Short backplate for AM5 motherboards. Designed for mounting AM4 coolers with a custom retention kit on AM5. Made from black anodized aluminum. Developed by Roman "der8auer" Hartung.

The Thermal Grizzly AM5 Short Backplate in detail:

The Thermal Grizzly AM5 Short Backplate is a shortened mounting plate that replaces the original AM5 backplate. Some CPU coolers compatible with the AM4 socket use a custom retention kit for mounting. Since the AM4 backplate is primarily used for mounting coolers, omitting this backplate generally poses no problem.

However, with the AM5 socket, the Socket Actuation Mechanism (SAM) is also screwed onto the backplate and cannot simply be omitted. To use an AM4-compatible cooler with a custom retention kit, an alternative mounting solution for the SAM of the motherboard is required.

This is where the AM5 Short Backplate comes into play, serving as a mounting plate for the SAM of the motherboard. This expands cooler compatibility to a wide range of CPU coolers. To protect against short circuits, the anodized aluminum plate is additionally coated with an insulating layer of polycarbonate.

Technical details:

• Dimensions 68 x 65 x 3 mm (L x W x H)
• Material: Anodized aluminum, polycarbonate
• Color: Black.