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Ryo83

Jun 13 2009, 02:56 AM

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QUOTE(bryanyeo87 @ Jun 13 2009, 12:55 AM)

Any motherboard with a PCIE x16 slot (rm 150 up to rm 1800). What I worry more is, can your power supply keep up with it?

the salesman suggest me Gigabyte real power 550 watt... how about that? Pls suggest me a Gigabyte or Asus mobo RM600 below price....

Added on June 13, 2009, 6:00 pmHi all, i want to used Nvidia GTX275 as my gc in my rig, what is the suitable mobo if i want to use AmD phenom ii 940be as my processer...
How about i used Asus M4N78???

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guys..can help me, want to buy new amd rig but the budget too tight..cause i already buy another rig.. my budget= Rm1800~Rm2.2k

so this is my spec:

AMD phenom2 X3 720BE = RM490
LCD LG 18.5" = RM359
LG DVD-RW = RM 75
HDD WD 640GB = RM210
PSU Huntkey 550w = RM145
Casing ATX = RM150

so the total are =RM1429

so i need sugestion on ddr2 ram,mobo and graphics card

im using this rig for surfing,autocad,gaming such as last remnant,grid,pes2009.. thx ya

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QUOTE(tedisgodlike @ Jun 14 2009, 10:12 AM)

guys..can help me, want to buy new amd rig but the budget too tight..cause i already buy another rig.. my budget= Rm1800~Rm2.2k

so this is my spec:

AMD phenom2 X3 720BE = RM490
LCD LG 18.5" = RM359
LG DVD-RW = RM 75
HDD WD 640GB = RM210
PSU Huntkey 550w = RM145
Casing ATX = RM150

so the total are =RM1429

so i need sugestion on ddr2 ram,mobo and graphics card

im using this rig for surfing,autocad,gaming such as last remnant,grid,pes2009.. thx ya

kingston DDR2 800MHz 2X2GB = RM160
GC = SAPPHIRE HD4850 512DDR3 GRAPHIC CARD = RM380
mobo = Biostar ta790GX 128M = RM355

Paca

Jun 16 2009, 05:51 PM

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hi..
my old desktop isnt going to last long n i cant play games on my lappy..
so i wanna ask u this..
for rm 3k with lcd..
what spec should i look for?
i dont care its amd or intel..
i jus wan it to last a few year

ventrilocks

Jun 17 2009, 01:05 PM

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QUOTE(Paca @ Jun 16 2009, 05:51 PM)

hi..
my old desktop isnt going to last long n i cant play games on my lappy..
so i wanna ask u this..
for rm 3k with lcd..
what spec should i look for?
i dont care its amd or intel..
i jus wan it to last a few year

Phenom II X4 955 (Black Edn) = RM850
Biostar ta790GX A3+ = RM410
Kingston KVR1333D3N9 DDR3 2GB = RM115
WD Green Caviar 640GB = RM220
Palit GTX260 55nm with 216SP SONIC = RM639
Silver Stone (ST56F) 560W = RM349
20.5" 2043SW A+D 15000:1 5ms = RM455
Pionner20x = RM95
CM Elite 310 = RM125

Total = 3258

to cut cost that GC can bundle with silverstone = Cex bundle promo..
or u can get HD4850..the price now RM400..

Paca

Jun 17 2009, 06:31 PM

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QUOTE(ventrilocks @ Jun 17 2009, 01:05 PM)

Phenom II X4 955 (Black Edn) = RM850
Biostar ta790GX A3+ = RM410
Kingston KVR1333D3N9 DDR3 2GB = RM115
WD Green Caviar 640GB = RM220
Palit GTX260 55nm with 216SP SONIC = RM639
Silver Stone (ST56F) 560W = RM349
20.5" 2043SW A+D 15000:1 5ms = RM455
Pionner20x = RM95
CM Elite 310 = RM125

