PHANTEKS ST4 Heatpipes CPU Air Cooler ARGB Light Installation Guide

July 9, 2024
PHANTEKS

ST4 Heatpipes CPU Air Cooler ARGB Light

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Specifications

  • Models: PH-TC12ST4_DBK01, PH-TC12ST5_DBK01, PH-TC12S4_DBK01,
    PH-TC12S5_DBK01

  • Colors: Polar ST4, Polar ST5, Polar S4, Polar S5 (Black
    D-RGB)

  • Scope of Delivery:

    • Intel 115x | 1200 | 1700 Screw x4
    • Intel 1700 Stand-off x4
    • AMD AM4 | AM5 Screw x4
    • Intel 1200 | AMD Stand-off x4
    • PH-NDC Thermal Paste x1
    • Low Noise Adapter x1
    • D-RGB Mainboard Adapter x1

Product Usage Instructions

Mainboard Preparation

1. Prepare the mainboard by following the provided instructions
for Intel or AMD setups.

Installing the Heatsink

1. Apply thermal compound in an ‘X’ shape on the CPU for optimal
spreading.

2. Install the heatsink according to the provided guide.

Installing the M25-120 Fan

1. Install the M25-120 fan in a push configuration on the front
of the CPU cooler for best performance.

2. Secure the fan using the provided Fan Wire Clips.

Connecting the M25-120 Fan Cable

1. Connect the fan cable to the mainboard ensuring proper cable
management.

2. Optionally, connect the D-RGB cables to a D-RGB controller or
your mainboard for lighting control.

FAQ

Q: What safety precautions should I take when using this

product?

A: To ensure safety, place the product on a clean,
well-ventilated surface away from water, heat sources, and open
flames. Follow all guidelines provided in the manual.

Q: How should I dispose of this product?

A: Do not dispose of this product with regular household waste.
Contact your local municipality or waste disposal service for
proper disposal methods to protect the environment.

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THIS MANUAL IS FOR THE FOLLOWING MODELS
Dieses Handbuch gilt für die folgenden Modelle | Ce manuel concerne les modèles suivants | Este manual es para los siguientes modelos |

PH-TC12ST4_DBK01 PH-TC12ST5_DBK01 PH-TC12S4_DBK01 PH-TC12S5_DBK01

Polar ST4 Polar ST5 Polar S4 Polar S5

Black D-RGB Black D-RGB Black D-RGB Black D-RGB

Legenda
Legende | Légende | Leyenda |
Remove | Entfernen | Retirer | Eliminar | Install | Installieren | Installer | Instalar |
EN Phanteks will not take responsibility for any damages incurred due to incorrect installation or usage of this product.

DE Phanteks übernimmt keine Verantwortung für Schäden, die durch eine falsche Installation oder Verwendung dieses Produkts entstehen.

FR Phanteks décline toute responsabilité en cas de dommages résultant d’une installation ou d’une utilisation incorrecte de ce produit.

ES Phanteks no se responsabilizará de los daños ocasionados por la instalación o el uso incorrectos de este producto.

CN Phanteks

SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Lieferumfang | Contenu de la livraison | Alcance de la entrega |

Intel 115x | 1200 | 1700 Screw x4

Intel 1700 Stand-off x4

AMD AM4 | AM5 Screw x4

Intel 1200 | AMD Stand-off x4

PH-NDC Thermal Paste x1

Low Noise Adapter x1

D-RGB Mainboard Adapter x1

INSTALLATION GUIDE
Installationsanleitung | Guide d’installation | Guía de instalación |
Ausführung | Version | Versión | | Version 1.0

Intel Backplate x1
Universal Socket Bracket x2 Fan Wire Clips x4

Online Manual Online-Handbuch Manuel en ligne Manual en Linea

Polar ST4 | ST5 x1
M25-120 D-RGB Fan x1
Depending on model

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MAINBOARD PREPARATION
Mainboard-Vorbereitung | Préparation de la carte mère | Preparación de la placa base |

A AMD SOCKET AM4 | AM5 AMD-Sockel AM4|AM5 | Prise AMD AM4|AM5 | Zócalo AMD AM4|AM5 | AMD AM4|AM5

1

2

AMD Screw

4x

INSTALLATION GUIDE
Installationsanleitung | Guide d’installation | Guía de instalación |

Intel 1200 | AMD Stand-off

AMD AM4 | AM5 Screw

4x

Universal Socket Bracket

2x

Intel AMD Stand-off

2x

B INTEL SOCKET 115X | 1200 | 1700 Intel-Sockel 115X|1200|1700 | Prise Intel 115X|1200|1700 | Zócalo Intel 115X|1200|1700 | 115X|1200|1700

1

2

Intel 1700 Intel 115X | 1200

3

Intel 1700

Stand-off

Intel 1200 | AMD Stand-off

Intel 115x | 1200 | 1700 Screw

4x

Universal Socket Bracket

2x

Intel 1700 Standoff

4x

Intel 115X | 1200 Stand-off

4x

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Installationsanleitung | Guide d’installation | Guía de instalación |

INSTALLING THE HEATSINK
Einbau des Kühlkörpers | Installation du dissipateur thermique | Instalación del disipador de calor |

01 APPLY THERMAL COMPOUND ON THE CPU Tragen Sie Wärmeleitpaste auf die CPU auf | Appliquer de la pâte thermique sur le processeur | Aplicar compuesto térmico en la CPU | CPU

PRO TIP
Apply thermal compound in an `X’ shape on the CPU for optimal spreading.

