der8auer RYZEN 3000 OC Bracket AIO Mount

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AMD’s Zen architecture was a milestone in the history of CPU architecture and a stroke of genius by the Texas based chipmaker. Instead of resting on its laurels, AMD has been busy improving the „Zen” processors. The result is the new „Ryzen 3000” processor family based on the „Zen2” architecture with its chiplet design. The Ryzen 9 3900X for example consists of a 12-nm I/O die and two CPU dies manufactured in a 7-nm process.

This chip design however has also changed the layout of the CPU dies on the package, which has also shifted the thermal center point. On a processor with only one CPU die under the heatspreader, the „hot spot” is in the middle of the CPU. Due to the new chip design, the „hot spot” has moved to the edge of the heatspreader.

This has an influence on the cooling behavior of CPU coolers. Especially AiOs (All in One watercoolers) – or CLCs (Closed Liquid Coolers) – with a round cooling block often do not completely cover the corners of the heatspreader. For an optimal cooling performance, the base plate of the AiO would have to be shifted around.

This is where professional overclocker Roman Hartung comes into play. Using his der8auer RYZEN 3000 OC Bracket AIO Mount the base plate of an AIO can be flexibly positioned on the heatspreader.

The Features of the der8auer RYZEN 3000 OC Bracket AIO Mount at a glance:

• Overclocking tool by Roman „der8auer” Hartung
• Lowers temperatures by up to 7° C!
• For AMD’s Ryzen 3000 CPUs
• Makes flexible positioning of the CPU cooler possible
• Replaces the AM4 bracket on the motherboard
• Please read the notes carefully!

der8auer RYZEN 3000 OC Bracket AIO Mount: Important notes and compatibility

The RYZEN 3000 OC Bracket AIO Mount replaces the AM4 mounting bracket on the motherboard. Accordingly, the RYZEN 3000 OC Bracket AIO Mount is only compatible with AiOs using the „AMD Socket AM4 Retention Mounting Bracket”! In addition, the compatibility of the AM4 motherboard must be taken into account, as some mainboards components such as transistors may prevent installation.

The following motherboards were tested by Roman:

In addition, other motherboards are compatible with the RYZEN 3000 OC Bracket AIO Mount, which needs to be modified by the user himself. These modifications are only recommended for users with the appropriate know how and experience. More information about the necessary steps can be found in the video linked below.

So far only X570 motherboards have been tested for compatibility. However, the der8auer RYZEN 3000 OC Bracket AIO Mount will also be compatible with a variety of older AM4 motherboards in the ATX and E-ATX form factor. Mini-ITX motherboards often have components in the way, which prevent attaching the kit.