The perfect $125 CPU we need to talk about more

[@ToastyBros]

Love seeing you test the 7500F, also the new hair 🔥

[@the_RazorFire]

Day 4 of trying to get a pc from toasty bros ❤😊

[@newspaperbin6763]

​@@the_RazorFirelol same 😂

[@bodasactra]

I would consider pairing it with a 6700XT/6750XT for $330, its just as fast if not faster and $100 less. You can easily do the 6750XT factory OC yourself so it does not matter what one you get. Get the cheapest for $300 or buy one used $230. The 4060Ti does have the better features, its a subjective choice.

[@bx_718stryker7]

cheaper? yes, but not everyone likes to overclock their gpu's

[@ThrasherEscapes]

@@bx_718stryker7 the overclock isn't necessary at all

[@M.Godfrey]

Haha man speaks the gospel!!

[@MrSamadolfo]

😒👍 6800 16GB FTW

[@OzTalksHW]

I agree with you The 4060 Ti is just what I had laying around for benchmarking hehe

[@pf100andahalf]

3:11 "It has the opportunity to spread its legs." Freudian slip there.

[@OzTalksHW]

This is so emabarassing

[@pf100andahalf]

@@OzTalksHW It's funny. If someone says anything just say, "you gotta admit it's funny."

[@CantankerousDave]

Insert blonde joke…

[@SkyLiink]

@@CantankerousDave noooo dont do him like that now hah

[@Ragnorok64]

I immediately ran to the comments to find this. 😂

[@Reluctant_Hero]

Dang, $125?! I paid a couple dollars under $160.00, shipped, this past November for a sealed-in-box 7500F with the stock cooler.

[@mi.mikyu69]

nah i wish I paid 180€ for mine without a cooler

[@OzTalksHW]

Yeah, $125 on Ali! Great little chip

[@Reluctant_Hero]

@@OzTalksHW Agreed! Mine was Ali as well. They had a promo code running back in November. It’s an amazing CPU. But if you give it an upgraded cooler it’s even better with PBO enabled in the BIOS!

[@HardWhereHero]

@@Reluctant_Hero Very interesting. Looking for something to upgrade my sons old xeon build. He is running a 5500xt with it and some games are CPU bottlenecked really hard.

[@Reluctant_Hero]

@@HardWhereHero The 7500F is a fantastic processor. But if your son is on Xeon, that’s a complete platform overhaul. It’s definitely worth it, but expensive. See the end of this video for Oz’s recommended budget build.

[@DragonBane299]

Dude you know what's funnier. at 0:04 you can see Oz's thumb stained with the dye. I instantly saw it and thought "Huh, did he dye his clothes or something?" Then BAM: Golden Ozzy.

[@virtualinsanity7791]

Oz in his Blond era 👀🙏

[@kiker0909]

Hella Frank Ocean vibe.

[@Fusion710]

nah, Meechy Darko​@@kiker0909

[@OzTalksHW]

@@kiker0909 my brother called me Stank Ocean and it has stuck with me since

[@indonesiansasquatch4926]

@@OzTalksHW LOL

[@HetZieltje]

Bought it for €128 including shipping and tax a couple months back. The value on offer is absolutely nuts. My upgrade from am4 to am5 barely cost me anything after selling my 5600+b550 torpedo combo

[@TheBlueBunnyKen]

That's what most people don't take into effect, they say it's not worth going to am5. It is if you sell all your old hardware to go towards the upgrade

[@OzTalksHW]

how are you liking it?

[@HetZieltje]

@@OzTalksHW quite happy with it, more stable than id expected but AM5 is not that new anymore of course. Having some trouble with the curve optimizer though. On Ryzen 5000 i just ran prime95 small fft and if it didn't error it was good. On this setup however it can be rock solid in prime95, even with avx-512, but I'll get random idle reboots, game stutters and bluescreens. At stock settings it's stable of course and still a fantastic chip so nothing to be too fussed about.

