Pretty easy to install and actually worked.

I purchased this cooler for my Phenom x4 which seems to have an issue with always being hot no matter what I did. It would idle around 48c which is way too hot. Since I installed this cooler, I am seeing temps of 30-32c idle and high 40's under load. I am not OC'ing the chip as I want to see how this cooler would perform. This unit is pretty simple to install for an AMD system as you swap the bracket and use the standard heatsink clips provided on your motherboard. An Intel user will have to swap their heatsink bracket which means pulling the board out. Not a big deal if you are installing everything fresh. I do recommend using an additional fan for push-pull as you will get better cooling performance than the included fan alone. I am using an Antec 3 speed fan rated at 60CFM. This is a good alternative to a massive heatsink rig which on some boards and cases is just not feasible.Read full review