New gaming PC build for my son
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Jumping in here because upgrading kids computers lol.
I just spent the afternoon with the grandkid upgrading his ancient PC. He’s now running a 5600x, Asus x570 TUF and 16Gb Corsair. Started right up no issues. Good times
Nice. Using the stock 5600X heatsink? If so maybe just keep an eye on temps.
I found that wraith stealth to be just good enough to keep load temps within spec. In a warm room or if the case has poor airflow I can see it running a bit too hot and throttling CPU speeds.
Yeah using the stock heat sink for now. The case has excellent airflow, but I’m planning on adding an AIO for him for a Christmas present. Maybe a 3070ti to go with it
He plays mostly indie titles right now, although I think I have him interested in giving Elden Ring a go.
The kid was nothing but smiles when I left yesterday - I think that was the best part
I just need to get him to not be afraid to be firm with PC components. He was terrified he was going to snap something just inserting the ram and video card.Meteor_of_War
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Yeah using the stock heat sink for now. The case has excellent airflow, but I’m planning on adding an AIO for him for a Christmas present. Maybe a 3070ti to go with it
He plays mostly indie titles right now, although I think I have him interested in giving Elden Ring a go.
The kid was nothing but smiles when I left yesterday - I think that was the best part
It just takes some experience then they'll feel more comfortable.
Word of advice when you replace the CPU cooler. I made the mistake of trying to remove the stock heatsink from a cold system. Don't do that! The AMD thermal compound that comes with the stock cooler really hardens when not in use. Make sure you run the system and get the CPU temps warm for a while before removing. Not sure if you read earlier in the thread, but when I yanked the cooler off it took the CPU with it right out of the socket.
It just takes some experience then they'll feel more comfortable.
Word of advice when you replace the CPU cooler. I made the mistake of trying to remove the stock heatsink from a cold system. Don't do that! The AMD thermal compound that comes with the stock cooler really hardens when not in use. Make sure you run the system and get the CPU temps warm for a while before removing. Not sure if you read earlier in the thread, but when I yanked the cooler off it took the CPU with it right out of the socket.
Oh wow! I missed that - I would have had a tizzy LOL. It’s funny you mention that because I kind of screwed up a little and secured the heat sink before installing the ram, and had to pull it back off. When doing that I explained that very issue with hardened TIM to him. I’ve had them stick before, but never yanked the proc out
Good bit of advice
Warm it up, and before you pull the cooler up, try twisting a bit side to side. It should separate the cooler from the chip enough to let you pull it off without fear of the chip leaving the socket.
PGA is a poor design. Glad that AMD is going to LGA with Zen4.
PGA is a poor design. Glad that AMD is going to LGA with Zen4.
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Agreed. LGA is all around a better socket design.
Makes more sense to have the pins on the cheaper component as well (motherboard).
Makes more sense to have the pins on the cheaper component as well (motherboard).