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DIY external SSD help?, Worried about overheating

Dantistry89 — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:55:24 +0800

[HELP] Computer noob here. I am looking to DIY a 2TB external SSD but I have heard horror stories about the NVME SSDs overheating in the enclosures due to parts incompatibility and poor thermal distribution. I am scared to take the plunge because of the high cost (only 1 shot). Can anyone recommend an SSD + enclosure combo that works?

[WTA] 5060 16GB vs 5070 12GB for Vid AI Training?, Local ML workstation sizing advice

racwhee01 — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:31:59 +0800

Hi sifus and brothers,

Looking for advice to build a PC mainly for local Machine Learning / AI model training.

My specific workload involves training computer vision models on video datasets (unpacking video frames and training frame-by-frame / sequence models).

Need your advice on the component selection:

1. GPU: RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs RTX 5070 12GB
- The 5060 Ti has weaker compute and lower memory bandwidth, but comes with 16GB VRAM.
- The 5070 has significantly faster compute cores, but is capped at 12GB VRAM.
Since video data blows up memory rapidly (batch size x frame count x resolution), is the extra 4GB VRAM strictly necessary to avoid Out-Of-Memory (OOM) crashes, or is the 5070 speed uplift worth dealing with smaller batch sizes?

2. RAM: 32GB vs 64GB DDR5?
With PyTorch DataLoader extracting and staging uncompressed video frames across multiprocessing workers, will 32GB easily bottleneck, or should I just get 64GB (2x32GB) from the start?

3. Storage: 1TB vs 2TB NVMe?
Factoring in Ubuntu/Windows, CUDA/PyTorch caches, checkpoints, and storing raw/unpacked frame datasets, can 1TB survive or is a 2TB Gen4 SSD mandatory?

Target budget: Around RM [Put your RM budget here, e.g. RM 5,000 - RM 7,000]

Appreciate any advice or feedback from anyone running local ML/CV workloads or builders here. Thanks in advance!

Need help with delivering PC (URGENT),

K3nobi — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:33:32 +0800

I live in Kota Kinabalu Sabah, and my brother moved to Selangor not long ago and needs my help with delivering his PC and Monitors to Selangor. Here's a list of things i need help with:

1. The original box and foams for the PC case and monitors has been thrown out long time ago
2. Where in KK can i get these stuff wrap and packaged properly? Because i dont know where i can get packaging material to pack it properly, and I'd much rather pay someone to pack it for me and then deliver it to Selangor
3. Is it possible for me to just go to like the main building/hq of any parcel company and get their help with the packaging, and then directly pay them too for the shipping?

In total I need to ship one fully built PC, one monitor, one curved monitor and a monitor arm mount. I have less than 2 weeks time cause I myself will not be in Sabah after said time. Any help is appreciated.

Colorful iGame 3060 12gb keeps crashing in a game,

NitRaTe — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:38:14 +0800

is Asus ROG azoth keyboard good?,

FLampard — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:58:44 +0800

i want to buy this keyboard which costs rm 1k +

https://rog.asus.com/my/keyboards/keyboards...og-azoth-model/

but previously i bought the stripe II and it was underwhleming

so i was wondering if its worth risking 1k on this, anyone own this can give a testimonial?

Building a new PC, need recommendation/ opinion

cycheah — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:01:49 +0800

Recently my 11 years computer went puffs and smoky smell. can't turn on my PC anymore. most likely PSU gone liao... i wanna buy a new PC set that would at least last me 5 - 10 years. After doing some survey the parts i want, and look at the price, all stuffs are expensive like hell. if 1 shot pay all will burn a hole, not to mention i have kids and house to pay. what i have thought to buy part by part every month. probably a 2nd hand would do the job if it's a good priced.

The set i'm planning to get as below:

Ryzen 5 7600/ 7500x3d
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
MSI / Gigabyte B650M
32GB DDR5 5600 - 6000mhz CL30/ 36
512gb NVMe gen 4
650W PSU
Casing
GPU later

I'm fine with integrated GC as a start since i'm not a heavy gamer, still have my PS4 pro and in the mid to transition back to PC gaming since PS has been gui lan being going digital and of course the fear of lack support and digital game may be gone in the coming years. If have any recommendation on switching to others parts/ brand, i would gladly listen.

about the Casing, i'm totally out of trend, most i saw all transparent with big fans and ligths... to be frank, i old uncle don't need extra light to distract my eye besides the monitor.

i'm not in an urgent basis need the computer to be use. Any recommendation how to do it more sensible? where can i survey besides than shopee, FB PC sales group, FB market and carousell? is Taobao a good alternative? any shop(s) would offer better price?

