Mobo: ASUS or DFI (Maybe)
Conroe: E6600 (I think is new 2.4C) or E6300
Cooling: Zalman 7000Cu (already have)
Ram: 512MB x2
Videocard(s): Gigabyte GF6200 (already have)
PSU: Enermax 535W
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Mobo: ASUS or DFI (Maybe)
Conroe: E6600 (I think is new 2.4C) or E6300
Cooling: Zalman 7000Cu (already have)
Ram: 512MB x2
Videocard(s): Gigabyte GF6200 (already have)
PSU: Enermax 535W
never underestimate the inefficiency of code :DQuote:
Originally Posted by alexio
the i865 chipset can do it with oc' but the problem is the older vrm spec on the currently shipping boards.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rickster_64
so the answer must be: no
new boards with proper vrm: yes
is no one else sceptical about the la grande thing in the i965/ich8 chipset? :hm:
Mobo: ? with i975x or ati RD600
CPU: E6600
Mem: 2x 1GB
GPU: X800 XT (still good enough)
Cooling: Water
mobo : i975x asus? abit? dfi?
ram 2x512 d9 fatbody
CPU: E6600 or E6700
GPU:x800xl (already have)
cooling: water and my chilly 1 dod:D (already have)
PSu: enermax liberty 620 or antec neo he 550
:toast:
QTF ...there's a huge difference from getting a code that makes something happen, and getting one that does it with the fewest lines.Quote:
Originally Posted by Der_KHAN
Anyway, on to my hopeful specs.
MOBO:: (undecided.. maybe ASUS with whatever chipset looks to be the best)
CPU:: E6600
RAM:: 2x1gb pc8000
GPU:: x1900xt (or better depending on what's out and what mood I'm in)
PSU:: OCZ Powerstream 520W
I won't be buying until late Q4'06 for various reason, so I'll have plently of time to figure out what chipset runs well and see if the next generation of GPUs are worth buying (or make the current ones dirt cheap).
This surely will be a massive upgrade from my P4 2.6 northwood, I knew there was a good reason I was waiting till I couldn't stand it any more to upgrade, I'm going to have some fun with conroe :D.
Hmm I wonder which ASUS nforce board will support Conroe. Perhaps one with the new nforce 5.
Who thinks an mATX motherboard for Conroe will be available at or near the time of Conroe's launch?
I'm thinking I'll wait till a little closer in to sell off my CPU/Mobo/RAM... just gotta hope there aren't any X2 3800+ price cuts in the meantime of any significance!
im thinking about the Bad Axe board myself, though i tend to lean towards stability over mad OCing. Last thing i want is a hiccup during a heated BF2 match :)
Yeah, I know the feeling... I still clock high for fun, but then find a very stable setting so my everyday usage and gaming don't crash on me ever due to the overclock :). The last thing I want is a crash during a round of fun :D !Overclocking to me is having fun and then getting more for your money out of the CPU, not a competition to be the fastest in the world at all costs, stability be damned :). However, both ways are valid if you ask me :cool: .Quote:
Originally Posted by flakpyro
These Conroes sure look exciting, I can't wait to see what unfolds this summer.
No idea, what board, cpu and ram to get... Let you all have a play around then I will make up my mind :D
Intresting too see FUGGER using next gen ATi Chipset. That could well be the one to get.
Glad that 4GB also works...
Mine will be something like this:
CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600
MB: 975X, maybe the Bad Axe, don't know yet, or maybe the Asus or the Abit
RAM: 2x1GB PC2-6400
GPU: XFX 7600GT xXx (standing next to me.. darn AGP board I have atm)
PSU: Enermax Liberty 500W (500W should be enough)
E6600 + 7900GT + mobo ???
all other, i hope, will be enough from my current rig
Me personally I'm thinking:
E6700 (need the high multi)
1) Vapo LS - Black with PC65B case
2) XXX Motherboard
3) Memory... some good PC8000, Maybe OCZ Extreme Stuff if available... or the Patriot XBLK PC8000
4) PSU, I like the new Mushkin 650W unit...
5) 2 x X1900XTX
@charlie
mushkin to supply 2 x1900? FAR NOT ENOUGH
OK, you twisted my arm... PC Power and Cooling 1K :D then!Quote:
Originally Posted by \Karting_freak
Damn electricity bill will get more expensive. I know here in NY the cost of electricity came up like 50% im payin $130 for 1 bdr aprtment and its not summer out:( Last monts when i used my chiller bill was $180. I'm afraid to think what it will be when il turn on two of my hoem AC units and the damn chiller:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by charlie
If I have a Conroe/Vapo/Crossfire rig I think I'll turn it OFF when I'm away...that's a bit too hungry for 24/7!
Heh
Nice sig btw charlie.
I feel a presence, something i've not felt since... Northwood.
The dark side might be stronger ;)
ahahaha. Awesome analogy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Absolute_0
Ummm... Conroe shortage I foresee, high markups all around. Search for best offers we must.:p:
On the more serious side I WANT to see what ATI and Nvidia will offer in their chipsets, but I doubt I will travel down that road again.
Allmost every time I save a couple of bucks on a non Intel chipset I got burned by some stupid incompatibility down the road. :slapass:
I'm sure they will have all the fancy names for their "super" features who buys into that anyway:nono:
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CHILDREN DEPAKOTE
Sorry for the bump
But i was just wondering, how much will a conroe (e6600) with a decent board (asus, intel bad axe, dfi) and good memory come to be?
In the us tht is ofcourse
I will be going with
1) Conroe E6700 2.66 with Chilly1 SS for 24/7, aluminum mousepot for benching, maybe XE if it is clocking alot higher and if it has unlocked multis.
2) DFI/Asus 975X or R600 Motherboard
3) Single X1900XTX (X1950XTX if that is out?) cooled by VF-900 or whatever air cooler is best at the time, cooled by Chilly1 SS for benching. Maybe something cheaper until DX10 hits.
4) 2GB of good DDR2, depends what is out when Conroe launches.
5) Sparkle 550w PSU (36A single rail goodness for cheap) or maybe Mushkin PSU
Working on designing up a solid copper CPU/VGA LN2 containers to make it really fly. :)
Mobo: Probably Asus P5B Deluxe (965x) or any 975 if there is a small difference price wise.
Conroe: Model E6600
Cooling: Stock**
Ram: Surely OCZ. Probably 1GB DDR800 XT (good value)
Videocard: 7600GT or 7900GT. I have to think about future DX10. a small price drop on the 7900GT would help.
PSU: This is an unknown thing. I was for a Thermaltake, but look like people don't like this. ( I have a 420W for 3 year without problem, but..)
** My computer case is a Silverstone TJ06. 2 120mm fan push and pull air in a tunnel only for the ram and CPU. In my test, it dropped the temp of 3C to 5C. Maybe will buy something other, but I don'T think the Conroe is a very "hot" chip.
Still an over $1000 upgrade.