Dynatron Listed New Cooler for AMD Verano Processors
The SB1-4U-ACTIVE heatsink has been revealed to support the upcoming AMD EPYC Verano server platform.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Dynatron has listed the SB1-4U-ACTIVE heatsink designed specifically for AMD EPYC 9006 LP processors. This hardware is built to support the forthcoming EPYC Verano platform, which utilizes the new Socket SB1 architecture.
Why it matters
The listing confirms critical physical specifications for the next generation of server infrastructure. It highlights the transition from the existing SP5 platform to Socket SB1 to accommodate upcoming Zen 6 core processors.
The SB1-4U-ACTIVE measures 128.05 x 106.6 x 130.7mm and features two double-ball-bearing fans. These fans provide a maximum airflow of 91.7CFM at 6,000RPM with a peak noise level of 44.5dBA and 24W power consumption.
The players
Dynatron
Dynatron is a manufacturer known for producing specialized cooling solutions for high-performance server and workstation hardware.
AMD
AMD is a global semiconductor company that develops processors and related technologies for the computing, graphics, and server markets.
The details
The cooling unit incorporates a vapor chamber and heatpipes to manage thermal loads for processors expected to reach 72 cores and 5GHz frequencies. The platform supports LPDDR5X memory via SOCAMM2 modules and utilizes xGMI links capable of 112Gbps speeds.
Timeline
2027: The AMD EPYC Verano platform is expected to become available.
The Tech Race
The introduction of Socket SB1 represents a fundamental architectural shift as the industry moves away from the legacy SP5 standard. This change positions the Verano platform to accommodate the dense core counts and high-speed memory requirements of the next generation of data centers.
Enterprise users and server administrators should prepare for a complete socket and cooling hardware transition when upgrading to the EPYC Verano platform. The requirement for new heatsinks like the SB1-4U-ACTIVE means existing thermal solutions will be incompatible with these future chips.
The takeaway
The move to Socket SB1 signals that data centers will require significant hardware overhauls to support the Zen 6 generation. System architects should begin planning for these new cooling and memory footprint requirements before the 2027 launch.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Guru3D.
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