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A sensible replacement for GTX1080ti GPU

Rainings — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:21:09 +0800

Okay guys I need some advice here.
Based on all the findings, there's a very high chance that my GPU is cooked, since i don't have spare gpu and psu to test I think i will send it to a shop for further testing to confirm if my GPU is dead.
Detailed info: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5538275

Sent in to computer shop tested and confirmed GPU died, PSU pcie cables all works fine.

I'm not really keeping up with the latest GPU price and performance etc. I know that my PC is pretty old now, in an ideal world would be full system upgrade. But full system upgrade is just not possible now due to budget constrain.

If I can confirm my GPU is dead, which GPU model replacement is the most sensible?
And my PSU seems like working fine so if can continue using the 8pin cable so no need to replace the PSU?
Removed 8G GPU from the options:
~~RTX 3060 ti 8gb~~
~~RTX 4060 Ti 8G (Asus Dual EVO OC) RM1524~~
~~RTX 5050 8G (MSI ventus 2x OC edition) RM1349~~
~~RTX 5060 8G (ZOTAC GAMING GeForce Twin Edge OC) RM1569~~
~~RTX 5060 8G (MSI Ventus 2x OCC) RM1579~~

Updated options:
Nvidia
30 series:
- RTX 3060 12gb (MSI ventus 2x OC dual fan) RM1044

50 series:
- RTX 5060 Ti 16G (Asus dual OC PLUS GDDR7) RM2110
- RTX 5060 Ti 16G (MSI shadow 2x OC PLUS GDDR7) RM2139
- RTX 5060 Ti 16G (MSI ventus 2x OC PLUS GDDR7) RM2299

AMD
RX 9060 XT 16G (Asrock dual fan) RM1684
RX 7800 XT 16G (Asus Dual) RM2181

Note: My case can only fit dual fan, all the price above are from shopee, and i cant seem to find much 40 series card at shopee.

Usage:
- I still game occasionally, but not that frequent like last time.
- I do quite a lot of video editing recently using premier pro, photoshop, lightroom, those common adobe suite
- Still using dual monitors both 1080p, no plan to upgrade, unless either one of the monitor dead, then maybe will upgrade the dead monitor to 1440p.

Current PC Specs
• CPU: Intel i7-8700K
• Motherboard: MSI Z370
~~• GPU: Zotac GTX 1080 Ti Dual Fan (RIP)~~
• PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower GX1 700W (non-modular)
• RAM: 64gb
• OS: Windows 11
• BIOS: bios already update to latest version 7B61v1B when upgrade to windows 11 last year.

[SOLVED] My GPU dead

Rainings — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:24:52 +0800

No Display from GPU (GTX 1080 Ti)
Sent in to computer shop, they tested and confirmed the GPU is dead, the PSU, PCIE cables etc works fine.
Thanks everyone for the help 🙏

PC Specs
• CPU: Intel i7-8700K
• Motherboard: MSI Z370
• GPU: Zotac GTX 1080 Ti Dual Fan (gg-RIP)
• PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower GX1 700W (non-modular)
• OS: Windows 11
• BIOS: bios already update to latest version 7B61v1B when upgrade to windows 11 last year.

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Problems
• Normally, when my PC idles, the monitor enters power-saving mode (screen off) but audio (Spotify) still plays.
• today, when I moved my mouse to wake the display, the screen didn’t turn back on.
• PC was still running (I could blindly navigate with keyboard, even shut it down).

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Symptoms
• On restart with GPU connected:
• No display signal → monitor goes into power-saving mode.
• GPU logo light turns on.
• [s]But GPU fans don’t spin at all (on primary PCIe slot).
• When connecting monitor to onboard graphics (iGPU):
• PC boots fine, Windows loads normally.
• Device Manager only shows Intel iGPU, no NVIDIA card.
• NVIDIA driver installer → error: “No compatible hardware found.”

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Troubleshooting Done:
1. Checked display cables & ports
• Tried both HDMI and DisplayPort.
• Tried multiple GPU output ports.
• Monitor works fine on iGPU.
• No signal from GPU.

2. Driver cleanup & reinstall
• Booted into Safe Mode using iGPU.
• Used DDU to remove old NVIDIA drivers.
• Tried reinstalling NVIDIA drivers → installation failed (GPU not detected).

3. GPU reseating
• Reseated GPU into PCIe slot.
• After reseating, one time I can briefly see Windows boot logo before it goes black.
• But still no display in Windows.

4. Power connections
• GPU requires dual 8-pin connectors (from a split PCIe cable).
• Reseated power cables.
• GPU logo lights up, but no fan spin in main slot.
• PSU is non-modular, but it have2 PCIe cables, so I use another dual 8-pin connector to connect. GPU lights up but still no display

5. Tested different PCIe slots
• In primary PCIe x16 slot → GPU fans never spin, only logo LED lights up.
• In secondary PCIe slot (x8/x4) → both GPU fans spin briefly at startup, then stop (normal fan-stop feature).
• But still no display output, and GPU not detected in Windows.

