New machine

[Carbec]

Hello,

I am considering a new machine. Mine becomes to be old (2011). I would like to have some suggestions
processor ? memory ? This machine will serve for programming my litthe engine, play chess, do tournaments
with my engine against other ones. I would like to have a silent machine (if possible).

Thanks for informations

Philippe

[Werewolf]

Start by sharing your budget...

[Carbec]

I think around 2000/2500 euros. I live in France, prices may differ with other countries.

[Vinvin]

I quickly made a config where I buy my computers.
It's in Belgium, I think it's a bit cheaper in France.

AMD 7950X : 689€
Motherboard around : 400€
32 GB DDR5 : 150 €
M2 NVME 1 GB : 165 €
Cheap Graphic card : 94 €

Other parts are a bit random to get an idea of the price ...

Total around 2033€

[jdart]

I have bought several used workstation computers off eBay. For example here is a 20 core dual Xeon: https://www.ebay.com/itm/394301873654

[Werewolf]

I quickly made a config where I buy my computers.
It's in Belgium, I think it's a bit cheaper in France.

AMD 7950X : 689€
Motherboard around : 400€
32 GB DDR5 : 150 €
M2 NVME 1 GB : 165 €
Cheap Graphic card : 94 €

Other parts are a bit random to get an idea of the price ...

Total around 2033€

How does the 7950X compare with the new 7950X3D?

[j.t.]

How does the 7950X compare with the new 7950X3D?

I watched some youtube videos and apparently especially for non-gaming workloads the 7950X is equal or sometimes even better than the X3D version. The X3D version seems to be more energy efficient, but also of course significantly more expensive.

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/amd-ryzen-9-7950x3d/

[Carbec]

I looked at the AMD 7950X, it has 170W of TDP. Its very hot, and certainly need a big cooling, and generate a lot of noise.
Is there a less hot model?

Thanks

Philippe

[Vinvin]

I looked at the AMD 7950X, it has 170W of TDP. Its very hot, and certainly need a big cooling, and generate a lot of noise.
Is there a less hot model?

Thanks

Philippe

You can set up the AMD 7950X in ECO mode, only 65 watts, but still very fast.
See here : forum3/viewtopic.php?p=937931#p937931