Total = 3258

to cut cost that GC can bundle with silverstone = Cex bundle promo..
or u can get HD4850..the price now RM400..

sry if im so clueless..AGAIN

but is cex a computer shop?
if yes can you sifu show the thread?
thank you

tedisgodlike

Jun 17 2009, 08:08 PM

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haha.. it an adrenaline before buying new rig..here the link

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=896341&hl=

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Jun 17 2009, 10:37 PM

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Jun 12 2009, 11:31 AM)

9800GT is enough to play GTA4 or NFS series. But since 4850 is dirt cheap now, you might as well want to consider it

haha...
ATI gotta clear those 48XX cards...
4770 was selling like hot cake....

well, true enugh, my frend bought 4850 last week for rm399 zzzz !

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sry im here again..
ok i admit.
dont even know how to reformat my desktop..
so..if i buy amd or ati product..
it will not bring any trouble to me?
or newbie should go the intel/nvidia road?

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Jun 17 2009, 11:45 PM

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any road is safely taken. doesnt matter amd, ati, intel or nvidia. all those brands are just down to personal preference. i was an amd user, then intel, then amd again. so far neither system has caused problem for me.

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Jun 18 2009, 01:17 AM

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Need Help !!

Budget : 2.5k

Purpose : Movie + Little Gaming

2 Monitor + 1 TV (Do i need 2 GC ?)

Thanks

Paca

Jun 18 2009, 09:06 AM

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QUOTE(Jankirky @ Jun 18 2009, 01:17 AM)

2 Monitor + 1 TV (Do i need 2 GC ?)

i think we are in the same boats but why do do need 2 screen?

seejun87

Jun 18 2009, 10:14 AM

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Hihi...
My old desktop just pass its 5 years old & Wish to upgrade my Desktop.
So i would like to ask those pro in the PC/Desktop.
Im using Adobe Software for my 2D Design work, Online gaming & Movie...
for RM2.5k-RM3k withour Monitor,
What kind of spec should i looking for?

Would very appreciated your answer, Thanks You!

Paca

Jun 18 2009, 11:15 AM

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QUOTE(seejun87 @ Jun 18 2009, 10:14 AM)

Hihi...
My old desktop just pass its 5 years old & Wish to upgrade my Desktop.
So i would like to ask those pro in the PC/Desktop.
Im using Adobe Software for my 2D Design work, Online gaming & Movie...
for RM2.5k-RM3k withour Monitor,
What kind of spec should i looking for?

Would very appreciated your answer, Thanks You!

well im not that good enuff to quote anything but maybe you can try this

Phenom II X4 955 (Black Edn) = RM850
Biostar ta790GX A3+ = RM410
Kingston KVR1333D3N9 DDR3 2GB = RM115
WD Green Caviar 640GB = RM220
Palit GTX260 55nm with 216SP SONIC = RM639
Silver Stone (ST56F) 560W = RM349
20.5" 2043SW A+D 15000:1 5ms = RM455
Pionner20x = RM95
CM Elite 310 = RM125

Total = 3258

to cut cost that GC can bundle with silverstone = Cex bundle promo..
or u can get HD4850..the price now RM400..

Lineage

Jun 18 2009, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE(seejun87 @ Jun 18 2009, 10:14 AM)

Hihi...
My old desktop just pass its 5 years old & Wish to upgrade my Desktop.
So i would like to ask those pro in the PC/Desktop.
Im using Adobe Software for my 2D Design work, Online gaming & Movie...
for RM2.5k-RM3k withour Monitor,
What kind of spec should i looking for?

Would very appreciated your answer, Thanks You!

RM2.5k-RM3k a bit too high for Adobe software 2D work..but it's ok..

