Is the Threadripper 1950X still good? 2019 retrospective + build log.
Channel: Dave C
Date: 2019-04-10

This 16-core, all AMD workstation/server build can be used for just about any high-core count workload - virtualization, content editing, materials rendering, plus it can easily game and stream simultaneously with cores to spare!  

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Parts Links - Threadripper Server

CPU (THREADRIPPER 1950X)   - https://amzn.to/2WNvWtk
BOARD (GIGABYTE DESIGNAIRE EX X399)- https://amzn.to/2FXgzrn
GPU (MSI RX VEGA 64)     - https://amzn.to/2UL1Tox
PSU (CORSAIR HX1200)    - https://amzn.to/2D3IFAx
MEMORY (GSKILL FLARE X)   - https://amzn.to/2UEXKTo
SSD (SAMSUNG 860 EVO)    - https://amzn.to/2G9HCRK
FANS (CORSAIR ML120 GREY/BLK)  - https://amzn.to/2WYAqNT
FANS (CORSAIR ML120 ALL BLACK) - https://amzn.to/2UnupNM
SVR CASE (ATHENA POWER RM-4U8G525) - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811192442


Useful Adapters
DELL DA300 USB-C MINI-DOCK  - https://amzn.to/2I647rR 
ELGATO HD60 USB VIDEO CAPTURE - https://amzn.to/2U85VYX
USB-C to HEADPHONES    - https://amzn.to/2WWEJJg
HDD/SSD Drive Cloning Cradle   - https://amzn.to/2OEekx9
DELL WD15 USB-C DESKTOP DOCK  - https://amzn.to/2FO6luu 

Tools I Really Like
iFixit MAKO DRIVER & BIT SET   - https://amzn.to/2Va6Rs7
HUSKY Ratcheting Driver    - https://amzn.to/2FGvGWb
OPEN BOXES LIKE A PRO    - https://amzn.to/2FGhFYp
ELGATO STREAMDECK (ADOBE MACROS)- https://amzn.to/2U8tKj7

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https://player.epidemicsound.com