> I'm running PrimeNet on my 486sx/25 Linux router box (yeah, I know...). Right
> now it's factoring M8956237, and it seems to do about one pass per day. It's
> going to take a while. :)
> Would adding a 487 math co-processor speed this up? If so, by how much? I
> have no idea about the algorythm used, so I don't know if this is primarily
> doing integer or floating point operations.
The "487 math co-processer" is actually a 486DX chip. Unlike previous
Intel CPUs where you just add an external math co-processer, the 486
SX line was an afterthought. I have never seen a 487, all I have ever
seen is 486DX's. They may exist, but in all likelihood they are just
a re-marked 486DX processor.
Assuming your CPU is not a soldered on surface mount CPU, meaning
an early socket design or a ZIF socket, you should swap it out with
something a little more speedy. If you want a free 486DX33 chip, I'll
send you one if you send me a SASE, but I would recommend going out
and paying a good $15-20 for a 486DX2-66 as long as it's an old Intel
5.0 volt model.
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