{"id":5082,"date":"2026-02-06T16:30:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T16:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.nationaltrail.k12.oh.us\/ittech\/?p=5082"},"modified":"2026-02-06T18:20:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T18:20:08","slug":"threadripper-pro-9985wx-ai-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.nationaltrail.k12.oh.us\/ittech\/2026\/02\/06\/threadripper-pro-9985wx-ai-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Threadripper PRO 9985WX AI UPDATE"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Motherboard for the CPU<\/strong>
\nI recently paired the Threadripper PRO 9985WX<\/a> with a Gigabyte TRX50 AI TOP motherboard<\/a>. Being such a powerful processor, it definitely runs hot<\/strong> \u2013 I’d highly recommend investing in a robust water cooling solution<\/strong>. The TRX50 AI TOP itself is built for serious performance with its quad-channel<\/strong> memory support (capable of handling up to 8 RAM sticks<\/strong>), four 6GB SATA<\/strong> connectors, three M.2<\/strong> slots, and four PCIe lanes<\/strong>. Speaking of performance, this CPU is a beast. It handles everything I throw at it<\/strong> with smooth efficiency and blazing speed<\/strong>. While there are undoubtedly more powerful CPUs available on the market, the Threadripper PRO 9985WX delivers exceptional results<\/strong> within its price range.<\/p>\n

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The CPU<\/strong>
\nNow, let’s talk about the cost: This combination isn’t exactly budget-friendly. The motherboard clocks in around $1,900<\/a> and the CPU itself comes with a hefty $8,000<\/a> price tag. So for this build alone, you’re looking at nearly $9,900<\/strong> before factoring in other components like storage, peripherals, and a case.<\/p>\n

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Threadripper PRO 9985WX Specifcations<\/strong><\/p>\n