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If you are using the Silent Solution Kit to replace the current parts of your computer, you will need to first remove those devices. I will assume you know how to do so. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/silentsolution/17.jpg"><img src="atruereview/silentsolution/17th.jpg" alt="FSP Silent Solution Kit" border="0" width="250" height="188"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">To install the power supply, hold it in place inside the case with the vented side facing outward. Secure it with the included screws. Plug the main power connector into the motherboard. Connect the molex power connectors into each peripheral that requires it. This kit is designed for AMD systems, but the power supply is capable of handling Intel systems. If you are installing this in an Intel system, plug the +12V power connector into the designated spot on the motherboard. Nothing special, just a basic PSU install.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/silentsolution/08.jpg"><img src="atruereview/silentsolution/08th.jpg" alt="FSP Silent Solution Kit" border="0" width="250" height="158"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>The case fan can be installed in almost any 80mm or 92mm fan port. If your case features a "snap in" 80mm fan support, it needs to be removed. If you plan on only using the Silent Solution Kit to cool your computer, then you will want to install the case fan as an intake in either the front or the side of the case. The power supply exhausts more than enough air for an average user.</p> <p> If the 92mm to 80mm adapter is needed, then first fasten the fan onto it with the included screws. </a> <a href="silentsolution/werq">Next, fasten the adapter to the case. Finally, when the fan is mounted, plug the three pin power cable into the motherboard.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/silentsolution/15.jpg"><img src="atruereview/silentsolution/15th.jpg" alt="FSP Silent Solution Kit" border="0" width="250" height="242"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>Always apply some thermal compound to the CPU die first. (The manual listed a container of SIL-Moer SC-200 thermal grease as one of the included accessories, but it could not be found anywhere in the package.) </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/silentsolution/16.jpg"><img src="atruereview/silentsolution/16th.jpg" alt="FSP Silent Solution Kit" border="0" width="250" height="85"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>Lay the heatsink onto the CPU and use a slotted screwdriver to first hook the fixed clip. Then secure the hinged clip by pushing down on the built in thumb tab until the clip hooks. Finally, plug the power cable into the designated location on the motherboard.</p> <p><strong>Testing:</strong></p> <p> The CPU cooler will be tested against the <a href="http://www.atruereview.com/gcrown/index.php">Aerocool Golden Crown</a>. The test unit will be an AMD Athlon XP 2400+ @ 2.20GHz on an ECS K7S5A Pro.</p> <p> For the first idle temp, the computer is turned on and left alone for five minutes. Then, Sandra’s Burn-In Wizard (CPU Arithmetic and Multi-Media Benchmarks only, run time 20) is used. The temperature of the last run is recorded as the load. The computer is then left alone for another five minutes for the second idle temperature. </p> <p>The room temp was 20°C (68°F). Motherboard Monitor 5 will be used to monitor the fan’s RPM as well as the power supply’s voltage. 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