If you happen to be someone who desires to colour-coordinate your components down to the tiniest detail, you might find interest in this latest offering from Hyte.
This product is Hyte’s Solid Processor Frame, which is essentially a frame for your processor crafted from CNC aluminium. It is designed for AM5, LGA 1851, and LGA 1700 sockets.
The frame envelops your CPU, providing additional surface area between the CPU cooler and the CPU’s IHS.
For Intel’s 13th/14th Gen processors, this could potentially lower the chances of your chip warping by supporting the CPU and presenting a level surface area. This is a consideration to keep in mind with a brand-new processor rather than a second-hand one, as once a chip gets bent, it is improbable that it will return to its original shape.
When utilized with an AMD processor, the Solid Processor Frame mainly serves an aesthetic purpose (that is, if you can even view it beneath your cooler). Hyte informs me it will assist in removing TIM (thermal paste) in a single straightforward action without it getting trapped in the recesses of the AM5 heat spreader, although past experiences suggest I may still create a bit of a mess regardless.
Ultimately, it’s largely about aesthetics. That is why Hyte is rolling out a variety of different color options. An array of pastel pinks, purples, blues, and even a limited shiny gold variant, which Hyte claims will be quite rare and is primarily for showcasing the concept.
However, how visible this frame will be after installation will rely on your motherboard and the CPU cooler you select. There’s a considerable chance you won’t see it much at all.