CPUAMD Ryzen 9 3950X
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The core of this machine is AMD’s most
powerful Ryzen chip, the Ryzen 9 3950X.
The arrival of the 4th generation of desktop
Ryzen chips is still a matter of debate,
with leaks and rumors swirling, and the
recent announcement of powered-up “XT”
variants of the 3600X, the 3800X, and the
3900X. For now, though, this 16-core beast
remains at the top of the table. A whopping
4.7GHz max boost and a tonne of cache
memory makes this a content-creation
powerhouse as well as a top-notch gaming
CPU, and AMD’s SMT technology means
we’ve got 32 threads to play with as well.
Combined with a powerful GPU, this chip
should blast through most video-editing
tasks and run cool thanks to a 105W TDP
and its 7nm architecture.CPU COOLER140mm NZXT
H1 AIO cooler
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As we mentioned earlier, the H1 case
from NZXT comes with a CPU cooler
and power supply built into its chassis.
These are both removable, but that’s a
challenging process, and it’s also unlikely
you’ll want to use anything else; this is
a high-quality AIO cooler with a 140mm
NZXT fan and tubing that is exactly the
right length for zero in-case slack. The
single radiator is set up in conjunction
with other components to promote a
specific dual-chamber airflow setup,
where cool air is drawn in from both sides
and expelled through the perforated rear
panel. It’s an elegant solution for compact
cooling, and the pump plate is equipped
with a bracket that makes it compatible
with both AMD and Intel ITX
motherboards.
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