Align the heatsink above the processor and clamp it in place. Plug the power connector for the cooling unit into the fan ...

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The Noctua NH-L12S is an impressive thing. Four heatpipes, a heatsink and a slender fan are all that is required to keep a modern processor running cool. Sure, it's a little sticky with high-end 14th ...