Old Hardware

[iwajabitw]

Is it worth even firing up some old P4's and Athlon FX for the WCG or Folding contest? There in the garage so I don't have to hear them.

 

[theAnimal]

Not worth it for F@H, no idea about WCG.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Are we talking, 8-core Piledriver-based FX, or "original FX" (dual-cores)? Probably not worth it for the dual-cores, at least from a PPD/power perspective.

 

[iwajabitw]

Dual core, was just thinking, if it would help out. They haven't been on in 2 years, but have about 5-8 systems I could add on.

 

[nerp]

Might not amount to much. The power consumption is bad for the planet. If you had solar and ran them off that, do it. Not to be a tree hugger but at this point the math doesn't add up for older power-sucking systems.

 

[TennesseeTony]

Sorry, but I'd say no to both projects as well, with one exception: Use as heaters. If you need heat, why not make it USEFUL heat?

 

[iwajabitw]

Sorry, but I'd say no to both projects as well, with one exception: Use as heaters. If you need heat, why not make it USEFUL heat?

Yeah, I probably will use them for heaters in the garage if it ever gets cold. Don't want my race tires to freeze and crack, LoL.

 

[TennesseeTony]

What do you mean if it ever gets cold? Got down to 80 a couple days this week already just north of ya! Had to wear my long johns.

 

[iwajabitw]

What do you mean if it ever gets cold? Got down to 80 a couple days this week already just north of ya! Had to wear my long johns.

LOL, I am ready for nights in the 40's and days in the low 70's. I work on HVAC's, I hate summer, except for the money.

 

[TennesseeTony]

Do they still call them Heat Pumps, or are they missing the reversing valve down there?

 

[Markfw]

where I am (Pacific NW) its common to have a natural gas furnace and central air. Heat pumps don't work well here. (efficiently)

 

[iwajabitw]

Haha, good one!