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Performance Hardware
User’s Guide
H 5 0 I n s t a l l a t i o n
O v e r v i e w
This guide will show you how quick and easy it is to install
Corsair’s Hydro Series H50 High-Performance CPU Cooler
Version 1.0 February, 2010
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Install Fan and Radiator
Select the fan mounting point on your specific case. Insert the 4 fan screws
through case and through the 4 holes on the H50 fan. Then, insert the 4
screws into the corresponding holes on the H50 radiator and tighten the
screws evenly.
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Attach Backplate to Motherboard
Install the back plate onto the motherboard using the adhesive tape. Be sure
to orient the plate correctly for the CPU you are using.
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Attach Mounting Bracket—Intel
Align the 4 screws from the locking ring with the 4 mounting holes of
the back plate. Tighten each screw only 1-2 turns, leaving room to
move the cooler. Apply the cooler to the CPU.
Twist the cooler to align the tabs on the bracket into the grooves on
the cooler
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Attach Mounting Bracket - AMD
The attachment method is the same for AMD processors as it is for Intel
processors.
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Tighten Screws
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Tighten the screws in an “X” pattern to distribute the pressure evenly across
the CPU.
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Connect Fan and Pump
Connect the fan and pump connectors to available headers on your motherboard. Now, your installation is complete!
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Resources
Product specifications, images, videos, and more can be found at the
Corsair H50 product page: http://www.corsair.com/products/h50/
Installation instructions for all supported CPU types can be found
here: http://www.corsair.com/products/h50/installation
Forum discussions on H50 installation and testing can be found here:
http://forum.corsair.com/v3/forumdisplay.php?f=155
A detailed H50 installation video can be found here:
http://www.corsair.com/cinema/movie.aspx?id=1233870
FAQ on the H50 can be found here:
http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=79974
© February, 2010, Corsair Memory, Incorporated. All rights reserved. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries.
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