Question 1

What is the cooling performance of the included cooler with the CPU AMD RYZEN 7 5800XT?

Accepted Answer

The AMD Wraith Prism cooler included with the 5800XT does a decent job at cooling - I have been using it in a recently built PC and the Prism is still doing good at keeping the temps down on the 5800XT.  It's a free cooler though - there are better options out there like the darkFlash Z4Pro Mist tower cooler that doesn't cost much and does a better job at cooling.  Wraith Prism performance is good, just not great.

Question 2

Does the CPU AMD RYZEN 7 5800XT run hot?

Accepted Answer

The included Wraith Prism cooler is generally considered insufficient for managing the heat output under heavy loads, suggesting that the CPU may run hot during intensive tasks.

Question 3

What's the "FREE MEM" what kind? how much? How is this not included in the details of the offer or am I blind?

Accepted Answer

It says it under "Add Free Gift Offer to Cart."

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Question 4

Don't plan on overclocking. Will the wraith cooler keep it cool?

Accepted Answer

Well yes, but it’s marginal. The engineers supply the numbers and they would not use this if it wasn’t going to work. However, I did not use it but opted for a 240 water cooler. There are many factors involved in thermodynamics. Design of the case, Fans and their orientation, quality of the motherboard, Ambient conditions, and especially the graphics card and how it is cooled ( it can generate several times more heat than the CPU ).     This wraith cooler may likely make more noise than you are comfortable with as the smaller the cooler the higher the fan speed will be. However very large ( and heavy ) coolers are difficult to use and the weight risks breaking the board if you move or even bump the system

Question 5

How does the AMD RYZEN 7 5800XT perform for gaming?

Accepted Answer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is widely praised for its impressive gaming performance, providing significant boosts in frame rates and overall responsiveness. Many users recognize it as a beneficial upgrade path for enhancing gaming experiences.

Question 6

Is the AMD RYZEN 7 5800XT a good choice for extending the lifespan of my AM4 platform motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is widely praised for its impressive performance improvement on the AM4 platform and is recognized as a beneficial upgrade path for existing setups.

Question 7

Can I use an aftermarket cooler with this CPU?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an aftermarket cooler can be used with this CPU.

Question 8

Will this work on a B450 Motherboard with a Bios Flash?

Accepted Answer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is compatible with certain B450 motherboards, but users have noted compatibility issues, so it may require a BIOS update to work properly.

Question 9

First time build.  What motherboard will work without having to flash the BIOS out of the box?

Accepted Answer

I got mine Fall '24 in a bundle with a Gigabyte B550M K Mobo.  They play well together. I'm pretty sure I did NOT have to flash the BIOS.

Question 10

This is a new 5800xt?

Accepted Answer

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT processor is not new as it was first made available on July 31, 2024.

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