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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX

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    AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler. Base clock 3.4 GHz.

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    Higher Performance. Incredible Technology.

    AMD StoreMI Technology

    Enhancing load times, boot times, file management and system responsiveness.

    AMD SenseMI Technology

    True machine intelligence and accelerated system performance right at your fingertips.

    AMD Ryzen Master Utility

    The power to overclock freely, unleashing the true potential of your processor.

    AMD Ryzen Socket AM4 Platform

    Future-proof mainstream computing platform with the new X470 and B450 chipsets.

    Bring your Imagination to Life.

    AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler.

    For people who care about the way their PCs run, sound and look.

    We’ve designed our newest coolers to deliver near-silent operation, bolstered with capable thermal hardware – with no increase in pricing when these coolers are packaged with existing processors – for a tremendous value.

    Best Seller: AMD Ryzen 5 2600

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    Multiprocessing Performance for Gamers and Creators.

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    The world’s elite esports gamers have uncompromising standards for the processors and graphics cards that power their gear. AMD provides the tools these top-tier teams and players need to compete with confidence against the best.

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    Customers like the performance, value, and quality of the computer processor. They mention that it runs like a champ, provides very good bang for your buck, and is the perfect price to performance CPU for most people. They also appreciate the easy installation and configuration. That said, opinions are mixed on temperature and noise.

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    650 customers mention615 positive35 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the computer processor. They mention that it has unbeatable performance for an unbeatably price, is absolutely fantastic in terms of processing power, and runs like a champ. They also appreciate the better single thread performance and improved memory compatibility. Overall, customers are happy with the great amount of processing performance for the money.

    "...In terms of quality, stability, performance I've had no issues. I use this computer for gaming, as well as overall work/research needs...." Read more

    "...The Ryzen series cpu's like a good fast ram...." Read more

    "...: Six cores x 3.4GHz processing speed will drastically reduce the time to transcode videos and increase the number of clients I can support with my..." Read more

    "...It's a pretty good middle-of-the-road price point — good performance for almost any task, but not up to the point where your credit card flees..." Read more

    511 customers mention498 positive13 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the computer processor. They mention that it provides very good bang for your buck, and is the perfect price to performance CPU for most people. They appreciate the thread performance and improved memory compatibility.

    "...No regrets whatsoever. Make no mistake, this is an exceptional CPU for the value and has a great reputation for running games well...." Read more

    "...Price:Ryzen CPU's are priced much lower than Intel counterparts and offer a better price/performance...." Read more

    "...So there you go. Proven AMD architecture, good bang for the buck, and comes with an almost-dead-silent CPU cooler...." Read more

    "...and expectations because when you eliminate bottlenecks you get an amazing value and a stellar PC...." Read more

    342 customers mention339 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the computer processor. They mention that it is a great CPU for everyday use, and a true workhorse that can handle any task. They also appreciate the stock fan and heat-sink.

    "...I've been able to run several modern games without any issue (along with RX570 and 16GB DDR4/3000Mhz ram)...." Read more

    "...There's a wide range of Ryzen CPUs. They have varying numbers of cores, some support hyperthreading, some don't, some have integrated RadeonHD..." Read more

    "...This processor packs a punch and is a true workhorse that can handle any task you throw at it...." Read more

    "...Stock fan and heat-sink are good, and look nice in my tempered glass case, so I have no plans to upgrade the cooling at this time...." Read more

    159 customers mention134 positive25 negative

    Customers find the installation of the computer processor easy. They mention that the thermal paste is pre-applied, the installation process is a breeze, and the stock cooler is simple to mount. They say it makes building your rig easy and that the computer is ready to use in less than a minute. Customers also say that upgrading will hopefully be easy.

    "...Not only does this make building your rig easy, but there is some assurance that when you want to upgrade to the latest Ryzen CPU you will not have..." Read more

    "...And I really like the future of the AM4 socket, as upgrading will hopefully be real easy if that is ever even needed." Read more

    "...This CPU is easy to install, super dependable and one of those few products out there that are set it and forget it. Great product." Read more

    "...The locking mechanism for AM4 is super simple. Way easier than Intel. You just pulled down the retention rod and lock it in...." Read more

    127 customers mention79 positive48 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the temperature of the computer processor. Some mention that it keeps the CPU very cool, and water cooling is not needed. They say it runs games really well and doesn't get too hot. However, others say that the Temps on stock cooler are high, 70-80C is normal, and that the stock cooler that comes with is terrible.

