Installation

Installing the Cooler Master Seidon 120XL on Intel's Socket 2011 platform is amazingly easy. Enthusiasts on other sockets will find the process a bit more involved because of the backplate; however, it's, even then, a very simple process. Users will just need to screw in the four LGA2011 standoffs. Cooler Master even provided a socket of sorts that can be paired with a Philips head screwdriver to make installing them quick and painless.


After installing all the thumbscrews, users will need to attach the proper mounting brackets. A small indentation on the pump allows for the mounting bracket to be slotted into place. From there, screwing the bracket to the pump with the provided short screws is an easy task that leaves users with a strong, stable mounting platform. This design is really a huge step forward compared to the designs I have become familiar with through competing products from Asetek.


At this point, apply the thermal paste to the chip and make sure the screws on the mounting bracket are in the proper position. Once set properly, line up the four screws on the bracket with the four standoffs before tightening it down. That is it. The worst of it is now out of the way. Easy, wasn't it?


At this point, users will slip the rubber gaskets onto the fans before screwing them to the radiator for a nice, snug, and vibration-free fit. Now connect the fans and the pump to the motherboard fan headers using the Y-cable. The Seidon 120XL is ready to go.

The overall process of installing the Cooler Master Seidon 120XL was extremely easy. I would rate it a 9 on a scale of 1 (hardest) to 10 (easiest). For an AIO liquid CPU cooler, this design is superb when compared to other competing products.