Description
Key Features:
- Official Corsair mounting bracket for AMD sTR5 socket (SP6 platform)
- Compatible with AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 and 9000 series processors
- Engineered for proper mounting pressure on Threadripper CPUs
- Enables installation of compatible Corsair AIO coolers on sTR5 motherboards
- Precision-manufactured metal construction for durability and stability
- Includes all necessary mounting hardware and standoffs
- Easy installation with included instructions
- Designed specifically for 68 x 75 mm sTR5 mounting hole pattern
- Essential for workstation and HEDT (High-End Desktop) builds
- Compatible with Corsair NAUTILUS RS series AIO coolers
Technical Specifications:
| Model Number | CW-8960138 |
| Brand | Corsair |
| Type | AIO Cooler Mounting Bracket / Retention Kit |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD sTR5 (SP6 platform) |
| CPU Compatibility | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 series, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series (9980X, 9970X) |
| Mounting Hole Pattern | 68 x 75 mm (Rectangular) |
| Compatible Coolers | Corsair NAUTILUS RS series and other compatible Corsair AIO liquid coolers |
| Material | Metal |
| Color | Black |
| Weight | Approx. 0.1 kg |
Package Contents:
- sTR5/SP6 Mounting Bracket
- Standoffs and Screws
- Installation Instructions
Note: This bracket is NOT compatible with older TR4/TRX40/SP3 sockets. The sTR5 socket uses a different 68 x 75 mm rectangular mounting pattern compared to the 90 x 90 mm square pattern of TR4.
Perfect for enthusiasts, content creators, 3D rendering professionals, and workstation builders assembling AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 or 9000 series systems who need reliable, high-performance cooling for their multi-core powerhouse CPUs. The Threadripper 7000 and 9000 series processors (including flagship models like the 9980X and 9970X with up to 128 threads) generate substantial heat under heavy workloads, making quality liquid cooling essential for sustained performance. This official Corsair retention kit provides the proper mounting mechanism and pressure distribution required for Threadripper's large Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS), ensuring optimal thermal contact between your AIO cooler's cold plate and the CPU. The sTR5 socket introduced a new rectangular 68 x 75 mm mounting hole pattern that is NOT backward compatible with older TR4 brackets, making this dedicated retention kit necessary for proper installation. Whether you're building a rendering workstation, simulation machine, or extreme gaming rig with a Threadripper processor, this bracket enables you to leverage Corsair's proven AIO cooling technology for reliable thermal management. Easy to install with included hardware and instructions—simply mount the bracket to your motherboard's sTR5 mounting points, apply thermal paste to your CPU, and secure your compatible Corsair AIO cooler. Essential hardware for any Threadripper 7000/9000 build using Corsair liquid cooling.

