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Prokick

Nov 5 2009, 12:16 PM

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There is a promotion.. Rm3,750 only.. Juz wanna know isit worth it..

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QUOTE(Prokick @ Nov 5 2009, 02:43 AM)

Acer Aspire M7720-492X

• Intel® Core™ i7 920 (2.66GHz / 8MB Cache / 4.8 GT/Sec QPI)
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
• Intel® X58 chipset + ICH10R
• 6GB DDR3 (upgradable to 12GB)
• 640GB Hard Drive (Serial ATA)
• DVD SuperMultiplus Writer with LabelFlash & DiscT@2 Technology
• ATI HD4870 1GB DDR5 Grapics with 2 DVI Ports
• Integrated 10 / 100 / 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
• Integrated High Definition Audio with 7.1 Channel Surround Audio Output
• 40-in-1 Card Reader
• 2 x PCI Express© 2.0 X 16 Slot, PCI Express© X 4 Slot, PCI Express© 2.0 X 1 Slot
• 8 x USB 2.0 (2-Front 6-Rear), IEEE 1394 port (6-pin), Six audio jacks, & 2 x PS/2
• 2 x 5.25"" and 2 x 3.5"" External Drive Bays, 4 x 3.5"" Internal Drive Bays
• Micro Tower Housing, 456 (L) x 416 (H) x 185 (W) mm
• Acer Wireless Keyboard & Mouse
• FREE : Sonic Gear 5.1 Enzo 4000 (Stereo & Subwoofer) Speakers Worth RM239
• 3 Year Local Limited Warranty"

Its only rm3,750. Is it worth it?

why dont take custom build system from shop.
you can have a better bargain or faster performance.

Decky

Nov 5 2009, 06:54 PM

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QUOTE(piumiu @ Nov 5 2009, 12:40 AM)

with lcd? speaker keyboard? what usage?

Got the LCD already .

Gaming .

piumiu

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Intel i5 750 Processor RM720
MSI P55-GD65 Motherboard RM575
Kingston KVR DDR3 2GBx2 RAM RM300
Samsung Spintpoint F3 1TB HDD RM290
Saphire 1GB ATI 5850 Graphic Card RM905
22X Pioneer DVD-Burner SATA/IDE RM90
Xigmatek 500W Power Supply RM220
Coolermaster Scout Casing RM295
Coolermaster Hyper 212+ HSF RM95

Total RM3490

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Nov 5 2009, 08:39 PM

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QUOTE(piumiu @ Nov 5 2009, 08:01 PM)

Intel i5 750 Processor RM720
MSI P55-GD65 Motherboard RM575
Kingston KVR DDR3 2GBx2 RAM RM300
Samsung Spintpoint F3 1TB HDD RM290
Saphire 1GB ATI 5850 Graphic Card RM905
22X Pioneer DVD-Burner SATA/IDE RM90
Xigmatek 500W Power Supply RM220
Coolermaster Scout Casing RM295
Coolermaster Hyper 212+ HSF RM95

Total RM3490

But then again..

I heard that Windows 7 would cost around RM500 ?

So that makes my total cost up to 3990 .

Which is more expensive than the prebuilt ACer one...

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Nov 5 2009, 09:21 PM

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QUOTE(Decky @ Nov 5 2009, 09:39 PM)

But then again..

I heard that Windows 7 would cost around RM500 ?
So that makes my total cost up to 3990 .

Which is more expensive than the prebuilt ACer one...

windows 7 home basic only 279.
this is better gaming spec and you can upgrade easily in the future.
what size is your lcd?

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Nov 5 2009, 09:40 PM

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QUOTE(piumiu @ Nov 5 2009, 09:21 PM)

windows 7 home basic only 279.
this is better gaming spec and you can upgrade easily in the future.
what size is your lcd?

23'

But I still don't know how to build it ...

Loki[D.d.G]

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QUOTE(piumiu @ Nov 5 2009, 09:21 PM)

windows 7 home basic only 279.
this is better gaming spec and you can upgrade easily in the future.
what size is your lcd?

The OEM copy of Windows 7 Home Premium or Vista, which Acer uses, costs less than a full retail pack. IINM, it's around 380 for the 64bit version.

