pointless
Not had to grab ancient intel files, but have had to download other MOBO manufacturer drivers that are extremely old when dealing with hardware issues.
Its always reassuring to get them from manufacturers site rather than some 3rd party site as (though still a risk) you would expect manufacturer site downloads to be legit whereas 3rd part sites are always a risk of getting a doctored file.
.. Yes I know some sites mirrors will be legit, run by honest people but some might not be.
My "newest" home computer is 12 years old - I try and run kit until it dies as don't need super power PCs (gaming done on non PC platforms) as nothing too resource hungry done on computer
Biting the hand that feeds IT