[@Teh-Penguin]

Wait, you're already at 400k? Congrats.

[@BigRedLeg]

Upgraded from the 1600af to the 7700x, biiiig ballin. Gave my old parts to a roomate, and its still running strong! 💪

[@6ooflames]

Thx for the awesome stuff over the years Oz

[@ranzu8732]

I don't know jack shit about PC, I just finished the video because it's fucking cozy.

[@OzTalksHW]

😁 glad you enjoyed your stay

[@Shoddragon]

a 6 core/12 thread CPU with modern IPC for $125 is insane value. I remember back 10 years ago when spending ~$100 got you Intel's shittiest I3 or the next step down and you needed to spend like $350 just to nab the latest 4 core/8 thread i7. The fact someone can slap a machine together, throw in a modest or even fairly beefy GPU (within reason) and completely slam all casual games and most AAA titles is crazy.

[@WayStedYou]

Blonde Oz

[@wiseass2149]

Seriously, its the best CPU out right now.

[@oocezii]

i used this cpu. when i bought it i was just going after what i can buy with my tight budget. i didn't think it'd be this crazy fast for such cheap pricing. honestly the best cpu to pair up with 6600xt for 1080p gaming

[@bumbeelegends7018]

Your video is informative n relaxing at the same time

[@PrincessofKeys]

I bought a 7500f on Aliexpress for $133 that includes shipping. I was also thinking about pairing it with a 6700xt gpu but was also thinking about the 6650xt but people suggested I go with a 6700xt I guess. I do want an am5 mobo which I'll stick with being the ASRock pro rs with wifi one I know its a bit more like being around 160 with the tax abd eveything but I'll consider going cheaper in regards to that if I don't have to do anything with the motherboard to work with the cpu. Can't wait to have it though I still need a lot of other components. I already have a case which is the Apevia Prism in Pink. This will be my first build and the aesthetic I'm going for is Pink and white/black components!

[@ThrasherEscapes]

awesome! the extra 4gb of video memory on the 6700xt/6750xt is definitely worth it in my opinion. won't matter most of the time, but in some newer titles it will be the difference between being able to rock ultra settings on textures vs having to drop down to medium. should be able to use a 12gb vram gpu longer than the 8gb 6600/6600xt/6650xt cards, so it's not hard to justify so long as you can afford it. good luck with this new adventure!

[@OzTalksHW]

Pink aesthetic is gonna look amazing. Enjoy the build! 6650XT is at a great price right now if you can't afford the 6750 XT

[@flyboysmokes]

Which link ?

[@bertgo305]

Bro I love the Sisqó hair almost gave me a pause and look.

[@zachsmithee2687]

Thanks a ton for posting an AM5 option that’s not outrageous! Side note: dig the new hair color. It’s a good look 🤙🏼

[@MychealJones]

I will be looking into the 7500F as I think it is a budget friendly CPU for beginner builders and flippers. Thank you for being you Oz-man; your vids are always calm and informative.

[@gabrielfpontes]

i'm simple man, i see that Oz dropped a new video, i immediatly watch it.

[@ma-ta_in_tinerete]

you're the price/value king bro. wish more channels took your approach.

[@Out2GetYaWorldAKAMcfly]

Canada computers has a combo deal, ryzen 5 5600G , ASUS B550 , 16 gigs ddr4 all for $349.00 Canadian! Finally found a reason to upgrade my Daughters Intel 6700 hand me down 🎉

[@MrSamadolfo]

🙂 are we going to add a video card?

[@indonesiansasquatch4926]

Years down the road you can pop in a 5700X3D for like 100 CAD used and still get amazing performance with that rig (if you're adding a GPU of course)

[@HetZieltje]

I was gonna say you got ripped off but for 350 CAD it's not bad

[@BREEZYM6015]

I paid $300 and got an MSI Z370-A PRO Motherboard, i7 8700k, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, a GTX 1060 6GB, a 240mm AIO cooler, and a case with 7 RGB fans. No PSU or storage was included but I already had those from a previous build.

