1. Introduction2. Unboxing3. Evercool Transformer 34. Installation5. Testing methodology and performance6. Final Thoughts7. View All Pages

Before we can install the Transformer 3 with an AMD system the 4 mounting brackets must be removed from the base of the heatsink.

The only thing required for an AMD installation is the single retention bracket pictured above. The bracket slides between the bottom row of aluminum fins and the base of the heatsink. There is a small post on the block of the heatsink to provide stability for the bracket.

In order to attach the fan to the Transformer 3, Evercool uses rubber standoffs that they refer to as ‘rubber nails'. The rubber nails slide into a grove that has been cut out of the aluminum fins. Once all 4 have been positioned we then direct the pointed ends through the fans mounting holes and pull them through far enough to make the fan secure.

To install the Transformer 3 we need to position the base of the heatsink over the CPU and secure it in place using the AMD retention bracket. The install is very straightforward and should not prove to be troublesome.

Once we secure the Transformer 3 we discovered that the fins of the heatsink extend out over the first ram slot. On the Asus board we used for our installation photo purposes, the low profile DDR III fits unobstructed under the bottom row of fins which allows the use of all four ram slots.

The stick closest to the Transformer 3 may require removal of the heatsink should it need to be replaced. After we moved the heatsink into out test system the first RAM slot can not be used due to the height of the heat spreader on the G-Skill memory.

Intel Installation:

The 2 images above are for those users that will be using the Transformer 3 with an Intel CPU.

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