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fcuk90

Jul 6 2009, 12:23 AM

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QUOTE(chewchew @ Jul 6 2009, 12:22 AM)

oh ya...one more thing...
does anyone out there recommend Acer's desktop?..
is it good?...or isit like its laptop, full of complains and problems?...

my acer desktop still running strong .since 2006 .
equips with amd athlon . until now still dont have any problem .

seldom turn off for bt-ing

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Jul 6 2009, 12:27 AM

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QUOTE(fcuk90 @ Jul 6 2009, 12:23 AM)

my acer desktop still running strong .since 2006 .
equips with amd athlon . until now still dont have any problem .

seldom turn off for bt-ing

oic...seems like not bad lah...

i think i will consider that too...since i dunno how to assemble my own computer parts...

i tink i mite as well go for Acer brand since its cheaper...

any objection to that?....or any other suggestion?..

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QUOTE(chewchew @ Jul 6 2009, 12:27 AM)

oic...seems like not bad lah...

i think i will consider that too...since i dunno how to assemble my own computer parts...

i tink i mite as well go for Acer brand since its cheaper...
any objection to that?....or any other suggestion?..

do consider dell too .
it proivde onsite service

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Jul 7 2009, 03:27 PM

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QUOTE(piumiu @ Jul 4 2009, 09:52 AM)

if you dont know anything about pc and may need good support. get dell with onsite service.
if you have average pc knowledge and some skills with pc parts then only get clone.
from your post i think you get dell with onsite support. add a bit more you can get a notebook.

Whoah i think this helps the most! Before that i'm thinking dell PC are bs cuz they designed the PC to make your life harder when you want to upgrade it. But thinking back they do offer great tech support (as long as the warranty lasts of course). So just like piumiu said. I think all comes down to how well you know a PC especially hardware wise.

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Jul 7 2009, 03:43 PM

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A cheap branded notebook might be more preferable. It's a lot less messier than a desktop, less wires, looks nice, cooler and you can take it with you anywhere (although you should be more careful about that).

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wait a minutes...anyone knows how to (flash wrong bios)...i nid mobo replacement,,

Added on July 7, 2009, 4:24 pm

QUOTE(fcuk90 @ Jul 5 2009, 01:07 AM)

nt really , i upgraded my acer pc ram yet i m still able to sent it for mobo replacement (flash wrong bios )==

can u teach me how to flash wrong bios?i wan to replace my mobo since it will out of warranty...

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QUOTE(everling @ Jul 7 2009, 03:43 PM)

A cheap branded notebook might be more preferable. It's a lot less messier than a desktop, less wires, looks nice, cooler and you can take it with you anywhere (although you should be more careful about that).

It depended on individual usage.

Personally I don't like laptop mainly because performance wise, it is no match with desktop, (price wise don't difer too much lah, and don't compared to 10K laptop with 1.5K desktop

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If one not intends to carry around, just usage at home or specific place, desktop is always recommended, cheaper and better performance compared to equivalent spec of laptop.

I prefer to buy 2 desktop if I need to use at 2 places, instead of spending equivalent amount of money on 1 laptop.

If need to use at outside, then no choice, laptop is the only choice.

Just my preference.

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Jul 8 2009, 12:09 AM

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regardless of
diy-er or not

get a clone one
post ur budget here and we can help u build a rig

if u are not profficient with diy and if u're in or around kelana jaya area i will gladly help u install the parts as well and explain the process of hardware and software installation to u.

as for rig building if u need help i'd suggest u post ur budget up and decide if u like amd or intel, ati or nvidia, gaming or workspace or media.

with 3k u could get a powerful rig (which if u decide to spend on a branded one will get u a fairly decent rig)

clone has many advantages and dont worry because warranty and after purchase support is still available but not as good as that of a branded pc

my vote : pick n plug

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Jul 8 2009, 12:25 AM

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Clone this word use it in wrong way. Coz most of our pc come from various spec, i think should proper word to call it CUSTOM PC.

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i agree with you zeustronic.

why do people call it clone?it's not copying major vendors.it should be called custom pc as you pick the parts one by one and piece it together

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QUOTE(*PnU*Stardust @ Jul 8 2009, 12:09 AM)

regardless of
diy-er or not

get a clone one
post ur budget here and we can help u build a rig
if u are not profficient with diy and if u're in or around kelana jaya area i will gladly help u install the parts as well and explain the process of hardware and software installation to u.

as for rig building if u need help i'd suggest u post ur budget up and decide if u like amd or intel, ati or nvidia, gaming or workspace or media.

with 3k u could get a powerful rig (which if u decide to spend on a branded one will get u a fairly decent rig)

clone has many advantages and dont worry because warranty and after purchase support is still available but not as good as that of a branded pc

my vote : pick n plug

wah for free? got or not? i call u lor next time

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Jul 8 2009, 12:59 PM

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QUOTE(*PnU*Stardust @ Jul 8 2009, 12:09 AM)

regardless of
diy-er or not

get a clone one
post ur budget here and we can help u build a rig
if u are not profficient with diy and if u're in or around kelana jaya area i will gladly help u install the parts as well and explain the process of hardware and software installation to u.

as for rig building if u need help i'd suggest u post ur budget up and decide if u like amd or intel, ati or nvidia, gaming or workspace or media.

with 3k u could get a powerful rig (which if u decide to spend on a branded one will get u a fairly decent rig)

clone has many advantages and dont worry because warranty and after purchase support is still available but not as good as that of a branded pc

my vote : pick n plug

unfortunately i dont stay around kelana jaya :-) i have no problem with the hardware and software installation.

budget around RM1.5K including a good LCD monitor..
Preferable intel, nvidia, 2GB RAM (or above), 320GB hardisk, DVD writer....
so what do u recommend?

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Jul 8 2009, 01:07 PM

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custom pc is the best, buy and assemble for urself, more satisfaction

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Jul 8 2009, 01:18 PM

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Im kinda new in DIY pc.

Is there any good guide online that you guys can recommend me?

I would love to built my own pc

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