Installing cpu cooler

[Pcbuilder123]

I ordered an arctic alpine 64 pro rev 2.0 for my fx4300@4.2 ghz to simply reduce noise, and it is coming next week, so do you think installing it will fairly simple. For some reason, I don't really like instlaling on the amd clips, and find the intel "screw" like mechanism so much simpler. I'm using a small case, but it seems fairly promising for 20$ and I can't fit a 212 or tx3 in my micro atx tower. Reviews seem good, but I can cancel if I need to. Temps are fine, just need quieter

 

[swifty_morgan]

that's the way I would do it. don't want to dual it out with the power supply over who gets the air.

the evo 212 linked above would have mounted so the air went from front to back.

 

[Pcbuilder123]

deleted this because double post

 

[Pcbuilder123]

that's the way I would do it. don't want to dual it out with the power supply over who gets the air.

the evo 212 linked above would have mounted so the air went from front to back.

Finally! After looking at the coolermaster website I understand! Thank you coolermaster!

You put the bracket around the heat-pipe, and then install the other side! I decided to use 70% isospryl along with a microfiber cloth, and then put the thermal paste on, put the brackets onto the heatsink around the heat-pipe, then put in the side with the lever on the same side as my stock amd cooler. Should I invest in a 2nd heatsink fan along with a 4pin pwm splitter for push-pull? I am so excited! Installation doesn't seem too tricky after watching a few videos.

 

[swifty_morgan]

2 options eh?......... glad you looked.

 

[Pcbuilder123]

2 options eh?......... glad you looked.

Yep. So either way, just a little bit different mount. Should I put the lever on the same side as my stock cooler? Would microfiber cloth and 70% isisopryl be okay?