Unlike the more basic Wraith Stealth cooler installation, which doesn't require mounting brackets for installation, the Wraith Prism needs to be mounted onto the stock AMD mounting brackets. Ensure AMD Mounting Brackets Are Installed If you bought a second-hand Wraith Prism that's already been used, it may not have the pre-applied paste on the bottom, in which case you will need to apply thermal paste to the top of the CPU yourself.Ģ.

That's assuming you bought the Wrath Prism brand new (whether by buying a CPU that came with it, or buying the cooler separately as new). Speaking of thermal paste, there is no need to apply thermal paste yourself when it comes to installing stock AMD coolers such as the Wraith Prism as they already come with thermal paste pre-applied to the bottom. Use a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol if you need to wipe off any thermal paste residue from the previous cooler. If you're installing the Wraith Prism cooler into an existing system, and you previously removed the old CPU cooler, you want to make sure the top of the CPU is clean of any old thermal paste (or general dust and debris). See how to install a CPU step by step if you need help with that. Also make sure the small retention arm on the socket is down and locked into place. Ensure CPU is Installed Properly (and Top is Clean)īefore installing any CPU cooler, make sure your CPU is properly seated in the motherboard's CPU socket.

See Also: How to Install the Wraith Stealthġ. Installation of a Wraith Prism is straightforward, and does not take long, but if you want all of the steps explained in more detail than what is presented in your AMD manual, and with photos, this tutorial is here to help.īefore going ahead with the Wraith Prism installation steps below, make sure you're aware of basic safety precautions when working with PC components such as grounding yourself by touching metal before handling any internal hardware (explained in our full guide to building a PC from scratch ). Learn how to install the Wraith Prism RGB LED cooler, which is the AMD stock cooler that comes shipped with some modern AMD processors (see the FAQ at the end of this article for a list of models that come with the Wraith Prism).

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