Question 1

Does this CPU come with thermal paste or a thermal pad for the cooler?

Accepted Answer

It does come with thermal paste already applied. The cooler also is much better than prior AMD coolers. Using the stock cooler and thermal paste, I have mine up from 3.1ghz to 3.9ghz on all cores. Stress test it stays around 70c and the cooler isn't very loud.

Question 2

Does this have a GPU built in like the older AMD APUs? Or will I need to get a separate Graphics Card?

Accepted Answer

I tested this myself actually. No, it does not include integrated graphics, and you will need a separate graphics card. The expected release of the Zen APUs is mid-2018.

Question 3

Will the ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING AM4 AMD B350 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX AMD Motherboard work with this CPU?

Accepted Answer

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Yes that motherboard would be compatible with the Ryzen 3 1200.

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Question 4

Does this support DDR3?

Accepted Answer

The short answer is no the older ddr3 motherboards lack support for the new am4 socket that is on the R3 1200. but the money spent  on the new ram mother board and CPU is more than worth it the CPU is faster because of the new multi di cache array and the move to break away from the old bulldozer design that held them back from beating Intel and the clock speed max is rang I easly got mine to 3.9ghz without any issue

Question 5

This AMD RYZEN 3 1200 4-Core 3.1 GHz (3.4 GHz Turbo) Socket AM4 65W YD1200BBAEBOX Desktop Processor works on this motherboard ASRock A320M-HDV R4.0 AM4 AMD Promontory A320 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX AMD Motherboard without any issued?

Accepted Answer

Don't know why it would not. It works just just great in my Asrock AB350 Pro4. Best to check with Asrock's website though.

Question 6

what Lga version is it 1150 or 1151?

Accepted Answer

LGA stands for Land Grid Array and is specific to Intel processors only.  Ryzen 3 processors have 1331 pins in a PGA configuration.

Question 7

For anyone who knows, how does this processor handle workloads outside of gaming, such as 3D modeling software, physic simulations, animations and Hi-res rendering (preferably 4K)?

Accepted Answer

This is a 4 core processor, and my understanding of those work loads is core count matters. Even beyond core count, you'd struggle to safely overclock this thing past 3.9ghz so single threaded performance is behind intel.

Zen 2, not Zen +, is only a 2-3 months out. I'd wait or plan to upgrade when that drops. The Ryzen 3 that will replace this is rumored to have a 6 cores, a higher clock speed, ipc, and energy efficiency at the $130 price point so unless you're on a super tight budget and need something now, wait and spend more on the cpu.

Question 8

I see stories that involve getting a separate graphics card in order for the computer to boot. Will it work without a separate graphics card or will I need one?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this CPU needs a separate GPU, I struggle myself with this issue. And not only in one motherboard, is all of them. All the motherboards that say support this CPU, yes is true, but using an external video card.

Question 9

What's a decent (regular size) motherboard to pair with this that is also under $100?

Accepted Answer

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As others have mentioned, an AM4 motherboard like the B350M Pro or the B360 Bazooka should be sufficient.  I would also suggest maybe the ASRock AB350M if you are looking for a budget minded motherboard option as it is currently one of our least expensive boards that will support this CPU.

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Question 10

is it compatible with an intel ram memory?

Accepted Answer

I have Intel RAM, and I’ll be honest, they don’t play too nice. If it’s just simple daily use, you’ll never see a problem, but for gaming, you might run into some issues.

Check with your Motherboard Manufacturer on their website for that board to see if your specific memory kit is compatible. If it’s on the list, go for it, even if it is Intel. That means the motherboard manufacturer tested it and that kit works well with Ryzen.

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