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$779 AMAZON AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX, 16-core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor

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Sep 23, 2026 12:11 PM
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chetanshaSep 23, 2026 12:11 PM
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Good deal

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Sep 23, 2026 2:47 PM
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looktarSep 23, 2026 2:47 PM
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why buy this over 270k?
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Sep 23, 2026 3:58 PM
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Cheapskate27Sep 23, 2026 3:58 PM
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Quote from looktar View quoted comment :
why buy this over 270k?
If you don't know what this CPU is, it's probably not for you.

Threadripper systems are popular for running local AI right now, in addition to other things.
Sep 23, 2026 4:27 PM
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zyberwoofSep 23, 2026 4:27 PM
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Quote from looktar View quoted comment :
why buy this over 270k?
It's kind like buying a car vs. a truck. In this case, normal desktop processors are cars, while workstation processors are the trucks. But the TL;DR is that these aren't the best choices for gaming, and are a bad use money for normal productivity work.

I posted a bit more about it in this thread:
https://slickdeals.net/f/19983957-amd-ryzen-threadripper-pro-5955wx-16-core-4-0ghz-socket-swrx8-280w-desktop-processor-780-or-less-free-shipping?p=186566202#post186566202

Also, these use DDR4. With RAMpacolypse, DDR4 systems are viable alternatives.
Sep 23, 2026 5:47 PM
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jbwhite99Sep 23, 2026 5:47 PM
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Quote from Cheapskate27 View quoted comment :
If you don't know what this CPU is, it's probably not for you.

Threadripper systems are popular for running local AI right now, in addition to other things.
you can get Threadripper CPUs (9995) up to 96 cores/192 threads. You also get a ton of lanes - so multiple video cards. Look at the Lenovo ThinkStation P8 to see what this line can do. It is not even close to a 270k in performance (much more)- but a lot more expensive (much more). This is the Diesel truck to the Dodge Charger 270k.
Sep 23, 2026 6:39 PM
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TealOstrich1005Sep 23, 2026 6:39 PM
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Quote from Cheapskate27 View quoted comment :
If you don't know what this CPU is, it's probably not for you.Threadripper systems are popular for running local AI right now, in addition to other things.
In general, is it good for gaming?
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Sep 23, 2026 8:32 PM
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ambrosehaveySep 23, 2026 8:32 PM
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Quote from looktar View quoted comment :
why buy this over 270k?
128 pcie lanes vs 24 on the Intel

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Sep 24, 2026 2:25 PM
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FozzyFozborneSep 24, 2026 2:25 PM
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Quote from ambrosehavey View quoted comment :
128 pcie lanes vs 24 on the Intel
Many of which are completely wasted due to the INSANE decisions made by motherboard manufacturers to install a piddly 2-3 x16 slots. My x370 has more x16 slots than many Treadripper builds. They are, of course, slower... but I need more slots that can physically accommodate x2+ cards, not faster ones.
Sep 26, 2026 3:39 AM
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ambrosehaveySep 26, 2026 3:39 AM
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Quote from FozzyFozborne View quoted comment :
Many of which are completely wasted due to the INSANE decisions made by motherboard manufacturers to install a piddly 2-3 x16 slots. My x370 has more x16 slots than many Treadripper builds. They are, of course, slower... but I need more slots that can physically accommodate x2+ cards, not faster ones.
It's all about segmenting the market so no one can build something cheap in a roundabout way. My general purpose server is EPYC and the board has seven x16 v4 slots.
Sep 26, 2026 1:50 PM
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FawkinChit2Sep 26, 2026 1:50 PM
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Quote from TealOstrich1005 View quoted comment :
In general, is it good for gaming?
No, not for the price, you can get other processors that will get you more FPS for significantly less in price.

Threadrippers are more like a work horse. They are great for servers, AI, rendering, video editing, etc.

Right now the best gaming CPUs are AMDs that end in x3D
Sep 27, 2026 6:17 AM
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prototype4o8Sep 27, 2026 6:17 AM
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Quote from zyberwoof View quoted comment :
It's kind like buying a car vs. a truck. In this case, normal desktop processors are cars, while workstation processors are the trucks. But the TL;DR is that these aren't the best choices for gaming, and are a bad use money for normal productivity work. I posted a bit more about it in this thread:https://slickdeals.net/f/19983957-amd-ryzen-threadripper-pro-5955wx-16-core-4-0ghz-socket-swrx8-280w-desktop-processor-780-or-less-free-shipping?p=186566202#post186566202Also, these use DDR4. With RAMpacolypse, DDR4 systems are viable alternatives.
Funny that you say it's like buying a car. It'll sure cost you as much as one if you max out the RAM.
Sep 27, 2026 8:26 AM
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Gb1908Sep 27, 2026 8:26 AM
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Threadripper is great at productivity.. not so much at gaming... so choose wisely
Sep 27, 2026 10:15 AM
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OrGoN3Sep 27, 2026 10:15 AM
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