What are your thoughts on DLSS 5?, NVIDIA introduces DLSS 5

geekmonkey2026 — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:35:52 +0800

NVIDIA DLSS 5 Available September 4th: DLSS 3D-Guided Neural Rendering Debuts In NBA 2K27 For All GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, And On GeForce NOW

Full Article Here: http://www.nvidia.com/en-my/geforce/news/d...eural-rendering

🟢NVIDIA has continuously redefined the boundaries of PC gaming. From introducing real-time ray tracing to pioneering AI-powered graphics with DLSS Super Resolution, Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction, our RTX technologies have transformed how games are rendered and experienced.

Now, we’re releasing DLSS 5, which introduces 3D-Guided Neural Rendering, a major step forward in using AI to bring real-time graphics closer than ever to Hollywood-grade photorealism.

Watch how DLSS 3D-Guided Neural Rendering and its artistic controls work from Edward Liu, NVIDIA’s Director of Applied Deep Learning Research, and Gabriele Leone, Director of Content Technology.

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58FagrSqC4M

🟢DLSS 5 will be available starting September 4th at 9pm (GMT+8) in NBA 2K27, by developer Visual Concepts and publisher 2K, for all GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and laptops, and GeForce NOW. It marks the debut of how the technology can be used by game artists to elevate visual fidelity in alignment with their creative vision.

“What’s great is the level of control that it gives us. We can set the overall tone and style to match our existing art direction and then really get precise where it matters most, using a per pixel uplift control mask to fine tune detail on characters. Given that we want to respect their likeness with the utmost care.” - Peter Kavic, Senior Producer - Visual Concepts

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79D8SVjB3HQ

For a more in-depth look at how DLSS 5 developer controls work, read our full announcement article:
https://www.nvidia.com/en-my/geforce/news/d...eural-rendering

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🟢DLSS 5 FAQ
🟢What is DLSS 5?
DLSS 5 introduces DLSS 3D-Guided Neural Rendering, which uses AI to infuse game scenes with lifelike lighting and materials, tuned by the developers to bring their artistic vision to life.

🟢How does DLSS 5 work?
DLSS 5 uses the game’s rendered frame and engine data to understand objects, materials, lighting and motion. It then enhances the frame with lifelike lighting and materials while remaining grounded in the developer’s artistic direction.

🟢What are the key benefits of DLSS 3D-Guided Neural Rendering?
DLSS 3D-Guided Neural Rendering delivers several significant benefits:
Cinematic Lighting: Reconstructs complex effects like rim lighting, subsurface scattering (for realistic skin), and contact shadows with high-fidelity.
Material Depth: Enhances PBR properties like roughness and adds micro-realism to complex objects such as eyes and hair.
Temporal Consistency: Provides stable image quality from frame-to-frame that adheres to the underlying game content.
Real-Time Performance: Delivers lifelike lighting and material enhancement at up to 4K resolution while maintaining smooth, interactive gameplay.
Developer Controls: Allows game developers to tune intensity, color, and masking to determine where and how enhancements are applied to maintain the game’s unique aesthetic.
Learn more by watching our explainer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58FagrSqC4M

🟢How much control does the model offer to developers?
DLSS 3D-Guided Neural Rendering provides several layers of artistic control:
Model Selection: Offers distinct model weights with different training parameters to guide the final output.
Structure Intensity: Controls high frequency details added by the model, such as ambient occlusion, contact shadows, and subsurface scattering.
Tone Intensity: Controls low-frequency details added by the model, including lighting and color response.
Automatic Masking: Detects and isolates objects in the frame (like characters) to apply DLSS 5 dynamically, eliminating the need for manual object tagging.
Developer Masking: Offers per-pixel, custom masking control, allowing effects to be applied to specific objects.
As we work in close partnership with studios, developer feedback continues to directly shape how we refine the technology and expand our suite of models and controls.

