Saturday, December 20th 2008
Scythe Brings In CPU Cooler Stabilizer for AMD Sockets 939, AM2
Although AMD juggled around with several desktop CPU sockets in this decade in comparison to the LGA socket that remained constant for a long time, the cooler retention assembly for the AMD sockets 939, 940, AM2/AM2+ have been largely the same. Scythe took advantage of this fact, and released its CPU Cooler Stabilizer, a replacement cooler retention assembly for AMD desktop CPU sockets after socket 939. It consists of a metal retention bracket, a back-plate, spacers and screws, along with a packet of thermal compound.
Scythe notes that due to the high quality materials used, the kit provides better retention with some of the heavier coolers. All inclusive, the kit weighs 126g. The CPU Cooler Stabilizer is available in Europe for €6,90 + VAT, and $11.50 + taxes in the US.
Scythe notes that due to the high quality materials used, the kit provides better retention with some of the heavier coolers. All inclusive, the kit weighs 126g. The CPU Cooler Stabilizer is available in Europe for €6,90 + VAT, and $11.50 + taxes in the US.
7 Comments on Scythe Brings In CPU Cooler Stabilizer for AMD Sockets 939, AM2
While the proportions remains the same, this new retention mechanism is made out of metal and is necesseraly stronger than their stock plastic counterparts.
Now there's basically no need for a replacement, since the stock retention mechanism already takes most aftermarket HSF without problem. All in all it should be interresting for 1% of the PC builders community with say, pure coppers HSF, or other gigantic V8 like heatsinks pictured in btarunr news.
6.90 is ok though.
As a hole, I like the price and I think there's a market for it, even if it's very limited.
I never had a problem with my AMD cooler swapping.