[ale] Thoughts on PC hardware.

[Bob Toxen]

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.