Thermalright intel12th/13th/14th Generation LGA1700 Anti-Bending Buckle,Curved Pressure Plate,CPU Fixing Buckle,CPU Stress Bending Correction Fixer,Fully Fitted and Fixed Without Trace Installation

I had the typical Intel CPU retainer on my MB which, with research, would give you unequal pressure on the chipset resulting in higher CPU temps. For those with the 13700 series, we are all struggling to keep the temps down to respectable numbers. Not only did this get rid of the standard CPU retainer, but it looks and performs much better.Pros:Installation was a breeze. Look at GamersNexus YouTube video for installation so you create equal pressure when tightening down.Temps are brought down as of now. I’m still verifying that with extensive use so I’m not providing initial temp numbers.Quality is very good. I got the black to match my MB. Seems to be CNC machine metal.Cons:None as of now. Just get it. It will only improve your CPU temps, especially at this low price.

The Thermalright Intel 12th/13th Gen CPU Contact Frame is a must-have upgrade for anyone looking to get the most out of their processor. Built from solid aluminum, it provides better and more even contact compared to the stock ILM, helping to reduce temps and improve overall stability. Installation is straightforward, and the difference in thermal performance is noticeable, especially under heavy loads. If you’re serious about cooling and want to maximize efficiency, this contact frame is a no-brainer. Thermalright nailed it with this one! A real value for money.

What worried me the most was the possibility of bending the motherboard or the processor due to Intel's lever mechanism. After installing this brace from Thermalright the temperature dropped by 4-6°C compared to what is was before (also using the Thermalright Assassin 120 SE air cooler). Not a huge difference now but in the long run it does pay off. I combined it with MX-4 thermal paste, but FYI this kit actually included a tube of thermalright TF7 thermal compound.The installation process is straightforward if you know what you're doing. It's delicate but not complicated. As long as you don't expose the socket by leaving the processor in place, follow the recommended cross-pattern tightening of the screws, and only tighten them until minimal force is reached, you should be fine. It worked perfectly for me on the first try.--Highly Recommend, Especially Considering the Low Price, ease of installation, and more importantly, peace of mind--I hope this helps! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.

Not hard to install and definitely did the job for me. Make sure to check alignment; it only fits one way.

When I built my gaming rig two years ago, I marvelled at how much pressure it took to lock my Intel CPU into place with Intel's interlocking mechanism (ILM.) A few months after that, I started hearing stories of people winding up with bent Intel CPUs or bent pins on the motherboard due to uneven pressure being applied by the ILM.I finally got around to ordering this Thermalright frame, and installed it a couple days ago. It fits over & around the CPU like a glove. So far, so good -- the computer seems to be stable and performing about the same as before, and the operating temps don't appear to have changed, though I didn't buy it for this reason.It wasn't a particularly easy install, your mileage may vary depending on whether your motherboard manufacturer used adhesive to hold an unmounted CPU backplate in place (mine didn't), but it was about as easy as one could hope for.As I'm hoping to get about 10 years of life out of this computer, I saw this Thermalright bracket as a necessary modification to avoid long-term damage to my CPU & board. If you are on the fence about it, I'd say do it, but be sure to give yourself a couple hours to do it properly & without any outside stress/distractions.Also, blow out the dust in your computer (esp around the CPU & cooler) a few days before!

My best advice here on this class of product==> "Buy on Price!!!" don't pay a penny more than you should.When I read that the LGA1700 socket CPU were having thermal contact problems with the integrated heat spreader(IHS), I took note. Search YouTube for "fix for Intel Thermal Problems 12th Gen Contact Frame" from Gamers Nexus or search "Fixing Intel's Mistakes..." from JaysTwoCents and you'll see videos describing both the nature of the problem and the reason why this simple fix addresses that. In my case, I was able to measure between a 3°C and 5°C decrease in thermals which is a lot considering that I was using a liquid cooler to begin with.This product is available for a much higher cost with other sellers. Folks.... it's just a block of machined aluminum, nothing to see here. But that's exactly why you shouldn't pay more than what these guys are charging for the product I am reviewing. And if you can get it for less, do so. I could have gotten it for a lot less if I was willing to wait one month for it to come on a slowboat from China but it wasn't worth the wait.Installation was a piece of cake and they not only supplied English instructions but also a small amount of Thermal Paste to go along with it. Everything is in the box that you need.The photo attached was from a MSI Z690 Carbon motherboard in case you were wondering but all LGA1700 socket motherboards have the same Intel keep-out zones so this should fit in any LGA1700 based.Also, don't get caught up in the color, once the heatsink is applied to the CPU, you can't see the frame anyway.