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Its time to install the TPC-812 CPU cooler into our test setup. Installation of any CPU cooler should be easy and hassle-free, but as we all know that is not always the case. Installing the TPC-812 requires the use of standoffs and locknuts that attach to the backplate. I would prefer standoffs that simply screw into the backplate, as it makes installation a little smoother.
Cooler Master's mounting system for the TPC-812 was well thought out. The supplied retention clip for the cooler itself is an X-clamp style. With the clamp closed, slide it under the fins and then open it to whatever socket configuration you are using, since the clamp works with both Intel and AMD sockets.
As stated before, the installation of any CPU cooler ideally should be hassle-free. However in this case we had an issue with the fan and memory module clearance (see photos five and six below). The TPC-812 cooler thus requires low profile memory if you want to use them in the first two memory slots on your motherboard
With the spacers and backplate in place, it is time to install the cooler.
With the X-style retention clamp, installation of the cooler itself was a breeze.
Again, our first issue was that the fan blocks the first two memory slots, but this is not the first time we have seen this arise for a cooler. Low profile memory is recommended if you intend to use them into the first two DIMM slots of your motherboard with this cooler in your setup.
As it turns out, I was fortunate enough to have some on hand. The Corsair XMS3, with the low profile heat spreader, worked perfectly. Here we can see the TPC-812 cooler and motherboard installed in our test rig.
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Doing about 80cfm out of the fan choice I picked, going up would be nice but I also like the fan management to keep things low >> went for too many years with high db fans. I use the Phantom fanbus to keep everything at the lowest hum I can.
Although if things get crazy during gaming I can always turn that up and then crank the volume and drown it out for the short period.
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I personally would go with CM. I have CM products and love it. I have a Thermaltake case which I love, but I'd stick with CM because my V6 GT is a great product and has not failed. Actually, their fans have lasted way longer that the case fans or previous fans I've had.