NV link allows the GPU to act as co-processor

[ElPolloDiabl]

Check this link:
http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/03/nvidia-and-ibm-create-gpu-interconnect-for-faster-supercomputing/

It's nice some Amiga concepts are still relevant today. Sounds cool.

[Iggy]

For Power processors!
(that doesn't mean PPCs for the unwashed)
Let's hope cheap Power 8 actually does become a possibility.
With China Core working with IBM and its partner this could just happen.

Something better than X86?
Yeah, it could happen.

[AmigaClassicRule]

Maybe there is something better than x86 or the typical motherboards you see in futureshop or computer stores for home consumer consumption. Me? I will stick with my typical normal AMD motherboard for a very long time...even if Windows 7 is no longer supported and even if future Windows will not support my motherboard because it is too old....I will migrate to Ubuntu and use this motherboard (even if it is COMPLETELY OUTDATED AND OLD AND SLOW compared to other markets nowadays).

In fact, I have a complete intention to use my computer until I leave this world...even if it means using it for 20 to 30 years more to go.


I think this spec is not so bad for my daily usage:

AMD FX(tm)-83320 Eight-Core Processor
8 GB RAM

I think that is more than enough to say run browser, watch videos, run emulators comfortably and practice with Unity3D if and when I have the time for it. I do not think I should be bothered with another upgrade.

Oh by the way, even if Microsoft does manage to pull the plug on Windows 7 for security and update, I will keep using this system...I do not think hackers and whackers care much for an outdated system when they will be targeting the main stream hot and fancy new OS out there in the market.

[Iggy]

Good call.
If I was in the market for a new X64 processor I'd buy an eight core FX.
Maybe Intel has some higher performing CPUs, but the combination of eight cores and an affordable price is unbeatable.
And Win7 is better at handling that processor than older versions of Windows (XP can't deal with it).
But I doubt Win7 will be supported for 20 or 30 years.

The FX makes a good linux core too.

I'm just really fond of alternative ISAs.

[AmigaClassicRule]

Good call.
If I was in the market for a new X64 processor I'd buy an eight core FX.
Maybe Intel has some higher performing CPUs, but the combination of eight cores and an affordable price is unbeatable.
And Win7 is better at handling that processor than older versions of Windows (XP can't deal with it).
But I doubt Win7 will be supported for 20 or 30 years.

The FX makes a good linux core too.

I'm just really fond of alternative ISAs.

Even if Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 7 completely I do not think hackers would care much for a niche market like mine who uses Windows 7 which would be 0.4% compared to say Windows 10 which would be 98%. I think they would focus on the bigger fish and attack them than a small fry like me in the 0.4% margin.

Also I can always download third party security major if they decide to target my computer...for what? I don't know. All there is are just games and movies and Amiga stuff nothing else to look at.

BUT SAY for argument sake...that I am the target of attack because I am using Windows 7...ok..fine...all I have to do is migrate to say Ubuntu 15 (when that comes) and my problem solved. In fact, it is cheaper SINCE IT IS FREE  and I do not have to spend throwing what seems to be a very good hardware out the window just because Microsoft says I need to buy a new computer. No I don't. Do I use my PC to play games? NO!

I can't remember the last time I bought a PC game ever. Do I play games? Sure. But I use consoles like PS3, PS4 etc for that purpose.

Can I do everything right now I need in my Windows that I can do in Ubuntu...100% yes I can. Even if I have to use Microsoft Visual Studio for whatever reason...I alreaady have a legal copy of Windows 7 that soon will be expired and outdated and no longer supported...I can use VMWare...install Windows 7 there...install Visual Studio there and problem solved. What if VMWare support say more modern Windows OS and I need to use the latest bang OS to run programming tool? Then I buy the latest version of WIndows...say Windows 10 for example or whatever...I install it in my VMWare and use it to program for my work or my own personal need.

In the end of everything even if I have to buy something...200 dollars for Windows is still cheaper than buying an entire computer where as my 8 core system is GOOD ENOUGH. How much can I see difference between 8 core over 32 core...anyways?

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

But will it run Encom OS?  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BORsUKQGd_E