ThreadRipper
Unlike other makers of cooling systems, Noctua has its roadmap advertised on its websites and always updates it to reflect changes in its product development plans. The company's May 2023 roadmap brings several surprises as it adds 'Next-gen AMD Threadripper coolers' and removes white fans from its plans. The main thing that strikes the eye in Noctua's roadmap is the mention of 'next-gen AMD Threadripper coolers' coming in the third quarter. These products were not on the roadmap in January, per a slide published by Tom's Hardware. AMD has been rumored to introduce its next-generation Ryzen Threadripper processors for workstations for a while, but this is almost the first time when we have seen a more or less official confirmation about the existence of such...
Spotted at Computex: A Ryzen PC in a Threadripper RETAIL box
A common marketing tool at trade show events is for companies to commission custom PC builds to showcase their hardware and products. Modding is an interesting aspect to our...
8 by Ian Cutress on 6/3/2019Computer Upgrade King Shows Off a Compact 32-Core Ryzen Threadripper PC
Workstations based on AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper processors with up to 32 cores are available from the vast majority of boutique PC makers. Since we are dealing with hardware for...
9 by Anton Shilov on 5/28/2019AMD Reiterates 7nm Roadmap: Navi, Matisse, & Rome to Launch in Q3
AMD this week held its Annual Shareholder Meeting where it reiterated its current technology roadmap and once again confirmed that that its major products set to be released this...
55 by Anton Shilov on 5/17/2019EKWB EK-Velocity sTR4: EK’s 3rd Gen Water Block for AMD’s Threadripper
EKWB has introduced its third-generation water block for AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper processors. The new EK-Velocity sTR4 uses EKWB’s latest advances in cold-plate design and therefore promises somewhat better performance...
3 by Anton Shilov on 4/8/2019The MasterAir MA621P TR4: CM's Triple Fan Tower Cooler for Threadripper
Cooler Master has introduced a new air cooler specifically designed for AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper processors. Dubbed the MasterAir MA621P TR4 Edition, the cooler features a special base for use...
7 by Anton Shilov on 3/13/2019The ASRock X399 Phantom Gaming 6 Motherboard Review: $250 Sixteen Core Stunner
The ASRock X399 Phantom Gaming 6 hardware is one of the cheapest X399 motherboard currently on the market and brings the Phantom Gaming name to the high-end desktop market...
22 by Gavin Bonshor on 3/12/2019AMD: 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper in 2019
In a new presentation for investors AMD announced a more precise launch plan for its client APUs and CPUs for desktop, mobile, and server computers. The company is preparing...
59 by Anton Shilov on 3/6/2019Arctic Preps Freezer 50 TR: A ‘0 dB’ Cooler for AMD’s Threadripper
At an event for gamers in Leipzig, Germany, Arctic demonstrated a prototype of one the industry’s first partially-passive cooling systems for AMD’s Threadripper processors. The Freezer 50 TR is...
11 by Anton Shilov on 2/20/2019CES 2019: ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme Alpha X399 Motherboard
At CES 2019, ASUS showed off its new top tier X399 model with support for the 2nd generation Threadripper processors, the ROG Zenith Extreme Alpha. The new model has...
4 by Gavin Bonshor on 1/14/2019The ASRock X399 Taichi Motherboard Review: Cost-Effective Threadripper
In this review we are having a look at the ASRock X399 Taichi, one of the few motherboards for Ryzen Threadripper processors that retails for less than $300. Despite...
30 by E. Fylladitakis on 10/26/2018Best CPUs for Gaming: Holiday 2018
Sometimes choosing a CPU is hard. So we've got you covered. In our CPU Guides, we give you our pick of some of the best processors available, supplying data...
0 by Ian Cutress on 10/24/2018AMD 12 and 24-Core Threadripper 2 CPUs: 2970WX and 2920X on 29th October
AMD has now disclosed the availability date for the two additional members of its 2nd Generation Ryzen Threadripper family. The AMD Threadripper 2970WX for extreme workstations as well as...
29 by Anton Shilov on 10/5/2018ASUS Unveils ROG Ryujin AIO LCSes for AMD’s Ryzen & Ryzen Threadripper
ASUS has released two ROG Ryujin closed-loop liquid coolers designed for AMD’s Ryzen and Ryzen Threadripper processors. Both AIO LCSes feature a square waterblock with an embedded OLED screen...
7 by Anton Shilov on 9/21/2018AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper 2950X CPU Now Available
As pre-announced, AMD has begun selling its latest Ryzen Threadripper 2950X processor. The new CPU features 16 cores and is aimed at high-end desktops that can be overclocked for...
44 by Anton Shilov on 8/31/2018AMD Slashes Prices of First-Gen Ryzen Threadripper CPUs: Starting at $300
Following the launch of its second-generation Ryzen Threadripper processors earlier this month, AMD quietly began to slash prices of its first-gen Ryzen Threadripper CPUs. Right now, the most affordable...
34 by Anton Shilov on 8/27/2018The AMD Threadripper 2990WX 32-Core and 2950X 16-Core Review
If you live by the workstation, you die by the performance. When it comes to processing data, throughput is key: the more a user can do, the more projects...
171 by Dr. Ian Cutress on 8/13/2018The MSI MEG X399 Creation Motherboard Review: The New 16-Phase Shark In Town
With the highly anticipated launch of AMD's second generation Threadripper processors, it gives motherboard vendors the incentive and justification to release more boards. As there aren’t tons of Threadripper...
17 by Gavin Bonshor on 8/13/2018The AMD Threadripper 2 Teaser: Pre-Orders Start Today, Up to 32 Cores
The biggest news to come out of Computex, AMD’s second generation of its Ryzen Threadripper platform, is almost here. Today’s announcement is all amount images, speeds and feeds: specifications...
105 by Ian Cutress on 8/6/2018The ASUS X399 ROG Zenith Extreme Motherboard Review: Top Tier Threadripper
Today we are having a look at the most expensive motherboard for Ryzen Threadripper processors, the ASUS X399 ROG Zenith Extreme. The motherboard has a very impressive list of...
25 by E. Fylladitakis on 7/17/2018The ASRock X399 Professional Gaming Motherboard Review: 10G For All
Today we are taking a look at ASRock's most advanced AMD X399 motherboard for Ryzen Threadripper, the Fatal1ty X399 Professional Gaming. As its name suggests, it is a motherboard...
45 by E. Fylladitakis on 7/5/2018