Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
forum thread Posted by wmy5 • Dec 4, 2024
  1. Deal Image
Item 1 of 2
  1. Deal Image
  2. Deal Image
Item 1 of 2
forum thread Posted by wmy5 • Dec 4, 2024

AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor $569 (OEM, tray)

$569

$589

3% off
10 Comments 5,672 Views
Get Deal at Retailer
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
free pickup

https://www.centralcomputer.com/a...01277.html
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
free pickup

https://www.centralcomputer.com/a...01277.html

Community Voting

Deal Score
+2
Good Deal
Get Deal at Retailer

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

10 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Dec 5, 2024
78 Posts
Joined May 2013
Dec 5, 2024
Jsteg94
Dec 5, 2024
78 Posts
$22 for shipping, lol.
Dec 5, 2024
1,558 Posts
Joined Dec 2010
Dec 5, 2024
av911
Dec 5, 2024
1,558 Posts
Quote from Jsteg94 :
$22 for shipping, lol.
Is that worse than not shipping ala MC?
Dec 5, 2024
564 Posts
Joined Sep 2007
Dec 5, 2024
Lomic
Dec 5, 2024
564 Posts
I see Central does warranty OEM tray CPUs for 3 years, but note that they are the OEM so you must submit a warranty claim through Central (if they're still around... Microcenter is returning to the bay area and I assume retail is already hard) and then Central works to obtain a replacement from AMD. Not sure if that process would be easier or harder than working with AMD directly which is already a bit of a pain usually.

Given that 2 of my 5 AMD CPUs since Zen 2 have needed warranty replacement, definitely a consideration.

When you take shipping into account, this is only like $10 cheaper than buying a retail box with 3 year AMD warranty.
Last edited by Lomic December 5, 2024 at 02:06 PM.
Dec 6, 2024
4 Posts
Joined Apr 2019
Dec 6, 2024
MrM7
Dec 6, 2024
4 Posts
mc is the same price.
Dec 7, 2024
25 Posts
Joined Jul 2014
Dec 7, 2024
bigbill027
Dec 7, 2024
25 Posts
Quote from MrM7 :
mc is the same price.
No stock for a long time. And I don't know why there's no bundle deal for 9950x in mc
Dec 7, 2024
250 Posts
Joined Nov 2010
Dec 7, 2024
JMCJoshM
Dec 7, 2024
250 Posts
Quote from Lomic :
I see Central does warranty OEM tray CPUs for 3 years, but note that they are the OEM so you must submit a warranty claim through Central (if they're still around... Microcenter is returning to the bay area and I assume retail is already hard) and then Central works to obtain a replacement from AMD. Not sure if that process would be easier or harder than working with AMD directly which is already a bit of a pain usually.

Given that 2 of my 5 AMD CPUs since Zen 2 have needed warranty replacement, definitely a consideration.

