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X399 Rig Viability for Multi-GPU Builds Questioned on Reddit

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A user on the r/LocalLLaMA subreddit is inquiring about the viability of an X399 motherboard rig for multi-GPU setups. They are considering a motherboard with four PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, potentially paired with a second-generation Threadripper CPU, and are asking if this configuration is still a worthwhile investment for their needs. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a user query on a subreddit about hardware viability, not a news event.

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X399 Rig Viability for Multi-GPU Builds Questioned on Reddit

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 Norsk(NO) · /u/No-Orchid-6159 ·

    Is an X399 rig still viable?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I saw a couple of these motherboards with 4x pcie 3.0 x16 slots paired with a 2nd gen threadripper 2920x/2950x for like $350 and I was wondering if they are still worth using for multi gpu builds?</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted by &#32;…

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