So I got the Ryzen 1600 installed in my new desk computer (which is a hodge-podge of older parts and parts left over from the 1700x build).  Installed Fedora 25 easily and seems to be running smoothly.  In fact, since i cloned my /home directory, I managed to get all my wine/Thunderbird/Firefox etc links all setup.  I'm surprised it went so easy.  It didn't feel like I was wrestling with the black beast of Argh like I was with the 1700x.  Lessons learned I suppose.  Touchy memory, but otherwise very solid.

I like that monitor.  That's been on my wish list for a while now.  Been stuck at 60hz for a while now.  But finally a computer capable of making a monitor groan!  Yess.

I'm actually upgrading my main interwebz desk system with a Ryzen 5 1600.  I'm absolutely shocked about the performance/value you get with this processor.  The 1600 is only $219 for 6/12 cores and comes with a cooling fan.

What sold me was all my Handbrake conversions.  On my previous CPU, I got used to it taking a certain amount of time.  My older 8 core AMD does a respectable job, but I noticed this was MUCH faster with my 1700X.  Like 2x.  Crazy.

No doubt there will be additional headaches since this computer is Linux - Fedora.  Gotta love a challenge though.

I am going to necro this one, anyone currently playing Eve?

Coombs probably still plays. I've been on break for quite awhile though with a lack of time to play these days.

I am going to necro this one, anyone currently playing Eve?