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our_team89

Jul 12 2009, 04:27 PM

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guys,can AMD Phenom x4 9550 2.20 GHz last for 3-4 years in future for home usage(no gaming)??coz i want to buy new proc n mobo n then put my proc n mobo 2 my home pc..my home pc that use p4 very lag in xp..not to mention vista..

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Jul 12 2009, 04:42 PM

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QUOTE(our_team89 @ Jul 12 2009, 04:27 PM)

guys,can AMD Phenom x4 9550 2.20 GHz last for 3-4 years in future for home usage(no gaming)??coz i want to buy new proc n mobo n then put my proc n mobo 2 my home pc..my home pc that use p4 very lag in xp..not to mention vista..

that is quad core..i think can last for 3-4 years + no gaming..what OS planning to install?

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Jul 12 2009, 04:46 PM

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mayb now use xp,next year mayb move to window 7..no vista i think coz window 7 is better than vista..just wait for it stability..

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Jul 12 2009, 04:59 PM

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QUOTE(our_team89 @ Jul 12 2009, 04:46 PM)

mayb now use xp,next year mayb move to window 7..no vista i think coz window 7 is better than vista..just wait for it stability..

I'm using windows 7 now..quite ok..so far no problem occur

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Jul 12 2009, 08:40 PM

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QUOTE(our_team89 @ Jul 12 2009, 04:46 PM)

mayb now use xp,next year mayb move to window 7..no vista i think coz window 7 is better than vista..just wait for it stability..

still waiting it compatible with softwares..if not i will stick with vista..

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Jul 12 2009, 10:35 PM

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QUOTE(ventrilocks @ Jul 12 2009, 08:40 PM)

still waiting it compatible with softwares..if not i will stick with vista..

i believe software manufacturer is upgrading their software and will release it when windows 7 final release..

but so far only those tweak system software cannot be use only..

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Jul 13 2009, 01:53 PM

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anyone can recommend me an chipset for amd processor?
i am blurr

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Jul 13 2009, 02:34 PM

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QUOTE(duncan880409 @ Jul 13 2009, 02:53 PM)

anyone can recommend me an chipset for amd processor?
i am blurr

for the mobo? what processor, use and budget?

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Hi guys, I plan to get a part of gaming PC and a part of Working PC , budget is RM2.2-2.5k with Monitor.

And Another Set for my Family PC. Just for start learner Around 1.5-1.6K budget.

I'm planning to OverClocking this set.

Should I go for AMD or Intel build?

This is what I plan so far

SET ONE

Core 2 Duo E7400 or E7500 ?
- E7400 - RM 395
Kingston DDR2 800 2GB X 1
- 2GB - RM 90
Western Digital 500GB
- 500GB - RM 185
Gigabyte EP43-UD3L Or Gigabyte G31M ES 2L
- EP43-UD3L - RM 315 , G31M ES 2L - RM 180
Graphic Card HD4830 or 9600GT ?
- HD4830 - RM 325 , 9600 GT - RM 340
Cooler Master CM Elite
- RM130
Cooler Master CW 460W
- Rm 150
Samsung DVDRW
- RM75
Samsung 20" LCD 2033SW
- RM 435
Sonic Gear Tattoo Pro 321
- RM 90

Total Amount - RM 2205

SET TWO

Core 2 Duo E7400
- E7400 - RM 395
Kingston DDR2 800 2GB X 1
- 2GB - RM 90
Western Digital 500GB
- 500GB - RM 185
Gigabyte G31M ES 2L
- G31M ES 2L - RM 180
Case - Normal + PSU
- Case + PSU - RM 90
Samsung DVDRW
- DVDRW - RM75
Samsung 20" LCD 2033SW
- LCD 2033SW - RM 435
Sonic Gear Tattoo Pro 321
- SPeaker - RM 90

Total Amount - RM 1540

Please give me your comment and suggestion, on how I can maximize my budget

Thanks

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Jul 13 2009, 09:31 PM

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With amd you can get a better set for set one.

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Jul 13 2009, 09:50 PM

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QUOTE(piumiu @ Jul 13 2009, 09:31 PM)

With amd you can get a better set for set one.

can gv similar specs for AMD sets then?
I nvr try amd n currently tinkin of get a new rigs..

btw, can I replace HD4830 wiv HD4670 for the specs twinkles noted?
actually why need higher bits gc ah?newbie here..

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Jul 13 2009, 10:04 PM

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QUOTE(jihchuan @ Jul 13 2009, 09:50 PM)

can gv similar specs for AMD sets then?
I nvr try amd n currently tinkin of get a new rigs..

btw, can I replace HD4830 wiv HD4670 for the specs twinkles noted?
actually why need higher bits gc ah?newbie here..

to play high end games..with 2.5k u can get HD4890..

riziger

Jul 14 2009, 01:59 AM

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Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask.

Gonna get new PC soon so wanna gather all the info and specs.

So far, the basic outline of what I plan to get is.

Intel Core 2 Quad
At least 4GB Ram
500GB HD space
Graphics card capable of handling the latest games on high settings.

The computer would be used mainly for gaming, internet surfing and recording music. I want it to last me 4-5 years stably. Budget around 3.5 to 4k for the CPU only, Monitor all I'll get later.

Could someone lend me a hand? Thanx alot.

duncan880409

Jul 14 2009, 10:18 AM

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erm, for intel, the most popular chipset is p45 for LGA775, and x58 for i7
for amd i want to buy a AM3 processor i think, so now i need is either can a AM2+ or AM3 board right?
so which chipset is better?
if i go for AM2+ processor, which should i go then

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Jul 14 2009, 10:46 AM

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QUOTE(duncan880409 @ Jul 14 2009, 10:18 AM)

erm, for intel, the most popular chipset is p45 for LGA775, and x58 for i7
for amd i want to buy a AM3 processor i think, so now i need is either can a AM2+ or AM3 board right?
so which chipset is better?
if i go for AM2+ processor, which should i go then

for AMD..rather go for AM3..newer chipset,DDR3..less hassle to upgrade in future..

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Jul 14 2009, 10:53 AM

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QUOTE(ventrilocks @ Jul 14 2009, 10:46 AM)

for AMD..rather go for AM3..newer chipset,DDR3..less hassle to upgrade in future..

yaya, AM3 processor, now i am looking for a suitable board, suggest me?? thanks

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QUOTE(duncan880409 @ Jul 14 2009, 10:53 AM)

yaya, AM3 processor, now i am looking for a suitable board, suggest me?? thanks

budget?

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Jul 14 2009, 06:09 PM

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i would like to change my processor but remain my current p35 mobo

my option:

1) intel quad q8200 is it suitable?

2) which gpu should i choose? HD 4870 or GTX 260.

3) which lcd should i buy? is samsung t240 ok or not?

how many watt of powersupply should i need? currently i'm using 480w

thanks

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Jul 14 2009, 07:16 PM

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@kengkhim

I neither see any RM word nor types of games

Give us maximum budget, and types of games.

For the PSU, if your current one is a true power, then you don't need to upgrade to use GTX260+ or 4870. Totally enough.

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Jul 14 2009, 07:27 PM

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Jul 14 2009, 07:16 PM)

@kengkhim

I neither see any RM word nor types of games

Give us maximum budget, and types of games.

For the PSU, if your current one is a true power, then you don't need to upgrade to use GTX260+ or 4870. Totally enough.

Err around RM3k+ which include 1 more hardisk.

I would like to play diablo 3, crysis or bioshock 2

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