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Internet speed being capped after driver update

cardin — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:31:31 +0800

hello guyz... i just reformat my windows today. the reason i am reformatting my windows is because i have a problem with wifi connection connected via PCIe card. i realize that, after installing fresh windows, my internet speed working just fine for 5Mbps (unifi package) with UL 4Mbps++ and DL 4Mbps++... the problem start when i have finished installing all the drivers (graphic, ethernet, etc) and software such as antivirus then my internet speed drop to 800kbps - 1300kbps for UL and DL with ping over 800... i have reformat and install the latest drivers from AMD (via sapphire websites) and TP-LINK for PCIe card several times. can anyone help me to figure this out why i am facing the internet speed problem?

note:

- there is no problem or what so ever with my router (other devices can connect with maximum speed)
- when i try to tethering my phone and connect my computer via wifi created by the phone it works perfectly at maximum speed for my data plan on the phone

Hardisk Problem

cardin — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:48:38 +0800

Hi, i have a problem with my system lately. recently i was installing my new SSD and i use my SSD just for windows operating system and my old HDD works as media storage.

my problem is that, windows hang just after start up after the system detecting the HDD. i am now having problem with my PSU most probably due to insufficient power supply or due to one of my sata power cable is broken (not so sure) but currently i am using external power supply adapter just to power up the HDD. at first, after installing the fresh windows on SSD everything works fine but gradually i am facing the hang problem and also HDD frequently disconnected. i have try to reformat my SSD several times but the problem still persists. anyone knows whats the problem? is my HDD is dying? or could be a problem with the mobo?

Lowyat Plaza

cardin — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 14:34:24 +0800

hi... i juz want to ask is lowyat plaza still open today until what time? is it close on CNY?

[WTA] Wireless USB + Wireless PCIe

cardin — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 10:24:06 +0800

Hi guyz...i recently bought a wireless PCIe card (TP-LINK TL-WN781ND). Before this I used wireless USB Adapter (TP-LINK TL-WN721N).

Currently i suspect that my USB adapter got problem (Speed reduced over time/always disconnected) so i bought the PCIe card.

I just finished installing the PCIe driver on my computer with previous USB adapter driver still has not been removed on my system.

My question is that, can i have both drivers on my system or should i remove the USB driver first and then go for the PCIe driver?

i am unable to uninstall my USB driver due to my router require only registered MAC address which i dont have authorised to register it (i have to wait for my brother to do it for me probably by next week) so i am afraid if i uninstall the USB driver and install a new PCIe driver i believe my computer will have a new MAC address is it? (correct me if i am wrong). thats my concern now.

so instead of loosing current USB driver (which still can be used although it is under performing) i plan to keep it first and then go for PCIe driver. can i do this or not? or would it be any driver conflicts in future?

but the problem is now i have done it and my PCIe card does not seem to work. the PCIe driver installed successfully but unfortunately it is not working. The TP-LINK wireless configuration utility do not detect my PCIe card. so whats the problem now?

CSL U1-TF (broadband USB modem)

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CSL U1-TF (broadband USB modem)

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PSU sometimes fail to turn on

cardin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:42:17 +0800

i have a problem recently with my PSU. i notice that sometimes (once in a hundred attempts) my PSU fail to be turned on. i need to unplug the power first then only it can be turned on normally. is this a sign of dying PSU?

DDR3 RAM

cardin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:33:21 +0800

just want to know which one is better in terms of performance?

GC comparison

cardin — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:59:35 +0800

referring to this HD 5850 vs HD 6850

i see a lot of other review saying that HD 5850 outperform HD 6850...is it true? HD 6850 should be better than HD 5850 isn't it because of the newer series (the 6 series)? even on HD 6870 also losing out in terms of texel rate. anyone can explain this to me? if i am looking for better image quality and the smoothness of the graphic motion which one should i go for?

[WTA] change processor or upgrade GC?

cardin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:41:21 +0800

hi guyz. i am in dilemma now. i would like to ask your opinion please help me to choose the best for me.

ok, right now i can play FSX without having much problem except for some minor lag. i can say very2 minor...which actually can be neglected but u know humans never satisfied and always wanted for more...

here is the line up for my current system:

AMD Phenom II x4 B60 3.3Ghz
Gigabyte 880GM-UD2H (single PCIE slot totally no-no for crossfire or SLI)
Sapphire HD Radeon 6670 D5 1GB 128 bit
Powerlogic 500W PSU (without PCIE connector)
Kingston 4GB 1333Mhz DDR3 PC3-10600 CL9 240-Pin DIMM

so based on my current system should i:

1. change processor to any phenom II x6 (what i have in mind now is phenom II X6 1090T )
2. change my GC to HD5850 which means i need to change my PSU also

both changes will cost me around RM600++

say what?

u r welcome to suggest any other solutions too...

