Just make sure you have all the prerequisites in place before installing the CPU on your motherboard. AMD makes some of the best desktop CPUs you can buy right for gaming and productivity ...

While AMD motherboards include a backplate ... Proceed to slot in the CPU for which you can check our guide on installing a processor. Refer to the cooler's manual to find the correct mounting ...

With 92% share of all desktop CPU sales at a German retailer, AMD appears to be wiping the floor with Intel, but there's more to this story.