The other screws included in the box (D in attached image) don't fit as they are too small to screw in the backplate bolts (according to the manual these are for motherboards for Intel CPUs). The ones for AM4 (C in attached image) don't have protruding thread so they can't be used with the backplate.

Reply Darkbreeze Nobody is comparing anything to the 212 series coolers. You know, the cooler everyone is comparing with this one. AMD Wraith Stealth Socket AM4 4-Pin Connector CPU Cooler with Aluminum Heatsink & 3.93-Inch Fan. The Cooler Master Hyper 212, 212 Black, or 212 Black RGB. Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition CPU Air Cooler, Silencio FP120 Fan, Anodized Gun-Metal Black. However, I can't use any of the screws/standoffs provided with the cooler together with the backplate, as they don't fit. Alternative method of installing AM4 bracket for Hyper 212 LED and T4. Pure Rock 2 Black (BK007), 150W TDP, CPU Cooler. It features a modular tool-free mounting bracket compatible with AM4.

The motherboard already comes with a backplate (A in attached image) and according to the instructions (and some searching) it shouldn't be removed because it provides support against warping of the motherboard. The Cooler Master Hyper 212 provides excellent heat dissipation at a low noise. Place the standoffs through the board from the top and secure them with a nut as shown below. ( Make sure that the covered feet of bracket are touching the bottom of the board. Place the back plate on board as shown Below.

I'm building my first pc and I have a question regarding installing the cpu cooler (Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition) to the motherboard (Asus TUF Gaming X570 motherboard). Remove the OEM mounting bracket from the motherboard.

Hyper 212 installation am4