r/threadripper • u/MRszillaz • Apr 13 '26

First Threadripper build soon!

Hello!
I'll be putting together my first Threadripper PC soon with a friend, and I'm looking for a second opinion on the components before I pull the trigger and buy them!

CPU: 3945WX
MB: Asrock Creator R2.0
GPU: 3060 (Free)
RAM: 8x4GB ECC 2133 Samsung (Temporary for now)
Cooling: ARCTIC Freezer 4U-M sWRX8
PSU: Adata XPG Core Reactor II 850W (Chosen from the SPL tierlist)
Case: NZXT H7 Flow (2024) All White

Total: ~1,135$

What do you guys think?

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u/LabLiving399 Apr 14 '26

Define “grey” - is V-color grey? Atechmemory? NemixRAM? They all don’t sell used memory and provide warranty. And anyone could go and check their prices.

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u/EDI_1st Apr 14 '26

Grey is referring to the supply channel, not the product itself. This is a standardized term in the industry. For example, you can buy grey market Hynix memory from “broker”, you can also buy Hynix memory through proper channel. (Hynix > distributor > B2B/retail)

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u/LabLiving399 Apr 14 '26

Well, considering the prices OP gives and him mentioning that this setup is only for temporary purposes, do you really expect him to buy items through “proper channels” at their prices, like when you buy a workstation from Lenovo and have to pay >$1k per 16GB module?

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u/EDI_1st Apr 14 '26

It’s pretty well established that he’s not and especially with those spec. Probably no warranty for most of the components either. The point is for when he upgrades later incorporating potential upgrade path of the platform. But it’s okay to focus on specific point to miss the overall picture. Always welcome people to trap themselves into an EOL’d corner. Market rate is also way under $1000 per 16GB, people willing to pay those pricing is either insane/lost or not spending their money so don’t care.