6. Other checks
• Monitor + cables confirmed working with iGPU.
• PC boots into Windows fine on iGPU.
• GPU still not visible in Device Manager.

Additional Context (Recent Behavior)
• For the past ~2 weeks, when GPU is installed, I need to press and hold the power button for 30–60 seconds before the PC powers on.
• Initially suspected case power button issue.

(Now)
With iGPU display connected (GPU not driving monitor):
• GPU has power (logo lights up, PCIe LED on).
• Both GPU fans spin briefly, then stop.
• In Device Manager → GPU not detected.

With GPU connected to monitor:
• Same behavior (lights on, fans spin briefly, then stop). But no display.

No display signal at all, when I connect the GPU with monitor cable.
• does this suggests issue is related to GPU (possible short or fault) or PSU struggling under GPU load?

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Current Status
• GPU gets power (LED logo on).
• In First and second PCIe slot, GPU fans spin briefly (normal), then stop.
• No display output from GPU on either slot.
• Windows does not detect NVIDIA GPU at all.
• Only Intel iGPU is working right now.

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I don’t have spare PC, GPU and PSU to do further testing. That all I can do for now

Any advice or similar experience would be greatly appreciated. 🙏

APC Surge protector RMA process

Rainings — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:29:06 +0800

A couple of years ago, I posted here asking for recommendations on surge protectors, and I ended up buying the APC Essential SurgeArrest (5 outlets with 5V, 2.4A 2-port USB charger, 230V UK PM5U-UK).
Model: PM5U-UK
Link: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5143273

Last week, there was a power trip during a lightning storm. At first, everything seemed fine, but yesterday I noticed that the surge protection LED on my APC unit wasn't lighting up anymore. I remember the surge protection light was always on before.

The power strip itself still works, but I'm unsure if it’s still protecting my devices. I’m guessing it might have lost its surge protection capabilities after the power trip last week.
Could it be that the surge protector did its job and protected my devices during the storm? Really not sure since the light is now off.

So, I started looking for RMA information. I reached out to the APC Official Store on Shopee, and when I asked about the warranty, they immediately requested my receipt. It seems their products only come with a 2-year warranty (I bought mine from All IT Hypermarket).

The official APC website isn’t very helpful either – it only provides a phone number for support, and to contact them through the site, you need to create an account.
Their fbpage chat didn’t respond and also redirected me to their website.

In the end, I called their service hotline and got transferred a couple of times to the APC team.
Here’s the process I went through on the call:
- Verified the model and serial number.
- Did basic troubleshooting (unplugged and replugged the power strip, and confirmed the devices plugged in).
- They initiated the RMA and requested additional info via email.
- They said they would send me a replacement without needing to return the "faulty" unit.

The whole call took over an hour. Their customer service is based in the Philippines, and I found their English a bit difficult to understand at times. But after verifying everything, they confirmed that my unit has a 5-year warranty, which was a relief.

After the call, I got an email requesting my invoice for their records. I contacted All IT's customer service on Shopee, and they quickly sent me the invoice.

Overall, the process was okay. If the LED on your surge protector stops lighting up, I’d recommend reaching out for an RMA because it might no longer be providing protection. And calling their HQ directly seems to speed up the process!

Digi super long life price increased 185%!

Rainings — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:11:13 +0800

My number expire tmr, upon checking the usual RM38 super long life package was gone.
How tf the price increase from RM38 to RM108?

TS replied

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Also tweeted this, hopefully ppl here can help to share and retweet. Thx.
https://twitter.com/SJF10284290/status/1617746265504378880

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Updates:
9-Sept-2023
TL;DR: I've contacted various government agencies, but no action has been taken. My final step is to email and reach out to ministers, including Fahmi, Teo Nie Ching, and Fuziah Salleh. Cheers everyone.

After my report was closed by MCMC, I filed a complaint with KPDN.
The staff at KPDN contacted me, and they understood why I filed the complaint. However, they informed me that KPDN can't issue any summon to Digi; only MCMC has the authority to do that.
As a result, my case with KPDN was closed and marked as "out of jurisdiction".
They advised me to file a complaint with Biro Pengaduan Awam (PCB), which is under PMX. Most government agencies are cautious about PCB, and they are likely to revisit the case.

And it sure did, after several months of back-and-forth with PCB, MCMC CFM reached out to me again.
However, they told me, "We have done the utmost within the limits of the provisions in the GCC, available at this MCMC GCC Practice." In short, they couldn't take further action.

I'm now out of options, and I've tried my best. My final attempt is to reach out to the ministers, including Fahmi, Teo Nie Ching, and Fuziah Salleh. I don't have high expectations, but it's my last effort.
Email sent

10-Apr-2023
The fight continue, file a report on KPDN

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Digi refunded RM70 for me, because they refund on goodwill LMAO. MCMC report now closed

02-Feb-2023
CFM replied on MCMC

31-Jan-2023
I get bot replied by Digi close my report on MCMC.

