Question 1

Does this CPU come with a cooler, or is it just the CPU?

Accepted Answer

This product does not come with a stock AMD cooler, it only comes with the CPU.

Question 2

Any projections on arrival of more stock? Trying to complete a build before Christmas 2020. Thanks.

Accepted Answer

It arrives at least weekly, but the higher end parts - 5950x and 5900x sell out within seconds. There are a few ways to get notifications when the page changes (faster than newegg email me), and I'd recommend looking into those. It may be possible to get one using one of those notification services. However, with the pure demand there is for these parts, and the limited production (these things have to be planned many months in advanced, they can't just decide to make more), it's unlikely this will stay available longer than a minute or two for quite a while.

Question 3

How many PCIe Lanes does this support? Will I be able to run a honeybadger m.2 with this?

Accepted Answer

20 lanes

Question 4

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU a good choice if I plan to overclock my system?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!  I have this processor and have overclocked it to 4.5Ghz as a steady/safe Overclocking on an ASUS Crosshair VIII Hero motherboard with AIO for cooling the processor.  I run games like Fortnite and Ready or Not with zero issues and rock solid results.

Question 5

How does this CPU perform under heavy load?

Accepted Answer

This CPU represents the "pinnacle" of AM4 socket tier - performance-wise.  This is especially true for multi-threaded applications/productivity solutions taking advantage of the 32 threads.  Additionally, this CPU can be easily (if gently) overclocked with the appropriate high-end cooling solution (depending upon your PC case, motherboard and power supply).

Question 6

How is the power consumption of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU?

Accepted Answer

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 105W.

Question 7

Why do scalpers have an unlimited supply of these CPUs, but no one else can get them?

Accepted Answer

The question should be, Why is New Egg allowing scalpers to sell on New Egg? Perhaps New Egg is only really interested in sales, not the customer!

Question 8

Do I get Far Cry 6 with this CPU?

Accepted Answer

With this CPU you might as well buy a liquid cooler - i personally like the EVGA or NZXT (with the lcd screen) for coolers

Question 9

Can I adjust the fan curves on the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU?

Accepted Answer

The product information does not specify whether fan curves can be adjusted on the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU.

Question 10

How does the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU perform during extended gaming sessions?

Accepted Answer

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is praised for its exceptional performance in both single and multi-threaded applications, making it a top choice for rendering, gaming, and virtual machine management. Its 16-core, 32-thread architecture provides ample power for demanding tasks, while its ability to overclock and manage thermal performance efficiently is appreciated by users.

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