Swiftech MCX159 R User Manual
Swiftech Computer Accessories
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2. Heatsink fan installation for AMD
platforms
Remove the fan by unscrewing the two Philips screws.
Disengage the wire spring from the center row of pins by
alternatively pulling up one side at a time as shown to the
right:
Install the retention brackets, by sliding them down over the
two corner pins adjacent to the most widely spaced
diagonal 4-40 holes as shown Figure 5 page 2.
Figure 3
Pull-up…
Figure 4
..Then rotate the heatsink and
pull-up the other side
Packing list
Parts
Qty
Parts specific to AMD installations
Qty
Parts specific to AMD installations
Qty
Heat Sink
1
AMD Brackets
2
Black fiber washers
6
40mm fan & screws
1
4-40 x 3/16” socket screws
2
4-40 mini-nuts
2
Wire-Spring – PRE-INSTALLED
1
4-40 x 1 ¼” Philips screws
2
Knurled knobs
2
Thermal grease – Arctic Alumina
1
Nylon tensions limiters
2
Springs
2
Neoprene pads (strip of 4)
1
Hex wrench
1
CAUTION! The MCX159-R as shipped is configured for direct installation to Intel
platforms. For installation with AMD
platforms,
an adapter kit is provided and necessitates removal of the pre-installed wire spring. See chapter 2 for details.
1. Heatsink fan Installation for Intel
Platforms
Installation does not necessitate removal of the motherboard from the chassis.
Remove the existing heatsink and carefully clean the microprocessor with alcohol
Lightly coat the processor core with the provided Arctic Alumina
thermal compound. Only a paper-thin coat is necessary! It
should be applied using preferably a razor blade, or a credit card, held between thumb and index at a 45
° angle.
Figure 1
Install the provided neoprene pads
onto the processor as shown above
Figure 2
Install the heatsink fan onto the processor as shown above by simply engaging one end of the
hook into a motherboard retention loop then engaging the opposite hook. Make sure that the
heatsink is centered between the two arms of the wire-spring.
Connect the fan to any motherboard 3-pin power connector.
Installation is complete!
Information subject to change without notice