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post Jan 23 2008, 11:01 AM

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QUOTE(camel90 @ Jan 22 2008, 11:26 PM)
hey guys. need ur help again happy.gif

heres the card that ive interested with :

-PowerColor HD3850 DDR3 256MB / 256bit
-MSI 8800GT-OverClock Version 256MB / 256bit
-XFX 8800GT 256MB / 256bit 

my current 7600GS 256mb 128 bit really make the fps drop too much when im playing online LFS with more than 11 cars on the grid.  personally, i know NOTHING about these 3 GC's. the only reason i pick them is because they are in my budget (at least that what ive found from pcdepot's website which is at 600-750) .

so, did any sifoo here has a better option? or what is the best between those 3? i pick those with 256 bit. is there much different IF i pick the 128 bit ?

if can suggest the better card with lower price i will be MORE THAN HAPPY!!  rclxm9.gif  rclxm9.gif  rclxm9.gif
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MSI 8800GT overclock version or the XFX 8800GT, since both r 8800GT, u can compare their core clock and other clock, but i think overclock version will be better since it is same price range and can perform a little bit faster than stock
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post Jan 23 2008, 06:51 PM

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QUOTE(Fallen_D @ Jan 23 2008, 12:15 PM)
Hei guys,

My graphic card just gave up on me this morning.  rclxm9.gif HURRAY rclxm9.gif Now i am looking for a suitable graphic card so i play C&C 3. Can you guys recommend me one which is not so expensive? notworthy.gif

My current PC spec is:

Motherboard : MS-7142
Processor : AMD Athlon™ 64 2800+ 1800mhz
Memory : 512mb DDR

I have a feeling, i need to upgrade something else in order to play C&C 3... hmm.gif

Anyway, thanx in advance...

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wow....graphic card RIP u very happy sweat.gif

wat's ur budget first? i think 8600GT can ply C&C3 with descent performance i think, price is about 350-400
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post Jan 24 2008, 12:32 PM

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QUOTE(ggoo @ Jan 23 2008, 10:31 PM)
is there any way of software to check how old is the processor?? for an example; a second hand pc...

Added on January 23, 2008, 10:33 pmis there any way of software to check how old is the processor?? for an example; a second hand pc...
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just ask the ppl who sell u

QUOTE(vobboblogs @ Jan 23 2008, 10:44 PM)
hmm about gc.... what is the different when you have 128mb...128 bit...
e.g is a 256mb with 64 bit better than 128mb with 128 bit....
i'm always confused....
thanks
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the bits is the bandwidth of the memory, the higher the bandwidth the faster the speed, 128mb or 256mb doesnt really that important.

QUOTE(a4-paper @ Jan 24 2008, 10:58 AM)
can core 2 quad 6600 2.4Ghz play crysis at high or very high settings???check at wikipedia,this game want 2.8Ghz..what is the total ram needed for gaming purpose??
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can ply, depends more on ur graphic card, processor is for loading time and for the in-game physics
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post Jan 25 2008, 04:14 PM

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QUOTE(Fallen_D @ Jan 24 2008, 04:19 PM)
Hehehe... Got a GOOD reason to BUY a new one ma... brows.gif

I would like to know, whether can my m/board (MS-7142) support and fully utilize the PCI gc? I have been using AGP since day 1. And, my gawd, there more PCI gc out there compare to AGP. blink.gif

Najmods mention to choose the higher bit rate and the faster speed with less memory. But, there are so many brands out there, got Asus, Gigabyte, Sapphire, MSI, etc. Which brand is preferred for gaming?  rclxub.gif

My budget is around RM 500.

Thanx in advance again. notworthy.gif
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AGP cannot support PCI-e, both r different, if ur mobo only support AGP then u hv to use back AGP card, if u want to change to PCI-E then u need to change the whole mobo. brand is not a important part if u're not going to overclock ur card or do somethings extreme on it.

QUOTE(wdy5180x2 @ Jan 24 2008, 04:57 PM)
bro...got a problem here...my comp always restart and blue screen while i'm playing games...but, this will happen only when i'm playing dota warcraft...other than that game such as prostreet, driver, i never got that blue screen problem...i also cannot install my usb wireless...it also blue screen before the installation is finish...i already format my comp and this problem still occurs...so, is this problem of my hdd or is this related to my mobo? i already updated my mobo bios but still the same...help me plz... sad.gif  sad.gif  sad.gif

Added on January 24, 2008, 4:58 pmmy mobo model is gigabyte ga-m68sm-s2...
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wat is the message on the blue screen? refer to the pinned thread in technical support section, i dont think ur problem is a noob problem.

