From this thread

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/478651/+2440

to quote myself:



This post has been edited by lucifah: Dec 14 2008, 11:10 PM

My first ULTRA Simple Question is,

how come the price of Intel Core2Duo E8400 / E8500 / E8600 increasing ?
Economy is getting worse and the price keep increasing ah?

This post has been edited by xelnamikaze: Dec 14 2008, 10:39 PM

maybe the price of stocks that arrive is higher than before

edited*

thank you.

This post has been edited by xelnamikaze: Dec 15 2008, 12:30 AM

This kind of monitor question all just depent on your self only...you like which design just buy it...this is all can say only

If my motherboard hooked up to a PSU and no case, how can i turn it on with no power button?use screwdriver to short the power pin?is it safe?

yup, short circuit it...

that's wat the switch on the case do anyway...

bukan short circuit or use screw driver


get a piece of wire and connect the green wire to the black one (any black will do)

ummm, is it true that a motherboard/processor cant support certain graphic resulting in lagging? or just pasang any latest graphic card can play any latest game?

Hi guys .. i think i have a super stupid question here ... what is the difference btw NTFS and FAT32 ? I did some google and summary is NTFS is better ..

I juz bought a new 1TB hdd by WD ... i notice it is FAT32 ... how to format become NTFS ? Also how to do partition into 500GB 500GB ? I'm using XP ... thnx in advance ... here is flame free zone rite ?

Look under Disk Management.

Hi lex ! Been there ... formated into NTFS .. . took me ages =.= ... anyway now it's formatted .. but i can't find a way to add partition ... only got 1 option which is delete ... i try click that it says error ... Do you want to force delete? Then sounds very scary so i cancel 1st ... is it must force delete .. then only can create 2 new partition ?

You have to delete it first. Then create the partitions you want. Make sure you do not have any important data in that HDD before deleting.

tolonglar aku T_T please?

thnx mate got it working ... spent whole day formatting haha ... it's a new HDD so no worries Cheers !!

if compatible, then it will be no problem. sumtimes, if u have good graphic card, but u dun have good processor, the performance also will drop.

TERIMA KASIH~ but how to know compatible onot

what is the processor,mobo & graphic card(pcie or agp)?

question here !

do PSUs with different Watts differ in size ? as long as they're for ATX motherboard and casing then they should fit fine, right?

thanks in advance

nope..all psu for personal computer are standard size. just the weight may vary.

my processor Intel® Pentium® D CPU 2.80GHz model 820

mobo=ASUS P5GC-MX/1333

whats the best graphic card i can get for this?

just buy a decent gc that suit your budget
you prefer ati or nvidia?

you mean to tell me with those i can use even the latest graphic card? =D

i heard intel works better with nvidia, that true? if so, nvidia >_<

Eh guys..
Does the Single Channel and Dual Channel noticable?
EG : 2x2GB VS 1x2GB,2x1GB..
If it is..does the affect quite alot?

yes you can use latest cards (your mobo has PCI-E 16x slot)
but for high-end cards you need 6/8PIN PCI-E power to feed them (depends on power supply)
false.

Intel modern chipset has *magic*
can run flexible dual channel @ different memory capacity.

there's no such thing as intel works better with nvidia.
i'm not sure what you mean by latest gc.. is it high end,midrange or low end?
how much your budget? any particular model in mind?

Any latest, even high end graphics card can be used... depends on your budget. However you should be aware that powerful graphics cards will require good and beefy (true power) PSUs.

Dual channel a little bit faster, but usually you won't notice this unless you run some benchmarks.

how to check whether my psu can support onot

latest as in umm a powerful wan, dx10 vertex and pixel shader 3.0?

budget around 300-500?

DX10 and SM3.0....

u either ve DX9.0c with SM3.0 or DX10 with SM4.0...

anyway, for that CPU of yours, which will be a big bottleneck if u stuff in a performance card, and unknown PSU, i suggest HD 4670...

Check the brand/model and wattage of the PSU.. Its much more useful if you can post a picture of the PSU label showing it power ratings (current and voltage). For example...



Yups..

