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Thermalright Intel 12th/13th Gen LGA 1700 Bending Bracket Frame,Bending Plate,CPU Snap Replacement Bracket/Aluminum CPU Stress Bending Correction Fixture,Fully Bonded Mounting Stick
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Thermalright Intel 12th/13th Gen LGA 1700 Bending Bracket Frame

Bottom line: The Thermalright Intel 12th/13th Gen LGA 1700 Bending Bracket Frame: Blocks LGA1700 socket bend that raises CPU temps under cooler mounting pressure; main trade-off: requires full cooler removal and stock ILM swap to install.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Blocks LGA1700 socket bend that raises CPU temps under cooler mounting pressure
  • ✓ All-aluminum anodized sandblasted body, 54x70x6mm, 20g main plate
  • ✓ Fits Intel 12th, 13th and 14th Gen LGA1700 CPUs
  • ✓ Works with H610, B660, B760, Z690 and Z790 boards
  • ✓ L-shaped screwdriver included, no separate tool purchase

Cons

  • ✗ Requires full cooler removal and stock ILM swap to install
  • ✗ Cut-outs are sized for LGA1700 only, no AM5 or LGA1851 fit
  • ✗ Bare bracket ships without thermal paste for the cooler remount
  • ✗ Voiding-risk questions on socket retention are left to your board vendor

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Thermalright Intel 12th/13th Gen LGA 1700 Bending Bracket Frame 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

  • [Optimized Details] Adopted aluminium alloy anodized sandblasting process, unique THERMALRIGHT shape design increases the value of the product, designed according to the size of the CPU, precise positioning, perfect avoidance of capacitors, giving you the ultimate installation experience.
  • [Product Specification] 54x70x6mm, all aluminium alloy material, the main body 20g, the whole 55g, comes with an L-shaped screwdriver, easy to install at the same time, to the CPU heat dissipation, well-designed size fits the CPU, support the weight of the cooler, to prevent the CPU from being bended
  • [Support Specifications] Support Intel 12/13/14 generation CPU, motherboard CPU slot for the LGA1700 chipset H610, B660, B760, Z690, Z790 and other series.
  • [Easy to install] Comes with an L-shaped screwdriver, easy to install LGA1700-BCF to CPU, easy to install, you can follow the instructions or installation video, if you have any questions, please consult the shop customer service.
  • [Advanced Technology] The Bend Correction Holder is designed according to Intel LGA1700, aiming to prevent the risk of CPU being bent by the cooler. The product is made of all aluminium alloy to ensure the quality of the product.

Full Specifications

BrandThermalright
ModelLGA1700 BCF BLACK V2
Weight20g
MaterialAluminum
Dimensions54x70x6mm
Unit Count1 Count
Part NumberBCF BLACK V2 D6
Material TypeAluminum
Cooling MethodAir
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Included ComponentsLGA1700 CPU fixed fastener
Power Connector Type4-Pin
Maximum Rotational Speed1500 rpm
Item Dimensions L x W x H2.13"L x 0.24"W x 2.76"H
Full listing titleThermalright Intel 12th/13th Gen LGA 1700 Bending Bracket Frame,Bending Plate,CPU Snap Replacement Bracket/Aluminum CPU Stress Bending Correction Fixture,Fully Bonded Mounting Stick

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