Monday, July 30th 2018
AMD Threadripper II 2990X Listed for $1850 US, $2399 CAD at CanadaComputers
A storepage for AMD's upcoming 32-core, 64-thread monster of a CPU Threadripper 2990X popped up at Canadian hardware etailer CanadaComputers. The processor, listed for $2399 CAD, converts to some $1850 US dollars and doesn't stray too far from its earlier cameo over at German Cybersport.de.
The chip over at Canada Computers is being sold in a "in-store back order" template, so this pricing is likely close to the final mark - it does make sense that AMD would edge out its profits a little more on this behemoth of a CPU. Packaging seems to be a regurgitated, first-gen Threadripper box - it's unlikely AMD would simply keep the product packaging from first gen, especially since AMD themselves are branding these "Threadripper II". We still don't have confirmation on actual TDP - Cyberport listed some 180 W, CanadaComputers lists 250 W.
Sources:
CanadaComputers, via Videocardz
The chip over at Canada Computers is being sold in a "in-store back order" template, so this pricing is likely close to the final mark - it does make sense that AMD would edge out its profits a little more on this behemoth of a CPU. Packaging seems to be a regurgitated, first-gen Threadripper box - it's unlikely AMD would simply keep the product packaging from first gen, especially since AMD themselves are branding these "Threadripper II". We still don't have confirmation on actual TDP - Cyberport listed some 180 W, CanadaComputers lists 250 W.
24 Comments on AMD Threadripper II 2990X Listed for $1850 US, $2399 CAD at CanadaComputers
Not bad.
250w .. 240 AIO will have no real issues
Also, wasn't TR2 going to launch with some monster cooler (from Cooler Master, if memory serves correctly) included in the box?
I'm wondering: would a Noctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3 be usable for this or is the TDP just too high and you'd need either some behemoth like the WraithRipper or water cooling?
Granted they did not test OC but given Zen frequency limitations i doubt there's much point in OC-ing TR anyway. 2nd gen 2990X will likely run near it's max OC anyway. Maybe if you go crazy with voltage and cooling you could get another 100Mhz out of it.
So said 400 +
Boost clock is 4,2Ghz (not all cores) and is problably close to 400W.
Also: wccftech.com/amd-ryzen-threadripper-2990x-2970x-2950x-specs-leaked-by-hwbot/