Build Your Own - Step by Step ( i7 2600k)

Good thing... With the design of those coolers, you would need to mount the cooler on the motherboard before you screw down the motherboard onto the chassis.

 

Good job starting this thread Tiki! It is really nice that you have taken pictures to show every step of the way. This is a great tutorial for DIY'ers! The video links are wonderful bonuses!

 

Permanent installation of the Hyper 212+ backside plate to the motherboard

 

Sometimes we have to get very serious when it comes to a build.
Necessary hydration techniques were enforced to ensure stamina

 

Unpacking the i7 2600k and getting ready to install it in the mb ( cpu price much cheaper than listed on box)

 

This cooler is big. There are actually even bigger units out there ! That would make it challenging to install parts and run cables around them.
Yes, it really is so much easier to get this step finished before going any further.

 

Preparing the MB for the cpu.

 

Removed the plastic protective cover from the cpu socket

 

Installing the i7 2600k into the socket

 

Make sure the Chip is properly seated. This image can help to align cpu for installation