This Makes Your CPU FASTER & COOLER 😱 | Budget CPU contact frame for Intel & AMD

It was hotter after you installed it because it was able to draw more wattage. So, that simply means the benchmark was able to also draw more which will, obviously, add heat. So this is good. Really good. Simply put, the added cooling abilities allows to push the cpus output performance. You would only result in cooler temps if there was a way to cap the wattage usage to match that of the test done before you did the install. That would truly show if it lowers temps.

Tighten the screws in a X pattern

I've got the Ryzen 7 7700X. I had some weird temperature issues early on. I was just using the standard bracket to lock down the cpu. First couple applications had the cpu hitting the 95 degree mark under any multicore type of load. I saw the AM5 bracket and went with it as it also works as a way of blocking thermal paste from getting to the parts on the pcb. I hadn't even considered the IHS bending. The thing fixed my temps. I definitely recommend that people consider swapping the standard bracket off their AM5 boards.

I have this for my system running an 13700k. It's crazy how a little $12 device can make a huge difference in temps and performance.

its a worthwhile upgrade to mitigate bending in the long term. the stock ilm has been shown to bend the cpu, keep it mounted for years and countless heat cycles it could become permanent. either frame will prevent this. i have the thermalright installed in 13900k, fast and easy install, with a bit more saftey built in over the thermal grizzly frame.

The contact frame, aside from providing a secure and even mount for the CPU, also provides more Aluminum MASS that helps to further bleed heat from being connected to the IHS.

Love these videos!! 😤 I previously had the Lian Li Galahad 240mm aio w/ stock fans on my 13700k, and it would get around 84-87c on r23 while never passing 74c while gaming Changed to the MSI MEG Coreliquid S280mm aio w/ 2 140mm Silent Wing Pro fans, and that exact same contact frame. On r23 it wouldn't pass 74c, and while gaming it wouldn't pass 64c. My custom fan curve was the same for both, as well as the CPU undervolt.

There was once I release the lever, it skip off my finger because the strength of the lever is quite strong, the cpu jump up a bit, rest on a few pins and cause the pins to bent. I'm so lucky to bend it back to position. I feel that from now on, the socket should follow this type of design. The spring loaded lever is too strong, there is a chance it can skip off the finger because of the curve in/out way of tightening. The spring is shiny stainless steel that made the surface slippery off the finger of the curve in/out way of tightening and release. Now I always place one hand fingers to stop the rectangle metal from spring out that lead the cpu outward force jumping out while release the lever.

Dude, you totally hit the things i considering about a hypothetical PC. Thank you so much

I have it for the am5 7950x. I knew while purchasing that it won't do much for the temps, maybe 1° here and there. But it's a life saver if you will be constantly changing or removing the cooler. I was waiting on my case, then I knew I would be going custom loop. So it made sense for me buying this. Bought it straight away when I purchased the CPU.

Thanks for the review! Great one! Would you mind testing the AM5 model aswell? Watching along the video I was hoping for the AM5 version benchmarks and also your thoughts on wether it could damage some of the components as they're outside the IHS unlike the Intel CPUs

Yesss. With my new PC using this contact frame, works perfecly... No overthermal issues. For the price, every cent is properly waist. Nice Channel, you are in the right way. Cheers my friend.

Got this same exact part for my build (13900k) and it has been a lifesaver, paired with the lt720 aio from deepcool I’ve been able to OC to 6ghz and I’ve never throttled and even under full load for sustained periods I never get higher than 93C temp. Aesthetically (even though you can’t see it once the aio is mounted) it looks better on the motherboard than the default frame too lol.

I absolutely love this thing. Brought my temps down by 5-8 degrees Celsius. Now when stress testing my 13700K its max is 90 instead of 95, too.

Very good presentation. 👍 The only thing I could mention is that we don't know for how long you were using your cooler with the thermal paste before you install the contact frame. I mean, maybe, you got better results because of applying new thermal paste. In any case, I find this product and its idea that represents great! 👌Thank you for sharing this with us.

DO NOT cinch down the screws, two finger tight only and stop when the screws stops turning, make sure all four are equal, gradually tighten opposite corners a bit at a time. If you're worried about the screws backing out get a threadlock stick and apply to the end of the screw (you could use liquid too but the stick is easier) Performance of the Thermalright and Thermal Grizzley frames are basically the same except the Thermalright frame is much easier to install. The Thermalright frame sits flush with the MB and the Thermal Grizzley frame floats, with the Thremalright frame you just stop when the screws stop where with the Thermal Grizzley one you have to fiddle with screw tension (ideally use a torque controlled screwdriver). If you use acetone to clean the CPU don't get it on the plastic "feet" on the ends of the Thermalright frame it will attack the plastic and the adhesive that is used to attach them to the frame.

As I'll soon be running a 7800X3D inside an ITX case with a LP air cooler, I'll take every advantage I can get, particularly since the contact frame seems to make contact at more points on the IHS, plus have the air blowing directly on the contact frame which will hopefully mean more heat dissipation. Great video! Sometimes it's the simple things that can equate to good gains

it's more like additional surface area than anti-bend which helps with temps. the pressure to the CPU is little as the pressure is just enough for the mobo pins to contact securely to the CPU. The IHS is also more than thick enough for that pressure. If there is even bending, it will happen on the vertical axis of the CPU, increasing pressure to the center.

Congratulations, excellent presentation !!

I noticed you was talking about bending the CPU, and just recently done a PC upgrade using the Z690 itx m-board with the Intel i9-13900 CPU, in the Asus manual it does say to remove that clear plastic tube that is over the arm that locks down the cover plate for the CPU, and in this video it looks like you still have the shipping cover tube still on the locking arm / lever. did you know about removing it? i just caught it by chance and so glad i read the manual even for simple things i have done many times in the past.. hope this helps many PC builders out..