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piumiu

Jul 1 2009, 04:10 PM

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QUOTE(darknite01 @ Jun 29 2009, 06:28 PM)

no actually i am nt really a intel fan, i choose intel coz i can get discount from relative

.. My budget is around 3k and will be using to play games.. so i am thinking about a gud solution for cooling purpose..

if you get discount. then you can go for i7?
cheaper alternative is quad core with p45.

cooling solution I will recomend coolermaster v8 or thor hammer. used them both.

QUOTE(adachi7 @ Jul 1 2009, 04:51 PM)

just wondering, in the
ttp://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=1037659
list, how come there isn't a rig with core 2 quad?
Got some problems with C2Q izzit?

the socket 775 and ddr2 is dying. for the same price and performance we can get better amd solution.
thats why im pushing more value for the user.

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Jul 1 2009, 04:36 PM

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hi piumiu,

can u giv me a quote of your rig if i plan to build it like yours.

Gaming PC - Clone: X4 955BE 4.0, 790FX-GD70, 4GB DDR3, 4890 1GB, 7200.12 500GB, DVR-115DBK, TX850W, HAF 932, VX2433wm.
Gaming PC - Accessories: Altec MX5021, Razor Goliathus, Creative EP-630, Logitech Cordless Wave, Brother DCP-135C.

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QUOTE(piumiu @ Jul 1 2009, 04:10 PM)

if you get discount. then you can go for i7?
cheaper alternative is quad core with p45.

cooling solution I will recomend coolermaster v8 or thor hammer. used them both.
the socket 775 and ddr2 is dying. for the same price and performance we can get better amd solution.
thats why im pushing more value for the user.

Thnks piumiu, i heard wat my relative said can get 50percent discount but the program has been temporary suspended, need to wait news from him

..If cant wait, i think i will go for ur AMD guide. So do coolermaster v8 or thor hammer compatible with AMD chipset?

And do i need sum extra fans if i using coolermaster v8 or thor hammer? by the way, my preffer casing is cm 690 and cm HAF922.. Thks again..

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Jul 1 2009, 06:47 PM

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please suggest some am2 board that come with build in vga and parallel port to pair with x4 9150e,
budget around rm300.
tq

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Jul 1 2009, 07:46 PM

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QUOTE(darknite01 @ Jul 1 2009, 06:25 PM)

Thnks piumiu, i heard wat my relative said can get 50percent discount but the program has been temporary suspended, need to wait news from him

..If cant wait, i think i will go for ur AMD guide. So do coolermaster v8 or thor hammer compatible with AMD chipset?

And do i need sum extra fans if i using coolermaster v8 or thor hammer? by the way, my preffer casing is cm 690 and cm HAF922.. Thks again..

yes it can..

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Mine pc.

Gaming PC - Clone:
AMD X4 955BE 4.0 =865,
Xigmatek Thor Hammer =200,
Coolermaster 90CFM x4 =100,
MSI 790FX-GD70 =865,
Kinston KVR 1333 4GB DDR3 =220,
Saphire 4890 1GB =799,
Seagate 7200.12 500GB =190, better take 640GB at 215
Pioneer DVR-115DBK =95,
Corsair TX850W =590,
Coolermaster HAF 932 =460,
Viewsonic VX2433wm =730,

Gaming PC - Accessories:
Altec MX5021 =559,
Razor Goliathus =50,
Creative EP-630 =50,
Logitech Cordless Wave Keyboard & Mouse =280,
Brother DCP-135C. Lousy printer got it for free. Now around 190 only. Get Epson or Canon.

Just bought 1TB hardisk and planning to buy a second Saphire 4890 next month.

Added on July 1, 2009, 10:06 pm

QUOTE(Blank19 @ Jul 1 2009, 07:47 PM)

please suggest some am2 board that come with build in vga and parallel port to pair with x4 9150e,
budget around rm300.
tq

J & W RS780UVD (built in side port 64mb ) RM250

Added on July 1, 2009, 10:11 pm

QUOTE(darknite01 @ Jul 1 2009, 07:25 PM)

Thnks piumiu, i heard wat my relative said can get 50percent discount but the program has been temporary suspended, need to wait news from him

..If cant wait, i think i will go for ur AMD guide. So do coolermaster v8 or thor hammer compatible with AMD chipset?