[@caylorsirk4628]

Ozzy, I love your channel. Thank you so much for your content. Your mantra of “good enough” has not only helped me with controlling my urge to buy new parts each year but in other areas of my life where I find myself wanting more & not needing it. 😎👍🏽

[@That_chere]

@0:27 what's the name of that song in the background?

[@OzTalksHW]

All Yours Baby by Kylie Dailey

[@MojoWrangler]

Appreciate your videos Oz. Thanks for the perspective.

[@thesnorklemonkey]

Just wanted to send you kudos on your channel, dude. Love the relaxed vibes, the kindness, and the recognition that not everyone can afford or even needs a 4090+7800x3d. Keep doing what you’re doing ✌🏻 You’re a man of the people!

[@andrewschweyer4485]

2:04 what lego model is that? I need the penguin

[@Neo_Rain146]

Unbeatable value for anyone getting into the AM5 platform. Building my first PC and just ordered one. Later when the 9000 series prices come down I can upgrade to that bit for the time being the 7500f can’t be beaten

[@samstover4414]

Love the new hair, and I wanna say I absolutely love the homey, personal vibe you bring with every video

[@ronjosephalmacen8807]

your videos are so therapeutic

[@Swepul]

Always super satisfying to watch your videos , keep it up !!!

[@ScarTalon]

Managed to grab a amd 7900x cpu on ebay for 225 the other day. Always deals to find if you keep a watchful eye across various platforms. Love the videos!

[@JamesSmith-sw3nk]

"You will never forget the name.. Goldust!"

[@Bossfightmedia]

Thank you SO much. As an Editor I am always somewhat in the need to upgrade without killin my wallet and you just did me an ENORMOUS Service, thank you so very much. ^.^ Bless dude

[@MM-vs2et]

The 7500f is also a nice gateway to AM5. A platform that you can realistically use for at least 5 years. Meaning that you won't need a new motherboard for that amount of time. Upgrading to a new CPU is as easy as just dropping it in. Really useful if you're on a tight budget and can't afford to sell your old parts in order to get new ones.

[@zVoiddd]

Ive been looking for a budget am5 cpu to start a new build, i wanted the mobo upgrade path, the 7500f sounds perfect. Thanks Oz.

[@kombearholes]

Babe, wake up. Oz uploaded a new video

[@RenatoG1848]

Oz looking like a nice Dennis Rodman

[@OzTalksHW]

LOL

[@Trick-Framed]

2:36 Now that is a beautiful build 😍

[@radustar9]

Thank you for including a Price / Frame with MB and RAM cost included. In my opinion that is the 2nd most important statistic, next to the actual performance figure.

[@ghosttheoremproductions5469]

Given the prices on AM5 mobos and DDR5 you can basically build a 5700X3D system for the same price

[@WayStedYou]

And the 7600s perform similar and actually have an upgrade path in the future

[@some-replies]

My cpu comes in next weekend and I'm so pumped. Was going to do 5600/6600/16gb because of your video a little while ago but it slowly upgraded. 5700x3d/6650xt/32gb Throwing a 7900xt/xtx in at the end of the year and will be set untill well into AM6. Your budget build videos pushed me to finally leave console and get something better than a Walmart laptop.

[@itsatrap4986]

Total: $774.33 I'd have opted for AM5. Ryzen 5 7500F 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($130.00) Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($17.89 @ Amazon) MSI PRO B650M-P Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon) TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 ($97.99 @ Amazon) ADATA XPG GAMMIX S7 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME ($59.99 @ Amazon) XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Core Radeon RX 6650 XT 8 GB Video Card ($219.99 @ Amazon) SAMA ARGB-Q5 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($53.49 @ Newegg) SeaSonic FOCUS GX 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX ($74.99 @ Newegg)

[@7MBoosted]

Guess who's back, back again. Oz's back, tell a friend.

