Thermalright AM5 Secure Frame

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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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.

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mnewxcv said:
So why are people buying these?
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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.
 
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.
 
alyen said:
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.
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It doesn't need to look cool. Its hidden under your heatsink or pump block
 
sk3tch said:
I’ll join the secure frame pr0n

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OK - swapped from 7900X to 7950X - here are some before/after pics to show how “clean” things are. It’s cleaner than stock but not by that much. IMO - worth skipping.

(Yes, I use too much paste - but I had an AM5 build with too little paste that improved by like 20C after repaste so I’m now crazy generous)

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Did any of you guys watch the GN video? Using one of these makes the thermal compound spread evenly and having a way better contact with the heatsink. My temps lowered like 10c from buying the thermalright one for my 13700k.

This isn't just for not having thermal paste leak in the bottom of the cpu it actually lowers temps by evening out the cpu level with the heatsink. More to it than you guys are thinking. Mine worked for my temps and worked well. Please watch the GN video. Temps lowered throughout the usage of these. At least the thermalright intel one.

Highly rec buying one if you want your cpu contacting better to your heatsink with correct pressure and even distribution of thermal paste for better temps!
 
AMD does not usually have the issue that benefits from this tech. Intel's stock bracket can actually warp the CPU and IHS, especially after heat cycling, so these frames are a good idea on new 12th/ 13th gen CPUs.
 
Honestly given how cheap it is, even if the benefits are extremely minimal, i really like how it looks.
 
Reviews seem to suggest it doesn't do anything really. Looks good? I'd think that in most cases, you'd never know.
 
cjcox said:
Reviews seem to suggest it doesn't do anything really. Looks good? I'd think that in most cases, you'd never know.
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So I guess I can save my money. And the effort to remove the AIO cooler plate, put in the Thermalplate frame, apply more heatsink glop, and reattach the cooler plate. Whew, that was a lot of work! :ROFLMAO:
 
philb2 said:
So I guess I can save my money. And the effort to remove the AIO cooler plate, put in the Thermalplate frame, apply more heatsink glop, and reattach the cooler plate. Whew, that was a lot of work! :ROFLMAO:
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Yes, and avoid the risk of damaging something in the process. AMD's IHS is so think, I don't think the pressure would effect their chips even if two or three fold.
 
cjcox said:
Reviews seem to suggest it doesn't do anything really. Looks good? I'd think that in most cases, you'd never know.
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That's surprising given how the Intel version for 12/13th gen makes a pretty big difference in the right conditions.
 
kirbyrj said:
That's surprising given how the Intel version for 12/13th gen makes a pretty big difference in the right conditions.
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because the damn things curve. thats the difference here; the intels bend, amds dont. one bracket helps temps by keeping the chip flat, one is purely aesthetic.
(clearly someone didnt watch the gn videos...)
 
kirbyrj said:
That's surprising given how the Intel version for 12/13th gen makes a pretty big difference in the right conditions.
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Warped scenarios, yes. When there's an existing problem with the socket and cpu design, absolutely. Just not there with AM5. Now, if they make something that "auto lathes" the IHS down and makes contact... that would be interesting (tiny little robots).
 
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