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Our test system uses an ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi motherboard and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU, so I'll quickly run you through the installation process on AM5. The installation process for AM4 will be the same, Intel is slightly different as it requires the be quiet! backplate to be installed; however, the process is simple on either platform.
Since the cooler doesn’t come with the fans pre-installed, the first job is to attach the fans to the radiator using the long Phillips head screws found in the accessories pack. Then connect the daisy chain fan wiring and connect the extension to the end of the chain.
Now, for AMD AM5/AM4 installation, remove the stock plastic upper mounting brackets from the motherboard, place the AMD-specific spacers in position and fasten the be quiet! upper mounting brackets in place using the provided screws.
There’s no thermal compound pre-applied to the cold plate base, so now is the time to apply the included thermal compound to the CPU IHS. Then lower the CPU block into position over the CPU and tighten it down using the two mounting screws, tightening evenly and progressively for best contact.
For the wiring, connect the 4-pin power cable from the fans to a motherboard PWM header, usually named CPU_FAN, connect the Power cable from the pump to another PWM motherboard header, usually AIO_PUMP or CPU_OPT. Connect the pump RGB cable to the splitter at the fans and then connect the 3-pin cable to a motherboard 5V ARGB header.
With the radiator mounted in the case, your choice of CPU block foil installed, that’s the installation complete. It's a straightforward installation process, easy even for a novice to do and requires no additional hubs or software.
