Question 1

Does this come with a cooler fan?

Accepted Answer

Yes, AMD Wraiyh Spire. Its pretty good

Question 2

does it require a graphics card?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 3

I need a compatible cpu upgrade that will handle video encoding and many docker containers well

Accepted Answer

The AMD RYZEN 5 3500X processor is praised for its excellent performance, particularly for gaming and general use, which may also translate well to tasks like video encoding and handling multiple applications. It features a true six-core processor with six threads, providing sufficient processing power for multitasking and productivity tasks.

Question 4

can i replace my ryzen 5 1400 with this processor without any other board, ram changes?

Accepted Answer

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X uses the same Socket AM4 as the Ryzen 5 1400 and supports DDR4 3200 memory. Therefore, you should be able to replace your Ryzen 5 1400 with the Ryzen 5 3500X without needing any changes to your motherboard or RAM, as long as your motherboard supports this CPU in terms of BIOS updates.

Question 5

Is this good for a video streaming  pc ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is suitable for a video streaming PC. It offers incredible multithreaded processing power which enables smooth experiences for gaming, streaming, photo editing, and web surfing.

Question 6

Is this good for a video streaming system?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X processor is suitable for a video streaming system. It offers incredible multithreaded processing power which enables smooth experiences for gaming, streaming, photo editing, and web surfing.

Question 7

Does it have thermal compound that comes with it, or do you have to buy it yourself?

Accepted Answer

The heatsink and fan are included with the processor.

Question 8

Specs say only 5 threads, is this correct?

Accepted Answer

There are six cores and six threads.

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