Compared to Intel's HEDT CPUs, AMD's Threadripper line has always been seen as a good value. However, the X399 motherboards took some of that away compared to the X299 motherboards. ASRock has released an X299 for $250 that offers 2.5 gigabit lan and respectable overclocking.
https://www.anandtech.com/show/13927/the-asrock-x399-phantom-gaming-6-motherboard-review
It would be a great motherboard for those that want a used first gen Ryzen with the latest features.
https://www.anandtech.com/show/13927/the-asrock-x399-phantom-gaming-6-motherboard-review
It would be a great motherboard for those that want a used first gen Ryzen with the latest features.