    "...Water cooling is not needed and a good down-firing cooling fan such as the included one or even an upgraded one is all that you need, they also..." Read more

    "...Temperatures have been a little high at times, but again I'm using a stock cooler with a decent OC, often playing highly demanding games...." Read more

    "...Wraith Stealth Cooler, which is not only quiet but also keeps the processor running cool, so you don't have to worry about overheating and thermal..." Read more

    "...With the stock cooler and stock settings it performs well temps are ok had a high of 76°C in Cinebench R20 with a score of 2691 multi core...." Read more

    50 customers mention34 positive16 negative

    Customers are mixed about the noise produced by the computer processor. Some mention that the Stealth Cooler is not only quiet, but also keeps the processor cool. However, others say that the fan is noisier than they'd like.

    "...architecture, good bang for the buck, and comes with an almost-dead-silent CPU cooler...." Read more

    "...is that it comes with the Wraith Stealth Cooler, which is not only quiet but also keeps the processor running cool, so you don't have to worry about..." Read more

    "...Handles 1080p gaming no problemCons:* Fan is noisier than I'd like* Bewildering overclocking software" Read more

    "...It works really well as there’s virtually no sound which is exactly what I was looking for...." Read more

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    I replaced a 10 year old Core 2 Duo based system with a rig that sports the Ryzen 5 2600 at its core. After reading reviews, benchmark data, power usage data, etc. I decided I would finally give AMD a try. I used to shy away from AMD because there wouldn't be enough of a price differential in AMD's favor to justify moving to AMD. I have no regrets replacing my media server with this solution and here's why:* Power: Six cores and 65W rating means the purchase price alone will be offset by power savings in the first 18-24 months.* Speed: Six cores x 3.4GHz processing speed will drastically reduce the time to transcode videos and increase the number of clients I can support with my Plex server, while serving up all the other services I run on the box.* Value: Six cores from the competitor will run about $100 more for the CPU alone. Add the extra 30W (95W TDP vs. 65W TDP) and the power bill for the competitor equivalent will be about 35-45% higher. I also read somewhere that AMD hasn't been changing the socket requirements and forcing users to buy new motherboards with subsequent processor generations, which is yet another plus as long as this holds true (and is technically feasible).The only word of caution I have is this: If you're performing a new build and don't have any older AM4 CPUs lying around, I highly recommend checking your potential choice of motherboard for processor compatibility prior to ordering. I chose a B350 board and had to get a boot kit from AMD to facilitate a BIOS update to make this CPU work with it. This oversight cost me more time and hassle since I was unwilling to seek out or pay for alternative solutions to my issue. In the future, I'll be sure to check the vendors' support sites and make sure I buy a motherboard that supports the CPU from its "Base" BIOS version.My only complaint is that the hold-down screws for the heatsink have too much spring tension, which makes threading into the backing plate a bit challenging. I also ended up rotating the fan 90 degrees on the heatsink so that the logo would not obstruct the DIMM slot. I could have oriented the cooler's logo over the heatsink on the opposite side by rotating the cooler 180 degrees instead but felt it was worth the effort to "fool-proof" myself.I have a 3rd generation i7-based PC that I will more than likely replace with the AMD Ryzen 5 in the near future. In fact, I look forward to it.
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    Peter
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2020
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    I've had this CPU installed in my rig for the last few months and it's been great. No regrets whatsoever. Make no mistake, this is an exceptional CPU for the value and has a great reputation for running games well. There is a reason that most of the YouTube build recommendations, specifically for the budget-oriented, will suggest this CPU for your build. Intel should take a page from AMDs book because this card surpasses anything Intel offers at a similar cost; I might even say it surpasses some of what Intel offers at a significantly greater cost.

    In terms of quality, stability, performance I've had no issues. I use this computer for gaming, as well as overall work/research needs. I've been able to run several modern games without any issue (along with RX570 and 16GB DDR4/3000Mhz ram). With regards to work performance, I do a lot of bioinformatic analysis and this CPU has being able to run computationally demanding software/functions via OmicsBox and various scripts in R. Some of the data files that I've used have maybe 40,000 rows of data, all with multiple columns; I've been able to open, edit without any issues. Keep in mind that this is dependent on your ram and drive too!

    Overclocking? I've got this card up to 3.9Ghz with the stock AMD cooler on a B450M Aorus board. I've done stress testing with this clock and it's been totally stable. I've yet to experience a single crash with this OC. Some individuals have gotten their cards up to 4.1 or 4.2 even I think...but, this is contingent on the strength of your individual card. There is some variability in the OC potential from card to card. But, I'd say most can reasonably achieve 3.9 without issue. I plan to liquid cool this CPU in the next week and will see how that affects things. Temperatures have been a little high at times, but again I'm using a stock cooler with a decent OC, often playing highly demanding games.

    I'd highly recommend this card to budget and maybe even non-budget minded individuals. This is a great CPU and I'd probably put more money into a better GPU before I even thought about upgrading this.
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    BrycenM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best CPUs for cost-to-perfomance and Gaming
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020
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    I purchased the Ryzen 5 2600 for my sons gaming build. I personally own the Ryzen 5 3600 in my gaming machine and knew that these Ryzen CPU's are hands down the best CPU's on the market... Many may disagree with this statement but let me explain why.