🟢How does DLSS 3D-Guided Neural Rendering preserve developer artistic intent?
DLSS 3D-Guided Neural Rendering is designed to preserve the structure and geometry of the rendered frame while giving developers control over how and where enhancements are applied.

Developers can select different models, adjust structure and tone, and mask specific scenes, characters or objects.

For more information on developer controls, watch the DLSS 5 Explainer VOD or read the full launch article.

http://www.nvidia.com/en-my/geforce/news/d...eural-rendering

You can also hear directly from the NBA 2K development team on how they integrated the technology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79D8SVjB3HQ

🟢Which GPUs support DLSS 5?
DLSS 5 will be supported across all GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and laptops, as well as GeForce NOW Ultimate members streaming from GeForce RTX 5080 rigs in the cloud.

🟢When and where is DLSS 5 available?
DLSS 5 will be available in NBA 2K27 on September 4th at 12PM (GMT+8).

🟢What is the DLSS 5 setting called in games?
The setting is called “DLSS Neural Rendering.”

🟢Can I turn DLSS 5 off?
Yes. DLSS 5 is optional.

🟢Does DLSS 5 work with Ray Tracing and Path Tracing?
Yes. DLSS 5 complements ray tracing and path tracing. Path tracing accurately calculates geometric light transport—determining light, shadow, and reflection placement across a 3D scene. DLSS 5 then acts as the final neural rendering stage, using the rendered frame to enhance lighting and materials like subsurface scattering, micro-reflections, and complex material properties that would otherwise be computationally prohibitive in real time. These technologies go hand in hand.

🟢Does DLSS 5 work with Super Resolution, Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction?
Yes.

🟢Will DLSS Super Resolution, Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction continue to be supported and improved?
Yes.

NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Available Now,

geekmonkey2026 — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:18:38 +0800

DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Available Now, CONTROL Resonant and 007 First Light with Path Tracing, RTX Mega Geometry in Gears of War: E-Day, and New RTX and ACE Games

Full article here: https://www.nvidia.com/en-my/geforce/news/g...ments-trailers/

🟢Article Summary below
DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction is now available via an Opt-In NVIDIA app beta update
To upgrade your system with DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, go to Settings > About in the NVIDIA app and opt in to Early Access releases
30 games are supported as of today
Enable in supported games via Graphics > Game/Global Settings > Driver Settings > DLSS Override - Model Presets > Custom > Preset F/Recommended > Apply
GeForce Game Ready Driver 580.88 WHQL, or newer is required
The new NVIDIA app update also adds per-game controls for Resizable BAR in the same Driver Settings screen, G-SYNC Pulsar settings in System > Display > G-SYNC Pulsar, Borderless Windowed mode support for Optimal Playable Settings, and a few other user-requested quality of life tweaks that are detailed in full in the release notes
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🟢NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Enhances Image Quality In Ray-Traced & Path-Traced Games

DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction features a new 2nd generation transformer model to deliver superior image quality in ray-traced and path-traced games. It is available now via a new NVIDIA app update, introducing several major improvements:
Efficient Denoiser: The new model delivers 35% more compute capability, and processes 20% more parameters, while maintaining similar performance to the previous model
Enhanced Super Resolution: Building upon the advances from DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution, the model has deeper spatial awareness across every scene, and more intelligently uses game engine pixel sampling and motion data. The result is improved lighting accuracy, better temporal stability and clearer motion in ray-traced and path-traced content
Expanded Training Dataset: Trained on a larger dataset, the new model is even better at image reconstruction. This intelligence gives the model even better awareness to pick the most accurate engine data to reconstruct scenes closer to ground truth
Finer Developer Control: The new model provides developers with finer control for temporal accumulation, providing precise tuning of model response for even better image quality
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With the release of DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, our entire suite of DLSS technologies has been further enhanced and updated, giving GeForce RTX gamers a superior experience in thousands of games and apps.

