Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I've replaced so many other components in the PC already... I've narrowed it down to the PC stability issues being because of the CPU. I've installed an AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT to replace my Ryzen 9 3950X, until we get Ryzen 5000 series CPUs on November 5th.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X on CCL ➜ cclonline.com/product/331766/100-100000063WOF/CPU-Processors/AMD-Ryzen-7-5800X-3-8GHz-Octa-Core-Processor-with-8-Cores-16-Threads-105W-TDP-36MB-Cache-4-7GHz-Turbo-No-Cooler/CPU0680
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X on CCL ➜ cclonline.com/product/331765/100-100000065BOX/CPU-Processors/AMD-Ryzen-5-5600X-3-7GHz-Hexa-Core-Processor-with-6-Cores-12-Threads-65W-TDP-35MB-Cache-4-6GHz-Turbo-Wraith-Stealth-Cooler/CPU0679

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Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Thermal Grease on Amazon ➜ geni.us/fvQc2OI
Noctua TP Wipes on Amazon ➜ geni.us/zrkIZ

Antec DF600 FLUX Case on Amazon ➜ geni.us/R6hjSh

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X on Amazon ➜ geni.us/oIZUPHb
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT on Amazon ➜ geni.us/IoABMHr

MSI Gaming X Trio RTX 3080 ➜ scan.co.uk/products/msi-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3080-gaming-x-trio-10gb-gddr6x-ray-tracing-graphics-card
Vertical GPU Mount on Amazon ➜ geni.us/mSUx5E
MSI X570 GODLIKE on Amazon ➜ geni.us/onoc

64GB G.SKILL TridentZ Neo RAM on Amazon ➜ geni.us/rhZfm
Seasonic Focus GX 850W ➜ scan.co.uk/products/850w-seasonic-focus-gx-850-80plus-gold-single-rail-fully-modular-70a-120mm-fan-atx-psu

DEEPCOOL CASTLE 360EX on Amazon ➜ geni.us/3E4c3Up
DeepCool X-Shaped MF120 GT Fans on Amazon ➜ geni.us/jXA7CM
DeepCool X-Shaped MF120 GT Fans on Scan ➜ geni.us/shVEO4
SHAKMODS Cables➜ ebay.co.uk/str/shakmods`

★ ARTICLES ★
1. hexus.net/tech/news/cpu/145873-amd-ryzen-9-5900x-cpu-z-bench-shows-impressive-1t-gains
2. hexus.net/tech/news/graphics/145915-techtubers-raise-hopes-amd-radeon-6900xt-performance
3. pcgamer.com/amd-ryzen-9-5900x-is-28-faster-than-zen-2-in-shadow-of-the-tomb-raider
4. techradar.com/uk/news/amd-ryzen-5000

🌎 EVERYTHING in my Gaming Setup ➜ techblock.co.uk
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★ Timestamps ★
00:00 AMD Zen 3 / Ryzen 5000 Series
00:30 My Ryzen 9 3950X didn't hit advertised boost speeds
00:55 Here's where the problems began...
01:42 I tried replacing components
02:08 back to Zen 3 News
02:50 Which 5000 series CPU am I getting?
03:24 The 3950X was great... When it worked.
03:37 Ryzen 5 3600XT vs Ryzen 9 3950X
04:31 Em drops the 3600XT ?!
04:41 How much I paid for the 3600XT?
04:54 Should you get a 6 or 8 core CPU?
05:04 AMD Ryzen 5000 Series CPU pricing in UK
05:17 Ryzen 5 3600XT vs 5600XT
05:30 Time to downgrade my rig, but its ok!
06:14 the best ELECTRIC screwdriver!
06:46 Swapping the CPUs!
08:30 Will the PC boot up?
08:46 RGB Showcase!
09:22 ASUS ROG BIOS settings
10:34 CINEBENCH R20 Results - 3600XT & 3950X
11:42 Thanks for watching - links in video description

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🖥️ The Gaming Setup ➜ techblock.co.uk/pages/gaming-setup
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✗ Razer Monitor: geni.us/RazerTechBlock
✗ MSI Monitors on Amazon: geni.us/Quevd1T
✗ Mouse on Amazon: geni.us/N3Vi
✗ Headset on Amazon: geni.us/6e8jt
✗ My Desk on Amazon: geni.us/8tkb
✗ Useful cable management thingy on Amazon: geni.us/gqdTJx
🖥️ PC Specs ➜ techblock.co.uk/pages/pc-build

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♪ Outro song ➜ BraveLion - Sleeping Jungle (Vlog No Copyright Music)
Link ➜ youtu.be/-lXuuGG9d3Y

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