Fractal Design Kelvin S36 360mm Liquid CPU Cooler Review

While the installation process of the Kelvin S36 is not quite a simple as Corsair's, Fractal Design include an excellent installation guide with the cooler which guides us through the process with all platforms.  We will be documenting the installation process on a Socket 2011 motherboard.

Firstly we are instructed to attach the retention brackets to the CPU block.  These simply clip together around the CPU block.  Please bear in mind that with other Intel platforms, you will also need to attach a backplate to the motherboard.

Then we can attach the spring screws into place in each corner of the retention brackets.  The position of these will also vary depending on the particular platform that you are using.

The block can then be secured into place on the motherboard after applying thermal paste to the CPU and securing the thumbscrews down into place.

Finally the fans can be attached to the inside of the radiator and the radiator can be screwed into the case.  For some reason Fractal Design has chosen to include Allen screws for the fans – they provide a tool for this but we would prefer to see them using standard screws.

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