Frank Steinmetzger wrote: > Am Sun, Dec 18, 2022 at 03:53:28PM -0600 schrieb Dale: > >>> Did you ever tell us the exact CPU you have in there? All I can remember is >>> it has 4 cores. And some AMD processor with a II in its name, but that was >>> you main rig, right? >> It took some digging around but I found out it is a AMD Phenom 9750 quad >> core. > Great! That’s a model from 2008: > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_Phenom_processors#%22Agena%22_(B2/B3,_65_nm,_Quad-core) > >> It lists some extensions but I don't see any that are related to >> encryption. No AES or whatever for sure. Unless I missed it. I used > The instruction set’s original proposal is about as young as your processor: > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AES_instruction_set > >> My main rig has a AMD FX-8350 Eight-Core Processor and 32GBs of memory. >> I'm thinking about a new rig eventually. Rig is getting a little age on >> it. ;-) > At least it has AES ;-) > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_FX_processors#Piledriver_Core_(Vishera,_32_nm) > > I’ve been thinking about a new build for about a year now, aiming at a > power-efficient Ryzen 5700G. But I can’t let go of my trusty old (8 years) > i5-4590. >
What worries me, a cap on the mobo deciding to take a long break and let the stink out. I checked when I bought it, they do use high dollar caps but still, they age no matter how well they are made. I do have a backup mobo tho. Current is a Gigabyte 970 but backup is a 870. It will even run the same kernel I think. I just need to make time to find out where I get the most bang for the buck. I read a few weeks ago that Intel is the most cost effective now. It used to be that power compared to money that AMD was a much better deal. Things have changed. That's all for another day tho. Gotta save up some money. Likely need about $1,000 or maybe even more. I could reuse some things tho. Mobo, CPU and memory being the big things I'd need to even start. Maybe a power supply too. My P/S is only a few years old tho. Fairly modern. Plenty of watts. One of these days. Dale :-) :-)