QUOTE(hanzjb @ Jan 24 2008, 07:30 PM)
need help here..
im using 160 gb sata hdd & 250 gb sata2 hdd..
the problem is, sometime my pc cannot recognize the sata2 hdd..if can, one of my drive partition will missing..
fyi, i use jumper on my sata2 hdd..2gb ram..amd x2 3800  icon_question.gif
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ur HDD jumper lar, try to plug the cable in different slot on the mobo.

QUOTE(apaini11 @ Jan 25 2008, 10:58 AM)
hi there....

i have a Q to ask...

i am running microsoft XP pro version 2002..how can i change it to SP2 without changing the OS..??
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i think u can just download it from microsoft website.
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post Jan 26 2008, 04:42 PM

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QUOTE(wen9x88 @ Jan 26 2008, 12:08 AM)
What is SLi ?
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SLI = Scalable Link Interface
running 2/3/4 nvidia graphic card on a single motherboard
QUOTE(wen9x88 @ Jan 26 2008, 09:57 AM)
how to see the graphic card is good or bad ?
or which graphic card got performance without overclock it ?
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test it urself, or find some reviews about the graphic on9....
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post Jan 27 2008, 11:11 AM

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QUOTE(xdeer @ Jan 27 2008, 12:17 AM)
what is the different between pciex16 and pcie2.0?? i'm confused hmm.gif

is it compatible if the mobo only have pciex16 and the gpu uses interface pcie2.0?
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backward and forward compatible, but if 2.0 slot in the 16x the bandwidth/performance will be limited, 2.0 offer more bandwidth compare to 16x aka 2.0 is the upgraded version of PCI-E 16x.

but if u slow a pci-e 16x card to a 2.0 will result in no performance increase, basically both hv not much different.
QUOTE(heizad @ Jan 27 2008, 03:28 AM)
how to check whether the gc is dead or not?? during early days using my gc played cod4 without prob...but nowadays when play again my pc hangs and only restart cn solve the prob..any idea?
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ur gc not yet dead coz there's still display on the monitor, perhaps it is the software crash ur game?
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post Jan 27 2008, 11:28 PM

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QUOTE(Fallen_D @ Jan 27 2008, 12:35 PM)
Sifu...

I got another noob question.... I was thinking of upgrading my processor since i am getting a new gc...

I notice most shops selling AMD Athlon X2 processors. Can my m/board support it? According to this website, it didn't mention anything about 'X2' in it...

Just wanna confirm, can i use that...? hmm.gif
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the motherboard didnt support AMd dual-core, it is socket 739, the motherboard that support dual-core is seocket 940 or AM2+ motherboard ONLY

QUOTE(wen9x88 @ Jan 27 2008, 01:59 PM)
u mean get the Core RAM from the review?
and then compare with others graphic card ??
what is mean FPS,more FPS mean more good ??

is this graphic card special for overclock?
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yes, more FPS means more good, u'll get smoother gameplay with higher FPS.

this card is not for overclock, but it can overclock and it is original come with factory overclock.
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post Jan 28 2008, 01:06 PM

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QUOTE(lp5115 @ Jan 28 2008, 12:51 PM)
What is the types of motherboard? And what r the differences?
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different type of motherboard socket support different type of processor and the amount of pci slot they hv for other add-on hardware.
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post Feb 3 2008, 06:47 PM

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QUOTE(wen9x88 @ Feb 2 2008, 11:17 PM)
what graphic card is for gaming ??
izzit nvidia for gaming ? especially crysis.
which graphic card is good for play crysis with high setting on 22''monitor?
for now i choose XFX8800GT 512MB xxx for my rig.
and i saw a lot ATI graphic card is cheaper.
anyway which one is good for gaming ??
izzit nvidia ? or ATI ??

Added on February 2, 2008, 11:18 pm@oucheev how much u buy the Samsung LCD 2232BW
why u don buy Samsung LCD 226BW, ??
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crysis on high settings with 22" monitor ar?? hmm.gif i think 8800GT or better graphic card will do....

QUOTE(boringpig @ Feb 3 2008, 03:03 PM)
i am thinking of upgrading the RAM of my PC..
i am using Abit KN8 mobo.. i can't seem to find the exact model number after scanning the whole mobo for so many times but managed to get something that look like a serial number (EEK003180)..

from the manual (which is combining KN8/KN8 Ultra) is say the maximum supported memory is 4GB.. and the current ram that i am using is a DDR400

my questions:
1. does this mean i can have memory up to 4GB max?
2. my mobo support DDR2?

thanks!
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if ur mobo only support DDR then u cant slot in DDR2
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post Feb 4 2008, 01:46 PM

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QUOTE(wen9x88 @ Feb 3 2008, 08:51 PM)
then which nvidia is better?

