My whole server died when I added a new HDD - I think the mobo has gone.  While I wait for ASUS to get back to me, I'm purchasing the bits for a 1950X replacement as I can't find any new X99 motherboards that will work with my system.  It means a bit more outlay, but not ridiculously more once I sell my CPU and ram on ebay and I don't want to buy more 'old' kit that I'll struggle even more to replace in the future.

 

Assuming that I can resolve any outstanding unRAID Threadripper issues, I need a recommendation for a quiet CPU cooler please.  It's urgent as I'm trying to order now to try and get the parts here tomorrow in case I need them.

 

Thanks

Edited November 12, 20187 yr by DZMM

Can't speak for the included cooler on a Threadripper, but the one that came on my Ryzen produces very little sound. I figure as long as I'm not overclocking, it should be more than adequate.

I forgot to add, the Noctua CPU coolers seem to be highly regarded and quiet. I've not used one.

Edited November 12, 20187 yr by whipdancer

The 1950X doesn't come with a cooler.  I've gone with another be quiet cooler - https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/1525.

 

Hopefully I can get my mobo working, otherwise the new system will cost me about £300 more than just replacing the mobo - if I could find one!

17 hours ago, DZMM said:

The 1950X doesn't come with a cooler. 

Oh, bummer. I didn't actually open the box when I was looking at it. The box was huge. I just assumed it had a cooler in it.