My Ultimate Workstation PC Adventure
PC Workstation anyone? Workstations are not for the faint of heart, and let me tell you, playing with top-tier tech is a rare delight, especially when it’s as advanced (and expensive) as the gear I’ve been experimenting with over the past few months. This is just phase one of my grand workstation PC project, and trust me, the journey has been thrilling. But before we dive in, massive shoutouts to AMD, Corsair, ASUS, and Kingston for making this dream build possible.
Building the Beast PC Workstation
First, let’s discuss the components that brought this powerhouse to life:
Motherboard: ASUS WRX90 Sage
This isn’t just any motherboard; it’s an EEB form factor board, meaning it’s huge. We had to do some modding, including removing the back heat plate, to fit it into the case, which I’ll get to shortly.
CPU: Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995WX
The star of the show! This monster boasts 96 cores and 192 threads with 384MB of L3 cache. It’s a beast that can handle anything you throw at it. For the full specs look here
Case: Corsair 7000D
The case wasn’t designed for EEB motherboards, but with some clever adjustments, we made it work. We’ll eventually upgrade to a bigger case for even better accommodation, but for now, it’s a snug fit.
RAM: Kingston 128GB Kit
Kingston provided an 8-DIMM kit, giving us a total of 128GB of RAM. With CL32 latency at 6000MHz, it ensures top-notch performance.
Storage: Corsair MP600 Core XTs
We used four of these PCIe 4.0 drives, each 2TB, configured in RAID 0 for a total of 8TB. The speed and efficiency are phenomenal.
PSU: Corsair AX1600i
Powering this setup required the robust AX1600i, delivering the juice needed for both the CPU and GPU, especially during overclocking.
GPU: NVIDIA RTX A6000
This 48GB graphics card isn’t the latest generation, but it’s perfect for a workstation, providing excellent performance for our tests.
Performance Testing
Now, let’s dive into the juicy results!
3DMark CPU Test
We hit a score of 23466. While this tops the charts, it’s not the most reliable metric due to its limited threading capabilities.
PerformanceTest 11
Here, the 7995WX shone brightly with a score of 144,500, outpacing the previous Threadripper models.
CPU-Z Benchmarks
For single-core performance, we scored 700, lower than some high-end i7s, but this CPU is all about multi-threading, where it scored a staggering 5557.
Cinebench R24 & R23
The multi-core performance reached 58444, showing significant generational improvements over older Threadripper models. Single-core performance was lower, but again, that’s not the primary strength of this CPU.
Blender Benchmark
The 7995WX scored 1878, showcasing its prowess in rendering tasks, significantly outpacing previous models.
V-Ray Benchmark
In V-Ray, the 7995WX achieved a score of 139,100, highlighting its exceptional rendering capabilities.
Power and Thermal Performance
Let’s not forget about power and thermals. The 7995WX maintained impressive efficiency and temperature control across various benchmarks, thanks to the excellent cooling setup.
Conclusion
This build is, without a doubt, a flex. It’s not something most people can afford or fully utilize, but for those who can, it’s a game-changer. The 7995WX offers unparalleled performance for demanding workloads, making it an invaluable tool for professionals. I do however think if you are looking for something like this, you should consider the 7980X first as it is a solid choice at much less cost-wise.
Dont forget to look at the review of the 7960X here.
TL;DR – Not for everyone but cool to look at and just be able to see technology at its best!
