7800x3d + ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO?

JamesP · 20 Dec 2023 at 11:51

Hi

I'm looking to upgrade my current Ryzen 3600x to a 7800x3d, I have the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO cooler for the 3600x.

Does anyone know if this cooler is suitable for the 7800x3d or do I need a new cooler?

pastymuncher · 20 Dec 2023 at 19:11

Hi and welcome to the forums.

It's supposed to be able to take up to 210w so should be enough. Try it first and see if the temps and noise is acceptable. Don't forget to flash your motherboard bios with the 3600x installed.

JamesP · 21 Dec 2023 at 09:33

Cheers. A long time lurker!

This will be for a new build for my iRacing sim rig, so new mobo, ram, and cpu required! My current cooler is pretty decent so would prefer to use that if I can to save a few pennies.

Armageus · 21 Dec 2023 at 09:37

JamesP said:
I'm looking to upgrade my current Ryzen 3600x to a 7800x3d

Just to clarify, but the 7800X3D will need a new motherboard, as it uses the newer AM5 Socket (whereas 3600x is AM4)

JamesP said:
Does anyone know if this cooler is suitable for the 7800x3d or do I need a new cooler?

It's physically compatible (as both AM4 and AM5 use the same cooler dimensions and retention mechanism), but may not be up the job of the hotter chip

pastymuncher · 21 Dec 2023 at 13:20

Armageus said:
Just to clarify, but the 7800X3D will need a new motherboard, as it uses the newer AM5 Socket (whereas 3600x is AM4)

Well duh, how the hell did I miss that. @Armageus sorry chap, a bios update will not allow it to run. I could have swore you said 3600x to 5800x3d. Teach me to read posts properly!! You will need DDR5 as well as a new motherboard.

chaparral · 21 Dec 2023 at 19:19

Armageus said:
Just to clarify, but the 7800X3D will need a new motherboard, as it uses the newer AM5 Socket (whereas 3600x is AM4)

Thanks as well

As i thought and am always hearing from people that with AMD cpu's you don't have to upgrade the motherboard like you normally do with intel cpu's

Armageus · 21 Dec 2023 at 19:27

You can get a 5800X3D that should work in your motherboard and is still a great cpu

JamesP · 22 Dec 2023 at 12:53

No worries, yes I knew I needed a new mobo, so not a prob. Will probably future proof myself to some extent and jump to the 7800x3d - it will last me and my needs a few years easily!