First Generation Ryzen Threadripper Prices Plummet

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AMD lowers prices for its Ryzen Threadripper 1950X, 1920X and 1900X processors.

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[timf79]

I see the Threadripper 1950x at Micro Center for $599.99; guess that makes it a super duper sweet deal?

 

[FFH]

TI'm still waiting for the Vega price drops. The cheapest I've seen is $480 for a vega 56. That's still over the $399 MSRP.

 

[Nintendork]

RX580 8GB is the best bang for buck gpu right now, you can find model from $199-229. Even 4GB models or the RX570 cost more on avrg.

 

[lun471k]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but one would be better off getting a 2700x for roughly the same price as a 1900X, newer and about 5% faster overall.

 

[pokeman]

I'd wager the 1900X wouldn't be worth it coming from a 4700k (4.2 mild OC).

 

[g-unit1111]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but one would be better off getting a 2700x for roughly the same price as a 1900X, newer and about 5% faster overall.

Well it depends on what the rig is being used for, but yes, that is a correct assumption. The only reason you would consider a 1900X at this point is to provide the upgrade path for the 2990X.

I'd wager the 1900X wouldn't be worth it coming from a 4700k (4.2 mild OC).

I'd say you would wager correctly. Ryzen 2nd generation is a far better investment.

 

[pokeman]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but one would be better off getting a 2700x for roughly the same price as a 1900X, newer and about 5% faster overall.

Well it depends on what the rig is being used for, but yes, that is a correct assumption. The only reason you would consider a 1900X at this point is to provide the upgrade path for the 2990X.

I'd wager the 1900X wouldn't be worth it coming from a 4700k (4.2 mild OC).

I'd say you would wager correctly. Ryzen 2nd generation is a far better investment.

I see where you are going, I really do - that could be a good idea where it not for the 1500$.

Forgive me for being out of the CPU loop so to speak but I would like to challenge the "core count and lots of TDP equals better" idea a bit. What if 8 cores are enough with lower TDP and higher clocks?