AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler - YD270XBGAFBOX

Never built a desktop before now but I wanted something that could do a ton of things at once and this is what I hoped for and got. Sure the i7-8700K may be better for gaming but sometimes I like editing videos at the same time as playing games and this does it well. The prism cooler is tough to install on a Gigabyte Gaming motherboard but thats the only gripe I have and its probably not the coolers fault.

I paired this Processor with an MSI X470 Gaming Plus MB, 16GB of DDR4 3000 Team Force Memory, a Nemix 512MB SSD & a Sapphire RX580 8GB Video Card. Power is supplied by a ThermalTake 750 Watt Power Supply. This was an upgrade from my 10 year old Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0ghz processor & 8GB of DDR2 Memory. The system is running Windows 10 Pro. The installation & instructions were straight forward. On the initial setup, I briefly had the the CPU running at 4.4Ghz. The system was stable, with no problems. The only concern I had was running at this speed (using the Stock Ryzen 2700X CPU Cooler set to High) the CPU temps were too high for my liking. So I reset my CPU speed back to stock (3.7Ghz) & the CPU temps are back where they should be. Take Note: If your going to Overclock this CPU, I recommend using a better quality cooler or you would risk damage to your CPU. As far as speed/quickness compared to my old system, hands down this new build is lighting fast. I hope I have many years of good service with the CPU/Motherboard Combo. Take Note: My 1st attempt using the same components (CPU & Motherboard), I had to RMA back to Amazon. Symptoms: Failed POST. No power - Nothing. Contacted Amazon & they made the RMA Process very smooth. They replaced both the CPU & the MSI Motherboard with no questions asked & no cost to me. Once I had the new components in hand, I proceeded a 2nd time. As previously mentioned, I encountered no issues. I was able to pick up the AMD 2700X at $265 & the MSI Gaming Plus MB at $90. Quite a bargain compared to Intels Offerings. Bottom Line: Equal/Superior Overall Performance without spending twice the cost. Watch Out Intel, AMD will be eating your lunch. Anyone considering this processor should give this processor a Serious Consideration before spending more money on Intels Offerings.

Basically very very good CPU in all aspects.

Definitely best deal

I got mine on black Friday and was going for $159, if someone told me just a couple of years ago I would get 8 cores 16 threads processor I wouldnt believe them. AMD for the win, finally a worthy competitor to put Intel in its place.

AMD hasnt seen a good oveecllocking chip since the Duron 600. Ive been using them since the super 486 chips were around. I did managed a 4.2Ghz @ 1.4v OC but that isnt even turbo speed. Ryzen has given team red the chip we have been waiting for but as usual falls just short of truely competing with team blue. AMD for life.

Ye

Amazing cpu that runs smooth with my B450 MSI motherboard

a fine cpu up grade

love it!!!!!