Wednesday, June 8th 2022
AMD's Upcoming Zen 4 CPU Delidded by Overclocker
It appears that AMD's Zen 4 based CPUs are making their ways into the hands of overclockers and so far at least one has already been delidded. Although we only get to see the IHS itself, it's clearly very thick compared to what we've seen in the past, although it appears to be fairly straightforward to remove, if it wasn't for the fact that the two CCD's and the IOD are soldered to it. Unlike current CPUs, which have a solid seal, the Zen 4 CPUs appear to only have the IHS glued to the CPU packaging in a few spots.
Judging by the looks of the area where the CCDs and the IOD attach to the IHS, this looks like a destructive delidding, although it could just be leftovers from the soldering material. The IHS has clearly been coated with some materials for a good solder interface as well, but this is nothing new, as we've seen this on delidded, soldered CPUs in the past. The person who shared this picture should most likely not have done so and as such, we won't be posting a link to the source.
Judging by the looks of the area where the CCDs and the IOD attach to the IHS, this looks like a destructive delidding, although it could just be leftovers from the soldering material. The IHS has clearly been coated with some materials for a good solder interface as well, but this is nothing new, as we've seen this on delidded, soldered CPUs in the past. The person who shared this picture should most likely not have done so and as such, we won't be posting a link to the source.
85 Comments on AMD's Upcoming Zen 4 CPU Delidded by Overclocker
It's not yet the case that AMD'S new socket has been proven to have that issue.
So how then could anyone be a hypocrite?!.
Do you read what you post because dammmnnnnnn time and again it's some defamatory bullshit that shows a clear bias that also instigates a us v them war of words you then later moan about.
Not sure if thats worth breaking your warranty.The 230W PPT is only at higher end models.
Intel will claim copycat rights on that bender.
And you are the ONLY one saying time and again it's some defamatory bullshit strange eh I think you just like to find any excuse to shit stir with me when you could just ignore me and not cause trouble. Do i do the same to you even if you annoy the fuck out of me? no i just leave you alone. Maybe you should try doing the same.
Maybe I should just switch to AMD and join in the Intel flaming posts, can't be called biased then can I.Does this face look bovvered. You full of FUD Mr pot
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The beta test jibes were not just about the socket at all. Just the usual TPU anti Intel bullshit."
No one was bashing Intel, your precious was kept out the convo in this AMD based thread.
And I agree, don't buy generation one, ever :p.
Maybe you should chill out, and work on your banter, if that's what you intended.
And stop taking everything so personally.
Given the overall thickness is it possible that it's a vapor chamber designed IHS soldered to the die between itself and cooling options mounted to it!!?
And it's not my precious, it's just a CPU. AMD users on here are far more touchy about their precious than me.
Let's just see how zen4 and AM5 pan out. Intel has been using these socket types for a long let's see how AM5 goes for AMD.
Not a great fan of the IHS design but hopefully it'll be ok.
I for one will gladly pay for such option. With power reaching 250W every degree helps. I'd estimate at least 5-6C lower temps with such solution, which should do miracles here.
Unlike a decade or 2 ago, (when tech enthusiasts first started 'playing with' allotropic carbons' thermal properties) pyrolytic graphite and/or graphene are common materials nowadays in microelectronics cooling.
Separate thought: Is there any technical reason preventing the end-user from sealing the IHS to the CPU-package's PCB with black Silicone II or nail polish? (Can heated air trapped under the IHS 'dislodge' or damage anything, if not allowed free exchange with atmosphere?)
I argue against your opinion, btw, it's your opinion, not you that's debatable.