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    Question High CPU Temps?

    The max temperature is 95. But you should stop BEFORE that. https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/maximum-temperature-for-amd-ryzen-and-pch-official-data.3864970/
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    Question Maximum temperature for AMD Ryzen and PCH (official data) ?

    I looked up the maximum temperatures for AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and X670 Chipset (PCH) Ryzen 5 7000x On the official website the maximum safe temperature (TjMax) for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 95°C, as stated by AMD...
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    Question DOA. Can I use PCIe power connector to power the CPU?

    It works with a single CPU cable!
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    Question DOA. Can I use PCIe power connector to power the CPU?

    I will try that until my new PSU comes. I will lower the cpu frequency from BIOS so the CPU will never use full power. __________ I figured out what happened with the PSU I got. I got it from Amazon and the box seemed a bit "used". Inside the box, at the very bottom, I have found two metal...
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    Question DOA. Can I use PCIe power connector to power the CPU?

    no My power supply (the old one with a single CPU cable) is this one: https://www.anandtech.com/show/4258/antec-hcg-750-gaming-psu Nope. I was afraid that it will draw too much power.
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    Question DOA. Can I use PCIe power connector to power the CPU?

    there are 2 connectors 8 pins each as shown here (top left corner):
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    Question DOA. Can I use PCIe power connector to power the CPU?

    Thanks New PSU (DOA) is: MSI MPG A750 GF Old PSU: Antec HCG 750 (worked for 12 years, still works today). MOBO: Gigabyte X670 Gaming X AX V2
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    Question DOA. Can I use PCIe power connector to power the CPU?

    So, my new MSI power supply came DOA. I have all parts for my new computer except the PSU and I want to build it NOW. I have an old power supply that only has one connector for CPU. My motherboard requires two connectors. Can I use one on the PCIe rails to power the CPU? They have the same...
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    Question Buying RAM that is not officially supported by my motherboard ?

    Thanks guys. I will buy it then.
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    Question Buying RAM that is not officially supported by my motherboard ?

    I want to buy CP2K16G60C36U5B (Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB Kit (16GBx2) DDR5-6000) but it is not on the supported list of my X670 GAMING X AX V2 Is it a good idea?
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    Question Will my old AM3+ cooler work with AM5?

    I have "Be quiet! BK009 Pure Rock" https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B00OB40ULU On their official website is not clear what I need to buy. Looks like I need 'EBK058'. But they don't say 'amd' next to it. ____________ PS: I figured out that the only problem my old cooler has is the screws...
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    Question Is 12 years too much for a power supply?

    Thanks guys. In this case I will change it. I will go with Cooler Master MWE Full Modular PC Power Supply, Fully Modular Cable Management. It is listed as B-Tier gold: https://cultists.network/140/psu-tier-list/ Can anyone recommend something else for the same price?
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    Question Is 12 years too much for a power supply?

    I want to build a new system and I want to reuse the Antec HCG 750 from my old PC which is 12 years old. I fear it is a bit too old and my smoke out one of these days. It was a good kitten and it worked without any problems, ever. So, should I keep (and invest the money in a better gpu) it or...
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    Question RAM marked as AMD EXPO/Intel XMP iCUE Compatible

    It does not offer the same flexibility. :)
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    Question How seconds does the Boost last in a AMD Ryzen?

    I mean this: Name AMD Ryzen™ 5 9600X Family Ryzen Series Ryzen 9000 Series Multithreading (SMT) Yes # of Threads 12 Max. Boost Clock Up to 5.4 GHz <-------- Base Clock 3.9 GHz I will use the CPU to compile code. The compiler is single threaded. It usually takes 2-3 seconds to compile a 100000...