Official: Who's Got a Conroe Thread

Randomletters · Jul 28, 2006, 09:27 PM

Hell we do it for gfx cards why not processors

Conroe was released today, Who ordered one, Which one did you order, And what system is it going in?

niceguyrichy · Jul 29, 2006, 12:51 AM

Can't find a shop in the UK that'll gurantee me delivery atm, and still loking at mobo's and trying to figure out what to do with my 2 X800 's (both agp of course, one XTAiW), but I'm hoping to raise the funds to get a 2.4G and a nice OC friendly MOBO real soon

might be screwed if I can't find a gf card I like that I can actually afford though

BWX · Jul 29, 2006, 01:10 AM

For gaming it will be pointless without top top top of the line GFX card, mainly a crossfire or SLI combining the 2 top card of either ATI or Nvidia. Otherwise it's a waste..

Still worthy for all the other CPU intensive tasks you do on a PC though of course.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Jul 31, 2006, 03:48 PM

Can't afford the cost of a new system what with a broken air conditioner and a heatwave... argh... but if I was gonna build a new system I'd use probably an E6600 for it

Zardon · Jul 31, 2006, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niceguyrichy

Can't find a shop in the UK that'll gurantee me delivery atm

dont overclockers.co.uk have them in stock? they say they do (well some of them anyway).

niceguyrichy · Jul 31, 2006, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zardon

dont overclockers.co.uk have them in stock? they say they do (well some of them anyway).

I'm aiming for this one:

depends on what my current setup fetches on ebay tbh, times is hard

a few places have the EE, but that's proper dreaming for me atm lol

Necrosis · Jul 31, 2006, 08:48 PM

TD E6700 OEM on back order.

However, if it doesn't ship soon I'm going /w another vendor.

$599.99 for an OEM processor is steep if you have to wait like everyone else.

It's going in my sig.

Necrosis · Aug 1, 2006, 05:29 AM

Earlier today I e-mail them asking about any update on shipping.

Here is what I get in return.

Quote:

Dear Valued Customer: We have a scheduled shipment of this item coming in on 08/08/06. Thank you for visiting our website. We at Tiger Direct appreciate your business. If you have further inquiries and reply to this email, please make sure to include your entire message, so we can address it appropriately. Sincerely, Roque TigerDirect.com Web Response

The point is if they would of said shipping on the 8th, that would be one thing.

However, I was told when I ordered the processor (07/27) a shipment would be arriving the next day. No updates, no response nothing.

Under these circumstances would what you do?

1. Order the retail version some where else for cheaper. Some who is also guaranteeing shipment by next week if you get in under the order they requested.

2. Pay more for an OEM processor where not only you but many other people have been "promised" about shipments arriving. Yet nothing has arrived or shipped but for only a handful of people.

Of course giving the vendor some time, I choose option 1.

So I cancel my order for the processor.

A bit of background you should know. When you order an OEM processor through TD you have to purchase a heatsink with it. If you don't they will not honor any warranty.

I'm copying this next bit from my post on Anandtech.

I cancelled my order just a few minutes ago. Guy wasn't very nice on the phone. They still have a big whopping charge on my card which better come off damn soon.

Update: Get this I ordered a heatsink /w the processor because of their little clause. Thinking I would get back some of the packing/handling fee because of canceling. Guess what? Nope. I pay 24.99 for the heatsink, and 19.99 for P/H!!!

Blazer · Aug 16, 2006, 07:20 AM

I have ordered an E6600 to update my aging system

we will see when I get it though. Tigerdirect.ca dosen't have the same clout as their US parent.

PangingJr · Aug 16, 2006, 08:01 AM

what motherboard and ram are you choosing?

Blazer · Sep 5, 2006, 02:26 AM

I went with a MSI 975X Powerup Edition and 2 gig of OCZ EL DDR2 6400

PangingJr · Sep 19, 2006, 07:03 AM

the CPU = Intel C2D E6300.

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CPU performance and memory bandwidth looks pretty decent on papers (SiSoftware Sandra's, Everest's benchmarks)

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this CPU runs very cool with the stock Intel fan-heatsink, the CPU fan is also run very quiet, since it runs at low speed like 500-1000 RPM at most of the time. i've to drop the fan low limit warning down to 400 RPM, i'll keep the warning on for a while yet, then i normally disable it.