When you take shipping into account, this is only like $10 cheaper than buying a retail box with 3 year AMD warranty.
............ 3 out of 5 cpus went bad? Hmmm.
Dec 8, 2024
564 Posts
Joined Sep 2007
Dec 8, 2024
Lomic
Dec 8, 2024
564 Posts
Quote from JMCJoshM :
............ 3 out of 5 cpus went bad? Hmmm.
2 of 5. 3900x had a CCD go bad. System would only go past BIOS with CCD 1 disabled. 5950x didn't necessarily "go bad", but when I started running all-core workloads all day -- with BIOS set to defaults -- I would get WHEA errors and system instability. All components in the system had previously worked fine with a 5800X3D including constant all-core workloads.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Dec 24, 2024
57 Posts
Joined Dec 2024
Dec 24, 2024
laptop_seeker
Dec 24, 2024
57 Posts
Quote from Lomic :
2 of 5. 3900x had a CCD go bad. System would only go past BIOS with CCD 1 disabled. 5950x didn't necessarily "go bad", but when I started running all-core workloads all day -- with BIOS set to defaults -- I would get WHEA errors and system instability. All components in the system had previously worked fine with a 5800X3D including constant all-core workloads.
perhaps a PSU or RAM issue? Some mobos also need BIOS updates to function properly with generational CPU upgrades.
Dec 24, 2024
564 Posts
Joined Sep 2007
Dec 24, 2024
Lomic
Dec 24, 2024
564 Posts
Quote from laptop_seeker :
perhaps a PSU or RAM issue? Some mobos also need BIOS updates to function properly with generational CPU upgrades.
The 3900x system worked perfectly fine with a replacement 3900x from AMD. The 5950x system worked perfectly fine with a 5800X3D on all-core workloads. RAM isn't overclocked (even EXPO) and PSU is A-tier and again worked fine with 5800X3D. That's around 110w all-core vs 140w all-core loads with no GPU load, so very small power consumption difference. Motherboard does have latest BIOS, but 5800X3D is newer than 5950x. Asus X470-F, so not an old board for that CPU generation.
Dec 25, 2024
57 Posts
Joined Dec 2024
Dec 25, 2024
laptop_seeker
Dec 25, 2024
57 Posts
Quote from Lomic :
The 3900x system worked perfectly fine with a replacement 3900x from AMD. The 5950x system worked perfectly fine with a 5800X3D on all-core workloads. RAM isn't overclocked (even EXPO) and PSU is A-tier and again worked fine with 5800X3D. That's around 110w all-core vs 140w all-core loads with no GPU load, so very small power consumption difference. Motherboard does have latest BIOS, but 5800X3D is newer than 5950x. Asus X470-F, so not an old board for that CPU generation.
Interesting. I'm on an Asrock Taichi X470 myself. Upgrade from 2600 to 5700x3d, and everything has been smooth thus far. The 5950x definitely is a beast compared to the 5800x3d, and there might be something along the way that causes instability. Even if you have an A-tier PSU, you could be at its limits? As the power draw is the most significant differentiator between these two chips. The x3d chips are really efficient.

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Related Searches

ComputersComputer PartsCPUsOccasionsBlack FridayCyber MondayGreen Monday

Popular Deals

View All
Found by
Just Now
$275$31913% off$274.99*: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-Core/32-Thread AM4 Desktop Processor at Amazon
0
Found by
Just Now
$3.36$6.9951% off[S&S] $3.36*: 23-Oz Apple Jacks Breakfast Cereal at Amazon
0
Found by
Just Now
$9.35$1848% off[S&S] $9.35: 12-Pack 1.4-Oz Orgain Organic Vegan Protein Bars (Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough) at Amazon (77.9￠ each)
1
Found by
Just Now
$6.99$1241% off50-Count Amazon Basics Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags (30-Gallon) $6.99 w/ Subscribe & Save
0
Found by
Just Now
$28$7060% offHey Dude Women's Wendy Funk Animal Shoes (Brown/Black) $28 + Free Shipping
1

Trending Deals

View All
Found by
Just Now
$1,000$2,00050% offSpectrum Internet Customers: Pre Order Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 + Mobile Plan Get Up to $1000 Back w/ Trade-in of eligible device
124
Found by
Just Now
$1,350$2,30041% offApple MacBook Pro 14" -M2 Pro/ 16GB / 8 TB SSD (Early 2023) 14.2" (Certified Refurbished)-1 YR Apple Warranty - Space Gray -Microcenter $1349.99
26
Found by
Just Now
$140$18022% offCostco Members: JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi and BluetoothPortable Waterproof Speaker - $139.99
1
Found by
Just Now
$12$2040% offSABRENT USB-C Hub, 5-in-1 USB C Multi-Port Dongle with 4K HDMI to USB, 100W Power Delivery, 1 USB 3.0 & 2 USB 2.0 Ports, for MacBook Pro, Laptops, Type-C Devices $11.99
1
Found by
Just Now
$23$3330% off80kPa Suction MegaWise Food Vacuum Sealer Machine w/ External Vacuum System & Built-in Cutter $23.30 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+
0