thanks ! Ill go for the LG one instead

You can also consider Lite-On.

oh ok..more reliable than the LG one?

I personally think they are all solid. I have 1 LG nearly 9 years and still kicking. And I have two Lite-On under 4 years and still kicking.

faridz, unless you absolutely need Win7, I would recommend Win8 Pro, which you can buy the upgrade version of Win8 Pro for ~RM210, and it installs exactly like a normal Win8 Pro. If you prefer the Win7 interface, you can boot to desktop, or you can also install apps that will make the Win8 look like Win7. Win8 Pro will also upgrade for free to Win8.1 Pro, and that brings some more improvements to the OS. Also you save RM220, which is real money, and you can either pocket the money, or invest it in some other item.

This post has been edited by mykchin8: Mar 31 2014, 02:11 PM

Yeah, I agree that for DVD-RW, it is a case of very matured technology, so all DVD-RWs from reputable manufacturers like Lite-ON, Samsung, and LG should be OK ... For the last few builds I assembled, I used Lite-ON BluRay drives, and Samsung DVD-RW drives, and all are quiet, and have not failed in any way at all. I have installed LG and Samsung DVD-RW drives more than 6 years ago, and up till today, all those drives are still working well.

Where can I get the win 8 pro for only RM210? Got CD and can install multiple times ah?

Hmm, I don't know bout this tho, still a noob in monitor. Summoning either Minecrafter, Cable707,rav3n82 and Sentinel92 to help me out.

Yes, the Samsung Drive I have was the only one that failed me, and quite a few others I know have the same problem, no other brands did so to be safe, just pick another brand other than Samsung in this department

My take on this..
Viewsonic VX2770SMH 27' RM949



Psst,im sure Sentinel92 will recommend an Asus monitor..

This post has been edited by Minecrafter: Mar 31 2014, 03:56 PM

Hahahaha I only recommended it once. LOLZ. I recommend Dell. I'll stick the teng_08's ARB units.

Maybe it's better to ask rockstar_ what is his budget for a 27" Monitor?

my initial budget for rig is around 2.5k, and for monitor should not more than 900. or should i go with 24" instead? is it much different gaming on 24" and 27"?

I buy all my hardware and software from Cycom. If you have any issues with support from Cycom, please do let me know, and I will try to see if I can help.

Yes, DVD will be provided (32-bit and 64-bit), but in terms of installing multiple times, it will be similar to the OEM licence, I have installed about 2 to 3 times on some of the licences I purchased, over a period of 2 years, and have had no issues with activating all the re-installs. Of course, this has to be on the same PC. Installing on multiple PCs will violate the EULA.

This post has been edited by mykchin8: Mar 31 2014, 05:58 PM

Yup, if there is a failure before with Samsung, then Lite-ON and LG will be good alternatives.

For RM2.5K on your rig, looks like you will be getting a 1920x1080 gaming rig, so I would recommend that you stick with 23"/24" ... 27" monitors should be next level up at 2560x1440, and that should require more than RM2.5K for the rig, as you will need at least an i5 and GTX 770 to achieve a balanced build.

Gaming at 27" is definitely going to be more immersive compared to 24", but I care about picture quality, so from that viewpoint, 27" with good picture quality will cost too much money, or maybe it is better to spend slightly more money on two 23" monitors. I do not have any experience on dual monitor gaming, but some people I know think it is really good. Maybe some other forum members can share their experience.

I normally recommend IPS panels, and based on what I know, the Dell 27" S2740L IPS model for about RM1090 is one of the better ones, but the resolution is only 1920x1080, so it might not be as sharp as a 23" 1920x1080 monitor.

This post has been edited by mykchin8: Mar 31 2014, 06:08 PM

Just stick with 23" or 24".There's no differences in gaming since most of below rm1000 monitor are at 1080p.Unless you're willing to slap more budget for Yamakasi Catleap 27".

So,i suggest :

Dell U2414H RM859
Asus MX239H RM929
AOC i2369VM RM639

Sorry,double post..

This post has been edited by Cable707: Mar 31 2014, 08:54 PM

[Budget] RM 4 - 4.5K

[Purpose] Gaming

[Hardwares that will be re-use] Mouse,Keyboard

[Monitor resolution] 1440? im open to opinions

[Games & softwares that use frequently] Currently Dota 2

[Personal preferences] None

[Location] Klang

Basically this will be my first PC as i have been using an old laptop for a long while. That is why i cant play a lot of games currently. I wanted to invest more in this and make a gaming rig that will last me for many years to come. Would prefer some really cool looking casing as well. Thanks for help in advance.

Try :

Intel Core i5 4440 3.1GHz RM579
Asrock H87 Performance mainboard RM379
Kingston KVR1600MHz 8GB RM239
Sapphire R9 290 Tri-X 4GB RM1630(lingloong)
Seasonic S12 II 620W PSU RM299
WD Caviar Blue 1TB HDD RM189
Plextor M5S 128GB SSD RM299
NZXT Source 210 Elite Window RM169
Liteon 24x DVDRW RM59
AOC i2369VM AH-IPS Monitor RM639

Total - RM4481.00

Prices are from viewnet.

This post has been edited by Cable707: Mar 31 2014, 09:45 PM