In view of the tremendous support we have been receiving for our Gainward range of ATI cards, esp. our Golden Sample models, this thread is started to cater for all Gainward ATI users and interested parties.

We will update all the latest news & reviews, products launch, answer your queries, provide support and give lots of goodies + freebies away.

Our current models are: 3850-512MB, 3870-512MB, 4670-512MB, 4850-512MB Custom Cover, 4850-512MB Golden Sample, 4870-512MB Golden Sample and 4870-1GB Golden Sample.

Gainward cards are available from:

Low Yat Plaza: PC Zone, ATE, Thunder Match, Wawasan

Digital Mall PJ: My Computer System, Octavo, Wawasan IT

Penang: Pristine Wireless http://forum.lowyat.net/PristineWirelessTechnology

LYN resellers: Leh Teck, Moderno，and CEX




GAINWARD CLUB BENEFITS

1. Membership Reward Prizes: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/783556/+320

2. Cheap Games @ RM39: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/783556/+220

3. Discounted Latest Games: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/783556/+1280

4. Premiums for Club Members like Gainward T-Shirts, Caps, Mouse Pads etc.

5. Hot Sexy Models Pics: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/783556/+720

6. Free Gainward EXPERTool™ 4.0 for 4850 and 4870: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/779908


ANNOUNCEMENTS

WE HAVE MOVED - NETRAID NEW ADDRESS

To all valued dealers, customers and friends,

Please take note that effective 1st November, 2008, our new office will be located in the address below:

NETRAID SDN BHD
2nd Floor, Kompleks Penchala,
No.50 Jalan Penchala, Seksyen 51
46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

TEL: 603-77812987
FAX: 603-77813877

All handphone numbers will remain the same.



PS. We share the same building with Scanart Data System (distro of Abit, Galaxy, GeCube, Fuji Xerox, CNet, Asus and etc) and SDS Distribution (distro of Gigabyte, Sunbeam, Tuniq, Deepcool).

NETRAID PART OF SCANART GROUP EFFECTIVE 1ST NOVEMBER 2008

We are pleased to announce that SCANART DATA SYSTEM (M) SDN BHD, the distributor for Abit, Galaxy, GeCube, Fuji Xerox, CNet, Panasonic, Asus and etc has bought over NETRAID SDN BHD effective 1st November, 2008. Scanart also owns SDS Distribution (distro of Gigabyte, Sunbeam, Tuniq, Deepcool).

Therefore all products (Gainward, Albatron, Digisound, JVC & InfoSmart) distributed by NETRAID SDN BHD will be taken over by SCANART DATA SYSTEM (M) SDN BHD effective 1st November, 2008.

All warranty claim and RMA will be handled and serviced by Scanart Technical Department with nationwide branches and service centers.

The will be a new moderator/owner of this Club when we launch Version 2 soon.

All dealers and customers of the brands mentioned above will benefit from the strengths, coverage and vast experience of both companies in this merger.


OCT 2008 HOT PROMOTION

Free 3DMark Vantage Advance Edition worth RM80 with every purchase of Gainward NVidia 9600, 9800 & GTX series.

What is 3DMark Vantage? http://www.futuremark.com/benchmarks/3dmar...e/introduction/



We would like to thank all Gainward buyers and users for making us a phenomenal success within such a short time of returning to Malaysia.

This post has been edited by NetRaid: Oct 31 2008, 10:23 PM

Why u no like the left one? Scare she arrest you for staring at her too long?

Honestly, I don't know her name. I'll ask Gainward marketing people next time I talk to them. But I heard they only give name if u use Gainward wor.

Wow, a meimei with 8 CPU-Z scores and a name like AceCombat who claims she's sexy!! Are u for real? U know how many LYN guys here will go bonkers just to meet a gal like u? Or maybe you're a figment of my imagination, am I still plug in the Matrix?

Anyway, no free model lar, I for one didn't really agree with using this kinda method to push VGA cards. But I'm the minority, I guess the reality is sex sells, and sell a lot.

If your offer is serious, then I'm serious, pls PM me.

