Thermal Grizzly CPU Contact Frame Intel 1700 LT - for Optimized CPU Contact Pressure to Improve The Cooling Performance
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Thermal Grizzly CPU Contact Frame Intel 1700 LT - for Optimized CPU Contact Pressure to Improve The Cooling Performance

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Product ID: 643234092
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  • Product Dimensions
    2.79"L x x
  • Brand
    Thermal
  • Cooling Method
    Air
  • Compatible Devices
    Intel 1700
  • Material
    copolymer with
  • Global Trade Identification Number
⚙️Easy installation
🌡️Optimized cooling
🛠️Durable materials

Description

🔥 Elevate Your CPU Game with Thermal Grizzly!

  • BUILT TO LAST - Crafted from high-quality ABS with fiberglass for superior stability.
  • HASSLE FREE UPGRADE - Install in just a few steps and elevate your cooling game effortlessly.
  • MAXIMIZE YOUR COOLING - Experience lower CPU temperatures with enhanced contact pressure.
  • PRECISION ENGINEERING - Special inner contour ensures optimal pressure distribution for efficient heat dissipation.
  • GAME CHANGER FOR GAMERS - Perfect for those who demand peak performance from their CPUs.

The Thermal Grizzly CPU Contact Frame Intel 1700 LT is engineered to optimize CPU contact pressure, significantly improving cooling performance. Its easy installation process and durable construction make it an essential upgrade for any serious gamer or professional seeking to enhance their system's efficiency.

Reviews

4.6

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D**B

Easy Install, helps cooling.

Bought this hoping to lower temps on CPU. It was easy to install as I had the AIO cooler back plate already installed so removing the ILM screws did not cause any issues. I am using the Asus Maximus Z790 Dark Hero board, which is fairly thick. This contact frame from Thermal Grizzly is the second gen. It comes with replacement screws which are a bit longer than the stock ILM screws. They were plenty long enough. If you look at the photos, you will notice the white markings at each screw hole are no longer there. And you don’t need to mark the screws with some kind of marker. This is because, the way Der8auer redesigned the contact frame, it no longer requires the precise mounting technique from his original tutorial video or the tutorial video on Gamers Nexus. Simply follow the directions on the included instruction sheet using the tools provided and hand tighten and you should have no issues. I turned everything alternating using an X pattern a few turns at a time until snug then gave a very slight final turn. This makes it snug to the motherboard without over tightening the screws.I used the Kryonaut Extreme thermal paste and snugged down my AIO using the same X pattern, only with the AIO I tightened it down pretty tight.System booted into BIOS where I had to redo my settings. BIOS went to defaults. Also had to tell the BIOS to ignore the CPU fan and had to reset the XMP. After it restarted and booted into windows, I used the Asus AI program to allow it to sense and auto set my settings in the BIOS. I am using an i9 13900k. System overclocked my CPU to 6.1Ghz on three of the P cores and 5.9 on the rest (actually, one P core was set at 5.8). Ran Cinebench 2024 for several runs of 10 mins each. Temps stayed in mid 80’s during the Cinebench runs. It has been running consistently at 6100Mhz with no crashes or blue screens and no overheating. Re-ran the Cinebench tests a couple of days later with identical results. Really impressed with this i9 13900k and the Lian Li AIO.What I noticed was cooler temps, but not by a lot like some other people. What it really did more than anything was make all the P cores and E cores run at the same temps (E cores obviously cooler). Prior to using the contact frame, temps on each P core were all over the place, with one at times hitting in the high 90’s while another one would run at 88 while stress testing. Now they are all staying within 1 to 2 degrees of each other. And it is running cooler. Prior to the contact frame I was hitting the 90’s and tapping 100 on a few cores when running the CPU test on Cinebench. Now they bump up against 98 when the test starts and then settle in at about 88. Idle temps drop to 26/27 when nothing is running and go to 33/34 when apps open and run. I would say average idle temp now is around 30. Prior to installing the contact frame, I was idling at around the mid to high 30’s and they were uneven. As I mentioned previously, all cores now stay close to the same temps. This contact frame definitely creates more even contact between the CPU and the AIO.So I’d say it works. I hit 2100~ in Cinebench 2024 on multi core and 35,500 on the GPU test. You cannot compare these scores to Cinebench 2023 and prior, as Maxon is using new rendering software. This was worth the $30 purchase and system tear down to install it. FYI, I also tried using the Thermal Grizzly Graphene cooling sheet (38X38) and it is too big for an i9 13900 and needs to be cut down. I gave up on it though as I could not keep it in place when trying to mount the AIO, kept sliding around. I heard others suggest using a little thermal paste to hold it in place, but I didn’t want to fool with that and just went to straight thermal paste. The Kryonaut Extreme seems to be working pretty well.My system: i9 13900k, Asus Maximus Z790 Dark Hero, Lian Li 011D Evo XL, Lian Li 120 SL-Uni fans, Lian Li Galahad II AIO, G. Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64Gb 6000, 2TB Crucial T700 Gen 5 NvME OS drive, 2TB Samsung 990 Pro Gen 4 NvME data drive, MSI 4090 Gaming X Slim, BeQuiet Dark Pro 13 1000w, Win 11 home (most recent update). This thing is running Alan Wake II at 68-70 degrees max temps. Both NvME drives running at 43 degrees, which is pretty remarkable considering how hard AWII hits the NvME drive (it is loaded on the Samsung 990 pro). Don’t have temp numbers for GPU but it is running pretty cool as well, fans only run occasionally. System fans do kick up though when everything hits full power. Crystal disk mark shows 12k read and 11.5k write speeds on Crucial drive and right around 7k read and 6.8 write on Samsung drive.Overall, I am pretty pleased with the performance on this build. My first build in over 10 years. Seems a lot easier to build a system now than it was 10 yrs ago. It’s a lot faster than my Corsair i8100 with a i9 13900KS, and that sucker is fast.One note: Using the Gen 5 NvME spilts the PCIe lanes into x8, so, the GPU does not get the full X16. However, it has almost no effect on the performance of the 4090. It still hit over 35,000 on Cinebench 2024. Checking multiple web sites that test 4090’s on Cinebench 2024 found them to score just under 35,000. Mine hit this score due to being a Gaming X card from MSI, so it is overclocked. I’ll give up the X16 lane to get the Gen 5 power on the NvME because it has no effect on the video card.

