Thermal Grizzly's delidded Ryzen 7 9850X3D is twice the price but packs a two-year warranty — pre-tested chip is covered for nearly any chip failure
Source: Tom’s Hardware
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Thermal Grizzly first introduced delidded Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors about a year ago, offering the same silicon that AMD ships but with the integrated heat spreader (IHS) removed. The chips are sold with a small markup and come with a two‑year warranty from Thermal Grizzly.
If the Ryzen 7 9800X3D isn’t sufficient, the company now also sells a delidded Ryzen 7 9850X3D for a higher price.
Available Models and Pricing
Thermal Grizzly currently offers four delidded CPU models:
| Model | Link | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Tom’s Hardware review | $794.43 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Tom’s Hardware review | $876.33 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Tom’s Hardware review | $1,168.83 |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Tom’s Hardware review | $934.83 |
Note: Prices are listed on the Thermal Grizzly website and are subject to change.
Thermal Grizzly isn’t delidding the chips one‑by‑one; this is an industrial operation.
Image credit: Der8auer/Thermal Grizzly
Warranty
Because AMD and Intel do not warranty modified CPUs, Thermal Grizzly provides its own coverage:
- 24‑month warranty from the date of purchase.
- For the first year, the warranty covers nearly any chip failure that isn’t caused by obvious user damage.
- The warranty excludes damage from overclocking beyond the manufacturer’s specified values and any use of the original heat spreader.
Compatibility and Usage Notes
- The chips are marketed as “optimal for TG Direct‑Die cooling solutions.”
- The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is not compatible with Thermal Grizzly’s Direct‑Die frames.
- The stock heat spreader must never be used; doing so voids the warranty. Some users repurpose the IHS as a keychain or decorative item.
When installing a direct‑die cooling solution, ensure proper spacing. Both AMD and Intel CPUs normally use thick heat spreaders that create an air gap under stock coolers; removing the IHS eliminates that gap but also increases the risk of chip damage during heatsink installation.
Media
Watch on YouTube: “You can now buy Delidded AMD Ryzen 9800X3D with 2 Years Warranty”
Further Reading
- Original AMD Athlon bare‑die discussion (Tom’s Hardware) – historical perspective on chip delidding.
- Thermal Grizzly delidded CPUs product page – detailed specifications and ordering information.