Author Topic: Anybody got a Conroe yet? (Read 3251 times)

Krusty · « **on:** August 03, 2006, 02:09:25 PM »

Anybody have one yet? Planning on it soon?

Just curious. I get to stand on the sidelines and watch the parade go by, so to speak

Skuzzy · « **Reply #1 on:** August 03, 2006, 02:51:04 PM »

My X6800 Extreme arrived yesterday. I plan on building the system this weekend, if I have time.

Roscoroo · « **Reply #2 on:** August 03, 2006, 04:09:46 PM »

we want a full report and bench when your done ..

Sancho · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2006, 10:27:01 AM »

What are the specs on your Conroe system Skuzzy? What is the verdict? How does it run AH?

Skuzzy · « **Reply #4 on:** August 07, 2006, 01:33:26 PM »

It's not together yet. I got a nasty case of food poisoning this weekend. Been praying to the porcelian Cod for relief. Been up all night wondeting which end was going to win the race.

outbreak · « **Reply #5 on:** August 07, 2006, 01:49:05 PM »

eeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwww hope ya get better

toon · « **Reply #6 on:** August 08, 2006, 11:06:31 AM »

<<<<<------ slides lunch slowly into wastebasket

Bronk · « **Reply #7 on:** August 08, 2006, 11:40:49 AM »

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Originally posted by COBA94
<<<<<------ slides lunch slowly into wastebasket

Bronk

Skuzzy · « **Reply #8 on:** August 08, 2006, 11:49:51 AM »

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Originally posted by COBA94
<<<<<------ slides lunch slowly into wastebasket

At least you had that as an option.

Schatzi · « **Reply #9 on:** August 08, 2006, 12:04:37 PM »

Get well soon, Skuzzy!

PS: If you dont feel better quick, go see a Doc. Food poisoning is not something to take lightly. Trus me, i know more about that than I ever cared

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Simaril · « **Reply #10 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:08:46 AM »

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Originally posted by Schatzi
Get well soon, Skuzzy!

PS: If you dont feel better quick, go see a Doc. Food poisoning is not something to take lightly. Trus me, i know more about that than I ever cared .

Reminds me of one of my favorite lines from Frasier -- and typing it out cant hope to make it as funny as the first class delivery did:

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Dad: Yeah, the dog's name is Eddie....we call him "Eddie Spaghetti."

Frasier: Is that what he likes to eat?

Dad: Nah, he has worms.

toon · « **Reply #11 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:58:18 AM »

lmao sim, what a great show. btw, what a conroe is?

Simaril · « **Reply #12 on:** August 09, 2006, 11:05:13 AM »

The cutting edge, worldbeating chip-o-the-month....Intel's AMD beater.

And its $1255 for the processor alone at Newegg.....

Skuzzy · « **Reply #13 on:** August 09, 2006, 02:20:29 PM »

That's for the 6800 Extreme. I did not pay that much, but it is the most expensive of all the Conroe's. Clock unlocked so it will be some fun.

As I build a computer once every 3 to 5 years, I usually go for the top of the line, so it will last.

Here is the parts list:
Motherboard: ASUS P5WDG2-WS
CPU: Intel X6800 Extreme
RAM: 2GB of PC6400 DDR2-800 Crucial RAM
Video Card: HIS Radeon X1900XTX 512MB

Those are the main items. I will retain my Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum sound card, Sony Dual layer DVD burner, Sony DVD-ROM, case and power supply from my old system.

I am feeling better today. Heck, I actually managed to eat some solid food today and kept it down. WOOT! Funny how you appreciate the little things, like eating, when you can't do it for a couple of days.

On the other hand, I know far more about pooping and spewing than I care to know and will not miss the later at all, and looking forward to the former returning to a state more consistent with solid waste matter.

Hajo · « **Reply #14 on:** August 09, 2006, 02:31:20 PM »

Skuzzy call 1-800-686-1783.

They do a good job refinishing a porcelain throne.