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Thermalright Intel 12th/13/14th Generation LGA1700 Anti-Bending Buckle, Curved Pressure Plate, CPU Fixing Buckle, Fully Fitted and Fixed Without Trace Installation (Gray)
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Thermalright Intel 12th/13/14th Generation LGA1700 Anti-Bending Buckle

Bottom line: The Thermalright Intel 12th/13/14th Generation LGA1700 Anti-Bending Buckle ($5.43 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07): Corrects LGA1700 socket bending on Intel 12th/13th/14th gen CPUs; main trade-off: LGA1700 only, no LGA1200, AM4 or AM5 support.

$5.43

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-07. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Corrects LGA1700 socket bending on Intel 12th/13th/14th gen CPUs
  • ✓ All-aluminum CNC anode build, 20g main body, 55g overall
  • ✓ Ships with L-shaped screwdriver plus 2g TF7 thermal paste
  • ✓ LOTES insulation feet apply even edge pressure, no IHS wear

Cons

  • ✗ LGA1700 only, no LGA1200, AM4 or AM5 support
  • ✗ Listed compatibility limited to H610, B660, Z690 boards
  • ✗ Requires removing the stock ILM, not a beginner-friendly mod
  • ✗ Bundled TF7 paste is just 2g, enough for a single application

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SpecPicks scored Thermalright Intel 12th/13/14th Generation LGA1700 Anti-Bending Buckle using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cooling & fans category. Thermalright's cooling & fans lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for cooling & fans of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • [Advanced Technology] A fixed aligner developed for the situation where the Intel 12/13/14th generation CPU will bend. All-aluminum alloy anode process, CNC-made anode sandblasting, perfectly avoiding capacitors, giving you the ultimate installation experience.
  • [Insulation Foot Pad] Adopt LOTES original same specification insulation protection feet. Fitted pressure, even pressure edge, multiple installations will not wear the CPU cover, combined with the cpu cooler and fan to get rid of high temperature troubles.
  • [Specification] 54x70x6mm, all aluminum alloy material, main body 20g, overall 55g, with L-shaped screwdriver and TF7 2g, gray
  • [Easy to Install] with a L-shaped screwdriver, watch the video operation, and the installation is successful in one step.
  • [Support Specifications] Intel 12/13/14th generation CPU, motherboard CPU slot for LGA1700 chipset for H610, B660, Z690 series.

Full Specifications

BrandThermalright
Weight20g
MaterialMetal
Dimensions54x70x6mm
Noise Level14 Decibels
Cooling MethodAir
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Power Connector Type4-Pin
Global Trade Identification Number00796520302570
Full listing titleThermalright Intel 12th/13/14th Generation LGA1700 Anti-Bending Buckle, Curved Pressure Plate, CPU Fixing Buckle, Fully Fitted and Fixed Without Trace Installation (Gray)

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Thermalright Intel 12th/13/14th Generation LGA1700 Anti-Bending Buckle, Curved Pressure Plate, CPU Fixing Buckle, Fully Fitted and Fixed Without Trace Installation (Gray)
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