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

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On 26 Dec 2018, 00:05, at 00:05, Skool!lookS <look.kool at guruvision.com> wrote:
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>On 25 Dec 2018, 16:06, at 16:06, Ravishankar Rajagopalan
><rravishankar at mail.com> wrote:
>>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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