AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 series packaging looks AWESOME

The new Ryzen Threadripper packaging looks awesome, with the CPU hidden behind a see-through window.

Anthony Garreffa

Gaming Editor

Published Aug 2, 2018 8:42 PM CDT
Updated Nov 3, 2020 11:51 AM CST

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AMD is about to unleash its refreshed and uncompromising Ryzen Threadripper 2000 series CPUs, with the new packaging for the CPUs arriving with a leak by VideoCardz.

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Most people thought the new Ryzen Threadripper 2000 series would use re-use the packaging from the Threadripper 1000 series CPUs, but it was wrong. The new packaging is mean, and it looks freaking awesome. We can expect the Threadripper 2000 series CPUs to be hidden behind a see-through window, as you can see in the above shot.

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The CPU is surrounded by a polygon-themed mountain that is covered in fire, it's that hardcore. The front of the package opens up to reveal the CPU, with a small shelf where AMD has placed all of the tools, stickers, and manual. On the back, AMD says the new Ryzen Threadripper is "Unlocked. Unrestrained. Uncompromising".

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Expect full details and reviews on the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and other second-gen Threadripper CPUs in the coming weeks.

News Source:videocardz.com

Anthony Garreffa

Gaming Editor

Anthony joined TweakTown in 2010 and has since reviewed 100s of tech products. Anthony is a long time PC enthusiast with a passion of hate for games built around consoles. FPS gaming since the pre-Quake days, where you were insulted if you used a mouse to aim, he has been addicted to gaming and hardware ever since. Working in IT retail for 10 years gave him great experience with custom-built PCs. His addiction to GPU tech is unwavering and has recently taken a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI) hardware.

Anthony's PC features Intel's Core i5-12600K paired with the GIGABYTE Z690 AERO-G, Corsair's 32GB DDR4-3200, and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4090 FE. It runs Sabrent's Rocket 4 Plus 4TB with Windows 11 Pro, housed in Lian Li's O11 Dynamic XL, and powered by ASUS's ROG Strix 850W. Accessories include the Logitech G915 Wireless keyboard, Logitech G502X Wireless mouse, and LG C3 48-inch OLED TV 4K 120Hz monitor.