Installation

Installing the Cooler Master V8 ACE 3DHP is a relatively quick and painless process. To start, on AM5 remove the plastic motherboard brackets and screw in the AMD standoffs. Then position the mounting arms on the standoffs and secure them with the included nuts.


Next, apply thermal paste—for testing I used Arctic's MX-6—and then install the heatsink, alternating between both screws for even pressure. Once the heatsink is installed just slide the fans down onto the heatsink.


Now all that remains is to plug the fans into the CPU fan header on the motherboard, and you're good to go!

Overall, the installation is pretty straightforward on AMD and Intel with no problems to speak of. The Intel mounting process is essentially the same, but you're using the Cooler Master provided backplate.