Thermal Grizzly AM5 Contact and Sealing Frame

German Engineered – Quality from Berlin
The AM5 Contact & Sealing Frame solution combines the advantages of the Contact Frame and the CPU Guard for AMDs Ryzen 7000 and 9000 processors. By using the AM5 Contact & Sealing Frame as a contact frame, optimal contact pressure of the CPU in the socket is achieved. A supplied silicone foam inlay offers additional protection for the exposed components on the CPU.

The design encloses the heat spreader and acts as a replacement for the mainboard SAM, and is made of anodized aluminum. An optimized inner contour creates an even contact pressure by creating several contact points with the heat spreader compared to the standard SAM. This ensures that the contact surfaces of the CPU are evenly supported on the socket pins, which can avoid potential problems with memory detection.

An innovative addition is the supplied silicone foam inlay, which can be used in a similar way to the AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU Guard. When installing the AM5 Contact & Sealing Frame, this foam is used to seal the gap between the heat spreader and the aluminum frame. This prevents thermal paste or liquid metal from getting on the unprotected components of the CPU. When using liquid metal, this foam inlay is mandatory, while it is optional when using thermal pastes.

Overclocking to the limit
The ease of use has been improved by a clear marking on the top of the AM5 Contact & Sealing Frame. Installation is done in a specific orientation, supported by the bulge at the top of the socket. Four screws are included and compatibility with the Thermal Grizzly AM5 backplates is provided to facilitate installation.

Warning: Removing the CPU heat spreader and the motherboard socket bracket (Retention Module) is done at your own risk and always results in the complete loss of the manufacturers warranty and guarantee!