Question 1

Is this an unlocked CPU? I'm guessing yes by the "k" in the name

Accepted Answer

Yes it is, it uses an AMD program called AMD Athlon AMD OverDrive™ software so you can tailor your experience to your personal preference, whether it’s performance, efficiency, or low noise.
This is right off of the AMD website:
The AMD Athlon™ X4 processor line-up offers model  from high-efficiency to high-performance, from multiplier locked to unlocked. Now bundled with a range of capable near-silent coolers, you can pick the ideal total processor solution for your system.

Question 2

Hi! I am wondering what temperatures people are getting using the stock cooler? I wont be overclocking, btw. Thanks!

Accepted Answer

I havent checked the Temp. Ive been looking for an app to do that. It's using the same cooler they use on the Phenom II x4. Mine has a red fan on it. Scratch that the phenom has 2 copper pipes, This one doesnt have any. Its really quiet, Ive been playing the heck out of the division in 720p and its working very well. I have been monitoring the cpu through the task manager and with four cores, its really fast. I seen it bump itself up to 3.9Ghz, so I think the turbo clock numbers are actually built into the processor. Ive watched a lot of media, surfed the web, and Ive played War thunder and Banished in 1080p. Oh I did lock it up on universe sandbox when I exploded a planet into 30,000 parts, but I dont know if it crashed the video card or the cpu, I was able to get out of it without restarting the pc. I just downloaded 3dmark. I'll write back.

Question 3

on the heat sink is the thermal paste pre applied?

Accepted Answer

Yes but both AMD and Intel seem to use a low quality thermal paste. Personally I always simply replace it with a different paste like Arctic Silver.

Question 4

If my motherboard has integrated radeon r7/r5 series graphics and I purchase this CPU do i have to get a GPU for it. I am not using it for gaming, so I don't need super duper definition. Also, I doubt it will ever get a heavy load on it with what I plan to use it for, do I need to get a fan for it or will the one on the unit suffice?

Accepted Answer

Notice on the bottom left of the cup box. " requires discreet gpu. That means that you'll need a separate  video card.  This cpu will not allow your on board video feature to function. I would spend literally a few dollars more and get a cpu that states that it has graphics features.

Question 5

what's the difference in the quiet cooler?

Accepted Answer

Most standard CPU coolers use a cheaper aluminum heatsink with noisy, higher speed fan.This fan has a material that is more efficient at conducting heat so fan doesn't have to run as fast and is quieter. Also note that this processor requires a separate video card. It will not allow the on board video to run because it does not have a gpu Notice on box image...Requires Discrete GPU like this one AMD A8-7650K with AMD quiet cooler Quad-Core Socket FM2+ 95W AD765KXBJASBX Desktop Processor AMD Radeon R7

Question 6

Is this a APU?

Accepted Answer

No. Although it uses the same socket (FM2/FM2+) and has the same amount of cores and similar clock speed it DOES NOT have the on chip R7 gpu that the APU's have. All of the APU's will have an A in the name like A8 or A10 for example. You will have to have a separate dedicated GPU or graphics card to run this CPU. Hope this helps.

Question 7

Will this motherboard (A55M-E35) be compatible with this cpu?
It has an FM2+ socket, but that's all I know.

Accepted Answer

It will,but will have to update the bios to use it which is a pain in the but to have to worry about or deal with.just get this MOBO its the one ive been using with this CPU for little over a year now,its great. ASRock FM2A68M-DG3+ FM2+ / FM2 AMD A68H FCH (Bolton D2H) SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

Question 8

Will this processor really work in socket AM3, as claimed?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't work on an AM3 motherboard , it works in the FM2+ motherboard . It works nicely . 
The claims are correct as written.

Question 9

Will I run games like rainbow six siege with this cpu?
-I already have a 1050ti gpu and 16 GB RAM
Motherboard: MS-7721

Accepted Answer

I don't play Rainbow Six, but according to their specs you should easily be able to play that with this cpu.

Question 10

How long does it take to ship usually?

Accepted Answer

I have Prime and live in Northern Maine. Because of our rural place, most prime things can tak 2-3 days longer than normal. My CPU arrived in 5 days.

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