1:ZOTAC 8800GT AMP! EDITION 512MB RM970
2:XFX8800GT 512MB xxx RM980
3:BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT OC2 512MB RM1065.00
4:Albatron @ RM 799
5:Palit 8800GT 512MB Rm850
6:PNY 8800GT 512MB RM700
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1 and 2 is my choice....

QUOTE(camel90 @ Feb 4 2008, 01:22 AM)
guys..i dunnow how many millions times this question has been asked over and over again. that is y i ask on this thread. i hav 2 choices..

-Powercolor ATI HD3870
-MSI 8800GT
*both are 512MB memory with 256bit

i know i did asked about GC in some other threa. i just wana know about this one....which is better? in case i lower down the spec of that 8800GT and take the version of 256MB memory with 256 bit...will it give MUCH different to the FPS when play game?
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i like nvidia card personally smile.gif
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post Feb 4 2008, 06:48 PM

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ur "dispose" means u wanna throw it away?? u can dissemble it and sell it part by part to some recycle factory, if CRT monitor, careful while u dissemble it.
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post Feb 5 2008, 12:21 PM

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QUOTE([W]ee[D] @ Feb 5 2008, 10:10 AM)
guys would it be okey if i SLI another 880GT with not the same brand and also series?
example that now im using xpert 880GT and i wanna put MSI 880GT Extreme (or whateva, not sure about msi product)
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can, as long as it is 8800GT
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post Feb 5 2008, 07:56 PM

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QUOTE(archaic @ Feb 5 2008, 05:07 PM)
i'm planning to upgrade my lappy RAM. my lappy (compaq F731au) current RAM is 512mb. my lappy is using AMD turion X2 processor. should i get a single 2gb ram or dual 1gb ram? ummmm are there any differences in terms of performance between these two? what RAM brand is compatible with my lappy? TQ.
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if same speed should be no performance different, just the dual-channel that will improve for about 5% performance.
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post Feb 7 2008, 08:45 AM

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QUOTE(vixxiee @ Feb 7 2008, 01:39 AM)
need help...i have a external hdd..2.5" the prob is that the comp cant detect the hdd..have use it for a year now..the led is on but..still cant detect..i have try to change the wire...change the case also..but still cant detect..

is my hdd died?? and any other way to recover the data??

the hdd sound also when plug it to the pc..and after few sec its gone...

help pls..thx
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check HDD for bad sector first see it gt bad sector or not, if hv then probably ur HDD hv died, for backup software/guide go to software section.
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post Feb 7 2008, 09:04 PM

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QUOTE(herojack41 @ Feb 7 2008, 12:29 PM)
hey ya...amduser im back again...with some FAQ on foxconn mobo....izzit foxconn mobo OCable??
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every mobo also can OC smile.gif

QUOTE(vixxiee @ Feb 7 2008, 02:47 PM)
how to check if the hdd got bad sector
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scandisk, not very sure about this, start > run > chkdsk

QUOTE(vixxiee @ Feb 7 2008, 03:01 PM)
it have a sound like usb is plug...but after refresh my comp..still not detect...
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did u even format ur HDD?

QUOTE(wen9x88 @ Feb 7 2008, 03:25 PM)
plz give ur comment to my future rig.

Processor:AMD AthlonX2 6000+ 3.0Ghz =Rm535
Mobo:Asus M2N-E =RM315
Ram:Kingston 1G 667Mhz ddr2 x2 =Rm130 (Each65) <----can upgrade it when i get money
HDD:WD 160G sata 16mb =Rm169 <-----can buy one more when i get money
GC:Zotac 8800GT 512MB AMP version
Rom:Pioneer 18X DVD-RW sata =RM120
LCD:22'' Wide 226BW = RM1080
PSU&Casing:CM Elite casing with CM 450WRealPower PSU =RM380
Casing Fans:Add on some casing fans:RM50 <----need to add this anot?
Keyboard&Mouse:A4Tech set=Rm80
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u can try biostar if u like to, it is more cheaper

the RAM can increase to 2GB without affecting ur budget if u choose biostar T690G

if u buy CM450W, the PSU will be pushing hard to generate for ur 8800GT, recommend u to go for silverstone ST506F 560W, almost the same price and maybe cheaper.

the casing fan is not a must, but no harm if u put it, with proper setup it can provide good airflow....
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QUOTE(wen9x88 @ Feb 7 2008, 10:03 PM)
@amduser CM Elite casing with CM 450WRealPower PSU =RM380 come with casing.
but i think i will take silverstone ST506F 560W and take ninja casing.
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normally the PSU that comes with the casing cant support descent rig for long time, even it can power up, the PSU might hv premature dead...

