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Cool IT Freezone TEC Cooler Kit Installation In theory, the installation of the Freezone is very simple and very straightforward. This is what makes the unit so attractive. However, they never met anyone like me before (in other words, simple for some is a headache for me;) A word of advise, read and follow the instructions.....they are accurate. Depending on which motherboard/CPU you're using, you'll need to install the appropriate motherboard standoffs around the CPU area. Also, you'll need to determine if you have to use the 120mm fan adapter plate. I'd recommend attaching that to the Freezone unit first.
Then lay the unit on it's side on the drive cage with the CPU block hanging over the motherboard. Using the appropriate retention clips, hook them into the standoffs and tighten the standoffs down, securing the block to the CPU.
Then just roll the Freezone unit over and attach it with the provided screws to the fan mount.
Once that's done, decide where you want to place the Thermal Control Module (I've placed mine on the side of the drive cage) and attach it with the stick tape on the back of the PCB. Then (following the instructions) attach the wires and power connections. (***Installation note: be sure you have plenty of space if you mount it to the side of the drive cage. There are a couple of capacitors which may protrude too far for you to replace the side panel***) The Thermal Control Module has a "potent-iometer" on it to adjust the temperature of the unit.
The manual states that there is a difference in both temperatures and noise that can be achieved by using this. There was a noticeable difference in the temperatures by turning the dial all the way left, but not a difference in noise/fan speed. Test Setup:
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