Choices are HD4670, HD3870, 9600GT, 9800GT and HD4830.. All of these generally requires minimum a true power 400W~450W PSU. Some specific requirements... 9600GT requires 26A on the +12V rails, HD3870 requires 30A on the +12V rails.

i dont understand what you mean there T_T bottleneck meaning? cant run?

will post the picture later, need go out~

bottleneck means that the incapability of different hardwares running at a parallel or universal pace... so means sometimes will "traffic jam" then cause some performance drop or underperform.. haha... get urself a 500ml Coke.. look on top of the bottle.. then u'll get the meaning

helo
i am using gainward hd 4850 gs.. isit i need to update catalyst driver?

all graphic card will need to update driver regularly to ensure optimal performance...

bottleneck... think of this way... ur new GC can process data faster than the CPU feed it, so ur GC cannot work in the max potential... in another word, the CPU amy limit the performance of the GC...

ermm so any recommendation for new cpu and motheboard regarding to my spec?

your question is too general i think
you want to stay with amd or change to intel?
how much is the budget.
but i agree that your proc need to be upgraded

budget? if money is not an object to you, e8600 and something with "formula" behind should do superb

This post has been edited by ruffaz: Dec 17 2008, 02:35 PM

ahhhh paiseh T_T i has no digi cam and mah phone camera cant seem to capture it clearly......

all i can do is provide the model~ SST-ST400, now trying to google for the specs....

EDIT: i found it~

here's da link

thanks so far for the help

so umm, what gc can this support?

This post has been edited by coffeebreak: Dec 17 2008, 06:29 PM

those normal black and green wire tat can buy from hardware accessories shops?

This post has been edited by rainzai: Dec 18 2008, 02:16 PM

Question: Are bad clusters on a new hard drive something to worry about?

Answer:
Using CHKDSK to Fix Your Hard Drive Issues

Step 1 : Understand your problem. In a Windows-based file system, a cluster is a block of storage space that is not listed as free, but is not assigned to any file, either. In other words, the file system has marked the cluster to not be overwritten, but it doesn't know why. This does not necessarily indicate any problems with the hard drive itself. Usually, lost or bad clusters are the result of improper program terminations, like those due to power loss or shutting off a computer without closing the applications first.

Step 2 : Open a command prompt or DOS prompt. Depending on which version of Windows you are using, there are multiple ways to run the CHKDSK utility. The method that works across most versions is to run it via the command line.

Step 3 : Type "chkdsk /r" in your command prompt window. This tells the computer to run the CHKDSK utility and to repair any errors it finds. Your may need to reboot your computer to run the chkdsk utility.

Step 4 : Wait for the utility to finish. Unless you begin seeing errors on the screen right away, it is probably in your best interest to go do something else while your computer checks the drive. The process can take hours, so there is not need to sit and stare at the screen.

Step 5 : Reboot. After the utility has finished, reboot your system to start the operating system normally. Your lost clusters will be saved as files named with the convention: file####.chkThe data in such files is usually worthless. However, you may be able to analyze the files and recover some data if it is critical.

^^

This post has been edited by xelnamikaze: Dec 18 2008, 11:52 PM

Check and see if the PSU label is the same as the specifications here: SilverStone Technology Co., Ltd - ST400 specifications

9600GT and HD3870 ..

Actually, i was running CHKDSK when i got messages about bad clusters popping up during stage 4. Nevertheless, thanks for the detailed reply. Was actually kinda worried as i had my rig crash on me twice yesterday. Once was IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL with smth regarding nv4 and the second time its KERNEL_INPAGE_DATA_ERROR. Googled the errors and it pointed me towards either the RAM or the hard disk failing. I put software issues aside as problems occured the moment i changed my hard disk to the current one. Ran memtest for an hour or so, came up clean, so i decided it was the hard disk.

Should i just RMA the drive? It still under the 7-day 1-to-1 policy.

you should go and change your HDD using 1-to-1 with the place you bought it.

Indeed, i have done so today. Sent it to their tech department, even they said that the drive was problematic after 10 mins of checking. Praying hard that this one doesnt suffer the same fate. Thanks alot for the advice.

when you burn a blank 52X CD, you set write speed as 8X (example).
after complete, the disc only can read up to 8X speed?

nope.. burning and reading is totally different.

hello

how to see current rating of a power supply ??

minimum 400 watt ( 12v with current rating of 26 a )

means wat
lolx

my 500 w psu... i see the box... it says 12v peak current 18 a =.=

means not enough ???

Means the total current for the +12V rails must be 26A. For single +12V rail, the current rating must be 26A or higher. For dual rail +12V (you will see something like +12V1 +12V2), the total combined must be 26A or greater.

How many +12V rails are there? Is it just a single one or two of them? It would be better if you can post a picture of the PSU label..

okiee



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*Super ultra noob question*

I bought new hdd, what should i do after i plug in the SATA cable, power supply and turn on the computer

Thank you sifus v^_^v

format the HDD. then u can use it already.

Yups, more than enough to meet requirements.

another super noob question:
1. how to choose display card? like is that any card specific for gaming or illustrator/photoshop?

