IT house April 11 news, at the beginning of this year, there are foreign media exposure Intel 12th generation Core processor and socket using a rectangular design, which will lead to excessive pressure on the central part, so that the processor together with the socket, the motherboard together with the bend, resulting in poor contact between the CPU top cover and the heatsink, affecting heat dissipation.
▲ Image from Tom's Hardware
A few days ago, Intel responded to this question to foreign media "Tom's Hardware", saying that the IHS on 12th generation desktop processors may have slight deformations after being installed into the socket. This slight deviation is within expectations and will not cause the processor to run beyond specifications. In addition, Intel recommends that you do not make any modifications to the socket or independent crimp unit (ILM) that will cause the processor to operate out of specification and may void the product warranty.
According to the IT home netizens, there are already manufacturers on Taobao who have "pioneered" the 12th generation Core CPU buckle made of aluminum alloy for this problem, which is said to solve the problem of CPU being bent.
According to reports, to use this set of fasteners, you need to first remove the original fasteners, retain the base, and then put the CPU and the fasteners in turn, and finally lock them through screws.
IT House understands that Intel is investigating this potential issue with partners and customers, after which Intel may provide further guidance on related solutions, and those in need can wait and see.