AMD's Zen architecture was a milestone in CPU architecture and a stroke of genius for the Texas chipmaker. But instead of resting on its laurels, AMD has continued to develop the "Zen" processors diligently. For example, AMD introduced a chiplet design with the "Ryzen 3000 and 5000" processor family based on the "Zen2" or "Zen3" architecture. The new Ryzens consist of 12 nm I/O dies and CPU dies that are manufactured using a 7 nm process.

However, this chiplet design has also changed the layout of the CPU dies on the package, which has also shifted the thermal center. On a processor with only one CPU die under the heatspreader, the "hot spot" is in the center of the CPU. However, the "hot spot" is shifted to the edge of the processor due to the chiplet design.

Of course, this also has an influence on the cooling behavior of CPU coolers and CPU water coolers. As a rule, custom water coolers are designed by the manufacturer in such a way that the heat dissipation is highest in the middle of the base plate. For optimal cooling performance, the base plate of the water cooler would have to be moved.

This is where professional overclocker Roman Hartung comes into play to flexibly design the position of the base plate of the water cooling on the processor with the der8auer RYZEN 3000/5000 OC custom mounting frame.

The der8auer RYZEN 3000/5000 OC custom mounting frame at a glance
OC tool by Roman "der8auer" Hartung
Up to 7 °C lower temperatures!
For the AMD Ryzen 3000/5000 processors
Allows flexible positioning of the CPU cooler
Please read the instructions carefully!

der8auer RYZEN 3000/5000 OC custom mounting frame: Important information and compatibility
The der8auer RYZEN 3000/5000 OC custom mounting frame replaces the mounting system (AMD Socket AM4 Retention Mounting Bracket) on the mainboard. Accordingly, the der8auer RYZEN 3000/5000 OC custom mounting frame offers a very high level of compatibility with AM4 mainboards.

The following mainboards have been tested by Roman for compatibility:
ASRock X570 Creator 90-MXBAW0-A0UAYZ MBAR-308
ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming X 90-MXBAN0-A0UAYZ MBAR-309
ASRock X570 Steel Legend 90-MXBAR0-A0UAYZ MBAR-311
ASRock X570 Extreme4 90-MXBAP0-A0UAYZ MBAR-312
ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming 4 90-MXBAU0-A0UAYZ MBAR-312
ASRock X570 Pro4 90-MXBAT0-A0UAYZ MBAR-314
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (WI-FI) 90MB10T0-M0EAY0 MBAS-448
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Formula 90MB10Z0-M0EAY0 MBAS-449
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero 90MB1100-M0EAY0 MBAS-450
ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming 90MB1150-M0EAY0 MBAS-451
ASUS ROG Strix X570-F Gaming 90MB1160-M0EAY0 MBAS-452
ASUS TUF Gaming X570-Plus 90MB1180-M0EAY0 MBAS-454
ASUS Prime X570-P 90MB11N0-M0EAY0 MBAS-457
ASUS Pro WS X570-ACE 90MB11M0-M0EAY0 MBAS-456
GIGABYTE X570 AORUS Xtreme X570 AORUS XTREME MBGB-335
GIGABYTE X570 AORUS Master X570 AORUS Master MBGB-336
GIGABYTE X570 AORUS Ultra X570 AORUS Ultra MBGB-337
GIGABYTE X570 AORUS Pro X570 AORUS Pro MBGB-338
GIGABYTE X570 AORUS Elite X570 AORUS Elite MBGB-339
GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X X570 Gaming X MBGB-340
GIGABYTE X570 UD X570 UD MBGB-342
MSI MEG X570 ACE 7C35-002R MBMC-349
MSI MEG X570 Godlike 7C34-002R MBMC-347
MSI Prestige X570 Creation 7C36-002R MBMC-348
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi 7B93-001R MBMC-350
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Edge WiFi 7C37-001R MBMC-351
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Plus 7C37-004R MBMC-352
MSI X570-A Pro 7C37-003R MBMC-353

So far only X570 motherboards have been tested for compatibility. However, the der8auer RYZEN 3000/5000 OC Custom mounting frame will also be compatible with a variety of older AM4 motherboards in ATX and E-ATX form factors. With Mini-ITX mainboards, there are often components in the way that prevent the kit from being used.

Hints:
The linked video (external link) offers detailed and strongly recommended installation instructions.

The actual possible reduction in temperature by using the Ryzen 3000/5000 OC mounting frame depends on the CPU and CPU cooler used.

Technical details:
Material: aluminum, milled and anodized
Compatibility:
CPUs: Ryzen 3000, Ryzen 5000
Mainboards: AM4 (see also compatibility lists above)