Installation

Installation of the Andy Samurai Master Cooler could not be any easier, due to the clips that mimic the stock retension mechanism. There is no backplate to remove or motherboard to take out of the case. For installation on Socket 939 and AM2 CPUs, the two smallest clips will be used. Simply line up the tabs on the back of the clip with the notches on the base of the heatsink, and push the clip in until it clicks into place.


Next add a small amount of thermal compound to the center of the heatspreader on the CPU. To secure the heatsink to the stock retension module, simply slide the sprong-loaded clips over the tabs on the retention module, then flip the lever from left to right. When the lever is in the correct position it will also click, and lock itself into place. That's it! It is so easy to install I wonder why other manufacturers haven't come up with something similar. I would say that it's even easier to install than a stock heatsink, beacuse it doesn't require a screwdriver or excessive force. And the heatsink can be installed with the pipes to the left, right or bottom to suit the motherboard on which the cooler is being installed.


Finally, the cooler is shown installed in the system. The Andy Samurai does not interfere with any of the components around the CPU socket, including the extra added MOSFET heatsinks. There is plenty of room around the cooler on this DFI motherboard, and with the fan pointed toward the motherboard, it is sure to assist in cooling the mosfets, memory or anything else near the CPU socket.