Installation

Install the LGA2011 screws, which will form the posts the mounting arms sit on, first.


Slide the Intel mounting arms into place before screwing them down tight with the provided nuts.


Apply the thermal paste before seating the cooler. Make sure the crossbar is in place. Once the crossbar is lined up, screw it down with its screws. The cooler holds in place firmly once done. The mounting hardware is simple but effective. Such simplistic installation hardware is always nice to see as it makes life easier for first-time users.


With the heatsink firmly in place, it's now time to mount the fan to the heatsink before connecting it to the CPU fan header.

The installation of the NZXT Respire T40 on Intel's LGA2011 platform is extremely easy. Its single-tower design and easy-to-handle size make the installation procedure a breeze. I would rate it a 10 on a scale of 1 (hardest) to 10 (easiest).