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Hi All,<br>
<br>
I've been using Ubuntu 14.04LTS on an Intel processor for many
years. I am now looking at building a new machine for software
development this time using an AMD processor instead of Intel - as
it looked like cost effective and yet powerful enough. <br>
<br>
I am thinking of using a AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation Processor (mostly
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or a AMD Ryzen 5 2600X) and an X470 based
motherboard (Gigabyte X470 Aorus Gaming [but not the Wifi version as
it's too expensive and I don't need the on board Wifi] - based on
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/motherboards/best-motherboard-14-reviewed-and-rated-904229">https://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/motherboards/best-motherboard-14-reviewed-and-rated-904229</a>
or MSI X470 Gaming M7 AC Motherboard)<br>
<br>
Does anyone have experience using this combination or any other AMD
Ryzen 2nd generation systems for software development use? Just
wanted to know if it's OK to go ahead since it's a considerable
investment OR is it safer to stick with Intel based systems? If you
have any recommendations for motherboard-processor that would be
great too. Had a cursory glance at some websites talked about some
GCC issues with 1st gen Ryzen processors. Also one dealer told me
that using the newer AMD processors one needs to install Ubuntu 18,
and it won't work with older Ubuntu versions, any idea how true is
this?<br>
<br>
Would appreciate an early response. If anyone has experience/knows
of other people's experiences building AMD 2nd gen Ryzen systems
using Linux, kindly share as I plan to order soon.<br>
<br>
Thanking in anticipation.<br>
<br>
Ravi<br>
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