An alternative to this would be Acer Revo, which is also Nvidia ION platform, they're selling locally at RM1399.

have you tried the acer revo? is it ok? what's your rating 1-10 for acer revo?(10 highest) . i'm still thinking
which is better. i'm planning to buy this monthend

revo - never tried but minus points - no optical drive, not dual core. plus points - wifi, multicard reader, eSATA, no fan, smaller

This post has been edited by idoblu: Jul 21 2009, 11:58 AM

I would still go for asrock..bec of the optical drive and dual core features advantage

one more special thing about revo is that it have so many usb ports all around... lol...

The asrock comes with 6 x usb 2.0 ports at the back.....

yes i wish they put a couple in the front as well....

Acer has wifi but i think when you play games is it better to have direct connection right?

---

Added on July 21, 2009, 2:00 pmi saw acer asprire revo r3600-a23x in midvalley.
RM1299 = complete accesories as mentiond in the forum. is this good deal?
= 2gb ddr2/160gb
RM1599 = upgraded 4gb ddr2 / 320gb satahdd

---

Added on July 22, 2009, 5:16 pmei idoblu,

how's the performance is it ok? can you give a review.
Can Warcraft run with this PC?

This post has been edited by fiatotz: Jul 22 2009, 05:16 PM

I'm liking this...
How's the gaming experience on this?
I haven't been playing much 'cause my system just can't support recent games.
Hoping to get an upgrade soon.
Better yet, a whole new system.

idoblu is not answering.

may be busy playing or the PC is not worth it.

This post has been edited by fiatotz: Jul 23 2009, 11:07 AM

sorry i dont have any games to test with. i play only PS3 games.
btw my PS3 sound is routed to the Ion 330 then to the speakers and the sound is breaking up for some reason. I am installing sound drivers as I typed this. I hope it fixes that.

---

Added on July 23, 2009, 1:13 pmYes! It works. The VIA drivers fixed the cracking sound. I better download and install the Nvidia drivers too.

Guys! Im a lousy reviewer. I think if you want a more technical and indepth review, better do a google search for better ones online

---

Added on July 23, 2009, 3:27 pmLooks like I am still having some sound problems. Its not breaking up now but it doesnt sound right either. I plug my PS3 sound output to the Line In on the ION330. The guns and all just dont sound right. Like maybe no bass. I dont know what is wrong

*sound problem fixed - due to settings*

This post has been edited by idoblu: Aug 7 2009, 09:56 PM

Malaysia Acer website now have the price list out:

"Aspire R3600-A33XA
• Intel® Atom™ Processor N330 (1.6GHz / 1 MB Cache / 533MHz FSB) (Duo core?!)
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
• NVIDIA® ION™ chipset
• 4GB DDR2 Memory
• 320GB Hard Drive (Serial ATA)
• 1.3 Mb USB Webcam & Mini Speaker
• VESA mounting kit
• 802.11 b/g/draft N WIFI
• Integrated 10 / 100 / 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
• Multi-in-one card reader
• 6 x USB 2.0 ports, Dsub VGA, HDMI™ & eSATA port, Kensington lock slot
• 1 Litre Size 180 (L) x 180 (H) x 30 (W) mm
• Ivory-white Wireless Keyboard & Mouse
• 65 W adapter with power cord
• Other Software:
1. Acer Empowering Technology 2.0
2. Adobe© Reader©
• 1 Year Local Limited Warranty"

Retail Price: RM 1499

Ya I might get the Acer and sell my Asrock 330
anyone interested please PM me




wait the minute - this thing doesnt have an optical out for sound

LOL
feel like getting it as my HTPC

it wont pass thru HD audio though so take note.

maybe audio is transmitted through HDMI

how you get your Asrock 330?
reason for sale?

Got straight from Taiwan. Not allow to say more haha. Warranty 11 months remaining. Reason: Still undecided if I should get acer revo instead. Still debating. Revo no optical out. That means dts and dd must pass thru hdmi only

---

Added on August 8, 2009, 4:42 pmya correct. Problem is my receiver amp old model don't have hdmi

I also still undecided which is better since now revo has dual core as well.. Good points going for the revo for me is got esata, more ram, licenced windows. Bad points - no optical out. No optical drive. Could possibly be hotter than asrock since only one fan.

Local distributor told me yes can buy with no hdd and ram

This post has been edited by idoblu: Aug 8 2009, 04:42 PM

How much the price without hdd, BD drive and RAM? Where to buy?

Is asrock Ion already selling here? Is it cheaper than the revo now the single core revo with 160gb HDD+2gb ram is selling at compuzone @ RM1299