Hi everybody,
I'm not much of a hardware guy and I'm building a PC (still planning on the components). I will use the rig primarily for a lot of computing and mathematical models and might even run TensorFlow or other similar resource crunching ML or AI tools and I'll also be running a lot of code to test out algorithms and stuff. I will not use the PC however to run graphics or video related softwares (no Adobe software or rendering software). And since this is not a sponsored project but more of a hobby or personal projects, I do not have an money tree in my backyard. My main focus as of right now is processor.
So here it is: I'm preferring AMD, primarily because of the budget, but should I also look to Intel?
And, currently my eyes are fixed on the Threadripper 2950X or 2920X. Is this a good idea or should I consider something else?
Note: I know I can always upgrade my RAM / Storage, but a processor is something I feel will require a lot of upgrades on other components (especially the motherboard), so I want to get it right. Also, I might at times subject the PC to gaming but I don't want it be the primary goal.