Offsetting for the hotspot
Intel’s latest 20 and 24 core LGA1851 processors have their hotspot not at the centre, but slightly towards the north-east side of the CPU. Shifting the heatsink towards this hotspot and applying optimal contact pressure where it matters the most can yield up to 1°C lower temperatures with NH-D15 G2 standard models and up to 3°C lower temperatures with HBC models.
 

Cooler, faster, quieter
While the results can vary due to different heat flux densities, tolerances of both the CPU and heatsink as well as other factors such as thermal paste application, the NM-IMB8 can help to further optimise the performance of NH-D15 G2 coolers on 20 and 24 core LGA1851 CPUs. These gains can be used to let the CPU run cooler, to achieve higher boost clock frequencies or to reduce fan speeds and noise levels.
 

One bar, three positions
The offset mounting bars feature three sets of holes: one for offsetting the cooler 3.7mm towards the north side of the socket, one that moves the cooler 3.7mm north and 2mm east, resulting in a north-east movement, and one for the standard, non-offset position. While the combined north plus east offset provides the best results, the other hole sets can be used in case of compatibility restrictions such as clearance problems with motherboard heatsinks or PCIe cards.

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Notes and warnings
The NM-IMB8 mounting bars are available via this form or Amazon for a service charge of EUR/USD 3.90 (website form) or EUR/USD 4.90 (Amazon) that helps to cover parts of the shipping and handling costs.

Caution: Only compatible with NH-D15 G2 (standard, HBC and LBC models), NH-D12L, NH-L12S, NH-L12Sx77 and NH-L12 Ghost S1 edition heatsinks, do not purchase for other coolers

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