AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX

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.

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.

Amazing value and truly more PC than most useslrs ever actually need or have a use for. Loves fast RAM, 3000Mhz minimum in my opinion and 3200Mhz is tits. It'll run much faster RAM like the 3600Mhz and some 4k chips, but I didn't notice a value increase worth spending money for the faster RAM and I get better multi-tasking it seems by using that money to add more GBs of 3k or 3200Mhz. We have 3 Ryzens in our home office, an R7 2700 and (2) R5 2600's. Two are running 32GBs of Corsair 3000 and 1 is running 16GBs of 3200 and all run anything we throw at them. The 2600's do everything we need and the only reason for the (1) 2700 was because of the amount of multi-tasking workload that it's used for simultaneously... But I will say that it's not the normal usage most people will throw at their PC. When people ask me about the PC's that I build for daytraders and then start talking about their need for the fastest CPU around usually they don't realize that they're willing to blow all their money on the chip and then bottleneck themselves by cheaping out on everything else. Skip the stupidity and marketing BS. These are beastly chips that handle massive amounts of workload very quickly... Spend the money to get a motherboard, RAM, Drives, and GPU card that match your needs and expectations because when you eliminate bottlenecks you get an amazing value and a stellar PC. Also, don't neglect a good case with proper airflow because heat kills electronics. 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 help you to keep the VRMs and other critical components cooled unlike when you choose the water cooling route.

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!

Still this CPU is running as powerful as the day it arrived, I've had it running with my GTX 1070 and supported my 16gb of ram and it just performed wonderfully for it's time. It's non graphics integrated CPU so it doesn't display anything without a GPU. I never had a problem with the pins bending or they being bent at arrival. It is a bit difficult t o run many modern games and stream with it at the same time, so you might want to look elsewhere, but if you are going to use it for servers, basic things or Linux, this is a great addition to your arsenal.

If you're looking for a processor that can handle all your multitasking and gaming needs with ease, then the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler is the perfect choice for you. This processor packs a punch and is a true workhorse that can handle any task you throw at it. One of the best things about this processor 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 overheating and thermal throttling. The Ryzen 5 2600 is a bit older model and its clock speed might not be as high as some of the newer models, but that doesn't mean it's not a future-proof processor. It's still a great option for anyone looking for a powerful and efficient processor that won't break the bank. Overall, I highly recommend the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler to anyone looking to build a PC that can handle anything you throw at it. It's a turbocharged powerhouse that you won't regret getting! 4 stars.

Coming from a I7-3770 to the Ryzen 5 2600 has been great. 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. Of course I had to over clock it with all cores locked at 3.8 GHz and auto voltage temps reached 81°C Cinebench R20 score of 2891. I did try 3.9 and 4.0 GHz with stock cooler and some voltage increase. I didn't like the temperatures and ordered an aftermarket cooler. With the DeepCool Gammaxx GT 3.8 all core auto voltage temp reached 59°C in Cnebench R20 score of 2920. I settled in at a 4 GHz clock with a bump in voltage and bus speed temp reached 61°C in Cinebench R20 score of 3070 in Pic above is final settings and temps after running Cinebench 20. PC Specs Ryzen 5 2600 GigaByte B450 Aorus M Crucial Ballistix 3200 MHz DDR4 DRAM 16GB(8gx2) PNY XLR8 GTX 1060 6GB DeepCool Gammaxx Gt BK Air Cooler 3 Deep Cool RF120 RGB (12v) Exhaust 3 Cooler Master Master MF120 Halo ARGB (5v) Intake Montech Air 900 Mesh Black Crucial P2 500GB NVME M.2 SSD Western Digital 1tb 7200 rpm HD Thermaltake Smart 700W 80+ White Certified PSU Cudy WE3000S AX3000 Wireless/Bluetooth WiFi 6 PCIe Card Overall very pleased with this CPU for 2 months of use. Might have more headroom for overclocking but I am happy as of now with this set up. New Sapphire Pulse rx 5600 xt BE on the way might make me try to push it a little more but very pleased.

I give this 5 stars for it runs like a champ, had to ramp up the fans to keep it from shutting down the PC. I plan to get an All in One water cooler soon. It arrived late with all the other parts I got with it, but that was due to UPS messing up my telephone numbers. However, the box was well protected and well sealed, and I cannot say enough about how stable this little processor is. Mine came stock at 3.85ghz and boosts up to 4.1ghz. I told windows to only use 70% of its power to ensure it does not overheat. I also believe due to living in a tropical island and its the summer, I have to only run low-end games but this baby can run games at 140fps and higher with the right GPU. Paired with the RX 5700XT I am impressed, but it needs cooling at high loads. I can play Black Desert Online Remastered with no issue, but Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Ultra gets super hot really fast. So pick your poison wisely if you live in a hot country like me. Also got tonnes of fans and I have great airflow, but until I get proper cooling I will play games that don't demand too much pressure.

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.

