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Black anodized aluminum CPU contact frame for AMD AM5

EN-Labs

EN-Labs CPU Contact Frame Anti-Bending Bracket AM5 Aluminum Black 75x56x7.5mm

SKU CH-1M3N-CWAYG

Aluminium frame replaces the stock AM5 retention bracket to stop CPU bending, includes insulated pads and an L-shaped driver for quick fitting

  • TypeAccessories
  • Prevents CPU bending with full-fit aluminium frame
  • Insulating pads stop short circuits from thermal paste contact
  • Precision anodised alloy resists wear through repeated installs
  • Supplied L-shaped screwdriver enables quick AM5 mounting
  • Compatible with X670 and B650 AM5 motherboards

AMD AM5 CPU Contact Frame

This aluminum bracket replaces the stock retention mechanism on AMD AM5 sockets to prevent processor warping under cooler pressure. It fits X670 and B650 motherboards and includes an L-shaped screwdriver for installation. Insulating pads on the underside protect against electrical shorts. The frame is designed for builders who want even mounting force without modifying the socket.

Interface and Installation Limits

The part mounts directly onto the AM5 retention holes using the supplied tool and adds 7.5 mm of height above the motherboard surface. It is not a cooler bracket and does not change the cooler mounting pattern. The frame only works with the standard AM5 socket layout found on X670 and B650 boards. Builders using non-standard socket spacing or proprietary retention kits cannot use this frame.

75 mm × 56 mm Aluminum Frame

The all-aluminum anodized body measures 75 mm long by 56 mm wide and distributes clamping load evenly across the CPU heat-spreader. Rounded edges and a sandblasted finish prevent scratches during repeated installations. This dimensional footprint is the single specification that determines whether the frame clears surrounding motherboard components and VRM heatsinks on a specific board.

Highlights

  • Prevents CPU bending with full-fit aluminium frame
  • Insulating pads stop short circuits from thermal paste contact
  • Precision anodised alloy resists wear through repeated installs
  • Supplied L-shaped screwdriver enables quick AM5 mounting
  • Compatible with X670 and B650 AM5 motherboards

Specifications

TypeAccessories

Questions about this item

Which EN-Labs AM5 contact-frame version should I pick for my X670 or B650 board?

The single black anodised aluminium frame (75 × 56 × 7.5 mm) is the only variant offered; it fits every AM5 socket on X670 and B650 chipsets and includes an L-shaped screwdriver for installation.

What does the 7.5 mm frame height mean once the cooler is mounted?

The 7.5 mm stack height replaces the stock retention bracket, sitting flush on the AM5 socket so the cooler base contacts the IHS evenly and the CPU cannot bow under heavy cooler weight.

How does the AM5 socket interface limit what this bracket can do?

It mounts directly onto the standard AM5 back-plate holes, supports X670 and B650 motherboards only, and cannot be used on any other socket or chipset.

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