What is that black bit around the cpu socket called?

[YTBOY83]

I can not remember what that black bit around the cpu socket is called again, i need to order one for my spare motherboard.

Whats it called?????????

 

[stormy13]

Heatsink retention bracket.

 

[YTBOY83]

The actual black bit, not the retention bit, the whole black bit which is screwed to the motherboard surrounding the cpu socket.

 

[stormy13]

Yes,

eBay - AMD Socket M2 AM2 AM2+ Retention Bracket + Backplate, Similar items search

 

[PooMan UK]

Like he said it's called a "heat sink retention bracket"

It comes with all the bits (top and bottom) ...

 

[YTBOY83]

Any idea where you can order them?

 

[PooMan UK]

Have a looky here pal

universal retention kits

 

[YTBOY83]

Looks a bit weird to set up

 

[stormy13]

That ebay link I posted, most of them are £4.99 with free shipping.

 

[mpcrsc562]

What socket do you need it for?

 

[YTBOY83]

AM2

 

[mpcrsc562]

Sorry for the delay. I was asking because I have a few older, non-used motherboards--but no AM2 boards.

 

[YTBOY83]

Thanks for checking buddy.