AsiaHorse AM5 CPU Contact Frame Black (A1-AM5-BLACK)

The AsiaHorse AM5 CPU Contact Frame is a black anodised aluminium frame that replaces the stock retention bracket and lever on an AMD AM5 motherboard. Four screws hold it down evenly around the whole edge of the processor, so the CPU sits flat, the cooler makes full contact and the socket is protected from bending.

Key Features

• Replaces the stock AM5 bracket and lever and clamps the CPU evenly on all four sides
• Sits flush with the CPU's heat spreader, so thermal paste covers the whole top surface for better contact with air and liquid coolers
• Stops the CPU from shifting or twisting while you fit or service a cooler
• Machined anodised aluminium, 70 x 54 x 7.8 mm, shown by AsiaHorse holding a 20 kg load without bending
• Built-in insulated foot pads on the underside protect the motherboard
• Works with every AM5 processor: Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series and EPYC 4004
• Four screws and an L-shaped Torx key in the box

To fit it, take out the lever and the four screws of the original bracket and lift the bracket off. Place the frame over the CPU, tighten the four screws evenly in a cross pattern until snug, then apply thermal paste and mount your cooler as normal. Thermal paste is not included.

A simple upgrade that keeps an AM5 CPU flat and running cooler.