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AMD says the re-release of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D was 'like a final gift to our loyal [AM4] users' and it was CEO Dr. Lisa Su who first came up with the idea
AMD's CEO Dr. Lisa Su initially proposed the re-release of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D as a final upgrade option for loyal AM4 users. Travis Kirsch explained that restarting production was challenging but planned before recent DDR5 market fluctuations. Despite the shift towards AM5 and DDR5, the AM4 platform remains strong.
New $99 AMD CPU keeps decade-old AM4 socket and DDR4 RAM alive
AMD has released the new Ryzen 5 5500F processor, which utilizes the older AM4 socket and DDR4 RAM, offering a budget-friendly option for PC builders. The chip features a six-core, 12-thread configuration with PCIe 4.0 support and is priced at $99.
Gigabyte is launching B550 AM4 motherboards and recommending four-year-old CPUs because the memory crisis is really that…
Gigabyte is launching new AM4 motherboards, specifically the B550 X Series, to accommodate older CPUs like the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D due to the ongoing memory crisis. This situation is driven by the high cost of DDR5 memory required for newer AM5 platforms, with DDR4 prices also increasing. The article suggests this indicates a significant hardware shortage impacting the PC building market.
Thermal paste annoyances could be a thing of the past if Noctua and AMD have anything to say about it, but here's why I'd stick with it for your CPU upgrade this summer
Noctua is developing the NT-CP1 Carbice Carbon Nanotube Thermal Pad as a long-term alternative to traditional thermal paste, aiming to eliminate mess and the need for frequent reapplication. While AMD also showcased a similar thermal pad, Noctua's solution is slated for a September 2026 release, initially for AM4 and AM5 processors, and is positioned as a premium, non-reusable option for users who don't plan frequent upgrades.
AMD Wants You To Keep Using Your Old Hardware For A Lot Longer
AMD is focusing on extending the lifespan of existing PC hardware as a business strategy due to rising costs. The company is re-releasing the popular AM4 CPU, the 5800X3D, and introducing the new AM5 CPU, the 7700X3D, while committing to support the AM5 platform until 2029.
Noctua aims to effectively banish thermal paste horror stories and gooped-up CPU sockets
Noctua has announced a long-term partnership with Carbice, a company specializing in carbon nanotube thermal interface materials. Noctua will become the exclusive retail distributor of Carbice's thermal pads, with the first product, the NT-CP1 AM5/4, launching in September 2026. This collaboration aims to offer PC enthusiasts a mess-free and maintenance-free alternative to traditional thermal paste, with potential for future product development.
'Return of the king': AMD is bringing back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for DDR4 platforms, launching it alongside the…
AMD is re-releasing the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with special 10-year anniversary packaging for AM4 platforms, priced at $349. The company is also launching the mid-range AM5 Ryzen 7 7700X3D chip for $329. AMD has committed to supporting the AM5 platform through 2029.
Computex 2026: AMD Celebrates AM4 While Giving Gamers More Affordable New Hardware
AMD announced new hardware options at Computex 2026, including a commemorative re-release of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for the AM4 platform and the new Ryzen 7 7700X3D for AM5. The company also expanded availability of the Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card and introduced its EXPO Ultra Low Latency memory standard.
Evening Tech Bits
Microsoft is reportedly redesigning the Start menu for Windows 11, aiming to improve the user experience. Additionally, a special 10-year anniversary edition of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor for the AM4 platform has been spotted.
Morning Tech Bits
AMD may be releasing a special edition of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the AM4 socket. The article also briefly mentions Visual Studio Code version 1.116.