Custom PC - UK (2019-12)

(^1) Install CPU
With AMD CPUs, use the small arrow marks
on the socket and CPU substrate to align the
CPU pins with the socket. The pins are very
fragile, so take care not to drop the CPU, and
keep it in its protective housing until you’re
near your PC. Pull up the lever, lower the CPU
carefully into the socket, then push down the
levertolockit inplace.
(^2) Install memory
As there are only two memory slots on our
motherboard, there’s no need to worry about
using the correct ones to enable dual-channel
mode. Push down the clips on either side of
the memory slots, and push the memory
down (the notches ensure it can only be
inserted the right way around) until the clips
flip back into place to grip the memory.
(^3) Remove SSD heatsink
We’re using the fan-assisted M.2 slot on our
motherboard to house our Corsair MP600
SSD, so you’ll need to remove its stock
heatsink first, by unclipping the retention clips
onthesides.
(^4) Remove chipset heatsink
The motherboard’s topside M.2 slot uses a
small fan to cool the chipset heatsink and M.2
SSD located above it. You need to remove the
top section in order to install the SSD.
(^5) Install SSD
Locate the M.2 screw in the motherboard box
and install your heatsink-less SSD into the M.2
slot. It should click into place into the M.2 port
and sit flush with the screw mounting hole so
youcanscrewit intoplace.
(^6) Reinstall SSD heatsink
The heatsink’s fan is powered by a connector
on the motherboard – make sure it’s firmly
seated when you reinstall the heatsink, as it’s
easy to dislodge it while installing the SSD.
When you test your system, make sure the fan
spins initially, to ensure it works.
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THE PC