s about the Threadripper 2970WX
s about the Threadripper 2970WX
The Threadripper 2970WX is becoming significantly more affordable, prompting a detailed review. Are there only x399 motherboards available for this model? They appear quite costly. The most affordable option I discovered was AsRock's Phantom Gaming, which supports up to 180W, whereas the 2970WX offers 250W. It seems likely that this model is not compatible with it.
It's a high-end service, which means the boards come at a higher cost. After its closure, production of new boards stopped. What are you planning to use it for? Those components have shown poor performance across various applications.
I aimed for a typical Linux setup for everyday tasks and gaming. A mid-life change pushed me to upgrade for better performance.
Those chips really struggle with gaming performance; a 5800x would offer better value and smoother gameplay.
I understand from my own experience buying a 3960x in April, which was partly because I felt ready. I'm still working through the reasons by learning Blender. Honestly, it's not necessary. Most discussions are fine, but unless you're doing heavy multithreaded tasks or setting up an unraid server, it's more than enough on its own.