NEWS

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/758640/+80

3 out of the Top 6 in MSI Overclocking Competition by HWM & MSI are using Gainward 4850 Custom Cover, Gainward 4850 Golden Sample and Gainward 9800GT-512 Coolice Edition.

Big Congrats guys!!

This post has been edited by NetRaid: Sep 7 2008, 05:14 PM

SUPPORT ISSUE



Hi Lacus,

This has been reported to Gainward and they are checking it. The current situation is:

1. Gainward 4850 Golden Sample being the FASTEST factory-overclocked 4850 model sold thousands over pcs worldwide till date. There has been NO reports of similar incidents elsewhere.

2. Gainward will run some thorough diagnostics to see if this occur in their testing lab.

3. Blank screen happens to other brands too, this kind of issues are hard to narrow down.

But it's unlikely to be due to temp, heat or anything to that effect. Check again to make sure clean removal (folders, registry) of old drivers and fresh installation of new driver. Try this program: http://www.ccleaner.com/

Update your OS and patch your games frequently.

Keep us posted.

This post has been edited by NetRaid: Sep 7 2008, 05:16 PM

Wow, started this thread around midnite and till now more than 800 views, encouraging.

Firstly, Gainward discourage anyone from putting anything on their cards, all models.

Also, we do not encourage anyone flashing the BIOS. But it will NOT void warranty IF we ask you to flash a new BIOS. Other than that, please do NOT do it.

We are not sure how will the factory response to torn warranty stickers but we think it might void the warranty. So please guys, be careful.

Having said all these, I've checked with Moderno, our OC experts: Coolice, Lohalol and LYP vendors, so far no one has small 2.5mm ramsinks. So to satisfy those here, please just tell us WHERE and get those ramsinks? Thanks.

Hey bro, there are tons of 3DMark results for 4850 Golden Sample now. Just Google it, visit major Tech sites or if you are lazy, see the links below.

Reggie aka Lolhalol will be posting his detail reviews of 4850 GS soon, with tons of pics (including the naked PCB & cooling system) and scores.


As for all you fellas asking for names, tel no, dates, buy 1 get free date etc. please understand Gainward is a VGA company, not dating agency. Perhaps I should just start one call Gainward sexy models club. Who wants to choose the next Gainward girl?


Bro Goldfries,

Gainward new avatar is Dark Angel. No more girlie girlie stuffs. Our ATI Avatar is Werewolf. The only girl you will see are real ones: hot models. Oh, so that means good right?


This will happen when Gainward employ models to show their NV series.

Ok seriously bro, it's ATI time now. Gainward told me today NV will probably lose out severely in the mid-high end area, except for those die-hard NV fans or people with specific needs for NV.


YES, Free Gainward EXPERTool™ 4.0 for 4850 and 4870: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/779908


This post has been edited by NetRaid: Sep 5 2008, 07:45 PM

Lacus my man,

You seem to know more about Gainward than us, Gainward girls lar. I mean, Gainward haven't even inform us, you already found the link.
Maybe I should nominate you to be President of Gainward ATI Users Club.

The second batch of shots seem to be better than the first one (showcasing 4850 GS).

Here are my 2 favs, what's yours?



This post has been edited by NetRaid: Sep 23 2008, 01:24 AM

Mr. Kaiser_Falco,

The guy who convinced me to start an independent thread for Gainward. Please see my reply in red to you below.

It means that they can be clocked higher easily and sometimes the cards will arrive at higher speed (+5MHz).

Our Golden Sample series are well-known for that since we first launched them years ago.


To all those who have helped out other users here, thank you very much.


ANNOUNCEMENTS


We are planning some freebies (really nice items) for the few helpful guys & gals here. Watch out for our announcement on this. Congrats to the following winners: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/783556/+320


Due to our close relationship with gaming companies, we are able to get popular games at a good discounts to club members here (all Gainward users). Click to view the games: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/783556/+220

This post has been edited by NetRaid: Sep 13 2008, 04:05 PM

In one word: YES.

Do spread the word to other Gainward users. And everybody, please list down your fav titles to us. We will choose a few.

