
The included clip instead of a slot for a screwdriver is suppose to make installing this heatsink far easier. And it really is once you figure it out. My first try I found that the clip went back inside when I was attaching the other side so I learned I had to hold the clip so it wouldn't play hide and seek again as I connected the other side. Even then I couldn't get the clip connected properly by pressing on it. I had to use a screwdriver to hold the clip away from the heatsink as I pressed on it. And then it was easy. Just a simple trick you may or may not have to do but I had to on an Epox 8kta3 and an Abit KT7. Good thing about using the clip instead of inserting a screwdriver to install the heatsink is you don't have to worry about the screwdriver slipping and damaging the mobo.

As you can see by the below picture the bottom was shiny, polished and mirror-like. As it should be.

The next pic you can see more of the micro-fins that many heatsink makers are using these days. The fins are all sold copper.

We know it's pretty, shiny and has that powerful fan but how does it perform?
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