And computers keep. Getting. Faster.

Skybird · 04-03-18, 06:32 AM

No chance that these chips already are hardened against Spectre and Meltdown. But to buy new chips today if not desperately needed to do, imo is pointless if accepting these - though still theoretical - vulnerabilities.

Wait 3-4 years, if you can afford it. Its absolutely possible that it will take this long.

My new (gaming) system meanwhile, with Win10 Pro, has given me more blue screens in 5 months than my XP and Win7 platforms alltogether in over ten years.

04-03-18, 06:32 AM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,742 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	No chance that these chips already are hardened against Spectre and Meltdown. But to buy new chips today if not desperately needed to do, imo is pointless if accepting these - though still theoretical - vulnerabilities. Wait 3-4 years, if you can afford it. Its absolutely possible that it will take this long. My new (gaming) system meanwhile, with Win10 Pro, has given me more blue screens in 5 months than my XP and Win7 platforms alltogether in over ten years. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.