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Thermalright LGA1700-BCF Frame Corrector.

peahead

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Hi

Just installed one off these in my MSI z690 edge /12700k /Arctic Freezer 2 360 and it has definitely reduced my temps by at least 9c from the stress test i have done.

Maybe the fresh thermal paste applied in a thin layer also helped but ill take the improvement for a tenner.

 
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Also ordered one just as precaution, waiting delivery.
What temperatures was/are you getting now? I'm running a 12700K + MSI Z690 Tomahawk DDR4.
Cinebench I managed to stay under 80C, while it stayed at 4.8GHz on Performance Cores and 3.7GHz on E Cores.
Under normal gaming, stays under 60C.
 
Drumroll said:
Also ordered one just as precaution, waiting delivery.
What temperatures was/are you getting now? I'm running a 12700K + MSI Z690 Tomahawk DDR4.
Cinebench I managed to stay under 80C, while it stayed at 4.8GHz on Performance Cores and 3.7GHz on E Cores.
Under normal gaming, stays under 60C.
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Highest temperature core in Cinebench after multiple runs was 64C on core 6 all other cores temps came under that, 4.713Ghz/ 3.7 E cores.

Gaming wise Horizon zero dawn did not go past 50c and same goes for Assetto Corsa Competizione but i am running at 4k so that could be why.

Before the change Cinebench was around 72/74c.

What cpu cooler are you running ?
 
peahead said:
Should make a difference and give some added protection, just make sure you don't over tighten the screws when installing it just finger tight is all you need.
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Received the item today, installed and it really does work.
When I first installed the CPU, few months ago, temperatures were fine. Gradually degrading. I guess the issue is linear and eventually many people will face the issue, sadly.
The Thermalright kit included some thermal paste, not sure about longevity, but I’m waiting for some genuine top quality paste to be delivered.
Temperatures back under control, roughly 10C cooler in every scenario, and impressive not going past 70C in Cinebench all cores.
 
Drumroll said:
Received the item today, installed and it really does work.
When I first installed the CPU, few months ago, temperatures were fine. Gradually degrading. I guess the issue is linear and eventually many people will face the issue, sadly.
The Thermalright kit included some thermal paste, not sure about longevity, but I’m waiting for some genuine top quality paste to be delivered.
Temperatures back under control, roughly 10C cooler in every scenario, and impressive not going past 70C in Cinebench all cores.
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Great to hear it made a difference for you also, these really should become std on all Intel motherboards.
 
Just ordered one of these to try, not sure what the contact is like underneath but i suspect it's okay or maybe not as at 1.3v im hitting 95c on the pcores. 1.25v sits around 85c, though varies i've noticed from benchmark to benchmark. The temps are from R23.
 
The problem with washer is that for some 1mm would be too much, and despite the CPU not bending like before, the pressure still uneven. This retention plate, if we may call it that, applies even pressure all around. Only need to avoid overnighting.
 
Is there any reason to get the Thermal Grizzly one over the Thermalright one since it's 3x the price and harder to get?
 
From what I can tell the Thermal Grizzly one has markings to make sure you don't overtighten it and it comes with a lapping tool. Don't think the actual bracket itself will offer better temps compared to the Thermalright one.
 
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