TechPowerUp: ASRock slides of C.C.R

[Arkadrel]

Source:
http://www.techpowerup.com/144725/A...ckets-Lists-Out-Advantages-Over-AM3.html?cp=2

The artical there is more details and has other stuff about the new socket, but the main thing that grabbed my notice was the new design.

Lastly, with AM3+, AMD changed the CCR (Combo Cooler Retention Module), that plastic frame around the socket to hold the cooler, to be a two part kit, instead of the single-piece frame since s754. The two-piece CCR design first came to be with s1207, then on to other server sockets, and now makes its entry to the client platform with AM3+. The two-piece design ensures that air blown downwards by top-flow coolers make it to the VRM circuitry, with no plastic bars obstructing it.

This new bracket, without the plastic limiting airflow.... its so simple a concept, why didnt anyone think of it sooner? before seeing this I hadnt thought of it either, I admit but I like the idea.

 

[ElFenix]

air doesn't work like that graphic shows.

born on the bayou

 

[veri745]

air doesn't work like that graphic shows.

born on the bayou

True, but I would expect the design change to help a little. 5.4*C seems like a bit much though.

 

[dma0991]

Based on the looks, this concept looks awesome and makes for a cleaner look. The drawback is that the old method has that 2 piece of plastic to give more rigidity to the motherboard compared to having the motherboard take all the mounting pressure. I hope other manufacturers implement this as well.

 

[ThatsABigOne]

AMD should ditch the lever based mounting system and go for spring loaded screws that won't obstruct airflow.

 

[Borealis7]

air doesn't work like that graphic shows.

born on the bayou

so are you saying that the "big fins keep on turning, proud CPU keep on burning"?
and "i wanna know, have you ever seen the" airflow go like that? (its a stretch, i know)

 

[veri745]

Based on the looks, this concept looks awesome and makes for a cleaner look. The drawback is that the old method has that 2 piece of plastic to give more rigidity to the motherboard compared to having the motherboard take all the mounting pressure. I hope other manufacturers implement this as well.

There should still be a backplate on the opposite side of the MB that takes all the strain for the mounting bracket

 

[Arkadrel]

There should still be a backplate on the opposite side of the MB that takes all the strain for the mounting bracket

Yep, and it makes sense right? to not have plastic bracet that obstructs airflow at the bottom of the cpu and the components down there, that instead can get cooled.

I like the new system, I hope more motherboard makers adapt it as well.

my point was just... its such a simple thing, why hasnt anyone (motherboard manufactures ect) done it before? for the desktop users.

 

[dma0991]

There should still be a backplate on the opposite side of the MB that takes all the strain for the mounting bracket

Added rigidity from the heatsink bracket in addition to the backplate.