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(^5) REMOVE THE SSD HEATSINK^10
The MP600 SSDs have large heatsinks on
them that need to be removed prior to
installing them into the M.2 expansion card.
These unclip easily, revealing the SSD
underneath,whichyoucanthenslideout.
(^6) INSTALL SSDS
We’ll be using ASRock’s M.2 expansion card
with our build, which has four M.2 slots. It’s
bootable, so you can install your OS on it,
either as a RAID array or individual disks. The
cooling fan can also be controlled using
software. Place the SSDs at either end of the
slots, so they have each end of the heatsink to
themselves. Don’t forget to remove the
protective film on the thermal pads.
(^7) CONNECT PSU CABLES
We’ve used Corsair’s Pro PSU cable kit in
white. Attach the cables you need to the
modular connectors and leave the rest in the
box. This will mean you have far less to tidy up
oncethePCis built.
(^8) INSTALL RADIATOR FANS
We’ve chosen to install the radiator in the roof
to shift the heat generated by our CPU straight
out of the case, but if you prefer, the front of
the case can also work. For roof mounting,
install the fans on the same side as the fitting
threads, so the fans push air through the
radiator. Test the hardware.
(^9) INSTALL RADIATOR
The Evolv X case has a removable radiator
mount in the roof, so it can be useful to
detach it and install the radiator out of the
case. Use the screws included with the
radiator to secure it to the mount, then
reinstallthemountbackinthecase.
(^10) INSTALL MOTHERBOARD
Connect the case cables for the power
button, USB ports and audio ports
to the motherboard, and then install
it in the case. You can now begin
installing the rest of the hardware
and water-cooling system.