Question 1

what mini itx motherboards are these CPUs compatible with?

Accepted Answer

The above is correct, must be AM5. Additionally, given the chip can only handle PCI 4.0 I chose an AsRock A620i.

That board can equip 2 NVME drives, one running PCI 4.0 the other PCI 3.0. PCI 5.0 drives still run quite hot and with inconsistent reliability, which is why I wanted the 8700G/A620 combo, instead of a 650 board/chipset.

Question 2

Does this come with fan and thermal paste?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G comes with a Wraith Spire Cooler, which typically includes pre-applied thermal paste.

Question 3

How good are the graphics

Accepted Answer

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G features integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics, which provide decent entry-level graphics performance suitable for budget builds without a discrete GPU. It is noted for its strong integrated GPU, making it a good choice for light gaming and productivity tasks.

Question 4

Is the CPU AMD|Ryzen 7 8700G good value for money?

Accepted Answer

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is highly praised for its overall performance, particularly in lightweight and productivity tasks. Users appreciate its strong integrated GPU which provides decent entry-level graphics performance, making it a suitable choice for budget builds without a discrete GPU. Overall, users recommend it for its solid performance in productivity tasks and light gaming scenarios.

Question 5

Does the CPU AMD|Ryzen 7 8700G come with an integrated GPU?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G comes with an integrated GPU, specifically the AMD Radeon 780M.

Question 6

Is the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G CPU compatible with ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G power supply?

Accepted Answer

It’s not the power supply, it’s the motherboard. You need a decent AM5 motherboard and DDR5 6400 low latency memory. A 750 watt power supply is a little overkill but I’m in favor of overkill. It gives you the option of adding a good graphics card when you can afford one.

Question 7

has anyone had a problem with temperatures with this CPU ?  I bought one and tested with memtest86 and CPU got as high as 90 degrees celsius

Accepted Answer

Undervolting does wonders for the temps on this APU. Also check the fit of your heatsink and make sure you’ve got plenty of grease. Under at the max stable for me saw the APU  at around 76-78 degrees on an all core testing workload. By undervolting, you also get headroom for the 780M graphics to boost 100-200 MHz higher, giving 1-2 extra fps in some games. It’s not much but every little bit helps.

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