[@BREEZYM6015]

And thus the song was born. 😂

[@nblastoise4479]

Hey,ur new look is dopee! about the video,i still convinced that the r5 5600+ rx 6600 xt is the deal for 1080p.

[@ScavengerFX]

Nice. Great video!

[@notfunny3397]

Whats the music at around 2:34

[@OzTalksHW]

All Yours Baby by Kylie Dailey!

[@notfunny3397]

@@OzTalksHW thanks

[@user-asswecan]

if you want most budget option, go AM4, all of them are great, if you want the future upgrade, go this one

[@MoxPunk02]

It’s always a good day when this man posts

[@mitchellmane]

Spread its legs? Either spread its wings, or stretch its legs lol, but not spread its legs. I had to rewind to confirm I heard that correctly. Just teasing!

[@AlexHusTech]

lool

[@indonesiansasquatch4926]

Happy to see that the price of AM5 and DDR5 are finally coming down to more acceptable levels. Still some way to go but hopefully AM5 will be as epic as AM4 is in tech history. (also, love the new hair!)

[@Fusion710]

giving Meechy Darko vibes w the blonde hair

[@ghosttheoremproductions5469]

The Real OZ Shady

[@deebocj]

I pulled the trigger based on this awesome review. I am working on my first build. Taking a dive into AM5 😂 🤣

[@RetrOrigin]

7600x is currently on sale on Amazon for $169.90 (and 7800x3D is $279.90), they've been intermittently switching to full price and sale price for about 3 days. I'm guessing they want to move stock before Computex, since AMD might announce Ryzen 9000 next month.

[@Fusion710]

Meechy Darko vibes w the blonde lol

[@ChawkoSnap]

Sisqo telling us about CPU's now

[@Bojeezy]

That thong, tha, thong, thong thong. 😂

[@ChawkoSnap]

@@Bojeezy I said I LIKE THE WAY!!!!

[@WilliamPetersen01]

Was looking for this comment 😂🤣😅😆😁

[@CantankerousDave]

Welcome to SimonPhoenixTalksHW.

[@shephusted2714]

good call - right in your power alley - my only concern would be if you want to upgrade gpu will it be able to drive a fast gpu - how much cpu power you need for 4k will be a topic but also notably the price on these cpu should drop even more once new gen zen5 is out - you should get some price/perf graphs ready to identify sweet spot for best over all chips - performance and value composite will be a moving target

[@TheQwenton]

CPU utilization does not increase much with resolution. 4k resolution will require much more GPU compared to CPU. CPU utilization is much higher with lower resolution

[@dashekboone]

I just built your $500 pc build only waiting for the case to come tomorrow to put it all together. I went with the Montech AIR 1000 Premium Black ATX Mid Tower Case over the AIR 100 ARGB Micro-ATX Tower since it was thesame price but quite larger. Would love if you could walk us through some of the board specs more in depth. I had lots of trouble with the Gigabyte B450M DS3H WiFi board because I was not aware it needed a bios update to run the ryzen 5000 series.

[@mister-ace]

Nice video. I like amd iGPU's, currently I’m using 4600G, maybe in a couple of years I’ll update to am5, but again to their G series - 8600G(I think the price will be good enough)

[@Theycallmexx]

Man can i use it with the rx 6950 xt ?

[@M.Godfrey]

Bro the background music 🔥

[@LJames-ez9lr]

bro got dipped in mustard

[@dionelr]

I can't put my finger on it, but something's different. Like, some aesthetic change happened, in a tinge or hue kind of way. OH, I get it now. The MSI Afterburner Overlay colors are different. Very cool. Sometimes you need a change. Keep it fresh and all that.

[@FigWidIt]

We're in Oz's BLONDE era😳

[@LuisPipoComunica]

Now it's 148$ for the Ryzen 5 7500f on Aliexpress

[@savakujundzic]

And here i am getting a 5 3600 haha hopefully it will be good!

[@RuruFIN]

Not bad if you're going for a new build. I just upgraded my 3600 to a 5800X though as I was on AM4 already.

