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Subject: Re: A GNU/Linux Machine Takes Shape
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On Tue, 3 Dec 2024 23:36:52 -0000 (UTC), pothead <pothead@snakebite.com>
wrote in <vio4mk$ds39$1@dont-email.me>:

> On 2024-12-03, Farley Flud <ff@linux.rocks> wrote:
>> I have decided to trash my accessory Core i7 machine and replace it
>> with a Xeon W based system.
>>
>> The last time I checked, a Xeon W system would cost over $2K and I was
>> reluctant.
>>
>> But now I found some fantastic bargains:
>>
>>
>> Xeon W-1270P
>>
>> https://www.newegg.com/intel-xeon-w-1270p-lga-1200/p/N82E16819118407
>>
>> Gigabyte W480 Visual W
>>
>> https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813145224
>>
>> All I need is memory and a heat sink and I'm in business for less that
>> $1K.  (I can reuse my power supply, video card, and SATA HDD drives --
>> for now.)
>>
>> The Xeon W-1270P has 8 cores but it lacks AVX-512 which is no problem
>> because this my accessory machine.
>>
>> Of course I would NEVER install that stinking pile of garbage known as
>> Microshit Winblows on this THIS fantastic machine.
>>
>> ONLY GNU/Linux can bring out the true power.
>>
>> ONLY GNU/Linux.
>>
>> The case is closed.
>>
>> Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
>>
>>
> Are you mentally challenged?
> You appear to be retarded.
> Asking for a friend.

I'll say -- he's going on about an 8-core processor.  (SMDH)

$ grep processor /proc/cpuinfo | wc -l
64
(32 HT cores)

Anybody else?

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