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Portable air pump for cars

Here to buy — Sun, 16 May 2021 13:41:08 +0800

Thinking of buying one since my tires look like already tired. And too lazy to drive to nearest air pump.

Psu soon to be out of warranty.

Here to buy — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:07:41 +0800

Nothin broken just fan noise. Gonna air dust it soon.

However, I wonder if I should replace PSU as soon as warranty end?
Btw, it's seasonic m12 ii evo 520w.

Debit card will expire soon.

Here to buy — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 14:47:39 +0800

Usually I go replace new card when near expiration date but ah thinking bout abandoning debit/credit cards since e-wallet and online banking apps are much more convenient. Plus it should save me rm8-rm10.

Id-cooling No-12015/xt/xt argb

Here to buy — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:38:11 +0800

Prefer a review from someone in Malaysia who have experience with those fan/s.

Cheap speaker suggestions

Here to buy — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 22:02:21 +0800

Can gip suggestions ah?
Under rm 50.
Anything that good enough for casual listen/gaming.

AOC 24g2e5 problem

Here to buy — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:39:10 +0800

How to run 1440p on AOC 24g2e5? Tried to create custom resolution in nvidia control panel but didn't work with or without g-sync compatible on. Using DP cable.

Grabcar in KB, Kelantan.

Here to buy — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:06:37 +0800

Got grabcar in KB? Ayam'll be there next week. My driver wishes to visit his family while we're in Kelantan. So, ayam need transportation while in KB.

Touch n Go ewallet insurance

Here to buy — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:26:47 +0800

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P/s: ayam bought plan A.

Is HTPC dead?

Here to buy — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 20:28:50 +0800

Last week I built a HTPC(LibraELEC OS).
Ayam wonder. Do anyone actually need HTPC anymore?
Nowadays people use smart TV to stream movie/tv series. Streaming seem to be more convenient for people with good internet.

Lightweight OS for slow 1TB HDD

Here to buy — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 11:09:48 +0800

Need 1 or more OS recommendations :
1. fast boot time on slow 5400rpm 8mb cache hdd.
2. Suitable pre-installed app for video, still image and browsing internet.

Usage: long term media storage PC.

Update, spec:

Spare parts available;
Cpu: i5-6500
MB: h270 itx with wireless asrock
Case: CM elite 110
Hdd:1TB 5400rpm 3.5" , 640gb 5400rpm 2.5", 1TB 5400rpm 2.5"
Psu: some 500w bronze non-modular
Fan: 120mm x1 CM brand, 80mm slim x2 CM brand

Parts bought;
Cpu cooler: some CM basic cooler
Ram: 4gb ddr4 (still OTW)

Part incompatible;
SSD: mSATA 120gb (currently used as external drive)-gip me a reason to put this in my build.

Part too lazy to buy;
SSD: m.2

HDMI switch or DVI to VGA

Here to buy — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:59:54 +0800

Building a HTPC/Media center for TV.
Main TV have only 1 HDMI port currently occupied by MyTV dan 1 VGA port for display input.

Should Ayam buy HDMI switch or DVI to VGA adapter for temporarily usage?
Planning to buy new digital TV somewhere next year.

Closed.

Here to buy — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:57:30 +0800

Can I run i5-6500 without cooler?

Here to buy — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:36:52 +0800

Currently missing RAM, Driver & cpu cooler.
Gonna use this pc for media storage.

Case is elite 110. Got 2 80mm fans on the side and 1 120mm front fans as intakes. Using psu as exhaust.
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Switching off PC without shutting down.

Here to buy — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:07:07 +0800

Ayam been told years ago that switching off pc by unplugging will harm HDD and windows but nowadays win10 could just resume apps after a blackout. Plus, SSD doesn't suffer from a sudden stop of spinning disk unlike HDD since SSD have no moving parts.

How important is dust filter?

Here to buy — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 23:22:34 +0800

Thinking of buying a couple of 80mm dusk filter for 80mm side slim fans near gpu in my cooler master elite 110 case.
But is it necessary?

Powerbank for cars

Here to buy — Sat, 09 May 2020 17:37:51 +0800

My Myvi car battery died last week. Already bought new but ayam thinking of get a powerbank to jump start just in case.

Can recommend me some good but budget ones?

Thank you in advance.

Is Molex fan still relevant for pc self-building?

Here to buy — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 22:11:02 +0800

Just found an old molex fan.
I could zip/twist tie to my pc(all fan place occupied) but it got no speed control.

what is wrong with max clockspeed reading?

Here to buy — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:37:39 +0800

wut?

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Should I try to fix this?

Here to buy — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 16:36:39 +0800

Ayam was cleaning up my closet. Found a old screwdriver/drill. Battery is unable to hold any charges. Should Ah try fixing it? BTW, Any tips on how to replace the batteries safely? Soldering wire directly to a battery does not sound safe.
P/s: noob with soldering iron.

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Is this considered as a mod?

Here to buy — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:05:13 +0800

The plastic part that holds the on/off switch broke. Couldn't fine any replacement parts.
Tried super glue it but glue got into the switch and killed it.
So had to make some adjustments.

Used the reset button as power button.
Removed cover.
Cooler master elite 110.

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