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For the sake of completeness we report the link to the compatibility list drawn up by the same Thermalright the installation PDF for the AMD solutions and that for Intel solutions .

The installation procedure, in this case inherent to Intel systems, is very easy and fast. If you use a case with the opening behind the socket on the motherboard you need to enter first the backplate, and then put the spacers on the opposite side, namely the CPU, with the aim to temporarily block both the backplate itself, both to avoid damaging the motherboard during the installation. We must be careful to insert the screws in the correct slots for the various sockets; the holes at the end are typical of LGA 1366 systems while those closer to the center are those for LGA 775. So it is necessary to fix the second part of the mounting system itself, placing it above the spacers and then tighten the screws and lock it. After that you should spread a thin layer of thermal paste, we recommend the use of a hard surface like a credit card. Paved the thermal paste, now is the time to affix the heat sink itself, making sure to mount the fan facing the RAM, but it will be mounted later. We recommend you to perform this operation with the motherboard lying horizontally, so that there are not problems due to the weight of the heat sink and the force of gravity. Given the weight of 860g, we could have problems. Once terminated the positioning you have to fix the superior retention plate and tighten the two screws, being careful to insert the second one in the cavity in the center of the heat sink itself, we recommend using a screwdriver with magnetic and elongated head. At the end of this fast operation we proceed to mount the front fan: we must first put the two lateral brackets, inserting the end inside the small cavities in place, then affix the 140mm fan and finally lock it by pushing the ends of the brackets in the classic fan holes.

To finish we must connect the 4-pin PWM cable on the motherboard, in the area prepared for the CPU fan.

Unlike other solutions, the Macho does not have a system to balance the pressure on the CPU. Please note that you must use a very long head screwdriver, by 9.5 inches, preferably with a magnetic tip.