the cooling plate.

Press until you hear the locks clicking.

Done! The water cooling system is installed.

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Patrick Schmid
Patrick Schmid
Editor-in-Chief (2005-2006)

Patrick Schmid was the editor-in-chief for Tom's Hardware from 2005 to 2006. He wrote numerous articles on a wide range of hardware topics, including storage, CPUs, and system builds.