Users of Intel's Alder Lake processors have commented that this new family of processors is prone to bending and warping. This is due to a bug in Intel's LGA1700 CPU latching system. Intel has admitted that this is a problem, but despite admitting that they physically bend, has stated to the media that they have received no reports of 12th Gen Intel Core processors running out of spec due to heatsink changes. integrated heat. That is, they know that they bend, but that They work as expected despite the bending.
Intel does not recommend modifications to your CPU socket that will prevent this issue. Thermalright is one of those brand that ignores Intel and believes it may be serious that the Intel Alder Lake CPU is bent. Therefore, it has developed an “Anti-Warp Frame” that is designed to prevent warping/deformation of the Alder Lake CPU.
Intel knows that Alder Lakes bend with normal use
Although Intel considers bending/warping to be an expected behavior in its Alder Lake processors, this behavior can have negative effects on CPU cooling performance. A bent IHS is no longer uniform, so cooling efficiency is lost and small plugs can form between the heatsink and the CPU it is supposed to be cooling. The impact of this issue should result in a processor that simply runs a few degrees hotter, but higher temperatures can cause your processor to perform less.
Thermalright's solution to Intel's Alder Lake flex problems is their LGA1700-BCF. This is an aluminum frame that replaces Intel's LGA1700 socket CPU mounting mechanism. This frame mounts around the processor and is secured with a few simple screws, and can apply more even pressure to the processors to reduce the chance of warping. Intel has already warned that this type of mounting solution may void the CPU warranty.
On the Chinese Taobou website, the Thermalright LGA1700-BCF is about $6 or £5. This mounting solution is also shipped with a small 1g syringe of Thermalright TF7 Thermal Paste. With all this, it is a simple and affordable solution a priori. Thermalright claims that their solution supports Z690, B660 and H610 series motherboards from Intel.
Source: Overclok3d
