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Threadripper 1950x workstation build, thoughts please.
3dwannab:
My PSU just died yesterday which got me worried about my mobo. It's the same age, 10 years. Wasn't the worst 10 years on the 1366 socket but time to upgrade to a big (ish) build. But I've outgrown the OC'd i7 980X.
I say (ish) because it's no dual zeon beast but my kidneys are fine where they are, thank you very much.
Questions in bold
What I have to recup from my build onto the new
* Geforce GTX970 (it lists the approved types here for the mobo I'm getting https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/X399-GAMING-PRO-CARBON-AC.html#support-vga) It only lists MSI here, is mine okay to use?
* CORSAIR H110i. (Will this be enough until a dedicated TR4 socket AIO cooler is available?)
* 512GB SSD (OS)
* 4TB 3.5inch (storage)What's in my overlockers basket
* be quiet! Power 10 PSU @ 700w https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-quiet-straight-power-10-700w-80-plus-gold-modular-power-supply-ca-085-bq.html
* Ryzen 1950x TR (Socket TR4) https://www.overclockers.co.uk/amd-ryzen-threadripper-sixteen-core-1950x-4.00ghz-socket-tr4-processor-retail-cp-3a7-am.html
* be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 Orange case. https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-quiet-dark-base-pro-900-full-tower-gaming-case-orange-ca-11c-bq.html
* X399 mobo. https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus-x399-rog-zenith-extreme-amd-x399-socket-tr4-e-atx-motherboard-mb-6a6-as.html
* Kingston HyperX Predator DDR4. 2 channel 32gb for now. https://www.overclockers.co.uk/kingston-hyperx-predator-32gb-2x16gb-ddr4-pc4-24000c15-3000mhz-dual-channel-kit-hx430c15pb3k2-32-my-26h-ks.htmlThat's it.
The ram is also compatible with the X399. See here. https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/X399-GAMING-PRO-CARBON-AC.html#support-mem
Which is expandable to 128gb over the 8 dimm slots on the x399. When i have the €'s to do so.
My GPU setup will be upgraded when I feel the need or require it. Reason why I'm going for the 700watt PSU.
Screenshot of basket attached.
Again, questions are in bold and any general comments would be appreciated.
agentdark45:
With regard to cooling, from what I've seen unless you are manually OC'ing all 16 cores to 4ghz+ you'll do just fine with a standard AIO at stock speeds.
Slightly unrelated to your specific questions but have you thought about buying from Scan instead?
The 1950x is quite a bit cheaper over there: https://www.scan.co.uk/products/amd-ryzen-threadripper-1950x-s-tr4-16-core-32-thread-34ghz-40ghz-turbo-40mb-64-lane-180w-cpu-retail
Personally, I'd also go overkill on the PSU, something like a 1KW+ EVGA or Seasonic gold or titanium (this can be re-used for future high power builds and those company's warranties are great, I believe EVGA does a 10 year warranty).
*edit* just noticed you are spending >£500 on the motherboard, why not go for a cheaper option like an ASUS PRIME X399-A at ~£290?
3dwannab:
--- Quote from: agentdark45 on 2017-09-24, 18:28:03 ---With regard to cooling, from what I've seen unless you are manually OC'ing all 16 cores to 4ghz+ you'll do just fine with a standard AIO at stock speeds.
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I was thinking that myself. I will be oc'ing once that dedicated 360 aio unit comes in.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/enermax-liqtech-tr4-360-cpu-water-cooler-360mm-hs-009-en.html
--- Quote from: agentdark45 on 2017-09-24, 18:28:03 ---Slightly unrelated to your specific questions but have you thought about buying from Scan instead?
The 1950x is quite a bit cheaper over there: https://www.scan.co.uk/products/amd-ryzen-threadripper-1950x-s-tr4-16-core-32-thread-34ghz-40ghz-turbo-40mb-64-lane-180w-cpu-retail
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Thanks its around 100 euro cheaper on there than overlockers for everything except the ram. :)
See ss attached.
--- Quote from: agentdark45 on 2017-09-24, 18:28:03 ---Personally, I'd also go overkill on the PSU, something like a 1KW+ EVGA or Seasonic gold or titanium (this can be re-used for future high power builds and those company's warranties are great, I believe EVGA does a 10 year warranty).
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You're right, with my 100eur saving I'll just do that and go with a 1200w then have my ASUS ROG mobo which supports 4 way sli.
--- Quote from: agentdark45 on 2017-09-24, 18:28:03 ---*edit* just noticed you are spending >£500 on the motherboard, why not go for a cheaper option like an ASUS PRIME X399-A at ~£290?
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Like above 4 way sli vs 3 way for future proofing the build and my old mobo is an ASUS ROG which hasn't faulted in ten years. Basically the build quality as well would be better all round.
Would the GPU be compatible with that mobo. See the first thread question. The vendor is listed as MSI in that link. Surely there's no difference here?
Thanks for saving me some money... Beers on me.
agentdark45:
--- Quote from: 3dwannab on 2017-09-24, 20:46:19 ---https://www.overclockers.co.uk/enermax-liqtech-tr4-360-cpu-water-cooler-360mm-hs-009-en.html
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I was going to recommend that AIO, but I see it's not available anywhere...very annoying.
--- Quote from: 3dwannab on 2017-09-24, 20:46:19 ---
Like above 4 way sli vs 3 way for future proofing the build and my old mobo is an ASUS ROG which hasn't faulted in ten years. Basically the build quality as well would be better all round. [/font]
Would the GPU be compatible with that mobo. See the first thread question. The vendor is listed as MSI in that link. Surely there's no difference here?
Thanks for saving me some money... Beers on me.
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I still think that motherboard is super overkill...I mean, there's no real need for 4 way SLI unless you are doing GPU rendering or mining, but even if you were there are much cheaper options available:
https://www.scan.co.uk/products/msi-x399-gaming-pro-carbon-ac-amd-x399-s-tr4-ddr4-sata3-triple-m2-4-way-sli-crossfire-gbe-wifi-usb-3
I've been using an X99 MSI motherboard in my Xeon build and it's been absolutely flawless (also running SLI Titan X's). I guess one thing to do would be to check reviews on how well equipped the motherboard in question is at overclocking, VRM cooling will be a big deal here with the 1950x.
GPU vendors have no bearing on motherboard compatibility at all, so you are good there!
3dwannab:
--- Quote from: agentdark45 on 2017-09-24, 21:35:09 ---I was going to recommend that AIO, but I see it's not available anywhere...very annoying.
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There's always one piece to the puzzle that you miss.
--- Quote from: agentdark45 on 2017-09-24, 21:35:09 ---I still think that motherboard is super overkill...I mean, there's no real need for 4 way SLI unless you are doing GPU rendering or mining..
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I plan on buying 3 more gtx 970s (probably used) and stick them in next year to try out gpu rendering. Which would be a good intro level to gpu rendering ;)
Maybe I just love the aesthetic of the mobo + I don't mind splurging out on the best possible mobo that's available and that I'm positive can handle any OC I can throw at it.
--- Quote from: agentdark45 on 2017-09-24, 21:35:09 ---
I guess one thing to do would be to check reviews on how well equipped the motherboard in question is at overclocking, VRM cooling will be a big deal here with the 1950x.
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https://www.overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2017/08/01082514467l.jpg
Pic of the one there is actually the prime but it's a great solution.
--- Quote from: agentdark45 on 2017-09-24, 21:35:09 ---GPU vendors have no bearing on motherboard compatibility at all, so you are good there!
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Thanks.
Right, now to buy buy buy.
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