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Hardware / Thoughts on new Threadripper 2950X build?
« on: 2018-11-21, 22:26:21 »
Hi,
A couple of months ago I opened a new thread (CLICK) here on the forums, asking for advice on building my very first 'real' workstation. As a Mac user - and overall PC n00b - figuring all of this computer stuff out myself wasn't the easiest task in the world.
The reason I'm opening a new thread is because of the fact that I decided to downgrade my budget. I was a bit too optimistic previously and didn't really kept in mind that I also had to invest in other external hardware such as decent monitors and stuff. Also, new software isn't free either :)
Definitely check out my initial thread if you're looking for info on building a workstation with a 4k-5k budget! Juraj, among others, posted some great 'tips & tricks' to help you get started.
Anywayz, after deciding to downgrade my budget I started reading a lot of the more recent similar threads here on the forum. I think I might have come up with a build, so here it goes:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
- CPU cooling: Noctua - NH-U14S TR4-SP3 140.2 CFM
- Motherboard: ASRock - X399 Taichi ATX TR4
- Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LED 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3000
- Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
- Video card: NVIDIA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB Founders Edition
- PSU: Corsair - CXM 750 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX
- Case: Fractal Design - Define S ATX Mid Tower Case
A rough estimation of the total cost would be around 3105 Euro (2450 taxes deducted) for now, but I'm sure it could be slightly lower after searching a bit more thorough.
Overall opinion on this? Will this all work well together?
Some more questions that I would like to know/am not sure of:
* This kind of build will give me the option to potentially in the future upgrade from 64 to 128GB in memory, right?
* Reading through some recent topics (FOR EXAMPLE) where the conclusion is that the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is still a very good video card, worth the money. So I reckon it's a good bet to go with this one? Also, how many of these can I fit into this build if I would like to experiment with some GPU rendering in the future (potentially)?
Another thing regarding the video card; is there a big difference in quality in buying the Nvidia version, or for example buying the Gigabyte version? The latter one I found for around 730 Euro online.
* Regarding the PSU... What does this even really mean? Would 750W be enough, do I have to go higher,... ? What's the difference between all of these numbers? I have absolutely no clue about this I'm afraid! :D
* Regarding the motherboard; would there potentially be a reason to go for a cheaper one that's more or less equally good, or just stick with this one?
* Will one CPU cooler be enough?
* Is the case sufficiently ventilated? And will there be some room left for an extra CPU cooler (if necessary) and/or video card(s)?
ALSO: if there are any tips on specific webshops (I'm from Belgium) and/or other do's and don'ts on buying all of the parts, please shoot! Again... This is a brand new world to me! :D
I think that's it for now. Curious about the feedback!
Thanks in advance!
A couple of months ago I opened a new thread (CLICK) here on the forums, asking for advice on building my very first 'real' workstation. As a Mac user - and overall PC n00b - figuring all of this computer stuff out myself wasn't the easiest task in the world.
The reason I'm opening a new thread is because of the fact that I decided to downgrade my budget. I was a bit too optimistic previously and didn't really kept in mind that I also had to invest in other external hardware such as decent monitors and stuff. Also, new software isn't free either :)
Definitely check out my initial thread if you're looking for info on building a workstation with a 4k-5k budget! Juraj, among others, posted some great 'tips & tricks' to help you get started.
Anywayz, after deciding to downgrade my budget I started reading a lot of the more recent similar threads here on the forum. I think I might have come up with a build, so here it goes:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
- CPU cooling: Noctua - NH-U14S TR4-SP3 140.2 CFM
- Motherboard: ASRock - X399 Taichi ATX TR4
- Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LED 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3000
- Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
- Video card: NVIDIA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB Founders Edition
- PSU: Corsair - CXM 750 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX
- Case: Fractal Design - Define S ATX Mid Tower Case
A rough estimation of the total cost would be around 3105 Euro (2450 taxes deducted) for now, but I'm sure it could be slightly lower after searching a bit more thorough.
Overall opinion on this? Will this all work well together?
Some more questions that I would like to know/am not sure of:
* This kind of build will give me the option to potentially in the future upgrade from 64 to 128GB in memory, right?
* Reading through some recent topics (FOR EXAMPLE) where the conclusion is that the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is still a very good video card, worth the money. So I reckon it's a good bet to go with this one? Also, how many of these can I fit into this build if I would like to experiment with some GPU rendering in the future (potentially)?
Another thing regarding the video card; is there a big difference in quality in buying the Nvidia version, or for example buying the Gigabyte version? The latter one I found for around 730 Euro online.
* Regarding the PSU... What does this even really mean? Would 750W be enough, do I have to go higher,... ? What's the difference between all of these numbers? I have absolutely no clue about this I'm afraid! :D
* Regarding the motherboard; would there potentially be a reason to go for a cheaper one that's more or less equally good, or just stick with this one?
* Will one CPU cooler be enough?
* Is the case sufficiently ventilated? And will there be some room left for an extra CPU cooler (if necessary) and/or video card(s)?
ALSO: if there are any tips on specific webshops (I'm from Belgium) and/or other do's and don'ts on buying all of the parts, please shoot! Again... This is a brand new world to me! :D
I think that's it for now. Curious about the feedback!
Thanks in advance!
