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"very powerful cpu... love power draw. Great piece of kit"
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Higher speeds. More memory. Wider bandwidth. You must push every lever, squeeze every ounce, and leave nothing on the table. AMD's 3rd Gen Ryzen™ processor was designed to break expectations and set a new standard for high-performance processors.
The 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processor is built using the world's most advanced manufacturing technology to deliver winning performance while keeping your system astonishingly cool & quiet.
3rd Gen Ryzen processors feature support for the world's first PCIe 4.0 ready platform2, enabling the most advanced motherboards, graphics, and storage technologies available.
Up to twice the cache of previous generations, GameCache is designed to reduce memory latency for higher frame rates in top titles.
Precision Boost 2 automatically raises the processor frequencies for supercharged performance when you need it most.
Precision Boost Overdrive uses your AMD X400 series or X570-based motherboard's robust design to boost clock speeds higher and longer, and lets you overclock at the touch of a button.
Every AMD Ryzen™ 9 processor is bundled with the Wraith Prism, AMD's premium illuminated cooler with LED color control, for people who care about the way their PCs run, sound, and look.
Improved energy efficiency, higher clock speeds and more cores than ever before.
Software that combines the speed of your SSD with the capacity of your hard disk into a single, fast, easy-to-manage drive.
The Simple and Powerful Overclocking Utility for AMD Ryzen™ processors.
# of CPU Cores
12
# of Threads
24
Base Clock
3.8GHz
Max Boost Clock
4.6GHz
Total L2 Cache
6MB
Total L3 Cache
64MB
Unlocked
Yes
CMOS
TSMC 7nm FinFET
Package
AM4
PCI Express® Version
PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Solution
Wraith Prism with RGB LED
Default TDP / TDP
105W
System Memory
System Memory Specification
3200MHz
System Memory Type
DDR4
Memory Channels
2
Foundation
Product Family
AMD Ryzen™ Processors
Product Line
AMD Ryzen™ 9 Desktop Processors
Platform
Desktop
OPN Tray
100-000000023
OPN PIB
100-100000023BOX
Launch Date
7/7/2019
Manufacturer Part No: | 100-100000023BOX | Brand: | AMD | Product Type: | - |
UPC | 730143309950 | Product Family: | Ryzen 9 | Shipping Weight: | 1.196 kg |
PB Part No: | CPUAMD03900X | Product Model: | 3900X | ||
Warranty: | 36 months local warranty * * Warranty period is as stated above unless the manufacturer has chosen to specify a longer period. All warranties are return to base unless otherwise specified. |
Purchased 10 days ago.
Using stock cooler, with no overclock, the CPU multitasks very well, and so far has performed fine in video-related work. I had no assembly problems or memory issues, which is/was a particular issue with past Ryzen versions.
The price is high. So, if you don't want to do anything with video, or other heavily-threaded applications, choose something cheaper.
I do want to record and edit video.
An i9 9900k doesn't come with a cooler, and is apparently worse at heavy multi-threading work (2/3rds the cores, so not that surprising). The 9900k's higher per core frequency is useful for high-refresh games, but it's b...view more
Purchased 10 days ago.
Using stock cooler, with no overclock, the CPU multitasks very well, and so far has performed fine in video-related work. I had no assembly problems or memory issues, which is/was a particular issue with past Ryzen versions.
The price is high. So, if you don't want to do anything with video, or other heavily-threaded applications, choose something cheaper.
I do want to record and edit video.
An i9 9900k doesn't come with a cooler, and is apparently worse at heavy multi-threading work (2/3rds the cores, so not that surprising). The 9900k's higher per core frequency is useful for high-refresh games, but it's borderline use-case for me. Often GPUs bottleneck fps sensitive games (esp. at 1440p and up). Still, PBtech's i9 buyers don't seem to regret their purchase either. Using it at 1080 with a high-refresh screen might make sense. I don't game at 1080p.
A nice bonus: the stock cooler (if you have a window into your case) will also show you 'mirage' effects of the RGB fans rotating at different speeds - even backwards. You need to connect the fan to a USB 2.0 header, but it's a flashy little extra that contrasts favourably against Intel's lack of cooler.
Unbeatable for its price range, great cpu for gaming/video editing work. Would recommend Unbeatable for its price range, great cpu for gaming/video editing work. Would recommend
It is a product that totally changed the impression of AMD in my mind. Great performance at a much lower price compared to Intel. Really happy with the purchase. It is a product that totally changed the impression of AMD in my mind. Great performance at a much lower price compared to Intel. Really happy with the purchase.
Top notch CPU, has my other Intel CPUs beaten by miles! Cooler is well done as well. Top notch CPU, has my other Intel CPUs beaten by miles! Cooler is well done as well.