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after about 36 hours of running time...
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have checked the CPU core temps with a few different software programs, Core Temp, Everest and Intel TAT (Intel thermal analysis tool, this tool is made for checking notebook computer processors temps, but it seems to be also working with this C2D for desktop computers).

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the motherboard = Gigabyte GA-965P-DS4.

acording to Intel chipset ID... this board is using Intel G965 (instead of P965) chipset, however, at this time, i'm not sure whether this info is correct or not.
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CPU-Z shows this board with a "Rev. C1" on it. again i'm not sure whether this has something to do with the above Intel NB chipset...
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this all just happens on last sunday my kid was building the first computer for his own 10th birthday's with his cousin (16) who's helping him, they went out to buy some new computer parts together. i told them to go to my computer part store to pick up a Pentium D 945 (presler) since i called to check with store owner for the stepping D0 of the CPU's which just arrive at the store, i also told them to buy a new video card at the store... i was thinking to build a new computer for my kid, i've all of the computer parts that i can build this new computer... Intel LGA775 motherboard that won't support C2D CPU, RAM, CD/DVD drives, PSU and all... i have them when i saw they are on discounted and i bought them so i can use them at anytimes..., i still need a better CPU and video card... so that he can have something similar to his friend in which his preferred to have it before... i however also think i like to try the C2D CPU (as well as the presler D 945) but it's just not this so soon...
anyway, my kid had to call me back for my approve on the buying... and so that i got to pick a motherboard to support this CPU for him and all...

Lowfat · Oct 3, 2006, 05:36 PM

I got sick of waiting for RD600 boards to show up so i ordered a Gigabyte DS3 today and an E6300. Should have it within a week or so.

dipstick · Oct 25, 2006, 06:46 PM

This is my first Intel setup since the mighty P3 933MHz and I have to say it is one of the best and most satisfying upgrades I've made in a long time. Even at stock 2.4GHz the smoothness and speed is very noticeable over my 2.6GHz 4400+. My board doesn't seem to the best for OCing but I'm quite pleased with the result considering the lack of OC options like cpu vcore adjustments. This is as stable as she will go on stock volts but is rock solid dual primin. I also plan on upgrading the Zalman 7700cu with something better soon so hopefully 3.3GHz is within reach.

F1N3ST · Oct 30, 2006, 09:19 PM

I got an E6300

Running at 2.3Ghz

Lowfat · Oct 31, 2006, 03:28 AM

So far I am testing out 3150MHz, 450FSB,1.325V with my E6300.

Previously had it @ 3GHz, 429FSB, 1.2V. 24 hour orthos stable.

Lowfat · Oct 31, 2006, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F1N3ST

I got an E6300

Running at 2.3Ghz

what is holding you back? You definately should be able to take it much higher than that with a decent mobo.

Necrosis · Oct 31, 2006, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dipstick

This is my first Intel setup since the mighty P3 933MHz and I have to say it is one of the best and most satisfying upgrades I've made in a long time. Even at stock 2.4GHz the smoothness and speed is very noticeable over my 2.6GHz 4400+. My board doesn't seem to the best for OCing but I'm quite pleased with the result considering the lack of OC options like cpu vcore adjustments. This is as stable as she will go on stock volts but is rock solid dual primin. I also plan on upgrading the Zalman 7700cu with something better soon so hopefully 3.3GHz is within reach.

Ha, Dip finally switched!!

The_Neon_Cowboy · Oct 31, 2006, 04:20 AM

I never posted here? oops?

I have a E6600

Lowfat · Nov 2, 2006, 11:18 PM

I have 48 hours stable with f@h now @ 3150MHz, 450FSB. I could take it slightly higher 460'ish until my board starts getting less stable. Still not bad for a sub $200 canadian cpu.

dipstick · Nov 3, 2006, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Necrosis

Ha, Dip finally switched!!

Who would have thought, right?

I'm loving this new setup though; especially after I returned the Intel board and picked up an Asus.

F1N3ST · Nov 3, 2006, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowfat

what is holding you back? You definately should be able to take it much higher than that with a decent mobo.

Well, my motherboard is holding me back, only allowing 333FSB. But I dont care, my memory runs at 1:1 at there. DDR2-667.

Necrosis · Nov 3, 2006, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dipstick

Who would have thought, right?

