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Design PC suggestion

ficxky — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:54:38 +0800

hello guys.

I am looking for some suggestion for a computer using for design.

the pc mostly running AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

I prefer running on i5. Budget is RM2500 and below or cheapest I can get for this.
Full set with monitor and keyboard with mouse.

Thanks in advanced.

[WTA] Gigabit networking from 100mbps to 1000mbps

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[WTA] Gigabit networking from 100mbps to 1000mbps

ficxky — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:30:44 +0800

Hello guys,

I did asked for File Server for my office in hardware section.

Now I am looking forward to have faster ethernet network in my office.

Most server using gigabit nic which is 1000mbps.

while my switch now is 100mbps and most of computer running on normal NIC which is 100mbps.

So any recommend for these item and upgrades?

Current spec is :
modem/router > normal switch 16 port switch > wireless router(bridge) and connected to all pc via wired.

need all sifus help here

[WTA] Recommendation for File Server Spec

ficxky — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:55:35 +0800

Hello guys,

I am looking forward to build a file server in my small office, to server 20 computers in my office with normally 10 computers will be online for file fetching.

I need some recommendation from you guys for this setup.

OS
Thinking of using Windows 7 is enough for the OS rather than Windows Server, not using this server as domain or others, just file server/file sharing.
Save cost indeed.

Tower
I will use normal ATX tower casing, rather than mount in server rack, this server will be off after office hour.

HDD
Raid setup will be use, HDD choice? 7200k? 10k? 15k?

What else? Please do advise.

For network, do I need to get better switch giga? for better network?

Identify font from existing image

ficxky — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:41:41 +0800

Hello guys,

I am designing business card for my client, but having an issue where I can't find back the exact font for it.
And my client need the exact size and font with logo on their card.
So I have to follow back everything.

I did search on What The Font still not solving my problem.
I did with ai really "mafan" need to trace back by using pen tool plus it's so many alphabets there.
I did auto trace on ai, still having issue with pixels.

Any sifus out there wanna share some knowledge with me.
Or anyone can tell me what is the font name?
The card is simple, just the client want it exactly same.

I did scanned it and will upload the picture of card later.

Thanks in advanced

Blurry Screen

ficxky — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 07:04:35 +0800

Hello guys. Facing problem with my client workstation.
Graphic issue blurry screen not so nice to see.

Graphic Card: Sapphire HD 4800

1) The screen and graphic is ok and good to see when it's using Windows 7 64bit
2) Client asked me to downgraded the OS from Windows 7 64bit to Windows XP 64bit
3) Downgraded to Windows XP 64bit and installed the given driver by using cd.
4) After installation done, now the OS detected the graphic card name and others.
5) Resolution is set from lower to higher still the screen not sharp and blurry with the colors also not so nice to see.
6) Downloaded new and updated driver from web. Installed, still facing the same issue.
7) Now im posting this question here hope any sifus out there willing to help me or share your experience regarding this issue.

Thanks in advanced.

[WTA] Urgently needed help about Raid

ficxky — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 05:08:21 +0800

Hello guys,

Yesterday I want to install my pc from Windows 7 64bit to WinXP 64bit

at first when installation. i didnt install the raid driver. so i met bsod while installing windows xp.
secondly i try to install raid driver but i dont have the floppy that needed for driver.
third. i managed to change in bios from raid to ide. but accidentally created partition on ide mode.

raid partition : 4 HDD, 2 partition which is C:\ and D:\
but i met 2 drive not yet partition on IDE mode, so I managed to create the unpartition drive which is become F:\ and J:\
installed windows xp 64bit in ide mode. but when i want to open my D:\ drive, i cant access it. Its says not format yet.

my question is:
1) without floppy disk, can i install the raid driver?
2) the drive i did partition in ide mode, now i have 4 partition which is each partition for 1 hdd. but i cant see the drive says not yet format.
what can i do to search back all my file in D: to be available.

im noob about raid. now i cannot access my drive D: maybe caused by creating another 2 parition on other hdd in IDE mode.

help me please
thanks in advanced guys.

I am having problem with marketing

ficxky — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:11:09 +0800

Hello guys,

Some of you guys know me since I used to be a seller in LYN by selling graphic card, mobo, other hardware parts and accessories.

But been busy since I moved another step, offering services. Normally I do onsite support for clients. Mostly SME company.

Supply new computer, maintain, manually virus removal, installation of software which is reformat, install os and other applications.
Network cabling and setup. Server and any related.