SUPPORT ISSUE

For those experiencing blackouts (regardless of brands), please check:

1. PSU not enough power (unlikely if you use true power 450W and above - depending on other items in your rig too).

2. Pirated Windows XP Pro. Very few thought of this: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=...1600&sec=nation

3. Unstable driver. Try using CCC 8.7 first. Play some games, don't use those benchmarking apps like Furmark. If games ok, then keep 8.7

Temp is unlikely to be the cause since most reporting around 70-80C on load.

Hope this helps.

Hi Crazy Rose,

Comparison here:

http://www.netraid.com.my/Custom-HD4850-comparison.pdf

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/768452

http://www.netraid.com.my/Gainward-4850-Go...-4850-Toxic.pdf


There won't be any discounts for new & superhot games like DoW2, Fallout Tactics 3, Diablo 3 and Starcraft 2. We can however, help you book if there are enough requests.

What we can offer is something like: Ghost Recon: AW, Rainbow 6: Vegas, Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance & etc @ RM39 only. Watch out for our announcement.


It should be around RM1200+- Stock will only be available after mid Sep. Since 4870 is using the new DDR5, Gainward wants to do max testing to ensure stability before launching it.


Just follow Leh Teck advice above and send it back to us by courier (Pos Laju, GD Express, Sure Reach, Skynet etc). Of course you may also come to our office and pass it to our Tech Dept.

Address & tel on our website (click bottom link).

OK, the models are coming here to kiss you all for choosing Gainward... hahaha... just joking.

Games for all Gainward ATI & NV users @ RM39 only:

Full Retail Packs



More hot titles coming.

How to buy:

1. Come to our office (next to Low Yat Plaza): http://www.netraid.com.my/contact_1.htm

2. For outstation users, please PM us and we will arrange courier to you.

3. Please bring along receipt, box, driver CD etc. to show that you are a Gainward user (any models).

This post has been edited by NetRaid: Sep 11 2008, 01:39 AM

Please don't worry, we are talking to Gainward now to bring in some Crossfire bridges. Sorry for all the inconvenience caused.

Will update once we confirm the qty and price.

You are welcome. We do not know cost yet. But please don't worry, we will try to keep it cheap for you. This is our service to our users.

Thanks for considering Gainward.

Gainward Crossfire Connector/Bridge

OK, fulfilling your wish: Crossfire connector or bridge at RM30 to all Gainward users only.

To purchase, please PM us and show us your proof of Gainward ownership (receipt & pics).

How to buy:

1. Come to our office (next to Low Yat Plaza): http://www.netraid.com.my/contact_1.htm

2. For outstation users, please PM us and we will arrange courier to you. Add Rm10 for courier fee.

Call Kenneth 016-3358337 or Kelly 016-2264188 for more info.

Please read below.

Games for all Gainward ATI & NV users @ RM39 only:

Full Retail Packs



More hot titles coming.

How to buy:

1. Come to our office (next to Low Yat Plaza): http://www.netraid.com.my/contact_1.htm

2. For outstation users, please PM us and we will arrange courier to you.

3. Please bring along receipt, box, driver CD etc. to show that you are a Gainward user (any models).


CHEAP GAMES FOR GAINWARD USERS

Please take note that we will give discount vouchers for new games like Prince of Persia 3, EndWar, Call of Duty 5 and Far Cry 2 for all Gainward users who bought their cards here. Just be reasonable, don't expect RM39 for new games.

The discount vouchers will be inside Gainward box (Nov 08 batch onwards). We will email the discount vouchers with serial numbers to existing users who want to buy these new games.



Also please don't ask us discounts for superhot games like Diablo 3 and Starcraft 2. We know these titles will NOT be released anytime soon (think maybe in another year or more). So let's not talk about them now.

This post has been edited by NetRaid: Sep 29 2008, 07:56 PM

YES it works. Here's the link: http://www.goldfries.com/computing/6pin-pc...e-modification/

As per our PM, we will get one for you FOC assuming it's true there is no converter inside. Please be patience.

Thank you for choosing Gainward. You are now a Gainward Club member, wanna buy an original game at super cheap price?

See here for the titles: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/783556/+220


See the trailer here, quite a unique RTS. Visit http://www.supremecommander.com/ for more info.

