Hardware Installation
The installation of Cooler Master’s Hyper 612 Ver. 2 on MSI’s X99S SLI Plus is fully detailed in our previous SBM alternative build. Today’s installation differs only in memory module aesthetics.
Our Z11 Neo case review shows most of the features utilized in today’s build, but the SSR-650RM power supply didn’t have any straight ends needed to connect the SSD when attached to the back of the motherboard tray. To minimize the number of required cable leads, I put both the SSD and the HDD into two adapter trays located beneath the Z11 Neo’s ODD bay.
The rest of the installation doesn’t require much explanation. The I/O shield (included with the motherboard) snapped into its rectangular hole, the motherboard is attached to standoffs using nine screws, and the power supply is attached to the back of the case with another four screws. The case includes all the necessary screws.