[@ozahlsecondaccount]

oz in his frank ocean era

[@WilFitzz]

The catch is that its not widely available! Like its not available in the UK!

[@aussiekai]

Love this guys voice

[@wirza555]

Very nice cpu. Purchased mine at $142, shipping, tax incl. (with 3 year local warranty) using a Shopxx coupon.

[@MrStaridever28]

Hey man, cool video, and channel in general. I was wondering, where I can find that background on 00:49? Thank you!

[@stephandolby]

Upgrade path, along with more (and faster) PCIe lanes make up for that narrow cost-per-frame deficit, without even taking application performance into account. At this point, aside of the X3D series or heavily-discounted parts, I don't think anybody should be building a new AM4 system.

[@burtiq]

hair looks sick bro

[@memoryremains2004]

Dude, what's happened to your hair, did you lose a bet 😂? Keep up the brilliant videos.

[@Inarius999]

yo frank ocean, would you suggest buying the amd ryzen 5 7600x ???

[@keerthan7558]

Cries in 50 dollar shipping fee

[@PCHobbyist2448]

Well there IS a catch, my friend. It's a AM5 socket, which means you pay more for a AM5 motherboard. Passmark lists it at the bottom of it's Game testing CPU list.

[@madsonweb]

Undortunatelly it isn't available in my market. Great CPU!

[@polandm]

What do you do with all the PCs you build?

[@Rovers1783]

THAT. CASE.😍

[@markmiller8073]

I DID NOT see frank oceanfied Oz coming.

[@petertrex]

7500F and 12400F are the best CPU deals rn 7500F is good for upto like 3080Ti, 12400F is good pair for 3060-3070ish also on AE you can get 7800X3D for 250 on sale, but for most people 7500F + PBO is the killer cobmbo that utilizes the GPU to fullest. also 7700 is good pick as well, if you need more cores and best part is it's like 180 on ae

[@soversit]

frank ocean type hair looks good

[@travisbonzpiercy2660]

Hey I think it is great he is trying to spread knowledge because not everyone knows you really don’t need an all specked out pc do do most things including gaming.

[@joelius24]

Hey Oz, love your videos. It's "stretch its legs" or "spread its wings," not "spread its legs."

[@cuboid69420]

7:44 TUX!!!!!!!!!!

[@zeidel01]

theres the 8000f series

[@Planet2A]

Sounds like a good processor but I'm spoiled by onboard video,it allowed me to use my PC while my GPU was coming

[@blondedsky5381]

omg frank ocean reviewing CPUs now??

[@shinefake48]

In my opinion, this has the potential of becoming the new gen 3600, too bad its not really released inside the US.

[@NerfMe-y7y]

I’m just happy I’m about to upgrade from a ryzen 5 3600 to a ryzen 9 7900 xd3 little dude served me well will be retired by continuing to live on as a gift to my little sister

[@SpeedIng80]

Must depend on where you live, but from Germany I cannot find it for reasonable price on Aliexpress. At trustworthy shops it is almost the price of a 7600, which ist a tiny bit faster, so I would just go for the 7600 (or actually will). The Gigabyte Board you used is in fact exactly the one I'm having in mind, I guess you can recommend it?

[@AlexHusTech]

*I had the 7500F, solid performance on a budget!*

[@n0.nam358]

I already have rtx 3070 for 225, planning to build AM-5 PC. Still don't know which CPU to buy, because i can be in need of IGPU if something goes wrong with my used beast (i gave it for tests to repair shop before purchasing), but i still want that sweet 20$ from F version.

[@harrybryan9633]

If you are shopping on Aliexpress - a new B450 motherboard is under $45, a new B550 is under $65.

[@cincoflare]

Im Doing research for a beginner’s build, is ddr5 really necessary? Do you even notice the difference in performance? And is future proofing it something i gotta keep in mind

[@David-bh1rn]

i would just wait for the 9600 or 9500f if they ever come out with that this year.