2. Does it matter with the display card brand? plz do recommend me.

3. what is display card DDR 2/3 and 128/256 bits

4. what can i get for RM 250+-

Hi guys me again ... got 1 more super noob question .. really dun dare ask ... i posted below asking about specs ... but i don't see ppl recommending about SOUND CARD ... do SOUND CARD exist anymore ? lol .... the last time i buy com is like 6 7 years ago and that time got SOUND BLASTER PRO or something which is damn good 1 lol ... now no more sound card already ?

yeah.. i can answer this !

you can ask over here:

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=SF&f=99

I think i'll be f-ed up down left right if i post there ... thnx for ur reply anyway

1. display card to increase performance in games, YES.
in adobe illu /shop, NO. it need moar powderful CPU and RAMs.
2.
3. the display memory "speed" and bandwidth. big number = better.
4.


haha, because long time ago mobo don't have soundcard built-in /inferior quality.
nowadays buying soundcards is more on personal taste /work.
in the market have Creative X-Fi, Audiotrak Prodigy, Asus Xonar, etc..

So nowadays the sound card is build in and it's good already ? That's why no1 buy sound card anymore ?

when "buy soundcard" era, we want connect speaker & mic only.
modern mobos have 7.1 channels support & blah blah.. all kinds of functions & settings.
good enough for normal usage, quality wise is individual taste
buy good speaker > than soundcard (the "feel-able" improvement)

don't worry, now still got people buy /sell soundcard one

This post has been edited by ktek: Dec 21 2008, 01:22 AM

got ppl buy soundcard, those who are interested in getting a better sound performance lo.
but for me, the onboard ones are good enough, and it has 5.1 oredi~

question
my dad's pc has this problem
the pin which connect the power switch is broken.(patah or tercabut not sure) only one pin is broken. asked the pc shop. they say cannot fix. (only one pin is broken and its one of the two power switch pin)..what to do eh? have to buy new mobo ka?

p/s one pin on the motherboard.if cant understand my prob i can put picture

i kinda confused.
the pin between wall socket, or power supply?

pin on the motherboard which connect to the 'on' switch in front of the casing

please put here picture..it's can tell exactly what your problem...

I understand your problem edi. u mean the pins which connect to the front panel power button is broken. if u have good soldering skill u can repair it.

guys do u know the idle and load temperatures of his hd4850 bigfan gpu...

One noob question here.

Where can i get me crossfire bridges?

it comes with the card itself..

IINM, comes with MOBO?

I have a question, what is a stuck CPU sensor?

This post has been edited by EasternBadge: Dec 24 2008, 08:46 AM

what is the different between PCI-e 16 and PCI-e 8?

will it affect SLI/CrossfireX performance if i slot 1 GPU in 16x and another in 8x?

ok got 1 question..hope it is noob enuff hehehe, im using asus mobo A8R-MVP, and it only support ddr@ddr1... my proc is amd 3800+ x2, so what mobo that support that proc should i change if i wan a ddr2 ram?

bandwidth. the limit is actually depend on the chipset, not slots.
eg. using nForce-SLi chip, 8x+8x. nForce-SLI 32X chip, you can run 16x+16x.
(correct me if i'm wrong)

no, you will never find a s939 mobo support DDR2 because in AMD case, processor control RAMs not mobo.
and.. you won't feel much different using 38X2 with DDR2. believe it or not, go find a friend PC test it
if you want a little fast without spending a lot (i see you using new 96GT), learn to play with BIOS settings.
good luck

This post has been edited by ktek: Dec 24 2008, 02:45 AM

i c.. meaning i hv to uprgade everythg then, guess what i can do now is upgrading gc, hop it can boost a little .. im planning to take 19'' wide lcd n 4850 or 9800gtx+...hop it got some magic.. btw wat do u mean by play wt bios setting? oc eh?

Actually you have got quite a good setup (from your siggy, I see a 9600GT there )... I would suggest upgrade only if you feel your machine is not up to task (e.g. games slow downs). If your PC still serves you well, then no need to upgrade your PC hardware first.. Just get the LCD monitor and see...

This post has been edited by lex: Dec 24 2008, 10:04 AM

hey guys wana ask something can i oc my proc with this rig?

e8200
ga g31m-s2l
1gbx2 2667 ddr2
huntkey bintang hijo..

how to oc this proc via bios??

or just use the easy tune 5 pro...

