Alder Lake "Warping" socket issues?

[Nexblitzer]

So I've just discovered about this warping issue concerning the way coolers are mounted to the CPU, causing backplate warpage over time. If you own a 12Th CPU can you tell me if you have experienced this? or at least noticed this?

Please let me know if you have and what motherboard you have been using!

[An0maly_76]

I think this comes down to the cooler you use, as most non-stock coolers come with their own back plates that are strengthened for the purpose. It's an interesting question though -- makes me wonder what I might see in a few years with my recent 5900X build -- I have to admit, I was skeptical myself, thinking about this huge Rubix cube (Scythe Mugen 5) hanging sideways off of my board.

[Nexblitzer]

13 minutes ago, An0maly_76 said:

I think this comes down to the cooler you use, as most non-stock coolers come with their own back plates that are strengthened for the purpose. It's an interesting question though -- makes me wonder what I might see in a few years with my recent 5900X build -- I have to admit, I was skeptical myself, thinking about this huge Rubix cube (Scythe Mugen 5) hanging sideways off of my board.

Im thinking of using the Deepcool Ak120, being an 120mm air cooler and such, I wouldn't think it would be too heavy to the stage it would do that. Or so I hope

[An0maly_76]

2 minutes ago, Nexblitzer said:

Im thinking of using the Deepcool Ak120, being an 120mm air cooler and such, I wouldn't think it would be too heavy to the stage it would do that. Or so I hope

I'm actually thinking of rigging up some sort of support wire if I can make it work, but others say they've had no issues with the same basic setup. FWIW, I do think you get what you pay for with aftermarket coolers. A cheaper one might not have as rigid of a back plate and therefore might be more subject to warping.