IMHO, i would recommend to invest in a UPS, which would have built-in AVR as well. juz my 2sen.

I thought the AVR where build in with surge protector, AVR and backup battery?

This post has been edited by fylon: Oct 14 2008, 10:42 PM

nope. AVR=Auto Voltage Regulator
UPS=Uninterrupted power Supply

I recommend NOT to get UPS for home user. The battery maintenance will KILL you.

LOL.. Would there have any type which is all in one? Haha! Well, for me i think an AVR will do already.

current UPS usually have built in AVR function already, so no worries (check the specs before u buy lor).

if UPS low maintenance, I would go for it, but it's the opposite. AVR easier maintenance, usually fuse blown only if anything serious.

agreed, fuse blown only...

UPS, common meh your house blackout?

with that blackout , can justify cost of maintenance ?

No dare try 512 x 4 pcs cause my mobo BSOD when i add another 256 x 2,

I guess my another 2 slot already have problem when running Dual Channel

have u tried just running both those extra 256x2?

those could be faulty / messed up

i reckon some ppl will go for it, and some don't....

in my case, my place is quite common for power to go off...also my area here is quite prone to lightning strikes...

almost everyone around my neaighbourhood had something burnt/killed by lightning....

just last nite, around 12.30am...got heavy rain and lightning....hse main DB tripped...

so, depends on ur area, if no frequent power failure, then no need UPS....prolly an avr is sufficient...

my area, without UPS, very risky....

i try just running, 512 x 2 on the ram slot i mention...

My machine hang and BSOD sometimes after startup. so i declare this 2 ram as faulty ram slot already. (trouble some mobo, Sound card KO, One IDE KO )

Sounds like P4p800-X is crap. Haha. Time to look for another mobo already.

dont know may be just me unlucky gua.

I feel want buy 1gb x 2 but hard to find and burn wallet T_T

1gb no enough for me run game also almost eat all the ram already Need at lest extra 512 but my ram slot T_T..................... ar.................

I think looking another mobo is better choice also lol

Asus low end mobo is really crap la. 1Gb of RAM isn't really sufficient for you for decent gaming.2*1Gb RAM is hard to get too,not only the issue to burn wallet. Last PC in Penang,i saw 1GB RAM only selling RM100 per stick.

not hard for me to find in KL but just expensive.

100 plus each

Haha.. If me, i will choose not to upgrade and use until the system dead. Save the upgrading $$ for new rigs would be a wise move. As now, the P4 parts is getting rare and rarer and the price is not cheap.

yes, guys, pls listen 2 the old timers. times are hard now. money getting difficult to earn. plan wisely, don't do impulsive purchase.

pesanan ini dibawa khas untuk anda oleh kementerian minyak mahal negara & jabatan inflasi tinggi negara.

This post has been edited by edministrator: Oct 15 2008, 09:54 PM

Eh? not jambantan ah? Haha.. Minyak only drop 15cent... But still, it better then it dint drop.

though minyak drop a bit, but other daily needs items already up kaw kaw..

that prevented me from getting new rig, saving money for the upcoming bad times...

but P4 users, embrace your rigs, as they are still strong with us today, supporting us through the good times and bad times

@edmin,i agree with you.Now the economy is really bad.Afraid to get fired anytime from now.

yeap, everything in doubt, not stable.

if u looking for new job, the salary they offer you is low low low, as low as possible...

so be thankful that our p4 still serves us well these days, no need for us to fork out extra to buy new rigs if really itchy 2 upgrade, i suggest upgrade something that you'll be able to transfer to new rigs, such as sound card, speakers, etc.