thanks guys for your replies, awesome man
got a few questions to ask.

1. Core i7 3770 and Xeon E3-1230 - What's the difference between both the processors? Looking at the price, can I assume the performance of i7 3770 > Xeon E3-1230?
2. Is it better to include a third party CPU cooler in, or can stock fan do the job?
3. GTX550Ti vs GT640, which one is a better performing chip?

Hi guys,

Need help in buying a new pc. Not sure if this is ok cause I don't see other people asking this question around here.  I'm not very pro in pc lingo (eg: overclocking?) but I'll try my best to give you guys more details.

What I intend to do with the PC: Graphics software (lightroom, photoshop, illustrator, occasional after effects and video editing), gaming (I play some first person shooter games but the graphics dont have to be at highest levels) + all usual stuff like internet, office etc etc

My budget: 2.5k, could be more or less depends on your suggestions. Also I don't need a monitor and speakers as I already have them.

Here's the vague part, would appreciate it if anyone could suggest a suitable specs for my requirements above and also tips on cooling, power supply, etc. Kinda frustrating when you get home with a new comp then after a few days you just realise there's a tonne of problems with it.

Also, where's the best place to get a desktop in KL? Still lowyat? IF it's possible I hope to get everything in one shop, or at least just 2 shops that are nearby.

If it's possible I want to get one within a few days, as I'm heading back to my uni and my desktop harddisk just crashed so I'm leaving that at home for repairs.

Any guidance would be much appreciated!

ok, thanks
checked viewnet's pricelist and what is listed is Xeon E3-1240 V2 RM849.
from what I googled, seems to be pretty close performance to i7 3770. So I go ahead with this one?

and another thing, what I should be looking for in the GC specs now is the CUDA cores / shader units right? Besides the raw performance...since it's for MATLAB

Both are shops in lowyat?

Aa I get it now, thanks! But I think I would prefer buying in person.

hi, im on a DIY egpu project, I would like to ask for suitable portable psu.

i have
x1 PE4L 2.1b http://www.hwtools.net/adapter/PE4L-EC000A.html

now need
x1 GPU
x1 compatible PSU

because only fermi/kepler do PCI-E compression so my choice is one of those only. i saw garage sale someone selling 2nd hand gtx 560, 2nd hand gtx580, i want to ask what PSU should i buy to match that. (i was suggested to get a gtx 660ti + cx430 PSU)
i dont want a full ledge ATX PSU like corsair cx430, got something portable like this? i think he bought a small one that can fit inside that DIY box. i want to DIY a box that can fit my PSU n GPU also.
http://s4.noelshack.com/uploads/images/140...86581_egpu2.jpg
http://s4.noelshack.com/uploads/images/196...48434_egpu3.jpg

Hi,

I need your help regarding below:

[Budget] 6k

[Purpose] 3d design, graphic image, HD video processing

This rig also will be used to host 4 VM for my brother company SAP playground box (training purpose) as he just started a consultation company for SAP

This VM will need minimum 8gb dedicated ram on it to run normally without lag.

The design or video processing will be use on demand only as that is my part time but the video that I'll be process can up to 300fps.

[Hardware that will be reuse from old rig] 2 X 24inch monitor, keyboard, mouse

[Monitor resolution] 1920 x 1280

[Game or software that use frequently]

1. Adobe Photoshop, Premier, and Illustrator.(Can say most of the adobe products)
2. Sony Vegas and Pinnacle Studio HD
3. as for music i'll use fruity loops for the beginning
4. Autodesk Maya
5. Cinema 4D
6. SAP product

[Personal Preference Brand] None

Thanks

p/s: btw, is there any intel socket 1155 mobo that have more than 4 ram slot?

gf's rig

[Budget]
RM1800 for CPU, RM400 for LCD

[Purpose]
Compiling with eclipse, running vm, install android sdk, visual studio 2010.

[Hardware that will be reuse from old rig]
none

[Monitor resolution]
1920x1080, 23" or 24"

[Game or software that use frequently]
see purpose above.

[Personal Preference Brand]
none.

prefer to save on GPU, want built in graphics, dont need high end psu, hsf, etc. if possible, want a cpu that is not too hot as no air-conditioning in the room. idling temps of 20-30+ degrees possible with today's cpus?

for app development yet.. thought the i7 would be an overkill.. even myself never had a RM900+ processor before, still a few generations behind with an x4 9550.
ok cincai.
ya.. no gaming.. not even watching movies.

if can cut down on the proc, then can save about 400. the budget dont have to maximize it lol..

