Xigmatek LOKI SD963 CPU Cooler Review
Luke Hill / 13 years ago
InstallationFitting the universal backplate to our LGA 1155 motherboard was straightforward.
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Washers and threaded nuts are applied to the mounting screws to hold the backplate in position.
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Once the AMD or Intel mounting clips are attached, 4 T-type nuts secure the heatsink in place.
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Mounting the fan is fairly straightforward, fit the anti-vibrations rubbers then attach the fan to the heatsink using the pre-cut channels.
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Once complete, the mount is sturdy and our Loki was secure in our test system. Thankfully, RAM interference wasn’t an issue using our MSI P67A-GD65 motherboard and Corsair Dominator memory. The Xigmatek SD963 Loki isn’t the best looking CPU cooler, but it definitely isn’t the worst air heatsink we have seen either.
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Overall, installation was straightforward. The user’s guide contained well explained and thorough installation procedures as well as useful diagrams which were easily followed.
