Please follow below steps to remove the AMD CPU cooler when replacing with a new unit or applying fresh thermal grease Remove CPU cooler with retention brackets as example: 1. Shut down the system and remove the power cord. Disconnect the fan power cord from the CPU fan header on the mothe...
Q2: How do I remove the AMD CPU fan? Q2: Please refer to the FAQ:How to remove AMD CPU Fan Cooler and CPUQ3: Do you need to keep the CPU protective cover? If you remove the CPU and no longer use the motherboard (for example, sending it for repair), please reinstall the ...
Knowing to remove aCPU cooleris just as important as installing it as you may have to ocassionally remove it for maintenance or even replace it with a new one to go with your CPU upgrades. Removing a cooler, thankfully, is fairly simple, and it essentially involves the same steps asinsta...
or perhaps too little was applied in the first place, or maybe there wasn't any applied at all. It's also possible that the person who installed your CPU cooler forgot to remove the protective plastic that is usually on the bottom of CPU ...
dendroaspis73, I suspect something is wrong with your cooler setup. Are all your fans turning? If you look at the fans/pump in the BIOS (Monitor page), you will be able to determine which is connected to which fan/pump. I would suggest you remove the cold block and make sure the the...
Using isopropyl alcohol, clean the cooler's patch of any thermal paste Step 4: Lift the Retention Arm of the CPU Socket Unlock the processor from the socket to by lifting up the retention arm, which locks the processor in place Step 5: Remove the Old Processor ...
To safely overclock your CPU, you’ll need: A high-quality precision screwdriver kit with anti-static tools for safely accessing components Premiumthermal compoundfor optimal heat transfer between CPU and cooler A high-performance CPU cooler to handle the increased heat output ...
Unscrew the heatsink– If you turn over the card, you should see several tiny screws. Your card might also have a backplate, but that is simply another layer to remove. When you’re done, there might be some additional wires connecting the PCB and the cooler. We recommend that you unpl...
The pump head of the iCUE RGB ELITE Liquid CPU cooler comes pre-installed with the Intel mounting bracket. If you are using an AMD system, you will need to replace the mounting bracket with one that is AMD-compatible. To install AMD mounting brackets on the pump head: ...
For AMD GPUs: Download and installAMD Radeon Software Launch the software and check for updates Install available driver updates Restart your computer to apply changes 2. Enable Game Mode in Windows Windows includes built-in features designed to optimize your PC for gaming. Game Mode helps prioriti...