Installation

To install the cooler the first step at least in my humble opinion is to get the fans installed and daisy chained together followed by attaching the extension cable. Again, note the fans use a non standard connector, terminating into regular ARGB / 4-pin PWM connectors via the extension cable. Next you will need to attach the appropriate mounting plate to the pump via the four included screws.


Now that the Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB is properly ready to go you can move on to the next step, which for AMD users will be to remove the stock plastic brackets on the motherboard. Once removed using the included tool screw the standoffs or thumb screws as EK has labeled them into the backplate.


Now attach the radiator to the chassis and apply thermal paste before mounting the pump. And if you're wondering, yes I started mounting the pump only to realize I forgot to take the photo. Or in other words, haste makes waste so take your time during the install.


Slide the pump into place and then secure it with the four nuts and springs, alternating in a criss-cross pattern for more even pressure. Once everything is mounted, plug everything into the proper motherboard header, and you're good to go.

Overall, the installation is pretty straightforward on AMD and Intel, with no major hurdles or headache-inducing design choices.