I'm loving this new setup though; especially after I returned the Intel board and picked up an Asus.

I knew it wouldn't be too long for you to feel the pang of upgrade.

swimtech · Nov 4, 2006, 08:16 PM

The Asus boards are looking good for the Core 2's - external SATA, coax digital audio out, ADI onboard audio, firewire port, high quality caps in the regulation stage - little things that add up - in addition to being one of the best overclocking boards... Next year for me - finally...

Lowfat · Nov 4, 2006, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swimtech

The Asus boards are looking good for the Core 2's - external SATA, coax digital audio out, ADI onboard audio, firewire port, high quality caps in the regulation stage - little things that add up - in addition to being one of the best overclocking boards... Next year for me - finally...

what board is that? If it is the P5B-Deluxe, watch out... it has the worse bioses I have seen on a board in a long time.

PangingJr · Nov 5, 2006, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowfat

If it is the P5B-Deluxe, watch out... it has the worse bioses

what's wrong with it, could you tell about it a bit more?

swimtech · Nov 5, 2006, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowfat

what board is that? If it is the P5B-Deluxe, watch out... it has the worse bioses I have seen on a board in a long time.

I was looking specifically at the P5B-E board - though the others in the line from Asus look nice too - and most reviews have been positive. I apologize for leading this discussion off topic away from the Conroe processor itself however.

If I were buying today, I'd probably get an E6300 or E6400 and overclock it with a decent midpriced board - pinching pennies...

I've started a new thread Here for discussion of the boards themselves and hope that the topic about the motherboards can continue there...

IamLakota · Dec 19, 2006, 09:26 PM

Well my E6600 is resting until Nvidia/EVGA put out the offical bios to fix sata issues but I GOT A CONROE!!!

Necrosis · Dec 20, 2006, 05:40 AM

I thought that issue is fixed. Why don't you try the beta bios?

IamLakota · Dec 20, 2006, 10:01 AM

I'm just patient thats all Necrosis,besides beta testing doesnt pay well,..

Jul 28, 2006, 09:27 PM	#1
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 54	Official: Who's Got a Conroe Thread Hell we do it for gfx cards why not processors Conroe was released today, Who ordered one, Which one did you order, And what system is it going in? __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

Jul 29, 2006, 01:10 AM	#3
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Aug 16, 2006, 07:20 AM	#9
Blazer Tweeker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kitchener Posts: 612 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I have ordered an E6600 to update my aging system we will see when I get it though. Tigerdirect.ca dosen't have the same clout as their US parent. __________________

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Sep 19, 2006, 07:03 AM	#12
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	the CPU = Intel C2D E6300. [URL= CPU performance and memory bandwidth looks pretty decent on papers (SiSoftware Sandra's, Everest's benchmarks) [URL= [URL= [URL= this CPU runs very cool with the stock Intel fan-heatsink, the CPU fan is also run very quiet, since it runs at low speed like 500-1000 RPM at most of the time. i've to drop the fan low limit warning down to 400 RPM, i'll keep the warning on for a while yet, then i normally disable it. [URL= after about 36 hours of running time... [URL= have checked the CPU core temps with a few different software programs, Core Temp, Everest and Intel TAT (Intel thermal analysis tool, this tool is made for checking notebook computer processors temps, but it seems to be also working with this C2D for desktop computers). [URL= [URL= [URL= the motherboard = Gigabyte GA-965P-DS4. acording to Intel chipset ID... this board is using Intel G965 (instead of P965) chipset, however, at this time, i'm not sure whether this info is correct or not. [URL= CPU-Z shows this board with a "Rev. C1" on it. again i'm not sure whether this has something to do with the above Intel NB chipset... [URL= this all just happens on last sunday my kid was building the first computer for his own 10th birthday's with his cousin (16) who's helping him, they went out to buy some new computer parts together. i told them to go to my computer part store to pick up a Pentium D 945 (presler) since i called to check with store owner for the stepping D0 of the CPU's which just arrive at the store, i also told them to buy a new video card at the store... i was thinking to build a new computer for my kid, i've all of the computer parts that i can build this new computer... Intel LGA775 motherboard that won't support C2D CPU, RAM, CD/DVD drives, PSU and all... i have them when i saw they are on discounted and i bought them so i can use them at anytimes..., i still need a better CPU and video card... so that he can have something similar to his friend in which his preferred to have it before... i however also think i like to try the C2D CPU (as well as the presler D 945) but it's just not this so soon... anyway, my kid had to call me back for my approve on the buying... and so that i got to pick a motherboard to support this CPU for him and all... Last edited by PangingJr; Aug 7, 2007 at 05:32 PM. Reason: pics no longer available - links removed