QUOTE(KenDiriwan @ Feb 8 2008, 07:52 PM)
Can my DDR2 533mhz ram runs on a mobo only support DDR2 667/800 ?
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i think cannot, but did u see clearly?? it can support up to 667/800 or it ONLY support 667 and 800??

QUOTE(Volt @ Feb 8 2008, 09:01 PM)
Need some help here, between Audigy 2 and Audigy 4 sound card do they have any major differences in producing sound?  Its already obvious that Audigy 4 produce better sound quality but is it really that noticeable?
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not noticeable for me lar, unless ur ear r very sensitive else u need some instrument to test it i think.....

QUOTE(tech_frix @ Feb 9 2008, 01:12 AM)
bro, its actually st56f...not st506f..
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but the pricelist there write ST506F so i just follow tongue.gif

QUOTE(Darksyde @ Feb 9 2008, 01:21 AM)
Would like to check whether a pair of Crucial ddr2 kit running 4-4-4-4 @ 1000mhz @ 2.2v with corsair dominator's cooling fan running off a 24/7 rig will bring this ram to a suicide mission?
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it is very hard to kill a RAM, sommore u gt the fan for the RAM.....

QUOTE(camel90 @ Feb 9 2008, 01:33 PM)
i just bought my HD3850 just now.
there will be no OC and no crossfire. so, the question is. do i need to connect the extra power supply to the card?
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better connect, it will do no harm to ur PSU.....

QUOTE(camel90 @ Feb 10 2008, 12:10 PM)
stupid question here.

will Core 2 Duo E4500 bottleneck graphic card like HD3850?

it wil be equipped with 3GB of ram though. if it does, any other processor that can handle this card?
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no matter wat u use the bottleneck will also be there, either ur RAM, processor, graphic card or HDD, but E4500 and 3GB pair with HD3850 i already very good enough, so dont worry.....

QUOTE(matyrze @ Feb 10 2008, 09:14 PM)
allo guys
i hv one Q here..
i found something like a plug for connecting ide slot with sata slot juz now..
can anybody explain the benefit to use d connector for our pata hard disk??
found it at aoneplus digital mall with p.tag RM60

thx in advance
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some older PC does not support SATA so they need a SATA > IDE converter installed in order to use the new SATA HDD, coz it is hard to find new IDE HDD....
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QUOTE(myee @ Feb 13 2008, 10:05 AM)
i have Q oso here....about sata cable....is there any product for sata cable but the color is glow or bling2 one.....get bored of looking red color only...
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my SATA cable is orange smile.gif u can paint it urself or buy the UV paint which will glow when it hv contact with UV light

QUOTE(aminius @ Feb 13 2008, 05:39 PM)
can my mobo Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3 rev 1.0 use the 8pin power from the psu without using the 8pin to 4 pin converter? i know my mobo only have 4pin socket..
did the capacitor beside the socket (left side) block it?? sweat.gif
im not sure which direction the 8pin socket will take place..
help me please..  icon_question.gif  icon_question.gif
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i though all the PSU r come with the 4 pin socket?? if dont hv also nvm i think as long as u dont oc and ur motherboard works fine..
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QUOTE(Aquariusdenz @ Feb 14 2008, 05:35 AM)
i want to ask a super noob question here.. im going to buy a sata HDD but i saw that most of the sata are using the new 5 pins power cable(not really sure how many pins) but not the old 4 pins which we usually use.. and the problem is my power supply dont have the new 5 pins power cable for the HDD.. so is it the new sata HDD still can connect the old 4 pins cable? tell me if im wrong in something as i never use sata HDD before... smile.gif
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SATA hv the 4pin molex that convert to SATA power supply socket, u'll know wat to do when u hv the powr supply cable for ur SATA
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QUOTE(168257061 @ Feb 16 2008, 11:18 PM)
Hello bros,
by the time, i got Rm500 now
what should I buy ?
CM690 ? E8400 ? Hand phone ?( to replace old phone due to antena rosak by me) errr Xigmatek S1283 ? AC Freezer 7 Pro ? Q6600 ?

note that I can save more money if want buy Q6600
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buy handphone, handphone r more important.....
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QUOTE(168257061 @ Feb 17 2008, 01:44 PM)
hmmm, if buy handphone, probably i will buy the same model again , its Nokia 6610, i like it because i sms everyday with gf ...gerr....sweat.gif no more

Added on February 17, 2008, 1:45 pm
lol...i eat nasi ayam sampai boring...sweat.gif
hmm
I was thinking that get E8400 better....performance > design i think  hmm.gif
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but handphone will be better, it might save u in emergency
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