buying a cpu off of ebay

[DominicNikon]

17 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

3950X is way easier to use as a platform.

why is ryzen easier to use then threadripper? 

[DominicNikon]

Also are there any other intel x cpus you would put on x299?

[Streetguru]

10 minutes ago, DominicNikon said:

why is ryzen easier to use then threadripper? 

simpler I/O layout, cheaper motherboards

[DominicNikon]

5 hours ago, Streetguru said:

simpler I/O layout, cheaper motherboards

Would threadripper 2970wx be better then the 7980xe with a trx40 mobo that supports future upgrades to 3rd gen/4th gen threadripper? I would perfer to go HEDT platform for the higher pcie lanes 

[5x5]

4 hours ago, DominicNikon said:

Would threadripper 2970wx be better then the 7980xe with a trx40 mobo that supports future upgrades to 3rd gen/4th gen threadripper? I would perfer to go HEDT platform for the higher pcie lanes 

If you want future support, why buy an ancient Threadripper? Get a 3960X and call it a day

[DominicNikon]

7 hours ago, 5x5 said:

If you want future support, why buy an ancient Threadripper? Get a 3960X and call it a day

Just because it's cheaper and it can use the same motherboard as the 3960x

[5x5]

13 minutes ago, DominicNikon said:

Just because it's cheaper and it can use the same motherboard as the 3960x

Then get a 3950X on X570 or a 4950X in September

[DominicNikon]

9 hours ago, 5x5 said:

Then get a 3950X on X570 or a 4950X in September

ok, im going to save up extra money and get a 3960x + a gigabyte aorus trx40 master