J**O

Cools right after install.

Purchased this after reviewing online with other ones similar to it. Since Thermal Grizzly is well known, I went for this one. I have a 14900k i9 and had the usual overheating/thermal throttling issues. Temps were hovering around the mid to high 90's with a bit of 100+ spikes. As soon as I installed this the temps were at mid to high 40s in everyday workloads and around mid 60s to high 70s under gaming loads (Star Citizen, Icarus, Barotrauma, etc.). Well, worth the price to not slag your gaming rig if you have a hot chip that doesn't dissipate heat because of design flaws. Needless to say, it works fantastic, easy to install (just screws to take off OE clasp and replace with this product with no torque specs...just "firm"), and immediate cooling performance. Comes with the item and Thermal Grizzly's high end thermal paste so you don't have to buy paste separately.

Q**T

Best Option, Hands Down

I’ve bought 7 of these for different builds for customers and a couple more for myself. I love these better than the competition. Thermal Grizzly outperforms the competition in every way. Plus they look and feel more quality that the competition. Install is much more fine and less caveman like the orher options on the market. Don’t cheap out and get a different brand, temps are significantly better with these frames VS not having one or VS using the competition.I’ve never had a botched install or any issues with high temps or stability issues after installing one of these contact frames.10/10

J**E

Great product!

I picked this item up in light of learning that the stock ILM of the LGA1700 chipset causes uneven pressure between the Intel CPU and the cooler which can result in bad thermals and warping over time.After installation of the contact frame, I noticed, at the very least, a 2–3-degree Celsius difference in temperature, sometimes even more.The setup and installation were a breeze. My advice when installing this contact frame is to make sure that you do not over-torque the screws. Take note of how tight the screws are when you are removing the stock ILM and try to match it the best you can. If you screw it down to tight, you run the risk of losing memory instructions and potentially clock speeds on your CPU. Also, keep your original ILM bracket hardware in case you need to RMA your motherboard or something else goes wrong, as this installation typically voids your motherboard warranty (totally not an issue as it is easy to switch back).For the money, I don't think you can ask for a better product to not only drop your thermals a bit on these beastly CPUs, but to also protect the longevity of your chip!

G**L

Effective But Expensive Option...

Common knowledge that with 13th and 14th gen cpu's, the LGA1700 ILM is a poorly engineered method for securing the cpu, resulting in inconsistent contact with water cooled blocks and high temperature loads. I've used all of these different contact frames with 13900ks and 14900k CPU's. When properly mounted they all make a measurable difference. This Grizzly frame is nicely machined and finished, however it is no better than other frames like the NAB contact frame for example. Basically, how much do you want to spend for a contact frame. What is critical in mounting any of these contact frames, is to carefully and evenly tighten the frame down.

A**S

An i9-14900k best friend

Simple installation instructions and easy to execute. Improvement to temps are noticeable but nothing crazy but for sure worth the price.

L**A

Great Cooling

It is a great replacement and keeps the CPU solid and makes a flush AIO. seen temp drop of 3-4 degrees then another 5-6 with a thermal frame

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