LinusTechTips tests Rockit’s copper IHS by parsing the Intel Core i9-12900KS

Rockit got a new one built-in heat spreader announced that home repairers can mount it on an Intel Core i9-12900KS. LinusTechTips did what most expensive processor owners do not dare, and studied the chipset to replace the IHS. However, the end result is probably not worth waiving the warranty.

Users looking to install Rockit’s IHS kit must first heat the i9-12900KS well above 100 degrees Celsius with a dedicated hair dryer. In this way, metal solder HE IS and the internal heat conductor in the processor connections becomes softer. You can then remove the Intel provided IHS with some sort of custom made vise. Rockit provides some indium with the kit to use up any remaining metal on it. HE IS to delete.

After applying some liquid metal and glue, the processor returns to the vise with the copper IHS. Here the two parts are well connected.

But is it worth it? After all, there are many steps that can go wrong with such an operation, not to mention the warranty. According to LinusTechTips, the end result is a reduction of roughly 9 degrees under extremely high pressure. The advanced processor naturally gets very hot and requires a large amount of power. That’s why the enhanced IHS can raise the ceiling for overclockers with the previously tested Hardware Info. On the other hand, it is not yet clear whether this is worth the risk of ruining an 830 euro processor.

Sources: LinusTechTips, Rockit

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