But I am having issue since last year, 2010. Most of my clients, waiting their payment just like "Menunggu bulan jatuh ke riba".
I felt annoyed, keep on push them to pay. Some of clients only paid 10% from their debt. I still keep on going and serve them whenever
they need my service.

Now I am looking for new clients. Every morning until night, keep on searching on Marketing strategies. Until now I am still blur what should I do to
expand my business, network and opportunities.

My main business is :

IT Services: Onsite support, based on call. Looking forward to have contract. I dont see my current income which is based pay by per job will get me
maintain income.

IT products: Computer and related.

at the same time, to survive in KL. I have to do some graphic design mostly for printing. From business card up to Billboard.

Guys. I really need your advice how can i expand my micro business. I am 27 years old and this year looking forward for maintain income and
having a family sooner or later.

Thanks in advanced.

About genuine Windows XP

ficxky — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:43:35 +0800

Hello there,

recently my office having issue with Genuine products.
which is some of my partners visited by gov fellas and checked their pc's for genuine software issue.

so before they take action to my office.
i need to get prepare with it.

im looking for genuine Windows XP SP3 genuine.

but some forumers offer me Windows XP COA which is OEM.
computers in my office came from various clone pc, not branded one.
as i know OEM version is for branded pc from hp, dell and any other big company. for certain model.

if i get this COA. how can i activate it. the serial number for installation is not same as per installation media right?

light me up about this matters. having issue here.

thanks in advanced guys.

[WTA] Specs for 3ds Max render machine

ficxky — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:47:06 +0800

Hello guys.

My office need a new rig that mostly use for this main softwares:

1) 3ds Max
2) Autocad
3) Adobe Photoshop
4) Adobe Illustrator

I need recommendation for the hardware, includes LCD, keyboard and mouse.

Should I go for 64bit? or just 32bit enough? If 64bit is there any solution to find those software for 64bit?

Budget: RM 4K-5K (Lower is better)

Thanks in advanced

[WTA] Please recommend about pos system spec

ficxky — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:05:44 +0800

Hello guys,

My client ask me for do some proposal and quotation to replace their current existing pos system.

So far I don't have any issue on hardware but have problem with touch screen and the casing itself.
Email a supplier they asked me want Touch Screen Panel or Touch Screen LCD. Blurred !

Normally I can see tower casing, where can I find non tower casing?

Please guide me and some info, recommend about touch screen and casing.
About hardware also can recommend.

No software issue here, need help in Pos system rig.

Actually it's for their club, restaurant and bar retails around Klang Valley

Thanks in advanced.

Resolution and 8bit or 16bit CMYK for big banner

ficxky — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:05:41 +0800

Hello guys,

I got a new project to design a backdrop for client.

It's 206inch x 84inch

Software I am using is photoshop.

I want a best output when it print on vinyl which is sticker.

My issue here is :

1) Setting my file properties, resolution and CMYK 8bit or 16bit. Normally I use 300dpi for normal print. But this one is huge backdrop.
2) When I put too much on resolution and 16bit for CMYK setting, file getting damn big reach more than 8gb. Which is I never face before.
3) Keep on annoyed by sketch disk are full error in Photoshop.
4) Any guide line to get better result for my design? I afraid when it print, face problem with broken pixel. Result which is not that smooth.
5) The logo I need to put there is having issue to make it big and better in big size.

Need this job before this Saturday.

Thanks in advanced.

Network setup for an office

ficxky — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:02:46 +0800

Hello guys, I am doing a network setup for an office, which is 2 floor of office, I did all what I can.

1st floor: A modem with router from TP-Link > 8 port switch (Unmanaged) > 7 PC (Another one port connected to second floor switch)
2nd floor: A switch from Netgear (Managed switch / but i disable the DHCP) > 20 PC

Some PC have various kind of printers, A3, A4 and Photo printer.
Every PC in same workgroup name and sharing folder in it.

Issue:
1) Internet connection is an issue when most user using their pc, no internet connection at all. But when some users not online maybe around 5-10 PC are online, the internet connection is in good connection.

2) Shared folder, everyday 2 or 3 pc having problem to connect on other shared folder and required permission error came up, which is every pc in the workgroup it cannot connect to. Which is not at the same pc, same problem but happened to different pc. My last resort was format, but once again it's happened on next day. They cannot connect to other pc but other pc can connect to them. All pc visible in workgroup.

3) Some pc required username and password to connect on it (Shared folder), how can I get rid of this.

