AMD just sent us the AMD Ryzen Gen 2 Reviewer’s Kit. This time, it’s two heavy boxes, instead of just one. Let’s take a look and see what they sent us, and what you should look forward to!

 

The AMD Ryzen Gen 2 Reviewer’s Kit

Earlier AMD Ryzen Reviewer’s Kits came in the form of a large black box, or a fancy wooden box. Each Reviewer’s Kit contains a complete set of CPU + motherboard + memory kit.

This time, they sent us a gray box, as well as the large black box. Let’s take a look inside the AMD Ryzen Gen 2 Reviewer’s Kit!

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The AMD Ryzen Gen 2 Reviewer’s Kit contains the following components :

• AMD Ryzen 7 2700X processor (Price Check)
• AMD Ryzen 5 2600X processor (Price Check)
• G.SKILL Sniper X F4-3400C16D-16GSXW memory kit
• X470 AORUS Gaming 7 WIFI motherboard (Price Check)
• ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate motherboard

 

Why It Matters What’s In The Reviewer’s Kit

What AMD ships in these kits is important, because it shows us the motherboard and memory kit that AMD had earlier tested and confirmed to work best out of the box with their latest Ryzen processors.

AMD assured us that X470 motherboards that ship on launch date have been thoroughly tested by their partners for compatibility with the 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen processors.

But if you are an early adopter, and want a worry-free experience, it may be helpful to know what AMD has personally tested out and certified for use by reviewers.

• AMD Ryzen 7 2700X processor : $329
• AMD Ryzen 5 2600X processor : $229
• G.SKILL Sniper X F4-3400C16D-16GSXW memory kit
• X470 AORUS Gaming 7 WIFI motherboard : $239
• ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate motherboard

 

Suggested Reading

• Everything On The 2nd Gen Ryzen (Pinnacle Ridge) CPUs!
• AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Octa-Core Processor Preview
• AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Hexa-Core Processor Preview
• The 2nd Gen Ryzen Price Comparison
• The AMD Ryzen Gen 2 Reviewer’s Kit Revealed!
• AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 2600 Benchmarks Leaked!
• Cheaper Ryzen CPUs When Ryzen 2 Launches?
• The 2018 AMD Ryzen Price Cut Details Examined!
• The AMD Raven Ridge Desktop APUs – Everything You Need To Know!
• AMD Ryzen 5 2400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
• AMD Ryzen 3 2200G with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics[adrotate group=”2″]
• Thank The Ryzen Effect For Better Intel Processors!
• The 8th Gen Intel Core Desktop CPU Tech Report
• The Intel Core i7-8700K Hexa-Core Processor Review
• Everything You Need To Know About The Intel Coffee Lake CPUs!
• All You Need To Know About AMD Ryzen Threadripper!
• The AMD Ryzen PRO Processor Tech Report
• The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X Octa-Core Processor Review
• The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Quad-Core Processor Review
• The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Quad-Core Processor Review

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