Thermal Grizzly delids AMD’s most powerful CPU, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPUs

Thermal Grizzly is now selling delidded versions of AMD’s most powerful AM5 CPU

Thermal Grizzly has officially released delidded versions of AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9950X3D2 CPU, offering users pre-delidded CPUs that have been thoroughly tested and come with a 2-year warranty.

These processors ship with their IHS (Integrated Heat Spreader) removed, allowing users to attach direct-die cooling solutions to help them run cooler under load. Removing AMD’s IHS voids the warranty on AMD’s processor. Thermal Grizzly has delidded AMD’s CPU, tested it, and shipped it with its own warranty. This makes buying a CPU from Thermal Grizzly a safer option than delidding your CPU yourself.

This CPU is aimed at PC builders who desire lower CPU thermals and want a highly tuned/customised system. Thermal Grizzly also offers direct-die CPU water blocks and highly performant thermal compounds to deliver the best thermal results.

Note that while Thermal Grizzly ships their CPUs with AMD’s original IHS, you should not use it with delidded AMD processors. Their included IHS is for display purposes. Due to height differences, AMD’s original IHS cannot be used with a delidded processor. Using this heat spreader with a delidded CPU will void Thermal Grizzly’s warranty.

Pricing and Value

Essentially, Thermal Grizzly is taking on the risks of delidding. This lets consumers benefit from CPU delidding without the risks. While Thermal Grizzly’s $1,402.83 (US)/€1,199.00 asking price for a Ryzen 7 9850X3D seems high, it’s what allows Thermal Grizzly to offer a 2-year warranty.

Note that CPU delidding requires dedicated tools and the knowledge to do it safely. Thanks to Thermal Grizzly, PC builders can now purchase delidded CPUs without risk. Right now, Thermal Grizzly also offers buyers delidded Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Ryzen 7 9850X3D, and Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPUs.

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