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product_id: 457107179
title: "Thermal Grizzly Intel 12th Gen CPU Contact Frame"
brand: "thermal grizzly"
price: "R2523"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/457107179-thermal-grizzly-intel-12th-gen-cpu-contact-frame
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Easy Installation Durable Aluminum Enhanced Cooling Thermal Grizzly Intel 12th Gen CPU Contact Frame

**Brand:** thermal grizzly
**Price:** R2523
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate Your CPU Game with Thermal Grizzly!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thermal Grizzly Intel 12th Gen CPU Contact Frame by thermal grizzly
- **How much does it cost?** R2523 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/457107179-thermal-grizzly-intel-12th-gen-cpu-contact-frame)

## Best For

- thermal grizzly enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thermal grizzly brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Crafted from anodized aluminum for durability and style.
- • **Effortless Setup:** Designed for easy construction, no hassle installation.
- • **Lower Your Temps:** Achieve lower CPU temperatures for peak performance.
- • **Optimize Your Cooling:** Replaces stock ILM for superior thermal performance.
- • **Stay Ahead of the Game:** Perfect for gamers and professionals seeking reliability.

## Overview

The Thermal Grizzly Intel 12th Gen CPU Contact Frame is a high-performance replacement for your mainboard's stock ILM, designed to enhance cooling efficiency through optimized contact pressure. Made from durable anodized aluminum, it ensures easy installation and significantly lowers CPU temperatures, making it an essential upgrade for gamers and professionals alike.

## Description

Thermal Grizzly Intel 12th Gen CPU Contact Frame

## Features

- Replaces the mainboards stock ILM to improve the cooling performance of CPU coolers through optimized contact pressure
- Lower CPU temperatures
- Easy construction
- Anodized aluminum

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Product Dimensions | 2.76"L x 1.97"W x 0.24"H |
| Brand | Thermal Grizzly |
| Cooling Method | Water, Air |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Manufacturer | Thermal Grizzly |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Series | Contact Frame |
| Item model number | TG-CF-i12G |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 2.76 x 1.97 x 0.24 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Number of Processors | 1 |
| ASIN | B09YYQBXQY |
| Date First Available | May 11, 2022 |

## Product Details

- **Product Dimensions:** 2.76"L x 1.97"W x 0.24"H
- **Brand:** Thermal Grizzly
- **Cooling Method:** Water, Air
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Manufacturer:** Thermal Grizzly
- **Number of Items:** 1

## Images

![Thermal Grizzly Intel 12th Gen CPU Contact Frame - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61n3+EdATvL.jpg)
![Thermal Grizzly Intel 12th Gen CPU Contact Frame - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ID16p1f5L.jpg)
![Thermal Grizzly Intel 12th Gen CPU Contact Frame - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617hZnp9aJL.jpg)
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![Thermal Grizzly Intel 12th Gen CPU Contact Frame - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YzNQ-jVEL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How do you know if the screws are on tight enough? is there a click sound? i hear complaints that the stock ilm screws are to short? any advice?**
A: One of the things this product has over cheaper versions is the witness marks included around each screw hole. You mark your screw, and then turn the screw 1/4 intervals until you feel a light tension, then 1 more quarter turn. JAYZTWOCENTS did a great video on it.

**Q: Does this come with screws?  I received mine but no scews**
A: You are expected to use the screws that are currently holding your ILM mechanism. On some motherboards, these can be a bit short to comfortably secure the frame, so you could try finding slightly longer ones (UNC 6-32). I used a set of longer screws to first pre-secure the frame, then one by one replace them with the original screws, and only then properly tighten things.

**Q: Made in the same Chinese factory as the 12 dollar frames? Yes.**
A: No, Thermal Grizzly Contact Frame is produced in Germany in Berlin. The quality is different. The material is high quality, the processing is better and the QM is not comparable with that from China.

**Q: Will this work with the msi z790 d4 boards?**
A: It'll work with any Z790 board you'll likely need to buy longer screws though

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Easy Install, Quality
  

*by S***N on Reviewed in the United States on 21 November 2023*

I already had a 360mm AIO on a 12700k, idling around 24-29C. After installation, idle temps dropped to around 21-23C, with more consistent core-to-core deltas. Further, In-game temps were drastically lower, as much as 10C in CPU-intensive games. While this product may be priced higher than adequate alternatives, it was easy to install and worked as advertised.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Good but expensive
  

*by G***R on Reviewed in Canada on 28 January 2023*

I highly recommend this product but costs more than it should. But it was easy to install and worked as intended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Temps dropped 8 degrees!
  

*by J***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 August 2023*

Install wasn't as hard as people say, I recommend using the original ILM screws instead of the ones Thermal Grizzly includes however.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Thermal Grizzly Intel 12th Gen CPU Contact Frame (7cm L x 5cm W x 7cm H, Aluminum, Compatible with Desktop)
- Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Extreme The High Performance Thermal Paste for Cooling All Processors, Graphics Cards and Heat Sinks in Computers and Consoles (2 Gram)

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-23*