New King is here. best of the best. New King is here. best of the best.
Nothing to say, it's just perfect in every way! Nothing to say, it's just perfect in every way!
Works a treat. Thanks pbtec Works a treat. Thanks pbtec
very powerful cpu... love power draw. Great piece of kit very powerful cpu... love power draw. Great piece of kit
This CPU is a total overkill for almost any workload. I can have basically every piece of productivity software that I have running at once, with a browser open and 100+ tabs with a video playing and still play a AAA game with very little performance loss. This CPU is a total overkill for almost any workload. I can have basically every piece of productivity software that I have running at once, with a browser open and 100+ tabs with a video playing and still play a AAA game with very little performance loss.
It is very powerful and runs well across all games. I don't have anything bad to say about it. Plus, it is cheaper than an Intern processor. It is very powerful and runs well across all games. I don't have anything bad to say about it. Plus, it is cheaper than an Intern processor.
Highly recommend this processor for any need. Its lightning quick and can easily handle multi workloads simultaneously. Highly recommend this processor for any need. Its lightning quick and can easily handle multi workloads simultaneously.
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Higher speeds. More memory. Wider bandwidth. You must push every lever, squeeze every ounce, and leave nothing on the table. AMD's 3rd Gen Ryzen™ processor was designed to break expectations and set a new standard for high-performance processors.
The 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processor is built using the world's most advanced manufacturing technology to deliver winning performance while keeping your system astonishingly cool & quiet.
3rd Gen Ryzen processors feature support for the world's first PCIe 4.0 ready platform2, enabling the most advanced motherboards, graphics, and storage technologies available.
Up to twice the cache of previous generations, GameCache is designed to reduce memory latency for higher frame rates in top titles.
Precision Boost 2 automatically raises the processor frequencies for supercharged performance when you need it most.
Precision Boost Overdrive uses your AMD X400 series or X570-based motherboard's robust design to boost clock speeds higher and longer, and lets you overclock at the touch of a button.
Every AMD Ryzen™ 9 processor is bundled with the Wraith Prism, AMD's premium illuminated cooler with LED color control, for people who care about the way their PCs run, sound, and look.
Improved energy efficiency, higher clock speeds and more cores than ever before.
Software that combines the speed of your SSD with the capacity of your hard disk into a single, fast, easy-to-manage drive.
The Simple and Powerful Overclocking Utility for AMD Ryzen™ processors.
# of CPU Cores
12
# of Threads
24
Base Clock
3.8GHz
Max Boost Clock
4.6GHz
Total L2 Cache
6MB
Total L3 Cache
64MB
Unlocked
Yes
CMOS
TSMC 7nm FinFET
Package
AM4
PCI Express® Version
PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Solution
Wraith Prism with RGB LED
Default TDP / TDP
105W
System Memory
System Memory Specification
3200MHz
System Memory Type
DDR4
Memory Channels
2
Foundation
Product Family
AMD Ryzen™ Processors
Product Line
AMD Ryzen™ 9 Desktop Processors
Platform
Desktop
OPN Tray
100-000000023
OPN PIB
100-100000023BOX
Launch Date
7/7/2019
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In most cases, items ordered from the NZ Logistics Centre are first transferred to our Head Office / Distribution Centre before being shipped to the final destination.
Unfortunately no pick-up options are available directly from this location, you can select a pick up from one of our branches however and we will transfer your order there so you can pick up.
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If you change your mind after making a purchase, or realise you have ordered the incorrect item, you can enjoy the peace of mind that we offer a 7 day exchange policy.
To exchange a product, goods must be sealed / unopened, with packaging in original condition, and accompanied by a valid receipt dated no more than 7 calendar days from when you request an exchange.
If there is not a suitable product that can be exchanged for your returned item you will be offered a credit on your account or gift card based on the value paid at the time of purchase.
Please note, items purchased on finance cannot be exchanged for a gift card.
If your product develops a fault within the manufacturer warranty period, you can either contact the manufacturer directly (some manufacturers provide a high level of warranty service - including free pickup or in some cases onsite repair), or return to one of our services centres / stores. Where the product has been directly imported by PB Tech, you need to contact us directly or present the product at any one of our service centres / stores together with your proof of purchase.
If your product develops a fault outside of the manufacturer warranty or PB Tech warranty period, we offer a full repair service and are an authorised repair agent for leading brands such as Samsung, HP, Toshiba, Lenovo and more.
To contact the manufacturer directly to troubleshoot your product or to request a warranty repair, please view the list of manufacturer / brand warranty contacts (for products imported directly by PB Tech please return to us directly by completing our request a return form).
To return a product to PB Tech directly, please complete our request a return form.
Or view our returns policy for more information.