Jul 31, 2006, 03:48 PM	#4
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	Can't afford the cost of a new system what with a broken air conditioner and a heatwave... argh... but if I was gonna build a new system I'd use probably an E6600 for it

Jul 31, 2006, 08:48 PM	#7
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	TD E6700 OEM on back order. However, if it doesn't ship soon I'm going /w another vendor. $599.99 for an OEM processor is steep if you have to wait like everyone else. It's going in my sig.

Aug 16, 2006, 08:01 AM	#10
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	what motherboard and ram are you choosing?

Oct 3, 2006, 05:36 PM	#13
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	I got sick of waiting for RD600 boards to show up so i ordered a Gigabyte DS3 today and an E6300. Should have it within a week or so. __________________

Oct 25, 2006, 06:46 PM	#14
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	This is my first Intel setup since the mighty P3 933MHz and I have to say it is one of the best and most satisfying upgrades I've made in a long time. Even at stock 2.4GHz the smoothness and speed is very noticeable over my 2.6GHz 4400+. My board doesn't seem to the best for OCing but I'm quite pleased with the result considering the lack of OC options like cpu vcore adjustments. This is as stable as she will go on stock volts but is rock solid dual primin. I also plan on upgrading the Zalman 7700cu with something better soon so hopefully 3.3GHz is within reach.

Oct 30, 2006, 09:19 PM	#15
F1N3ST DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 123 Rep Power: 0	I got an E6300 Running at 2.3Ghz

Oct 31, 2006, 03:28 AM	#16
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	So far I am testing out 3150MHz, 450FSB,1.325V with my E6300. Previously had it @ 3GHz, 429FSB, 1.2V. 24 hour orthos stable.

Oct 31, 2006, 04:20 AM	#19
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	I never posted here? oops? I have a E6600 __________________

Nov 2, 2006, 11:18 PM	#20
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	I have 48 hours stable with f@h now @ 3150MHz, 450FSB. I could take it slightly higher 460'ish until my board starts getting less stable. Still not bad for a sub $200 canadian cpu.

Nov 4, 2006, 08:16 PM	#24
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	The Asus boards are looking good for the Core 2's - external SATA, coax digital audio out, ADI onboard audio, firewire port, high quality caps in the regulation stage - little things that add up - in addition to being one of the best overclocking boards... Next year for me - finally... __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

Dec 19, 2006, 09:26 PM	#28
IamLakota HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Viriginia Posts: 552 Rep Power: 0	Well my E6600 is resting until Nvidia/EVGA put out the offical bios to fix sata issues but I GOT A CONROE!!! __________________ Harley Davidson: If You Have To Ask You Wouldn't Understand!!! System Specs: Mobo:Asus P6T Deluxe V2,intel i7 920,2x BFG GTX 250 oc in SLI,Corsair 6gigs tri channel pc12800CL8 2xWD Velociraptor's 2x74gig WD Raptor , X-Fi Fatal1ty Titainium,HANNS-G HG281HD 1080p 28" monitor,Coolermaster HAF/922,PC-PWR&Cooling Sliencer 750,CoolerMaster V8 HSF

Dec 20, 2006, 05:40 AM	#29
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	I thought that issue is fixed. Why don't you try the beta bios?

Dec 20, 2006, 10:01 AM	#30
IamLakota HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Viriginia Posts: 552 Rep Power: 0	I'm just patient thats all Necrosis,besides beta testing doesnt pay well,.. __________________ Harley Davidson: If You Have To Ask You Wouldn't Understand!!! System Specs: Mobo:Asus P6T Deluxe V2,intel i7 920,2x BFG GTX 250 oc in SLI,Corsair 6gigs tri channel pc12800CL8 2xWD Velociraptor's 2x74gig WD Raptor , X-Fi Fatal1ty Titainium,HANNS-G HG281HD 1080p 28" monitor,Coolermaster HAF/922,PC-PWR&Cooling Sliencer 750,CoolerMaster V8 HSF