First see the glowing review from Ars Technica:
https://arstechnica.co.uk/gadgets/2017/08/amd-threadripper-review-1950x-1920x/
Even the packaging speaks volumes:
UK Amazon purchase link: http://amzn.to/2wPj6hb
Wayland Confirmed as Default for Ubuntu 17.10
News over at OMG Ubuntu, see link below:
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/08/ubuntu-confirm-wayland-default-17-10