My Frankenstein
It just seemed like the thing to do
Thursday, June 25, 2009 by Mirsguy | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Okay, so everyone is posting about their new computers. I just built one yesterday and installed all my programs on it today. Here goes:
Foxconn Renaissance LGA 1366 Motherboard
Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz Quad Core Processor
12 GB DDR3 Memory
1 TB Hard Drive
MSI GeForce 9600 GT 512 MB Video Card (from my previous machine)
Running Windows 7 64-Bit.
I ran a memory test on the system overnight before installing Windows. It made 9 passes and had 0 errors. 
Another blessing is that it turned on the very first time I pushed the power button. No guessing games!
Oh, and this thing is really fast! 
Reply #2 Thursday, June 25, 2009 9:13 AM
Actually, this is a result of having many more duties placed on me at work. My office needed another workstation, and if the office is going to get it, then I may as well build it as MY workstation. Especially because the cost of parts isn't that much different between what I got and several steps down. I spend an extra couple hundred over simply building a core 2 duo machine. 
But yes, I will derive many hours of enjoyment from it, and hopefully get a lot done, too. 
Reply #5 Monday, July 6, 2009 2:00 PM
I are so beside me now. 12GB DDR3 Memory...I didn't know they could go that high. What am I living in...in the stone age?? Just wait...you just wait...I'll get mine...someday...in the near future...maybe...before hell freezes over.
Good luck with your newbie. I hope you have a helluva good time...skinning that is.
Reply #6 Monday, July 6, 2009 2:05 PM
Thanks!
I've been using it now for a couple of weeks, and I love it!!!
Reply #7 Monday, July 6, 2009 2:10 PM
Congrats on putting together a sweet sounding machine. Now get back to work.
Reply #9 Monday, July 6, 2009 2:46 PM
Reply #11 Monday, July 6, 2009 3:23 PM
When the mula flows like a river into our family bank account.
She doesn't need all that power to surf and check e-mail anyway. 
Thankya!
Reply #13 Monday, July 6, 2009 4:39 PM
Yeah, the computer deals the cards really fast!
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Reply #1 Thursday, June 25, 2009 5:21 AM
To me, your Frankensein would be my economic Dracula... financially it woulda sucked sucked me dry and then some, given Oz prices on PC parts.
Anyhow, you braggart you, it looks like a super duper machine and congrats. I hope you derive endless hours of enjoyment and pleasure from it. I'm not jealous at all, just a little envious.... orright, a lot envious.