Installation

Installing the ASUS Ryujin II 360 is, at first, a straightforward affair. You will need to remove the preinstalled Intel bracket if you are building or have an AMD-based system, which is as simple as a quick twist before sliding it off and replacing it with the AMD bracket. Next, remove the default AMD-mounting brackets from the motherboard, but keep the backplate in place. To secure said backplate, use the AMD standoffs.


Next, if you are not using the pre-applied thermal paste, apply the paste of your choice. Other than that, remove the top cover of the pump—it just pops off—and position the pump block on the CPU before securing it with the included thumbscrews. As I prefer to mount the pump first, the next step is to secure the radiator to the chassis.


Finally, all that remains is to secure the fans to the radiator and then plug everything in. The fan controller is rather simple by design, but everything is well labeled and works just fine. After booting up the system, you will need to use ASUS Armoury Crate to control the cooler.

Overall, the installation was fairly straightforward for both platforms due to the Asetek design.