Installation

To install the EK-AIO 240 D-RGB, you need to first prepare the pump block by installing the proper mounting arms for your socket onto the bottom of the pump with the included silver M4 screws. Next, you need to prepare the socket by positioning the backplate on the motherboard and securing it with the proper mounting thumbscrews.


While the cooler does come with thermal paste applied, I removed it for the photos and will need to apply some new paste. If you don't have a preferred paste, it is okay to use the provided stuff. With the pump ready, slide the bracket over the standoffs and secure the pump to the CPU with the included thumbscrews, making sure to add the springs as noted in the manual. Keep in mind that it can be rotated to better fit the socket area. On the EK-AIO 360 D-RGB, I had the swivel fittings facing towards the memory. However, since they block one of the DIMM slots, I decided to rotate the pump to showcase the other option.


Now, it's time to install the radiator and then the fans. Don't forget to run all the wires and plug everything into the proper headers. With that out of the way, the cooler is good to go.

Overall, I would give the EK-AIO 240 D-RGB a 9 on a scale of 1 (hardest) to 10 (easiest). The mounting process is a breeze, and the included documentation is topnotch.