Consider upgrading to the second generation Threadripper for better performance and features.

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WikiliZ
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08-21-2018, 03:45 AM

Hey everyone, I have a Ryzen Threadripper 1900X with 8 cores on my PC, and I'm using an Aorus Gaming 7 with F10 BIOS. Both are on the same platform, so I was thinking about upgrading to a Ryzen 2950X. My main worries are reinstalling everything and getting a new Windows license, plus reinstalling all the software I use. I’m a developer and play some light games like Total War: Warhammer 2 when I have time. What do you think?

WikiliZ

08-21-2018, 03:45 AM #1

lucariohaha
Junior Member

08-21-2018, 08:57 AM

I’d choose it myself. It’s cost-effective and superior—why not?

lucariohaha

08-21-2018, 08:57 AM #2

I’d choose it myself. It’s cost-effective and superior—why not?

WomboDzn
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08-22-2018, 03:22 AM

I don't understand the reason for purchasing the 8-core unit, but if you require additional cores, the 2950X could be a viable option. A better alternative might be the 1950X, as discounts can often reduce its price compared to newer models.

WomboDzn

08-22-2018, 03:22 AM #3

bakedpotatoboy
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08-22-2018, 08:13 AM

I work on tasks that could gain from more processing units. Software development might need improved single-threaded speed, though I’m unsure about the specific compilation process. It’s possible the 2920X would be a better choice. No worries—drivers and the motherboard are the main bottlenecks, not the CPU.

bakedpotatoboy

08-22-2018, 08:13 AM #4

Artic216
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08-22-2018, 03:24 PM

Budget... by the time I assembled CPU, motherboard, 32 GB RAM, and a 2x NVMe SSD, plus the cooler, it was still pretty tight. I first considered a Ryzen 7 but ended up choosing a Threadripper because of the extra PCIe lanes. All in all, it was mostly a tight situation.

Artic216

08-22-2018, 03:24 PM #5

MaddiBlake
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08-23-2018, 09:19 PM

I used those additional PCIe lanes to enhance performance and support more demanding tasks.

MaddiBlake

08-23-2018, 09:19 PM #6

I used those additional PCIe lanes to enhance performance and support more demanding tasks.

Sebas_04
Member

08-25-2018, 09:48 PM

Thanks! That was the main issue I had. The 8-core setup works well for my tasks, but I noticed lower prices on older Threadripper models, which made me think about an upgrade.

Sebas_04

08-25-2018, 09:48 PM #7

Thanks! That was the main issue I had. The 8-core setup works well for my tasks, but I noticed lower prices on older Threadripper models, which made me think about an upgrade.

Gabi_Zord
Junior Member

08-27-2018, 05:41 PM

I didn’t end up using everything, but I aimed to include more NVMe storage and thought extra PCIe slots would help.

Gabi_Zord

08-27-2018, 05:41 PM #8

I didn’t end up using everything, but I aimed to include more NVMe storage and thought extra PCIe slots would help.

Sheikrik
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08-27-2018, 07:11 PM

then yeah, if you get the 2950X on a mad sale then it's a good pick but otherwise the 2920X should be pretty cheap across the board. unfortunately there's no Zen + 8 core threadripper.

Sheikrik

08-27-2018, 07:11 PM #9

then yeah, if you get the 2950X on a mad sale then it's a good pick but otherwise the 2920X should be pretty cheap across the board. unfortunately there's no Zen + 8 core threadripper.

walmartmic
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08-28-2018, 06:42 AM

#10

Upgrading your CPU shouldn't involve any adjustments in Windows. I'm unsure about any software with per-core licensing, but the rest should work fine. Just update the BIOS and drivers.

walmartmic

08-28-2018, 06:42 AM #10

Upgrading your CPU shouldn't involve any adjustments in Windows. I'm unsure about any software with per-core licensing, but the rest should work fine. Just update the BIOS and drivers.

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