Installation

To install the Floe DX 360, you first need to prepare the backplate. Thermaltake includes two spacers that need to be attached to the backplate. With the backing removed, the opposite side's adhesive will secure the backplate to the motherboard. At this point, you can fully secure the backplate with the standoffs.


While the pump does come with thermal paste pre-applied, if you opt to use your own, you will want to clean the base off and then apply your preferred paste to the CPU. Next, secure the proper mounting bracket to the pump with the retention ring. With that done, you can now slide the pump down on to the CPU and secure it with the included thumbscrews.


With the pump secure, it is time to mount the radiator and fans. Once done, all that remains is to plug in all the various wires to get everything operational. A key thing to keep in mind here is the wiring for the fans; both RGB and RPM use a proprietary connector with the entire unit being controlled via software you will need to download from Thermaltake.

Overall, I would rate my installation of the Floe DX 360 a 9 on a scale of 1 (hardest) to 10 (easiest). In general, mounting the cooler is straightforward, and the simple download for the software is easy enough. While the proprietary connectors leave a bad taste in my mouth as they attempt to lock you into a specific ecosystem, it is the software that really did nothing for me. I used it because it was required, and yes, it did work. It just didn't deliver a pleasant user experience.