Thermalright AM5 Secure Frame

[JCNiest5]

This frame strengthener/leveler, does it suppose to help with more equal applying pressure? Regarding the AM5 version: Has anyone done a test if there is any improvement at all? I saw a few YouTube installations, but not a test to see if it improves anything.

I know starting with Intel 12th Gen CPU socket, there was an improvement after users installed the Intel kit. With it, you can see the thermal paste is evenly spread throughout (as compared to without it).

In case someone hasn't seen it/them yet:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BKZM72Z8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A32B9TAI3MS38X&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Thermalright...5?keywords=Thermalright&qid=1676266646&sr=8-5

 

[chameleoneel]

Intel's design is flawed. It applies a large amount of pressure, but they didn't change anything else about the design. So, it can sometimes result in the motherboard and socket flexing and bending from the mounting force.

The AM5 design has a very large backplate on the back of every motherboard. Much larger than Intel's. And on the front, the mounting system also has a design which is kind of like a plate, as well. Its a lot more robust than the Intel design. I am not sure if the mounting pressure for AM5 is as high as Intel's LGA1700. But for AM5, it is generally agreed that bending of the motherboard and CPU, is not a problem.

 

[mullet]

That is pretty slick, I added it to my list.

 

[JCNiest5]

I was thinking of adding it to mine also.

 

[TheForumTroll]

Gamers Nexus did pressure tests with these. I think it is in this YT video but can't watch it atm to check.

 

[pendragon1]

this thing doesnt keep the chips flat, they dont need it, BUT it keeps paste out of all the corners. so if thats what youre looking for...

Gamers Nexus did pressure tests with these. I think it is in this YT video but can't watch it atm to check.

thats for the intel one.

 

[mullet]

I like this one for AMD because it has stops on the backside setting the depth.
Keeps the paste from getting down in the cut outs.
I imagine it pulls some heat from the cpu base vs steel. Tiny I know but still.
Looks nice. Taste great less filling.

 

[mullet]

Went on pretty easily, take your time and use a cross pattern on the screws little at a time. I went with red because its .000001 c° cooler then the black one.

 

[JCNiest5]

I bought one. Works really nice.

 

[mnewxcv]

So why are people buying these?

 

[sk3tch]

So why are people buying these?

For me - tired of cleaning the CPUs from thermal paste...$15 shrug

 

[mullet]

So why are people buying these?

Because they are not stamped steel junk, that hinges on one side, it bolts down square and your cpu cooler does as well. It will pull a little more heat off the sides of the cpu but to what degree I don't know. Not to mention the paste doesn't get to the mobo. It's really a no brainier and its cool looking which is the most important.

 

[alyen]

Could they have designed the frame differently so it could help cool and/or spread the heat if the frame made contact with the CPU and had some fins? May not be too much air movement down that low, but still it might look cooler.

 

[chameleoneel]

Could they have designed the frame differently so it could help cool and/or spread the heat if the frame made contact with the CPU and had some fins? May not be too much air movement down that low, but still it might look cooler.

It doesn't need to look cool. Its hidden under your heatsink or pump block

 

[sk3tch]

I’ll join the secure frame pr0n

 

[mullet]

Looks good, doesn't cool as good as the red one but still good.

 

[sk3tch]

Looks good, doesn't cool as good as the red one but still good.

Mine is “noir” - a super limited artisan version.

I wanted red but figured it would look bad with the ProArt’s gold!