Question 1

Does this cpu come with thermal paste?

Accepted Answer

I received my CPU just a couple of weeks ago and can confirm that it does not come with thermal paste. Just the CPU.

Question 2

Are AM4 coolers compatible with these CPUs?

Accepted Answer

If the cooler doesn't use a custom back-plate, it should work with AM5. If it does use a custom back-plate, it likely won't be compatible as the back-plate on AM5 has 4 screws directly connected to the socket retention mechanism, securing it to the motherboard.

Question 3

Why is the memory being included this promo DD4 memory 16GB? I thought it can only be used with dd5 memory?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Newegg Combo has the same problems. They recommend a XMP DDR5 with AMD combo instead of a EXPO one. That is crazy that I have to return that one and get another EXPO standard DDR5 again. That is not normal and braindead.

Question 4

Is this CPU a good upgrade from an Intel 7700k?

Accepted Answer

absolutely

Question 5

As part of the promotional offer it states in the top left in gree that it comes with a Free SSD. However, there is no specification on the type of SSD? is it an NVME and what is the storage size?

Accepted Answer

Once it's in the cart, you see the following:  Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z 2.5" 512GB SATA III 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) T253TZ512G0C101.

Question 6

What cooler is needed to stay under 70°C?

Accepted Answer

Liquid cooling or a good air cool fan setup with all fans set to max at all times. This CPU runs hot.

Question 7

i switched to intel back around 2013, but now find myself wanting to try amd again. My biggest question does it have integrated graphics?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does, but all the motherboard BIOS's are prototype-level so I'd wait at least 6 months. All the manufacturers are rushing out Beta version BIOS which previous to AM5 release was unheard of. I've been in IT for 20 years. Got mine working, only worked with the ASRock Riptide Micro ATX Board, I tried ASUS TUF and a X670 AORUS no-go.

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