To achieve parity in terms of pricing with the Acer, you could sacrifice the 1TB HDD and get a 500GB one instead. The end price will be more or less similar to the Acer with Piumiu's build outperforming it in terms of gaming experience.

On and by the way, buy enough components from one particular shop and they'll waive the installation fee. So you needn't know how to install hardware yourself to get a custom build. Neat eh?

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Nov 5 2009, 10:07 PM

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QUOTE(Decky @ Nov 5 2009, 10:40 PM)

23'
But I still don't know how to build it ...

the spec i proposed will be a perfect fit for gaming on 23" full hd.

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Nov 5 2009, 11:16 PM

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QUOTE(piumiu @ Nov 5 2009, 10:07 PM)

the spec i proposed will be a perfect fit for gaming on 23" full hd.

Alright , to the poster above along with piumu .

Thanks for everything

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Nov 5 2009, 11:34 PM

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Why is Intel X58 mobo so darn expensive? Cost around RM900 I believe? Because it supports up to 3 g-card?

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QUOTE(Lordz` @ Nov 6 2009, 12:34 AM)

Why is Intel X58 mobo so darn expensive? Cost around RM900 I believe? Because it supports up to 3 g-card?

also tri-channel ram.

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Nov 6 2009, 12:26 PM

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i want to ask
what is the going price for a q6600 or a qx6700 now??
and which one do you recommend.

my mobo is foxconn P9657AA-8EKRS2H
i though about getting an i5 but i am unsure if my mobo can support it

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Nov 6 2009, 12:51 PM

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if u getting i5 u need to change mobo and ram oso...

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Nov 6 2009, 01:45 PM

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ohhh that sad.i will settle for a q6600 or 1x 6700 i guess

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Nov 6 2009, 01:45 PM

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Can I know if having the motherboard and graphic card produced from a same company is better (as in way better or not) then produced from different company?

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Nov 6 2009, 02:17 PM

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Hi all, plan to upgrade my PC as it seems lagging while I'm gaming now

this is my current rig:

AMD Athlon 64+ 3000,
DFI Infinity, 1GB DDR RAM,
X800GTO & 500W FSP Blue Storm 500W
LG DVD-RW drive
HDD = 320gb + 500gb + newly purchase 1.5TB Samseng HDD

need advise / recommendation on proc, mobo and RAM upgrade, hope it can fit within RM850-RM900, and another RM200-RM300 for a bigger casing

so the total 4 items shall not exceed RM1,200.

suggestions are all welcome

cocoy

Nov 7 2009, 06:18 AM

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hi... can anyone help me about my rig?
is this setting ok or not?
any suggestion?

my budget is RM2000 only...
other stuff already have salvaging form my old pc.

PHENOM II X4 955 (Black)
MSI 770-C45 AM3
320 GB
KINGSTON 2GB DDR3
Sapphire HD5770
Cooler Master Extreme Power 550W

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Nov 7 2009, 02:15 PM

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Actually I'm planning to get a new comp for myself , Im an average user which needs a decent comp to browse and for some gaming purpose ...
My current budjet for the comp is 2 k ringgit n below ...

I would like to know that for my situation whether buy a ready made comp or a customade comp cheaper ?
I'm totally a newbie for customising comp , i would love to get some advice / suggestion on the hardwares if I wanted to build my own comp .
Lastly , i would like to hav a bigger Ram for a better speed , such as 2 GM Ram .

Hope to get some useful information ASAP .

Racerx

Nov 7 2009, 02:28 PM

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QUOTE(kwlian @ Nov 7 2009, 01:15 PM)

Actually I'm planning to get a new comp for myself , Im an average user which needs a decent comp to browse and for some gaming purpose ...
My current budjet for the comp is 2 k ringgit n below ...

I would like to know that for my situation whether buy a ready made comp or a customade comp cheaper ?
I'm totally a newbie for customising comp , i would love to get some advice / suggestion on the hardwares if I wanted to build my own comp .
Lastly , i would like to hav a bigger Ram for a better speed , such as 2 GM Ram .

Hope to get some useful information ASAP .

for the sam specs,custom built ones are cheaper,you want a lcd too with that?

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