    Price:

    Ryzen CPU's are priced much lower than Intel counterparts and offer a better price/performance. Pairing a Ryzen 5 2600 with a AM4 motherboard is much less than the equivalent pairing of a Intel I5-8400 with a 1151 socket. $120 for a Ryzen 52600 or $245 for the Intel equivalent.. i'm sure you can do that math.

    Performance:

    While the I5 mentioned above technically is slightly faster in single and quad core operations, the Ryzen 5 smokes the Intel I5 due to it's hexacore configuration. Pair this with a decent overclock and you have a capable processor that comes in at half the price of the competition.

    The Ryzen series cpu's like a good fast ram. There are plenty of options to choose from here on Amazon but I personally went with the Patriot Viper 4 16GB (8x2) 3200 Mhz ram - https://amzn.to/31vUnPi and have not regretted this purchase one bit.

    Future Proof:

    With every few iterations of the Intel CPU's comes a new chip set and corresponding board configuration. The Ryzen series processors (Now Gen 4) are all compatible with the AM4 socket. Not only does this make building your rig easy, but there is some assurance that when you want to upgrade to the latest Ryzen CPU you will not have to buy a new board and possibly ram on top of it. Most upgrades I have seen consist of a newer gen processor and a motherboard firmware update.

    I am not a AMD fanboy and do enjoy seeing the performance and specs coming from the Intel processors. Saying this, I do know how to spot deals and at sub $130 this CPU is an absolute monster.

    Recommended pairings

    Patriot Viper 4 16GB (8x2) 3200 Mhz DDR4 ram - https://amzn.to/31vUnPi
    MSI B450 Gaming Plus Max Motherboard: https://amzn.to/2UtQF7m
    AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor - https://amzn.to/39cvPO9

    Thanks for reading, hopefully my review helped provide information towards your purchase.

    Happy Gaming!
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    João
    5.0 out of 5 stars O melhor
    Reviewed in Brazil on March 9, 2023
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    mehran
    5.0 out of 5 stars AMD Processor RYZEN5 2600
    Reviewed in Germany on March 12, 2023
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    Es war einer meiner besten Käufe bei Amazon und ich empfehle es mit unglaublicher Qualität für jeden Computer, der mit seinem Motherboard kompatibel ist.Ich habe einen Gamer-Computer bekommen, indem ich einen kleinen Betrag bezahlt habe.Und der Preis ist sehr vernünftig und die Lieferung war sehr schnell
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    Deepak Kumar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good processor
    Reviewed in India on October 17, 2023
    Style: ProcessorVerified Purchase
    Very nice processor for multitasking and budget gaming PC build. I am writing review after 3 years and I am still using on my day to day work and latest AAA Gaming like Call of duty Modernwarfare 2 and War zone, Valorant and Counter Strike 2 and it's running fine still now no over heating or any problem. Using with Asus Tuf B450 motherboard with 32gb DDR4 3000 MHZ Ram and Using RTX 3060 12 GB graphics card. Samsung 970 evo plus 1tb Nvme and Antec 650 watt Psu. Still running smooth.
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    Rodolfo Ismael
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buen procesador y de calidad
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 29, 2020
    Style: ProcessorVerified Purchase
    El procesador viene en un empaque bien protegido y presentable, en cuanto a sus características y funcionamiento, hasta el día de hoy ha sido satisfactorio, trabaja con rapidez, en silencio y su desempeño es elogiable, aunque no le he dado un uso demandante, creo que tiene lo necesario para responder a mis exigencias, específicamente lo compré para trabajar la edición de fotos y video. En general, estoy satisfecho con mi compra y desde luego que lo recomiendo, por su buena calidad y precio.

    Actualización (octubre de 2020): El producto ha resultado ser una maravilla para el uso que le he dado, funciona muy bien y mi computadora es rápida, para los programas de edición de imágenes, audio y video no he tenido ningún inconveniente, realmente estoy satisfecho con mi compra, lo sigo recomendando, aunque hay un modelo más reciente que este, eso no le resta la calidad y el funcionamiento de este.
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    Danny
    5.0 out of 5 stars Snelle en koele processor.
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on November 6, 2020
    Style: ProcessorVerified Purchase
    Ik gebruik de Ryzen 5 2600 voor één van mijn homeserver builds. Verbruikt weinig energie en blijft erg koel met de meegeleverde koeler. Tussen de 22 en 28 graden idle en maximaal 46 graden tijdens 100% load (uiterraard niet overgeclocked).

    Mooie processor, met veel rekenkracht voor een zacht prijsje!
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