Can a Cooler Master 212 handle basic boot testing for Ryzen 7 5800XT / 7800X3D?

Posted by Nearby-Papaya8675@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 8 comments

Hi, quick question. Can I use a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Spectrum V3 (basic 4 heatpipe air cooler) just to test booting a power-hungry AM4 CPU like the Ryzen 7 5800XT, and also an AM5 CPU like the Ryzen 7 7800X3D? I’m planning to sell the 5800XT and keep the AM5 setup, but right now I just want to check if everything boots. I know the 5800XT runs pretty hot, but I’m not sure about the 7800X3D. Also, I don’t have one of those AM5 contact/anti-bending frames for the socket. Would the 212 be enough just for basic testing (POST/boot), or should I get the frame first to be safe?

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Viking2151@reddit

Oh yeah, I have one a i9 7980xe, keeps it pretty cool even at load, though stock, Should handle a 7800x3d easily.

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Pumciusz@reddit

If you want just to test it then it should work, but I wouldn't use it daily.

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whomad1215@reddit

yes

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Nearby-Papaya8675@reddit (OP)

thank you!

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No_Spare1827@reddit

yeah should be fine 5800x/xt is hot mainly by that AM4 era standard with the CPUs we have now it looks cold by comparison

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Nearby-Papaya8675@reddit (OP)

Thanks! Do you think the 212 would be enough for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D just to test booting? I plan to upgrade to a proper air cooler after I sell my Ryzen 7 5800XT.

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No_Spare1827@reddit

oh yeah it will be fine

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Nearby-Papaya8675@reddit (OP)

thank you very much!