Direct-Die Cooling for maximum performance
We remove the heat spreader from your CPU and mount the cooler directly onto the CPU die. The result: up to 23°C lower temperatures and more overclocking headroom.
What is Direct-Die?
1. Delidding
The heat spreader is safely and controllably removed using specialised tools to avoid damaging the CPU.
2. Polish die & apply liquid metal
The die surface is micro-polished and treated with highly conductive liquid metal, transferring heat far better than conventional thermal paste.
3. Validation & documentation
After assembly, temperatures are extensively tested and documented. You receive a full report.
- AMD Ryzen AM5: Ryzen 7000 & 9000 series
- Intel LGA1700: 12th, 13th & 14th Gen Core
- Intel LGA1851: Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K/KF
- Voids CPU manufacturer warranty
Common questions about Direct-Die cooling
01 What is Direct-Die cooling? +
The metallic heat spreader (IHS) of the CPU is removed and the cooler is mounted directly onto the CPU die, dramatically improving heat transfer.
02 How much cooler will my CPU run? +
On our Obsidian Titan reference build with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D we measured around 23°C lower temperatures compared to conventional mounting. Actual results vary by CPU sample and cooling setup. On older processors the gains are often even larger.
03 Which CPUs support Direct-Die? +
We currently offer Direct-Die for AM5 processors (Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series) and Intel LGA1700/LGA1851. For other platforms feel free to ask us directly.
04 Is this risky? Do I lose my warranty? +
Delidding voids the manufacturer warranty. The procedure requires experience and the right tools. We have performed this process multiple times and document every step carefully.
05 What does Direct-Die cooling cost? +
The service starts from €200, including delidding, polishing the die, applying liquid metal and temperature validation.
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