Wait for X299, or go with Ryzen

[Roguey000]

hi there guys,

Ive been thinking about building another system, probably with either the Ryzen 1600 or 1700 - a little undecided between the two. However I wondered with the rumored launch of X299 on the 30th, if this will effect anything? ie. bad time to buy or not? what do you guys think?

Many thanks

 

[Roguey000]

thanks for your comments guys, I just wanted to ask just in-case. As you say, Ryzen chips are very well priced. Didnt Intel say they might release a quad-core on the X299?

 

[Roguey000]

Rumour has it that its going to be the 7740K. No integrated graphics, 112w and 100mhz increase.
And I bet it will still need de-lidding to get the most from it. I have no idea who this CPU is aimed at.

hmm.. I thought the X99/299 stuff would be soldered? so wouldnt required de-lidding.