Help, anyone?

i have 2 hdd here,

hdd 1 with os, can access to windows but might not sometime before format, after delete the partition during win os setup, the format cant complete as displayed the hdd might be Damaged, cant even format it at other pc, but can still detect.

hdd 2 with storage, can be detect but cant access, appear might be corrupted or unreadable...

so both of this hdd can send to warranty ady?

This post has been edited by Hinika: Dec 24 2008, 12:59 PM

thankz i thought my spec is alrealdy aging to much.. the idea for a new gc (4850or98gtx+) come wit 2 reason actualy, 1st this 2 card is rely tempting me hehehehe and 2ndly becoz i can sell my 96gt without the price dropping too muc as i can see now d price becoming quite cheap even for brand new..

I got a BSOD when flashing my BIOS, so now its Failed Bios, cant boot...

Does anyone know where can i go to fix this ? im really in desperate...

DFI DK 790FXB-M2RSH...

u'll probably need to RMA it to get it fixed...

oic.. sorry for u... btw in general, why do we flash bios? i mean is it a must to flash or just let it be in the original factory setting?

hard to explain.. more or less like why you run windows update & put service pack.
can be increase performance, fix bug /security hole, compatibility problem.
is it a must? not necessary if you don't need the fix.
the risk of failure is like James case, no boot

BIOS (Basic Input /Output System) is "program" stored inside a "chip" of your mobo.
flash BIOS = put service pack, different from "changing factory setting" = play control panel.
new BIOS = more things to play in control panel
you can easily reset CMOS (the "chip") stored settings to default by pull out battery,
but you need special tool /program to "flash" BIOS version (either upgrade or downgrade).

This post has been edited by ktek: Dec 24 2008, 08:40 PM

backup the data and do a full format (including deleting all the partitions) and see whether it works

if it doesn't, you can RMA them if they still have warranty. usually the manufacturer website will let you check the warranty status by keying in the serial number

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Added on December 24, 2008, 10:21 pmjust to put up further explanation


single or dual channel configuration doesn't speed up the computer. it merely speed up the LOADING process. more amount of data can be written / read to the memory on dual channel configuration

but the speed advantage is minimal if not noticeable on normal, every day computing

but when you are talking about games with HUGE maps to load, dual channel will be significantly faster to load the maps

same goes with ultra high resolution picture editigin or any programs that sucks up huge amount of memory

This post has been edited by lucifah: Dec 24 2008, 10:21 PM

you need to RMA bro..fast as you can bro...

this one serious shit problem for you =.=

why you got BSOD when flashing your bios?because of ram?

Cos the latest BIOS added a new Phenom function...

Im not sure myself... just suddenly she the blue shit... and then only i know i hit the shit...

Any other way ? mayb is there any shop that can flash bios externally ?

E6600 vs E5200..
who win?

in term of wat does ram effect game performance? is more ram can give smoother gameplay or jus increases the loading time?

When the machines starts, is it a blank screen... or is there any text or beeps? Have try looking into the motherboard manual on BIOS recovery procedure (usually may requires the use of CD/DVD drive or floppy disk drive) ?

Depends.... In gaming, it will be E6600 overall due to larger cache and higher bus speed.

More RAM means most of the game program can reside in the memory, thus less paging (use of "virtual memory).

This post has been edited by lex: Dec 25 2008, 06:25 AM

Black screen... no text no nothing... looked into the manual... the only thing i know is the Download Flash Bios Pins, which i think need a external to flash it... and they didnt give any instruction on bios recovery or any disk...
Then im thinking of Hotflashing, but i dunno who willing to borrow their mobo...
So im looking for any shop or place than have bios flashing service... but still cant find yet...

Worst case scenario, get a new board, hot flash myself, then sell it out for a much lower price, but problem is i dun have so much money at the moment, so looking for flashing service would be the best...

hi all, want to ask bout my DVD Rom, i use Aspire 2920 with XP SP2 (upgraded to SP3). i didnt remember what application i install before this thing happened, suddenly my dvd rom disappeared from My Computer. but, if i open it during Windows start up, it will shown in My Computer, otherwise it never can open. pls help me coz i dont know what to do, even want to reformat it still need the dvd rom. also my friend using aspire 4520 faced the same problem with me. thanx in advance.

edited;
i forgot to put my dvd rom model, i think it is optiarc but not remember the model number.

This post has been edited by t4ch4_p0k: Dec 25 2008, 05:57 PM

Hi,

What's an ATX ? .. i hear people talking about it in Casing and Modifications subforum .. what exactly issit ?

guys wana ask a little if i upgrade my proc from e8200 to e8400 is it worth??

n i'm dont know how to oc..

This post has been edited by Boyzgamers: Dec 25 2008, 09:15 PM