Tragen Sie Wärmeleitpaste in X-Form auf DE die CPU auf, um eine optimale Verteilung zu
gewährleisten.

FR

Appliquez de la pâte thermique en forme de “X” sur le processeur pour une répartition optimale.

Aplique compuesto térmico en forma de “X” en ES la CPU para una distribución óptima.

CN CPU”X”

PH-NDC Thermal Paste

02 REMOVE PROTECTIVE FILM FROM HEATSINK Schutzfolie vom Kühlkörper entfernen | Retirez le film protecteur du dissipateur thermique | Retire la película protectora del disipador de calor |

03 SECURE THE HEATSINK TO THE MAINBOARD Befestigen Sie den Kühlkörper am Mainboard | Fixez le dissipateur thermique à la carte mère | Asegure el disipador de calor a la placa base |

Protective Film

1x

INSTALLING THE M25-120 FAN
Installieren des M25-120-Lüfters | Installation du ventilateur M25-120 | Instalación del ventilador M25-120 | M25-120

M25-120 Fan

1x

Fan Wire Clips

2x

PRO TIP
We recommend to install the fan in a push configuration on the front of the CPU cooler for best performance.
Für eine optimale Leistung empfehlen wir, DE den Lüfter in einer Push- Konfiguration an der
Vorderseite des CPU-Kühlers zu installieren.
Nous vous recommandons d’installer le ventilateur dans une configuration push à FR l’avant du refroidisseur de processeur pour de meilleures performances.
Recomendamos instalar el ventilador en una configuración de empuje en la parte frontal del ES refrigerador de la CPU para obtener el mejor rendimiento.
CN CPU

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Installationsanleitung | Guide d’installation | Guía de instalación |
CONNECTING THE M25-120 FAN CABLE
Anschließen des M25-120-Lüfterkabels | Connexion du câble du ventilateur M25-120 | Conexión del cable del ventilador M25-120 | M25-120 Optional: Connecting the low noise Adapter Schließen Sie das rauscharme Adapterkabel an | Connectez le câble adaptateur à faible bruit | Conecte el cable adaptador de bajo ruido |

Mainboard Hauptplatine Carte mère
Placa base

Low Noise Adapter

1x

D-RGB CABLES
D-RGB-Kabel | Câbles D-RVB | Cables D-RGB | D-RGB
Connect to D-RGB Controller & products
Stellen Sie eine Verbindung zu D-RGB-Controllern und Produkten her | Connectez-vous au contrôleur et aux produits D-RGB | Conéctese al controlador D-RGB y a sus productos | D-RGB

Optional: Sync lighting to the mainboard
Beleuchtung mit dem Mainboard synchronisieren | Synchroniser l’éclairage avec la carte mère | Sincronizar la iluminación con la placa base |

M25 Fan M25 Lüfter Ventilateur M25 Ventilador M25
M25

D-RGB Chassis | D-RGB Controller D-RGB-Gehäuse | D-RGB-Controller Châssis D-RVB | Contrôleur D-RVB Chasis D-RGB | Controlador D-RGB D-RGB | D-RGB

D-RGB Lighting Product D-RGB-Beleuchtungsprodukt
Produit d’éclairage D-RVB Producto de iluminación D-RGB
D-RGB

*Follow motherboard manual for instruction on D-RGB control.

Mainboard Header Mainboard-Header En-tête de la carte mère Encabezado de la placa base 3rd Party D-RGB Products D-RGB-Produkte von Drittanbietern Produits D-RVB tiers Productos D-RGB de terceros D-RGB

SAFETY INFORMATION
SICHERHEITSINFORMATION | INFORMATION DE SÉCURITÉ | INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD |
In order to achieve maximum safety, we suggest that you adopt the following guidelines: 1. Place the product on a clean and stable surface that allows adequate air ventilation. 2. Don’t use or place the product and any of its components near water, moisture, or other wet surfaces; or place the product
near any heat, open flame, or other hot surfaces such as radiators, stoves, fireplaces, and candles. 3. Use caution when operating the desktop PC to avoid electrical shock or damage, such as unplugging the power supply
during thunderstorms, ensuring that your hands are dry before using (and handling) the desktop PC, keeping it away from any source of liquid and/or heat source, and using all other reasonable precautions needed under the circumstances. 4. When connecting external devices to your desktop PC, carefully plan how the wires will be placed. Protect any connected cables from being trod on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, or the point where they exit from. 5. Take extra caution when handeling/removing/reattaching glass components. Once removed, place the glass component on a stable surface first before proceeding. 6. When unplugging any connected devices and/or cables, always pull the cable or device’s plug or connector. Don’t forcefully tug on its cord. 7. Don’t place any heavy items on top of the product. 8. Make sure that the desktop PC is off, unplugged from the outlet, and that all connected devices are powered off and unplugged (if any) before installing or uninstalling any internal component to and/or from the dekstop PC or product.
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NOTE ON DISPOSAL
The WEEE symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with normal household waste. Through the correct disposal of this product, you will help protect the environment. For more information on the disposal of this product, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Phanteks Taiwan Inc. 11F., No. 150, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist. New Taipei City 235

Importer EU Axpertec Int. B.V. (EU) Sydneystraat 33 3047 BP Rotterdam The Netherlands

Importer US Axpertec Inc. (US) 20465 E Walnut Dr. N City of Industry, CA 91789 USA

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