Motherboard : GA-EP45-UD3L(rev. 1.0) RM400
Processor : Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 RM995
RAM : 2GB x2 RM 176(RM88 each)
Hard Disk : 500GB Seagate RM195
GPU : Sapphire HD4870 Big fan RM665
PSU : Cooler Master Extreme 500W RM189
DVD Writer : Liteon 20x RM80
Casing : RM120(depends on you)

Total : RM2820

piumiu

Jun 18 2009, 11:43 AM

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QUOTE(Lineage @ Jun 18 2009, 12:16 PM)

RM2.5k-RM3k a bit too high for Adobe software 2D work..but it's ok..

Motherboard : GA-EP45-UD3L(rev. 1.0) RM400
Processor : Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 RM995
RAM : 2GB x2 RM 176(RM88 each)
Hard Disk : 500GB Seagate RM195
GPU : Sapphire HD4870 Big fan RM665
PSU : Cooler Master Extreme 500W RM189
DVD Writer : Liteon 20x RM80
Casing : RM120(depends on you)

Total : RM2820

AMD 945 and 955 is a better option and safer future upgradibilty compare to your proposal.

Phenom II X4 945 = RM770
Biostar ta790GX A3+ = RM410
Kingston KVR1333D3N9 DDR3 2x2GB = RM220
WD Green Caviar 640GB= RM220
Saphire 4850 512MB = RM400
Gigabyte Odin 550W = RM335
Viewsonic 22" VX2233WM = RM530
Pionner20x = RM95
CM Elite 310 = RM125
Logitech Keyboard Mouse set = 45

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QUOTE(piumiu @ Jun 18 2009, 11:43 AM)

AMD 945 and 955 is a better option and safer future upgradibilty compare to your proposal.

Phenom II X4 945 = RM770
Biostar ta790GX A3+ = RM410
Kingston KVR1333D3N9 DDR3 2x2GB = RM220
WD Green Caviar 640GB= RM220
Saphire 4850 512MB = RM400
Gigabyte Odin 550W = RM335
Viewsonic 22" VX2233WM = RM530
Pionner20x = RM95
CM Elite 310 = RM125
Logitech Keyboard Mouse set = 45

i'm intel supporter..lol..
TS mentioned without monitor right?

piumiu

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QUOTE(Lineage @ Jun 18 2009, 12:54 PM)

i'm intel supporter..lol..
TS mentioned without monitor right?

no supporter but fanboy.

for me just price vs spec vs praticality and lifespan

without montior he can get far a better deal.

Phenom II X4 945 = RM770
Biostar ta790GX A3+ = RM410
Kingston KVR1333D3N9 DDR3 2x2GB = RM220
WD Green Caviar 640GB= RM220
Saphire 4770 512MB = RM380
Saphire 4770 512MB = RM380
Gigabyte Odin 550W = RM335
Pionner20x = RM95
CM Elite 310 = RM125
Logitech 200 Keyboard = 25
Logitech MX5118 Mouse = 90

RM3050 with crossfire 4770.

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QUOTE(piumiu @ Jun 18 2009, 11:43 AM)

AMD 945 and 955 is a better option and safer future upgradibilty compare to your proposal.

Phenom II X4 945 = RM770
Biostar ta790GX A3+ = RM410
Kingston KVR1333D3N9 DDR3 2x2GB = RM220
WD Green Caviar 640GB= RM220
Saphire 4850 512MB = RM400
Gigabyte Odin 550W = RM335
Viewsonic 22" VX2233WM = RM530
Pionner20x = RM95
CM Elite 310 = RM125
Logitech Keyboard Mouse set = 45

Thanks You.
Then this spec can doing 3D also ar?
But core i7 not better meh? Heard from my fren.

piumiu

Jun 18 2009, 12:11 PM

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QUOTE(seejun87 @ Jun 18 2009, 01:05 PM)

Thanks You.
Then this spec can doing 3D also ar?
But core i7 not better meh? Heard from my fren.

i7 is expensive. yes i can do 3d very well.
with this you will have a good gc, cpu, power supply and even a nice mouse for your photoshop.

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