Bring On The Stock Cooler
Without the requisite CPU cooler, this chip will of course overheat very quickly. The in-box Wraith cooler (sorry, no LEDs on this model) does what it’s supposed to do on that front, but we'll have to see in our testing whether it’s enough for enthusiasts' tastes.
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For The Cool Kids: Let's Chill For A While
Of course, you can expect some testing of these chips with our Alphacool chiller. We cool the CPU and provide additional mainboard cooling with supplemental cooling fans. Stay tuned to find out what that will reveal.
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And So...On With The Testing
We're hard at work testing, but we'll have to wait until AMD's embargo lifts to share our results, of course. Expect reviews of these two chips soon, as well as a detailed thermal analysis. Expect much more on Raven Ridge to come.
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