Mounting a Thermalright SE series air cooler—such as the massively popular Peerless Assassin 120 SE or the Assassin X 120 SE—is one of the best budget upgrades you can make for your PC. Thermalright’s SS2 mounting system delivers optimal mounting pressure but requires specific placement depending on your motherboard.
Follow this complete step-by-step walkthrough to safely mount your Assassin SE cooler on either AMD or Intel platforms. 🛠️ Required Tools & Components
Before starting, ensure your PC is powered down, unplugged, and laid flat on a non-conductive surface. Screwdriver: Long-neck Phillips #2 screwdriver. Thermal Paste: Included Thermalright TF-7 compound. Fan Splitter: Included 4-pin Y-cable.
Motherboard Backplate: Original stock backplate for AMD; included bracket for Intel. 🧱 Phase 1: Motherboard Preparation
You must first prepare the socket according to your specific CPU type. Option A: AMD (AM4 / AM5 Sockets)
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