And do i need sum extra fans if i using coolermaster v8 or thor hammer? by the way, my preffer casing is cm 690 and cm HAF922.. Thks again..

Take HAF922. Looks better and new model. 690 is too many user and starting to look outdated.

V8 is better if you change to 90cfm fan.
Thor hammer only come with heatsink and you need additional 22 90cfm fan to pairr it wwith.
I will take picture and post it here. Both AM2/3 ready and use them before. Thor hammer is quite nice.
V8 gets ugly and dusty very fast. Thor looks nice with the black nickel plating.

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Jul 2 2009, 02:54 AM

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Hope this is the right place to ask!

Anyway, I was wondering if there are graphic cards in the market right now that are at least on par with 8800 GT 1gb. And are they cheap? I'm looking to replace my card as it has been causing me quite the headache.

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onpar with 8800gt=hd4830 rm330

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QUOTE(AzureSkies @ Jul 2 2009, 03:54 AM)

Hope this is the right place to ask!

Anyway, I was wondering if there are graphic cards in the market right now that are at least on par with 8800 GT 1gb. And are they cheap? I'm looking to replace my card as it has been causing me quite the headache.

what is your current specs and budget for the card.
low budget, get saphire 4830. if you have extra budget get gtx 260.

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Jul 2 2009, 10:33 AM

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QUOTE(piumiu @ Jul 2 2009, 09:37 AM)

what is your current specs and budget for the card.
low budget, get saphire 4830. if you have extra budget get gtx 260.

Get 4830 why dont get 4770? better performance and new technology

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Jul 2 2009, 10:42 AM

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QUOTE(Lineage @ Jul 2 2009, 11:33 AM)

Get 4830 why dont get 4770? better performance and new technology

if you read mer goldfries comment. 4830 is the best bang for buck.

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QUOTE(Lineage @ Jul 2 2009, 10:33 AM)

Get 4830 why dont get 4770? better performance and new technology

like that better get 4850... sapphire only rm370..and robiyn will sell the ddr4 version one...an upgrade even not so much performance gain... 4830 rm330 and for few % performance need to add around rm50 for a 4770..and 4770 is hard to find now

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QUOTE(kuntawakaw @ Jul 2 2009, 10:48 AM)

like that better get 4850... sapphire only rm370..and robiyn will sell the ddr4 version one...an upgrade even not so much performance gain... 4830 rm330 and for few % performance need to add around rm50 for a 4770..and 4770 is hard to find now

it's hot selling now..so for you, 4850 performance is better than 4770?

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QUOTE(Lineage @ Jul 2 2009, 12:12 PM)

it's hot selling now..so for you, 4850 performance is better than 4770?

it is better. 4770 does come close to 4850 but 4850 is better.

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QUOTE(piumiu @ Jul 2 2009, 11:14 AM)

it is better. 4770 does come close to 4850 but 4850 is better.

so for you, you will choose what brand of 4850? sapphire? gigabyte? asus?

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QUOTE(Lineage @ Jul 2 2009, 12:22 PM)

so for you, you will choose what brand of 4850? sapphire? gigabyte? asus?

saphire. bcause of realibility, proven brand and cheap.

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QUOTE(piumiu @ Jul 2 2009, 11:28 AM)

saphire. bcause of realibility, proven brand and cheap.

yeah..it's cheap..but the warranty is only 1 year..

do you know where is sapphire service center? i got problem with the GPU..i dont want to send it to shop, because it's slow..

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QUOTE(Lineage @ Jul 2 2009, 12:48 PM)

yeah..it's cheap..but the warranty is only 1 year..

do you know where is sapphire service center? i got problem with the GPU..i dont want to send it to shop, because it's slow..

I never use a card more than 1 year.
This year alone is 4870, gtx 260 and now 4890.
Sapphire carries 2 years warranty.
http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/s...sn=000203&lid=1

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Thks piumiu, looking forward for the pics!!

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QUOTE(piumiu @ Jul 2 2009, 12:03 PM)

I never use a card more than 1 year.
This year alone is 4870, gtx 260 and now 4890.
Sapphire carries 2 years warranty.
http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/s...sn=000203&lid=1

oh..ok..2 years..shop told me 1 year

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