AM5 Cooler

[Kyl3xPro]

Would I be able to install the Lian Li GALAHAD AIO 360 RGB UNI FAN SL120 EDITION CPU cooler on an AM5 platform without using the default AM4/5 clips? I absolutely hate this method of CPU mounting.

CPP and Mobo are:
CPU: Ryzen 9 7950X
Mobo: Asus ROG Strix x670E-E 

[aledsav1]

you'd probably have to create some DIY work around..

[alyen]

I thought there was a way to remove the AM5 backplate, but it may void the warranty for the motherboard.

[aledsav1]

well there is just remove the screws from the front plastic parts and the rear comes away and that shouldn't impact on warranty as pretty standard to a cooler that does not use the generic amd fitting..but that does not solve the issue of the mounting bracket the cooler comes with for AMD

[Kyl3xPro]

On 11/29/2023 at 4:36 AM, aledsav1 said:

well there is just remove the screws from the front plastic parts and the rear comes away and that shouldn't impact on warranty as pretty standard to a cooler that does not use the generic amd fitting..but that does not solve the issue of the mounting bracket the cooler comes with for AMD

Well the AM5 backplate is actually secured by the AMD mounting solution, and the socket itself, so you can remove the AM5 brackets and keep the backplate on, since it's secured via the socket itself. but I don't recall that cpu cooler coming with the right fittings that are correctly spaced to be able to not use the AMD brackets