LGA 1700 model lacks a flex bracket design.
LGA 1700 model lacks a flex bracket design.
I believed the no flex or bend bracket would raise temperatures more, but I didn’t see any improvement—just a slight 2°C increase. Could there be something I missed? I swapped out the stock mounting bracket for a new aftermarket version.
It varies based on your setup as well. Everyone experiences a unique CPU form after installation—perhaps you had a flat CPU from the beginning. Some images of the thermal paste layout before the contact frame were helpful. These are my shots; it looks like there’s extra paste in the center.