[geeks] Reflections on an Ultra 60

[Peter L. Wargo]

On Sun, 2 Sep 2001, Chris Byrne wrote:

> My system is similar to yours except I have two 9 giggers and an E3d m3. Now
> if I were to use it to do some serious cryptanalysis I'd prolly upgrade to
> processor modules with max cache (I think it'll take 4mb modules but not 8
> mb modules but I'm not 100% on that, it's 6am here and I've been up since
> this time yesterday), and it might be interesting to try the E3dM6, but
> other than that it seems to be the ideal machine for me.

The maximum cache on any of the "UPA slot" CPU's is 4M.  A pair of 450's
would be neat.  I have access to an Elite 3Dm3, but it is in my U10.
Also, the m3 generates a fair amount of heat... The m6 somewhat more.  I
do like the cool "sunburst" logo for the startup banner.

-Pete