2ª generación de procesadores Ryzen® de AMD. Muy buena CPU si tienes un presupuesto ajustado. Tras 8 meses de uso intensivo no podría estar más satisfecho, he esperado un tiempo prudencial para hacer la reseña. Todas las semanas montamos equipos de Gaming, hasta hace unos meses sólo montábamos procesadores INTEL®, pero con la nueva generación de Procesadores Ryzen®, Amd está ganando de nuevo terreno en el mundo de las CPU. Este es un procesador de gama media con unos resultados más que excelentes. MUY IMPORTANTE: Si te haces con este procesador asegúrate que la placa base que compres sea compatible con la 2ª generación de procesadores RYZEN (las que vienen con el chip X470 ya vienen preparadas, y no tendrás que andar actualizando la bios), aunque en cuanto puedas yo actualizaría la bios de la placa para evitar problemas futuros. Como comento en el título es una opción excelente si no quieres que tu equipo se salga de presupuesto. Tiene un consumo de 65W, y una velocidad base de la CPU es de 3,4 Ghz, llegando hasta los 3,9 Ghz, si quieres hacer un overclocking extremo este no es el procesador adecuado, prueba mejor con un Ryzen 2700X. Cuando monté el equipo quería probar unos componentes nuevos para tener conocimiento en persona de su funcionamiento y poder asesorar a mis clientes en futuras compras. Con el Setup que tengo ahora mismo montado me mueve a 60 FPS en resolución FULLHD (1920x1080) “todos los juegos del mercado” (Fortnite, SW Battleground, SEKIRO, GTA…). Compré este procesador porque cuando monté el equipo no quería pasarme mucho de presupuesto (cosa que finalmente se desmadró), pero 150€ por este procesador era y es un chollo. En un futuro montaré un Ryzen superior ya que adquirí un monstruo de placa para hacer un Overclocking a lo bestia, aquí os dejo la review de la placa base. (en mi opinión mucha placa para este procesador, pero desde siempre la P.B. es el componente al que dedico mayor parte del presupuesto a la hora de montar un equipo, y no he petado una placa en 15 años, procesadores he quemado unos cuantos ;) ): Enlace a placas base compatibles con CPU’s Ryzen de segunda generación: ✔️Gama media: MSI X470 Gaming Plus ✔️Gama media/alta: Asus ROG STRIX X470-F CONFIGURACIÓN EQUIPO GAMING GAMA MEDIA: • P.B: MSI X470 Gaming M7/AC • CPU: RYZEN 2600 3,4Ghz hasta los 3,9 Ghz. Socket AM4 • RAM: G-Skill 32Gb 4x8Gb, 3200Mhz. • VGA: Radeon Sapphire RX580 8GB DDR5. • SSD: Samsung EVO 970 M2 NVME 250GB • SSD SATA: x2 Crucial BX200 500GB • Torre: Thermaltake Core P3. • Refrigeración: NZXT KRM22. • Fuente: Tacens Valeo 800W 80+ Silver. Con esa configuración me mueve todos los juegos a 60 FPS estables EN FHD (1920x1080p). Si quieres jugar en ULTRA (4K), esta configuración se te quedará corta, personalmente lo he probado con un simulador de carreras y baja a 20FPS, con mucho lag, ghosting... ✌️Un saludo a tod@s.👋 ;)

Hace más de 10 años que no compraba un procesador AMD, este fue su año. ¿Por qué lo hice? Hace un año, entablé una máquina con un Intel i7 6700k, para edición de video, desarrollo de software (.NET y JAVA) y juegos (starcraft y BattleField One) con una GTX 1080, la máquina es excelente, rendimiento y prestaciones, Top of the Art. Pero, este año llegó el momento de ensamblar una máquina para la oficina en desarrollo de software y edición de imágenes; la mejor opción sin duda es el Ryzen 5 2600... Tener 12 threads, cuando tienes más de 5 aplicaciones que consumen bastante recursos y que todas te respondan sin ningún problema no tiene precio. En benchmarks generales GeekBench y CineBench, el Risen 5 2600, aplastaba por más de un 40% al i7 de sexta generación, y por la mitad del precio. No tuve problemas de estabilidad y lo tengo con overclock a 4.1 Ghz. Para juegos, definitivamente el i5 ó i7 es mejor, pero si juegas ocasionalmente aún así te recomiendo el Ryzen 5, que eventualmente, los juegos harán mejor uso de más cores y tendrás un micro con una vida más larga.

Pair with the gigabyte ax370 still working very well,nice cpu,old Intel I7-4790 leave aside.

Excellent CPU at an amazing value, and excellent gaming all around. Having worked with a 1700X before (i still have the 1700X) i expected a few glitches setting up RAM, but got no glitches at all, in fact the B350 (my Asrock Pro4m came with newest bios update) recognized the 3200mhz 32GB Gskill RipjawsV (intel kit) without a hitch. Increasing voltage on the RAM kit to 1.45V and reducing timings to CL13 netted an 15-16% improvement in Ray-trace & Video (4K) rendering (if ur lucky enough that ur RAM kit will let u go that far, but CL14 should be doable on most decent kits), another 3-5% performance gain is possible from the B450 series motherboards (if u can get it cheap). Overclocking the cpu was much easier than the 1000series (MUCH, much easier). Increased voltage and bumped up frequency until it hit 4.25Ghz @ 1.38v for 24/7 operation at 67-70C max load with a 240mm AIO. (CPU is capable of 4.35Ghz but at over 1.5V, so thats ok for testing but not for 24/7 operation). System has now run a over a month with no crashes or RAM errors or any type of errors. @ 4.25Ghz Ray-tracing Rendering improved another 8-10% for a total gain of 24-26% over stock, 4K video render chopped 10min off the total render time (completely linear improvement with OC), at this speed (4.25) it was even able to beat the previous ryzen7 1700 (base 8 core) by a couple of seconds but at much lover price, amazing. With a gtx 1070oc FarCry5 was avg at 112fps, Tomb Raider was in the 132-137fps range, Doom was packing serious frame rates at any quality 160-200fps, Assassin's Creed:Origins & Witcher-3 were silk frame-rates at all settings. Every game runs butter smooth at any setting. This build chopped off around $350 from a equivalent intel budget system build, truly excellent. For the price of one high performance comp build ($3500+-) u can have 3 mid-range brand new systems, regardless if u want a new system every 2-years or just save ur money over next 5-6y for other things. AMD is back in a big way, and this new revision is around 15% better than the last one out of the box. At $245 it's impossible to find anything that can match this CPU in overall performance, $ for $ this might just be the best value/perf. CPU on the market right now.