[ale] Thoughts on PC hardware.

[Chuck Payne]

Yeah, the newer 7000 series  with graphics suppose to be awesome. I want a
nuc with those to replace my aging levono that is media center. With the
newer 7000, you don't need a high end card.

On Mon, Oct 17, 2022 at 4:43 PM Bob Toxen via Ale <ale at ale.org> wrote:

> Thanks too for confirming that an AMD Ryzen is a great uP.  I bought
> one two years ago along with the rest of the components to build my new
> desktop (to replace my 7 year old one) at MicroCenter with the intention
> of building it "real soon".  Alas, the parts are still in my office but
> really real soon now!
>
> Bob
>
> On Mon, Oct 17, 2022 at 02:33:50PM -0400, DJPfulio--- via Ale wrote:
> > On 10/17/22 12:55, Bob Toxen via Ale wrote:
> > > Thanks for mentioning those other free/cheap VMs.  I just could not
> > > think of the names (and should have said "VMware or similar").
> > >
> > > Bob
> >
> > Microcenter with a Facebook $25 off coupon on many AMD/Intel CPUs.
> https://www.facebook.com/100723516742/posts/10158962257521743 - 1 time
> only SMS coupon.
> >
> > This is a 65W Ryzen - think it is rated around 22,000 passmarks. It is a
> beast for that price.
> >
> > Ryzen 57xxx and 57xxx deals too.
> >
> > Some Intel CPUs.
> >
> > They want a phone able to get texts.
> >
> > "US customers only. By signing up you are agreeing to receive up to 5
> SMS messages per month and marketing emails from Micro Center - you can
> opt-out anytime. You will receive premier access to our best offers,
> exclusive deals, alerts about new products, and more. Carrier message and
> data rates may apply."
> >
> > Looks like the Ryzen 5600X and 5600G are $140, so $25 off coupon makes
> it $115. Hummmm.  I need to decide which of the 65W CPUs I want ...
> assuming the SMS arrives.
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