I suggest take the Xeon one better , same quad core with HT , i5 no HT

@Asstoast , are u sleepy again ? Hehe

hi to all sifu here i am cracking my head about my new rig i dont know what to chose from but i got a quotation from CyntrixTech but still a little confuse PLS help

i5 3570K - RM 6xx
Asrock extreme 4- RM 4xx OR (msi z77a-gd65)
8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X 1600 CL9 - RM 1xx
Intel SSD 330 60GB - RM 2xx (is this SSD good ?)
Palit GTX 670 Reference - RM 11xx (thinking about 680)<< how much reference
Dell U2312HM, Color calibrated - RM 5xx
Bitfenix Alchemy Blue Sleeved cables - 24,8,pcie - RM 129
Want to play WC in future (no budget right now )
XSPC D5 EX240 kit - RM 879 (D5 EX280 kit available as well)
XSPC Razor GTX 670 FC block - RM 3xx
XSPC Razor GTX 670 Backplate - RM 8x
Sleeve kit - RM
2 x XSPC Compression fittings - RM 30 (for GPU)
RM 4798
and casing what full tower casing is good CyntrixTech advice me to take nzxt switch 810
AND THANKS FOR HELPING

ok to make things straight  my budget is above 3k maybe 4k and casing psu and hdd is not required
things need is
processor,GPU ,mobo ,ram,ssd,monitor
monitor is fixed dell u2312hm
if you count the item i listed is still under 4k but of coz with out the cpu cooler but that want only rm1++ nvm

Recommend setup intel to me...need proc,mobo....

TQ guys..just for my bro little gaming only...his using old 9800GT..so i think this item enough right? Can beat AMD FX 4100?

[Budget] Not the issue.

[Purpose] Home server, VM, decoding and has to be as quiet as possible.

[Monitor resolution] I have my own.

[Personal Preference Brand] Looking for a dual E5 setup, Corsair and Asus.

ok make it simple i want water cooling set in the future but not now until i research enough ok(means want space for upgrade )so i need a better casing which this dont bother 1st) ?
so mobo
i am choosing between asrock extreme 4 or msi z77a-gd65
than i think i go with a 670 reference design
and i5 3570k and a pair of ram that all need
just need advice is this setup ok ?? because i want my rig to last as long as possible .
i already got hdd , psu and casing if sold my i buy new if not stick with it clear ?and yes i am not sure what i need.

If you want an ASUS board.... Consider this one...
P8B75M LX for the same price.
Are you really sure the HD7870 is only RM750?

my friends want to buy a gaming rig, budget less rm2k
can some one recommend me a motherboard (i prefer ASUS)from this rm2k rig suggestion because i don't like to recommend MSI motherboard to my friend.

RM2k
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-Better mobo for USB 3.0 support
-Better, cooler graphics card

Intel I3-2100 RM339
MSI B75MA-P45 RM224 <<<<<<<<<<<< recommend me ASUS mobo
Sapphire HD7870 Ghz edition RM 750
Kingston Value Ram 4GB RM64
WD Blue 1TB HDD RM254
FSP Hexa 500W RM149
Xigmatek Asgard Pro/CM Elite 311+/Strike One Advance [casing] RM170
Any DVD rom/writer RM60

Total: RM 2010

motherboard colour

hi.. so str8 to the point..
[Budget] 2.5k

[Purpose] Gaming/Movie/Internet

[Hardware that will be reuse from old rig]
1) chasis = Aerocool Sycylone
2) all hardisk/speaker/mouse and keyboard

[Monitor resolution] 1080

[Game or software that use frequently] Dota 2/HoN (daily).. and all other game actually..

[Personal Preference Brand] none

wau u dont like it because the colour or what?

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Added on September 11, 2012, 3:35 pm
wau u dont like it because the colour or what?

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Added on September 11, 2012, 3:37 pm
ah, I'll take this one.

Thanks for the suggestion, i forgot to write that i already have the casing .Only need the system and monitor.

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Added on September 11, 2012, 6:06 pm

All the cpu does come with their stock cooler (HSF). IMHO if no overclocking there's no need for aftermarket cooler.

Hello, asking on behalf of my friend

So a friend of mine is getting a new pc, but he want a pc that cost around 2k mainly to play Dota 2

So he was quoted these specs

i5 3470
Asus P8H77 - MLE
RAM
750 GB HDD
Leadtek GT630 2GB
500 watts PSU
DVD reader
Casing
Win 7HP OEM

i did some calculation its around RM 2.2k

So i'm wondering whether these specs do justice for the price mainly the processor and GPU and what modifications are needed to get the best value for the price. Thanks

(No brand preference, and no other accessories to be included)

any suggestion to save him