Is Ryzen 5 5600X stock cooler good for gaming?

So long as you use some decent thermal paste, it should work pretty well. The stock cooler that comes with ryzen CPUs is pretty good.
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Is 5600X stock cooler good enough for gaming?

Is the stock AMD cooler good for the Ryzen 5 5600X? Yes it is!
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Is the cooler that comes with the Ryzen 5 5600X good?

The included Wraith Stealth cooler is solid, but it's not going to get you the temps and performance you could see from a cooler like the Noctua NH-U12A or, for liquid cooling, the NZXT Kraken X73. That said, if you want something simple at a reasonable price, pick up a Scythe Fuma 2 Rev.
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Does Ryzen 5 5600X have stock cooler?

A: The R5 5600x is the only one that has a cooler, the R7 and R9 do not come with a stock cooler.
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Is stock cooler good enough for gaming?

Yes a stock cooler is enough for stock settings in most cases. On more warmer CPUs such as the 4790k or 6700 (non-k) expect fairly warm tempretures and at times it can be abit noisy.
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Is Ryzen 5 stock cooler good?

The stock cooler is a great cooler for the price and will run cooler and quieter. If you are not overclocking or doing a really mild overclock, then the stock cooler is great. The stock cooler is fine (for anything) as long as you're not overclocking.
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Is stock cooler OK?

You can still safely use the stock CPU cooler (even during gaming), but, don't expect great results/lower temperatures than using aftermarket CPU coolers.
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Does Ryzen 5600X need thermal paste?

For the new generation of Zen 3, Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs, the only processor to include a thermal solution (a Wraith Stealth) is the Ryzen 5 5600X.
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Do I need an AIO for Ryzen 5 5600X?

Just a high quality third party air cooler will suffice. Personally gonna recommend Noctua. But don't get something like the 212 Evo, get something actually high performance. But if you like the aesthetics of an AIO and want to go through the hassle of installing it, go ahead, but you don't need it.
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Does 5600X have integrated graphics?

Ryzen 5 5600X - desktop processor produced by AMD for socket AM4 that has 6 cores and 12 threads. The base clock frequency of the CPU is 3700 MHz, but due to Turbo Core technology, it can perform up to 4600 MHz. The size of the L3 cache is 32 MB. Please note that this chip doesn't have integrated graphics.
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Is Hyper 212 good for 5600X?

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO: Best 5600X cooler for most users. The Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO isn't the best budget CPU cooler around, but it is one of the most popular CPU coolers ever. It also offers a pretty respectful performance, and it should be more than enough for the Ryzen 5 5600X.
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Is liquid cooling worth it?

The flashier option for temperature management, liquid cooling offers incredible performance combined with a visual appeal that no other cooling system can match. In these systems, liquid (typically water) transfers heat away from components and is generally much better at heat management than air alone.
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What temp should 5600X be?

Interestingly, Hallock also said that the highest temp for the hex-core 5600X is 95C before it starts throttling. However, in our testing, it barely crossed 70 degrees in even the most taxing loads.
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How hot does the Ryzen 5 5600X get?

Dignified. Fluctuating CPU temps on Ryzen processors when "idling" is normal. However, it shouldn't go from say 40C to 70C.
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What motherboards are compatible with Ryzen 5 5600X?

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a mid-range processor with 6 cores and 12 threads but can be used with A520, B550, and X570 motherboards.
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What cooler is best for Ryzen 5 5600X?

Here are the best CPU coolers for Ryzen 5 5600X:
  • Corsair H150i RGB Pro XT. Corsair is a big name in the PC hardware market. ...
  • NZXT Kraken X53. ...
  • Coolermaster ML240L V2. ...
  • NZXT Kraken Z63. ...
  • Noctua NH-D15 Black. ...
  • Coolermaster Hyper 212 Back Edition. ...
  • be quiet!
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Do I need CPU cooler?

Yes. You need a CPU cooler, whether it be stock or third-party, and regardless of whether you overclock or not. Or else your computer will perform a thermal shutdown as the CPU very quickly reaches dangerously high temperatures at even somewhat tasking operations – If it boots at all.
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Does a Ryzen 5 5600G need a liquid cooling?

The Ryzen 5 5600G has a TDP of 65 watts. A CPU cooler can still work with a lower TDP rating than the TDP of a CPU. However, the CPU will eventually throttle itself to a lower frequency to allow itself to cool. The CPU may not achieve or maintain maximum boost speeds without adequate cooling.
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Does thermal paste expire?

Believe it or not, much like medicine and food, thermal paste also has a shelf life and can go bad. Generally, manufacturers give their thermal paste a lifespan of 3 to 5 years. That's if it sits under optimal conditions, which may not be the case for you.
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How long does thermal paste last?

This degrades thermal performance. Although high-end compounds can maintain efficacy up to 7 years after installation, manufacturers recommend removing any thermal paste from your CPU's heat-spreader and CPU Cooler every 2-3 years to be on the safe side.
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Does a better CPU cooler increase FPS?

If the CPU is throttling to stay cool which it will do at 100c, then yes a better cooler may help performance depending on how much the cpu is throttling. A new cooler may be a good idea even if the cpu is not throttling, I would not be comfortable letting my cpu hit 90c while gaming.
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Is stock cooler enough if not overclocking?

Stock cooler designed to work at stock speeds

In the case of the CPU, if you're going to install it and leave it alone, in other words, do no overclocking to it at all, then the cooler that came in the box with it will be just fine.
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