[WTA] GC Power consumption

cardin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:12:27 +0800

hi guyz just want to ask about the power consumption of any GC during idle time...if let say the GC stated max TDP 150Watt does it mean it will still use 150Watt all the time eventhough the computer is running on idle mode or just doing some light internet surfing?

2x2GB or 1x4GB RAM

cardin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:49:25 +0800

hi guyz...i am wondering whether there is any big different between 2x2GB or 1x4GB of ram. basically my daily system requirement only requires about 2GB or less of total memory consumption...i would like to ask opinion about those configurations...which one is better in terms of performance based on my total ram consumption for daily usage...

cannot log on to windows

cardin — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:22:17 +0800

ok i hav a problem...my frenz computer is quite oldskool running on pentium 4.

he cannot enter into windows and it stuck at "eneygystar" screen showing detecting ide drives... cannot enter bios also...

1) i hav tried to change to another hardisk (assuming the hardisk is corrupted) and still showing "detecting ide drives..."

2) i hav also tried to change the PATA cable and still the same result...

so what could be the prob here?
i guess...

1) ide port on the mobo is out?

2) or can it be the power supplied to the hardisk is not enough to power up the hardisk?

anyone knows why?

i am thinking to get PCIE for ide slot...would it be the only solution to know whether the on board ide slot is out?

how to read CPU temperature on CPUID?

cardin — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 19:45:03 +0800

hi guyz i know this might sound so noob... anyway i am confuse here what is the correct way to read the cpu temperature on CPUID hardware monitor..

i see some people say that TMPIN0 is the cpu temperature while others might say that TMPIN1 is the cpu temperature...so which one is the correct one?

im also using gigabyte easytune 6 to monitor my hardware and i found out that, the closest temperature that approximately equal on each other is the TMPIN1 compared to cpu temperature on gigabyte easy tune 6...can i just rely on that?

note: i cannot check core temperature on CPUID hardware monitor bcoz i have unlock my additional cpu cores and for that the core temperature has been disabled by the system automatically...

Core Temp & HWMonitor goes "0" for cpu temperature

cardin — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:33:04 +0800

hi guyz.. i've juz unlock my amd phenom II x2 560 to phenom II x4 B60...i notice that after successfully unlock the other two additional cores using gigabyte easytune6 core boost feature, i found out that my core temp shows 0 celcius for my cpu temperature..i try to use HWMonitor instead and it shows the same thing 0 celcius for all cores...anyone knows why? is it bcoz of unlocking the extra cores makes this happen?

I wan a tablet! which 1 do u prefer the most?

cardin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:39:14 +0800

hi guyz..just wan to see popularity n perception on each OS...which wan do u prefer to buy?

laptop screen prob...

cardin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:05:56 +0800

hi i hav a prob with lcd screen displaying white and grey color...when i use pc monitor and connect to my lappie it behave normal like no error...im expecting that my laptop lcd screen is dying...any1 knows how much is the cost of replacing new/2nd hand lcd screen for lappie? brand:acer...thanks..

why my lp use integrated GC instead of nvidia GC?

cardin — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:40:41 +0800

laptop: Asus A527J
Processor: Intel Core i3 370M
GC: Nvidia G310M

guyz help me...my frenz lp got weird prob...i check on dxdiag graphic driver information it state the graphic driver used is intel graphic HD...why the Nvidia G310M is not being used? he then try to install a game and the game ask for graphic card option..how to change the integrated graphic card to nvidia graphic card?

Vivaz Pro Accessories

cardin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:37:01 +0800

anyone saw any vivaz pro accessories in low yat plaza? i am searching for housing, leather case and car usb charger..anyone know the price for each of the item? ori or cap ayam also can tenz...

HP Mini 210-1003TU Sim Slot

cardin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:08:29 +0800

hi guyz....i juz bought a new HP Mini 210-1003TU...i found sim slot at the back of the lappy in the batery slot...how to use diz hardware? does it purposely 4 the use of 3G sim? i found out that the slot is covered by sponge...i cannot slot in my sim...and what is the function of the orange button? i've tried to push it but nothing happen...sum1?

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