See examples of DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction in clips from:
Alan Wake 2 [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSMYgGi0ZvY ]
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gsmRe0STOQ ]
PRAGMATA [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXIfEBPEaD0 ]
And in NVIDIA’s DLSS 4.5 explainer video [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvSYk0PjLrU ]

Detailed Installation Instructions:
Download and install GeForce Game Ready Driver 580.88 WHQL, or newer (the most recent drivers are recommended)
Install NVIDIA app when installing the driver
In the NVIDIA app, go to Settings > About and opt in to Early Access releases

Once installed:
Open the “Graphics” section and select a supported game (alternatively, select “Global Settings” at the top of the window and apply the updated Ray Reconstruction to every supported game in your library)
Scroll to “Driver Settings”
Click “DLSS Override - Model Presets”
Click “Custom”
Open the “Ray Reconstruction” drop-down and choose “Recommended” or “Preset F”
Click “Apply”

🟢30 games are compatible with DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction as of today:

Alan Wake 2
EVERSPACE 2
NTE (Neverness to Everness)
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
F1 25
Portal with RTX
Backrooms: Escape Together
FBC: Firebreak
PRAGMATA™
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Half-Life 2 RTX
Resident Evil™ Requiem
Crimson Desert
Hogwarts Legacy
Samson
Cyberpunk 2077
I Am Jesus Christ
Star Wars™ Outlaws
Death Relives
Incursion Red River
Subliminal
Directive 8020
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™
Sword of Justice
DOOM: The Dark Ages
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
The First Descendant
Enlisted
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
War Thunder

For a full list of games and apps with DLSS overrides, and a breakdown of which overrides are available in each title, head here [ https://www.nvidia.com/en-my/geforce/news/n...s-engines-apps/ ]

If DLSS isn’t already enabled in a game:
Activate the DLSS option in-game
Activate DLSS Ray Reconstruction in-game
Configure other DLSS options in-game
Close the game
Open the NVIDIA app
Configure the overrides as demonstrated above
Reload the game

You can verify that the DLSS override is enabled via the NVIDIA app:
Open the NVIDIA app
Press Alt+Z
Click “Statistics”
Configure options and views to your liking
Ensure “Ray Reconstruction Model Override” is selected
Open a game with overrides applied
Press Alt+R, check the output of the on-screen Statistics overlay

Developers are also bringing DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction to their games via official updates. Ensure you check out NVIDIA’s weekly DLSS articles [ https://www.nvidia.com/en-my/geforce/tags/?tag=nvidia-dlss ] to hear about the release of these updates, and to learn about the integration of DLSS to other games.

Worst CPU ever?, Desktop, Laptop, Mobile

chocobo7779 — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:50:13 +0800

As per thread, what is the worst CPU you ever used?

Mine was the Pentium D - dual core and yet it is ridiculously underpowered for what it is, and runs hot and power hungry

Tune In to the GeForce ON Community Update, Gamescom 2026 Pre Hype

geekmonkey2026 — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:33:04 +0800

GeForce ON returns for Gamescom 2026! Watch the latest GeForce Community Update on 25 August at 11PM MY time, premiering on YouTube and Twitch.

Tune in for the latest GeForce features, upcoming PC games, and RTX updates.

Follow NVIDIA GeForce Malaysia for Gamescom news and the latest updates throughout the event!

What are you most excited to see from GeForce ON at Gamescom?

Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/nvidia/home

YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@NVIDIAGeForce/featured

Rekomend me a laptop for retiree,

Kasparovsharapova — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:02:38 +0800

My father wants to buy a moderate, decent, simple and cheap laptop for

1 print and scan document with printer

2 use Microsoft office for some documents work

3. No gaming

4 occasionally download movie from BitTorrent and watch

What laptop to buy ? Is it ok to buy from shopper? I have lots of shopper coins to use.

Advice on new machine..., tryingto get a new machine DIY

anavrin — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:44:54 +0800

i have been out of date with all these PC tech stuffs for quite a while but now trying to build a desktop

-Budget max rm 6500
-For Gaming (CSGO/DOTA?) and maybe try to build LLM, some light vid rendering maybe..
-i'll reuse an old monitor (HP-23 inch)
- maybe around Oct/ NOv will go lowyat to buy.

i asked Gemini to help with recommendation and even attached price list from viewnet/ czone all but still it didnt come out quite right on pricing ...but here's the spec it recommended.

