How To Install Cooler Master 212 Evo

I just don't like how you're using hardware off the Cool Master Hyper 212 Evo CPU Cooler on other products. Should have kept the video specifically on Cool Master Hyper 212 Evo CPU Cooler installation. I am in the process of installing the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo,and I have installed the backplate and now I am on the part where you install the X bracket.

Due to the socket size and cooler mounting holes change on AMD AM4 motherboards, there will be a limited number of CPU compatible coolers at launch. The Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO has a compatibility bracket available (AM4 SOCKET MOUNTING KIT Gen1 - SKU 246918) which will be free with purchase of the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. It is also available for existing 212 EVO owners for $4.99 . This current solution only allows the cooler to be mounted in one orientation (up/down) so there potentially could be some clearance issues for DIMMs with tall heat spreaders installed in slot #4 (closest to the CPU Socket). An updated (Gen2) mounting bracket will be available mid-March that will allow up/down or front/back orientation.

To ensure all 4 RAM slots can be populated, customers must install their DIMMs prior to installing their Hyper 212 EVO.

  • RAM slot order from left to right: 4-3-2-1.
  • Slot farthest from CPU is slot #1.
  • If installing 2 DIMMS; Use slots 1 and 3.


Fit the AM4 Mounting Bracket over the cooler base plate (Aluminum)
AM4 Mounting Kit Gen1

How

In this example we can see with Corsair LPX modules, there is ample clearance but installation would not be possible in slot #4 (far left) with the cooler installed first.

How To Install Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo

Once thermal paste has been applied (or if using the pre-applied thermal paste) place the cooler evenly onto the CPU. Position the two metal clips over the plastic mounting points and tighten the thumb screws. Make sure to alternate tightening each clip, one turn at a time to ensure even spread of the thermal paste.

How To Install Cooler Master 212 Evo

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Snap the fan onto the cooler and connect the 4 pin PWM connector to the CPU FAN header on the board.

I am in the process of installing the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo,and I have installed the backplate and now I am on the part where you install the X bracket. The screws on the X bracket aren't lining up with the risers! Help!
Yes I have checked that the cooler and x bracket are oriented correctly.
I have watched a few videos of the installation,and none of the people in the video have this problem.The X bracket seems that it isn't big enough to reach all 4 risers. PLEASE HELP QUICKLY!!!
I have a http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131873 motherboard

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