To Tesla_rage and those experiencing blackouts (regardless of brands), please check:

1. PSU not enough power (unlikely if you use true power 500W and above - depending on other items in your rig too).

2. Pirated Windows XP Pro. Very few thought of this: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=...1600&sec=nation

3. Unstable driver. Try using CCC 8.7 first. Play some games, don't use those benchmarking apps like Furmark. If games ok, then keep 8.7
Make sure your folder & registry is clean from previous drivers. Use http://www.ccleaner.com/


We are studying your problem now. Give us some time to get back to you. Do you see any artifacts/funny characters on your screen?


Please relax bro. No need to post same thing so many things. We sold hundreds of 4850 GS and we know there are many users with 4GB. It should work fine. We are taking note of cases like XChoit but it's not easy to determine if a problem is Apps/OS/Driver or Hardware-related.

Just feel safe to use 4GB with 4850 GS like many others.

Thank you everyone for the feedbacks, and thanks to those who try to help others.

We will finalise our reward program for the helpful people here soon.

Thanks bro,

Gainward has the best price/performance for 3850 and 3870. See here: http://www.netraid.com.my/Gainward-3850-4850-4870-specs.pdf

Imagine, Gainward HD3850 with HDMI around RM320 and Gainward HD3870 with HDMI around RM420 only.




For those interested to know more about Gainward, please click on the links below on my signature.

PS. Thank you Leh Teck for your fingers as model.

MEMBERSHIP REWARD WINNERS:

Hot Prizes:
1. Digisound MP3 or MP4 Player with Megabass Earphone (Default Prize)
2. Panasonic 8X DVDR 10pcs Pack
3. Panasonic Splash Pouch with Speaker
4. JVC HA-F10 Hi-Fidelity Earphone with Holder


Winners on 13-Sep-2008
1. Lolhalol - most helpful
2. Lacus - most helpful
3. hilmiangah - proud & helpful Gainward NVidia owner

Winners on 23-Sep-2008 to 30-Sep-2008
1. Celciuz - for being helpful despite having a problems himself
2. Jepertine90 - for your enthusiasm on Gainward 4670 despite not even launch then
3. Pikacu - giving accurate info & good help
4. Picksickrick - being helpful
5. Viperiii - being helpful
6. Leh Teck - for the "inspiring" pics.
7. Hahn87 - for sharing superb pics of his awesome rig
8. Dark Steno - for really testing his card, and buying many games on offer.
9. Lacus - being consistently helpful, won again - Panasonic 8X DVDR 10pcs pack

Winners on 1-Oct-2008 to 15-Oct-2008
1. Aric_68 - for sharing ur gc temp/pics & helping
2. Nujo87 - for sharing ur OC experience
3. Owikh84 - bold move from Powercolor to Gainward & helping others.
4. Celciuz - constant helping last 10 pages, won again
5. DaTUK_SErI - very nice & clear pics
6. Serigala - for being a showoff, hehe... nolar, for the excellent details of your rig setup.
7. Desmond1310 - for curing poison, & helping.
8. Kar Hoe - for blogging about Gainward.

CONGRATS to the winners and please PM us for details on how to collect your prizes.

To others, thank you for sharing and helping here. Since this is a ONGOING program, please keep posting and who knows, you might be the next winner soon. Remember, there is NO limit, past winners can win again!

Membership Reward is different from Gainward premiums such as t-shirts, mouse pads, caps and etc.


CHEAP GAMES FOR GAINWARD USERS

With regards to the above and this: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/783556/+220

Please take note that we will give discount vouchers for new games like Prince of Persia 3, Splinter Cell 5, EndWar and Call of Duty 5 and Far Cry 2 for all Gainward users who bought their cards here. Just be reasonable, don't expect RM39 for new games.

The discount vouchers will be inside Gainward box (Nov 08 batch onwards). We will email the discount vouchers with serial numbers to existing users who want to buy these new games.



Also please don't ask us discounts for superhot games like Diablo 3 and Starcraft 2. We know these titles will NOT be released anytime soon (think maybe in another year or more). So let's not talk about them now.

This post has been edited by NetRaid: Oct 15 2008, 12:29 AM