CPU AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (Tray/MPK)
Mobo MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI (mATX)
RAM G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MHz CL30
GPU MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super Ventus 2X OC 12GB
HDD Kingston KC3000 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD
PSU Corsair RM750e 750W 80+ Gold (ATX 3.0)
Casing ASUS Prime AP201 Mesh (Black or White)
CPU Cooler Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Case Fans Thermalright TL-C12C-S 120mm PWM (3-Pack)

can i get some advice if its better to
1. take the recommendation and up my budget?
2. or stick to budget, lower the spec?

thanks

CF express, looking this memory card in lowyat

kokobe — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:48:08 +0800

looking for this new cf card. same as picture or higher spec

https://pictr.com/images/2026/08/20/xqeNRX.md.jpg

2.5 SSD wanted, tired of looking

Davird — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:37:06 +0800

Been trying to source for SSD drive to replace an old laptops hdd. preferably a samsung evo870
Looked in shopee but cant seem to find a proper seller (most of it i think is fake). tried a few shops near my house in Puchong but they had a pricetag of RM600-RM700 for a 500gb.

can someone please advice me whats the price range and if i can get it online or should i just go to digital mall to get it?

Thanks in advance.

What's the best computer upgrade now?,

Dilireba — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:14:05 +0800

I have a 1080gtx. 16gb 2666 dd4. I7 9000 series.

If I want to upgrade my pc, is it still going to be the graphics card?

Is there anything I can do to upgrade without spending 6000 on 1 graphics card? Prices now macam haram

Move Data, From 2TB HDD to 6TB HDD

UbuntuClient — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:15:23 +0800

Hi,

Base on the topic, what faster option do i need to use? Please advice.

Thanks,

Imperion casing (desktop), 2 questions

Chastain — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:45:28 +0800

Hi
Bought it from shopee.
During pkp

Too focusing on the processor i5
Forgot about the colorful thingy on the casing
Not really a fan of those

Anyway,

1. The only way to clean the cooling fans are by using brushes?

2. My psu died earlier this year. After 5 years. So I bought a new one.

Easy to replace like the old skool type of psu/casing?
As you can see the cables went through many holes

Thank you

Power bank lifespan, Power bank question

lemonkaki — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:59:34 +0800

Might be a stupid question.
But I been using this anker A1365 Black power bank for 3 years already. So far so good no bloating but I am curious do you guys still use yours until it is not able to charge only replace ?

Seeing all the news of smoking power bank kinda stress me abit.

LG & Dell Monitors Are Secretly Installing Spyware, On Windows Computers

xxboxx — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:10:05 +0800

[YOUTUBE]NGY9BLGEQHc[/YOUTUBE]

Are you using LG monitor? Then check if the LG Monitor App has been installed in your system.

I'm using LG monitor that is 3 or 4 years old and last week I noticed this app suddenly appear in Start menu. So it's not only new monitor that will trigger the app to install.

https://www.lowyat.net/2026/399010/lg-dell-monitors-malware/

NVME died after 3 years?,

Duckies — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:17:40 +0800

Hi guys, posting this to seek advice to see if my troubleshooting and conclusion is right.

Recently, my gaming rig (the specs is in my signature) has hit BSOD few times before eventually unable to boot. The error says "Critical Process Died" thus I suspect it's the AMD driver so I did a clean driver uninstall via DDU + safe boot and then reinstall the latest driver. Then it works well for few days and today is not booting up. In the bios it's not able to detect the existing Kingston KC3000 NVME at all.

1. Re-sit my NVME. Did not work.
2. Swap my NVME to a different slot. Did not work.
3. Re-sit my GPU. Did not work.
4. Disconnect my GPU and use onboard GPU. Did not work.
5. Take out and replaced my CMOS battery. Did not work.
6. Swap RAM around, starting with 1, 2, 3 and 4 sticks. Did not work.

At this point I strongly suspect it's the issue with the NVME despite only 3 years old and there's nothing on the health report from Kingston software. Would like to see if there's a different opinion.

Also would like to know if it's possible to claim the warranty for the NVME? If yes, possible for the data in the NVME to get leaked as it has some personal data inside.