Sifu's please help. I spent 2 weeks on various problems here. Again and again.

Thanks in advanced.

Toshiba L510 OS installation error! Urgent!

ficxky — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:23:08 +0800

Hello guys.

Really need help, I am handling customer newly notebook came with Windows 7, but tried to re-install back since the partition was only C and I don't prefer to use partition magic but fresh install.

So the problem here is, I tried to install OS to this notebook. No luck!

Windows 7 - Extracting file, the dot is keep on loading when installation not still 0% after few hours.

Tried many times. Same issue.

Windows XP - When detecting this and that before installation start, BSOD.

Help!

Tried to search on net about sata driver perhaps but no luck!

[Urgent] Default WEP key for riger by Streamyx

ficxky — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:26:27 +0800

Broadband provider
ISP/package: Streamyx Mobility
Location: Selayang
Have you called your ISP's helpline?:

Personal equipment
Modem: Riger forgot what model with modem.
Router:
Firewall used: No

Problem details
First occurence of problem: Reset my sis router, she not around. I cant logon with old wep password. anyone know what the default wep key for this modem?
SSID is Streamyx Mobility.
WEP changed to default maybe after reset, I cant logon anymore.

[WTA] switch acting weird (urgent!)

ficxky — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:24:12 +0800

Broadband provider
ISP/package: Streamyx Corporate
Location: Sri Gombak
Have you called your ISP's helpline?: NO

Personal equipment
Modem: Billion
Router: Switch
Firewall used: n/a

Problem details
First occurence of problem: internet down
Problem frequency: ping not stable/ lost
Problem description:

hey guys, currently im supporting this company network.

this problem started this morning so they call me up since they outsource their IT things to me.

their connection :

Billion ADSL MODEM ---------------> 3Com Switch --------------------> PC

before this everything ok, they using a server ( not vpn server, just a sharing folder server ).
forget about server.

what i did for today,

(on all pc)
a)ping on localhost mean default getaway.
b)ping on www.tm.net.my
c)ping on www.google.com

(all problem here is ping on B and C)
1) check on modem properties, snr margin is ok. everything ok, internet speed ok. so no problem with streamyx or tmnet itself.
2) changed with another modem. still happened.
3) direct connection to a pc, no problem. ping is nice with no lost.
4) connect to switch, again problem with B and C ping, request timeout for long time.
5) i try to use a 4 port router, connected to 4 pc. no problem. ping is nice.

my main question here is,
1)hey its just switch! how come LAN ping is ok! internet having problem?
2)i know im gonna ask them to change new switch, but really weird.. LAN = OK but internet = NOT OK.

wondering.
hope any sifus can light me up.

thanks in advanced.

CLOSED

ficxky — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:07:15 +0800

CLOSED

[WTA] How to get Computer/Notebook/laptop stock

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To open a computer shop @ Imbi Plaza

ficxky — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:45:24 +0800

Hello guys,

I was part time notebook,pc,peripherals and network products reseller and i took those stuff from lowyat, then sell to my customer.
After quit from Hewlett Packard as their Onsite-Engineer, currently doing full time reseller with registered company name under ssm which is addressed at my house.

the point here is, just got offer from a friend of mine to rent a shop at Imbi Plaza First Floor for 1.7k per month.

IMO, now most customers going to lowyat plaza which is too high in rental cost for starter like me,
one of my friend rent a row of booth nearby escalator at 3rd floor lowyat which is cost him 18k per month for rental by selling notebook.

my question is :
1) rental price ok ? (imbi plaza)
2) customer ? which is now hard to see people shopping at imbi plaza especially at first floor.
3) anyone have any idea to do business plan to get some loan from any sources ?

cheers.

any comment and reply is needed.

btw thanks in advanced.

[WTA] About P900

ficxky — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:24:27 +0800

hello guys,
my dad gave me his P900 which is he dont use it anymore since ugraded to N95,
i got myself some handphone which is W and K series of SE.

because dont have much experienced in P series.

i want to ask about this :

1) how to space when typing sms using keypad?,i saw space sign at # like other SE phone, but cant use it if me using multitap, must use T9. any idea?

2) is there any chances that i can get the USB cable for transfer file?

3) it have device lock code which is my dad forgot about it already, i cant master reset the phone settings.

4) is there any chances to get a new casing for P900?

5) last and not least, i cant write or save any file on my MSPD, seems like it gave me error msg 'file-protected'. cant delete or whatsoever.

thx in advanced guys