[PLUG] How do AMD Ryzen 2nd gen processors/boards go with Linux

[Ravishankar Rajagopalan]

Just to add, the boards I saw on the net are all gaming boards. I need 
something for software development (not necessarily an ultra-powerful 
gaming system). But I do use VM's. If anyone has tried and tested 
recommendation for boards and graphic cards too, please let me know.

Thanks !

On 25/12/18 3:23 PM, Ravishankar Rajagopalan wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> 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.
>
> 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 
> https://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/motherboards/best-motherboard-14-reviewed-and-rated-904229 
> or MSI X470 Gaming M7 AC Motherboard)
>
> 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?
>
> 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.
>
> Thanking in anticipation.
>
> Ravi


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