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So installation was fairly simple though handling the small screws to attach the socket 775 mounting hardware was a little difficult with my stubby fingers. I’m not a huge fan of these mounts, but it is simple and doesn’t require removal of the motherboard.

Much like the TX3’s bigger sibling, the Direct Contact heatpipes require a little different method for applying the TIM. You have to use a bit more to get a nice even coating.

The Hyper TX3’s size shouldn’t pose any clearance issues with nearby components thus making it a good fit for mid tower enclosures.

Now that we have the Hyper TX3 installed, let’s see how it performs.

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