| Product Description: Listing Update...This is not so much an update as it is a brief comment about the computers and related parts I have available for sale. Personal computers (and in particular desktop computers) have always been a hobby of mine. I've enjoyed tinkering with this stuff over the years and have accumulated a number of items during this time...some new and some used. I am not an expert on the subject...more of an enthusiast...but I will still do my best to answer any questions as it relates to my computer related listings. Thank you. Original Listing...
This offering is for a new AMD Ryzen 5 Model 2600X (6 cores / 12 threads) processor with second generation (Zen+) micro-architecture. It was AMD's best second generation Ryzen 5 processor and was released in 2018. For those that are interested, AMD's first generation (Zen) Ryzen 1XXX series processors launched in 2017...and this date is often referred to as "Ground Zero" for the modern day "Arms Race" between AMD and Intel (to see who can make a better processor). These Ryzen 2600X offerings are better than their first generation (Ryzen 1600X) descendants. There is a modest clock speed improvement (3.6 MHz to 3.6 MHz) on the "base" and (4.0 MHz to 4.2 MHz) on the "boost". The other performance improvements include more efficient power consumption, a modest increase in IPC (Instructions Per Cycle/Clock), an update to Precision Boost 2 for more responsive clock speed increases, faster cache memory and a controller capable of supporting faster RAM. Some of the more notable features include the following... Cores / Threads: 6 / 12 Clock Speed: 3.6 GHz (Base) and 4.2 GHz (Boost) Die Size: 12 nm CPU Socket: AM4 Codename / Micro-Architecture: Pinnacle Ridge / Zen+ Cache (L1 / L2 / L3): 576 KB / 3 MB / 16 MB TDP: 95W Thermal Solution: Wraith Spire Cooler (included) Other Notes: One of the benefits of these processors is their compatibility with older 300 and 400-series motherboards. If I could choose, I would opt for a B350 or B450 motherboard to pair with this processor. It would not have to be a high-end variant of one of these motherboards, as this is a relatively low powered processor. I just like the feature set of the B-series motherboards a lot better than the stripped down A-series motherboards. As for the top-end X-series motherboards compatible with this processor, that's really not necessary, especially at a higher cost relative to B-series alternatives. Having said all the above, I do want to confirm these processors on my shelf are new and still sealed in their original retail box. So a factory new Wraith Spire cooler will also be included with each one of these processors. I can also confirm the pictures reflect the next (actual) processor to be sold and this includes close-up images of the processor UPC code and serial number. I'll end up listing them one-at-a-time, because I am not sure yet how many more I may use in computer builds at a later date. Listing Update...This is the last Ryzen 5 Model 2600X that I have available to sell.
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