PROCESSING POINTS

ANOTHER AMD BUILD, another quick and easy CPU installation. This couldn’t be more straightforward; lift the metal retention arm from the side of the CPU socket until it stands vertically, drop the chip into place (making sure to line up the gold triangle with the triangle on the socket), then lower the arm back into position. Just be careful when handling Ryzen processors, as their pins are delicate and far too easy to bend or snap. Unlike most Ryzen CPUs, the 5950X doesn’t come with one of AMD’s Wraith coolers, which is a good thing here as it means the stock cooler won’t go to waste. The 5950X is available bundled with a variety of AIO coolers, should you opt for a different cooling solution from the Corsair Capellix.