Installation of CPU bending pressure plate for more effective cooling, including tips and tricks – Thermalright LGA1700-BCF
Showing installation of a CPU bending type pressure plate including tips to keep in mind during installation.
Using this pressure plate rather than the traditional spring-loaded plate improves contact between the CPU and the heatsink, leading to more effective cooling. Video shows installation of a Thermalright LGA1700-BCF to hold an Intel i5-14600k onto a Gigabyte Z790 UD motherboard; similar plates exist for other sockets, including the newer Intel LGA1851.
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