AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 6-core, 12-threads unlocked desktop processor with Wraith Spire cooler

I have always used Intel for my builds but the wife needed a new computer and didnt want to spend a ton of loot.

Runs great in ASUS B550 board. Temps are good with stock AMD cpu cooler.

So far this cpu has been great

Review is for experience not product. Based on reviews I would have expected a 10/10 product, but to save $20 I opted for the like new amazon certified option. The amazon box over top the AMD product was fine, but in the inside the AMD ryzen box was torn open and the cpu cooler was there looked unused, but the CPU was not there. Customer service was seemed to sound reassuring to the issue, but remains unresolved until they receive the product back on their end. This wasn’t so much an upgrade as it was the remaining ingredient to a new build. Which I had everything assembled ready to go. It’s kind of like getting in a car accident, it not being your fault, the insurance is fixing everything, but I’m without my car. In this case I don’t get a immediate Rental or one at all. I like the very good and like new options since it helps to save some, but this experience wasn’t good.

I used this in a recent build for someone who is getting into video editing and not able to afford the Ryzen 9 3900X or 3950X. I paired this with an ASUS Crosshair VII X470 Motherboard, and this baby did fly. I think I saw peak core CPU frequency hit 4.6 Ghz. on air, so yes, it cooks fine. Of course this CPU is great for gaming too, or anything else you want to work on. The XT value proposition is debatable, but you do get a little extra bump in speed without the extra bump in heat. If speed equals money on a professional basis, then this is well worth it. This was a fun CPU to check out.

When i got this it was 233 u.s. AFTER tax applies. with that being said it was WELL worth what i paid considering the non x/xt versions go for 200/230 daily in most sites.

Still the best cpu at this price point. Pairs well with my rtx 3070. Works perfectly, no complaints.

Works as advertised, and Ive had no problems with it.

Orientation Gold triangle not on Die side as other processors I have bought. It is on the pin side confirming correct placement of pin one. My GA-370 motherboard only allows auto clock speed which is fixed at 3.8 Geg rather than the 4.5.

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