Bykski B-MB1700-BE-V2 Metal Reinforcement Backplate for Intel LGA1700 and LGA115x, 12th and 13th Gen Platforms, 78x78x2mm

Bykski B-MB1700-BE-V2 Metal Reinforcement Backplate for Intel LGA1700 and LGA115x, 12th and 13th Gen Platforms, 78x78x2mm

TL;DR: The B-MB1700-BE-V2 is a 78mm x 78mm x 2mm metal backplate that reinforces the rear of LGA1700 and 115x motherboards when mounting a Bykski CPU water block. Unlike the original B-MB1700-BE, the V2 widens socket coverage to include both 12th and 13th generation LGA1700 boards and legacy LGA...

Common Applications

The B-MB1700-BE-V2 is a 78mm x 78mm x 2mm metal backplate that reinforces the rear of LGA1700 and 115x motherboards when mounting a Bykski CPU water block. Unlike the original B-MB1700-BE, the V2 widens socket coverage to include both 12th and 13th generation LGA1700 boards and legacy LGA 1150/1151/1155/1156/1200, so a single plate can be reused across upgrades. The flat metal surface spreads block mounting pressure to reduce socket-area bowing, a common issue on early LGA1700 boards that can hurt CPU-to-block contact and core temperatures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which sockets does B-MB1700-BE-V2 support?

A: Intel LGA1700 (12th and 13th generation) and LGA 115x (1150/1151/1155/1156/1200). It does not fit LGA 2011 or 2066.

Q: How does it differ from the original B-MB1700-BE?

A: The original B-MB1700-BE was an LGA1700-only plate for 12th gen. V2 adds LGA 115x compatibility and updates the cutouts for 13th gen boards.

Q: What are the physical dimensions?

A: 78mm x 78mm x 2mm flat metal plate.

Q: Why use a reinforcement backplate?

A: LGA1700 has a known issue where stock retention can bow the socket area, increasing CPU-IHS-to-block gap and core temps. A rigid backplate spreads mounting pressure and limits flex.

Q: What is in the box?

A: One Bykski B-MB1700-BE-V2 backplate. Standoffs, screws, and washers come with the matching CPU water block, not with this plate.