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TimPoet · 06-22-2002, 03:49 AM

I like where homer15 is going. Kinda think-tanking the concepts of the true role of the CPU. I found it surprising that the GPU was actually getting so powerful it could take a big load from the CPU.
What other functions are committed to the CPU that other peripheals could take over to a degree? The sound board circuitry getting more sophisticated and powerful enough to do so?
Any others?
Come on, PCMech think-tankers, we can come up with some ideas!

*music crescendoes in background as camera pans across the United States flicking to PC Mekk members at their keyboards going, "huh?"*

06-22-2002, 03:49 AM	#21
TimPoet digitally confused Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,303	I like where homer15 is going. Kinda think-tanking the concepts of the true role of the CPU. I found it surprising that the GPU was actually getting so powerful it could take a big load from the CPU. What other functions are committed to the CPU that other peripheals could take over to a degree? The sound board circuitry getting more sophisticated and powerful enough to do so? Any others? Come on, PCMech think-tankers, we can come up with some ideas! *music crescendoes in background as camera pans across the United States flicking to PC Mekk members at their keyboards going, "huh?"* Last edited by TimPoet; 06-22-2002 at 03:53 AM.