25-Jan-2023
MCMC replied on Twitter

24-Jan-2023
Reported to MCMC website

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And the 108 package was hidden from the users. It will not show up if you do not have, RM108 or more credit left on your number.
holy f dude, how is this okay?

Price jump

Digi website

Freaking dodgy note

Upgraded my new plan without my consent.

While Googling, I found this thread from last year. Seems like they pull this off quietly last year.
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5254273

I'm gonna file a report to MCMC and also Email KKMM.

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RAM issue not showing dual channel on CPU-Z

Rainings — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:21:19 +0800

Today suddenly when the PC bootup but no display. So I suspect last week I replace the CMOS battery and clean the dust causes the issue.
so I reseat both RAM and use microfiber cloth to clean the pin and also clean the GPU pin. So the PC can turn on again.
But When I check CPU-Z it seems like it's not running dual channel anymore.
Anyone know why? I am sure I seated the RAM into the correct slot.
Is this normal?

My spec
i7 8700k
MOBO: MSI z370
16GB ram mhz26000

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5290791
This is my previous thread when I encounter Bios reset issue, but the issue gone after I replaced with a new battery.

Bootup "All settings were reset to default values"

Rainings — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:43:23 +0800

Few days ago I started to encounter this issue. When the pc bootup will see this message.
When I go into bios, everything back to default value even the xmp is off.
But I'm able to load back to my saved bios profile and everything seems fine. Even next day morning when bootup it will not show this message.
But during nighttime when I bootup the PC again, I will get this message. Not sure what happened.
I've been monitoring for few days now, it seems like happened on nighttime.
How should I start to debug this issue?

Google and saw ppl say reseat the ram will fix this issue. Is this common? or the CMOS battery is dying?

My spec
i7 8700k
16GB ram mhz26000

Etech PC / Etex PC?

Rainings — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 12:59:19 +0800

Not sure if this is a good place to ask, but just saw a post from their facebook page.
Seems like something happened to them internally.
Used to build a whole rig with them, few years back. Service and pricing are quite competitive.
Used to RMA 1 or 2 items with them all resolve without any issue.
All their old posts are gone now.

PC monitor image flashes once, then stays black

Rainings — Sat, 14 May 2022 10:59:02 +0800

My PC monitor image flashes once, then stays black on startup.
If I wait for around 15 minutes and click on the input/exit button on the monitor, usually it will work again without an issue.
Is this indicate the power adaptor/power supply is failing? My running dual monitor. The 1st monitor, no issue at all. Been using this monitor for 10year.
After some googling, ppl said replacing the power adaptor will usually solve this issue.

The model is LG 23EA53

Update: fixed it by replace a new power adaptor.

(WTS)Original Logitech G240 Gaming Mouse Pad

Rainings — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:12:32 +0800

Item(s):100% Genuine Original LOGITECH G240 CLOTH GAMING MOUSEPAD
Cheapest in Town
Size 340x280 mm
Spec: Logitech G240 Mouse Pad

Package includes: Original Logitech G240 seal box and mouse pad

Price: RM67 FREE POSTAGE!!!

Dealing method: Postage or CoD Ipoh selected area

Location: Ipoh

Contact method/details: PM or WhatsApp
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Item(s) conditions: Brand New Sealed Unit

Picture:

Reason for sale: Extra

iPad 2 replacement battery missing a chip

Rainings — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:25:07 +0800

While replacing the broken speaker.
I also ordered a replacement battery for the iPad2, because the original battery charge cycle already 520 with 77%.
After I have taken apart the iPad, I found out that the original battery has a chip in it, but the replacement battery doesn't have it.
Anyone knows what is the chip function from the original battery? The seller claim it's original, but where is the missing chip?
I've checked all the sellers from Shopee. All their replacement battery missing a chip as well and their sales are pretty high.
So far I don't see any ppl complaint about it.
Left is new battery, right is original.

I've checked the battery, found a word "mxz" looks like it is manufacture by this company in China.
https://mxzbattery.en.alibaba.com/

I also checked the ifixit replacement battery, it doesn't have the chip as well.

Random weird devices show up on the DHCP table

Rainings — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:07:26 +0800

TLDR; 2 years ago when I am still using Streamyx and DLink router, occasionally I will see random Mac address shows up on DHCP table.
Model: DSL-2877AL

So discovered there is always a random weird devices show up on the DHCP table.
I am 100% sure these are not my devices and I don't have repeater, access point, cctv or neither Huawei phone at that time.
Usually something like this from the table.

android-24fcc788014831d8 54:27:58:E5:23:32
HUAWEI_Y7_Prime 8C:25:05:A2:B2:BF
dlinkap EC:22:80:E3:98:44
Tenda F4:F2:6D:31:2A:26
android?? 00:9F:AC:6E:06:27

Sometimes this
android-b82f2e73852163e0 9C:5C:F9:4A:72:41

No matter what I did, it just keeps showing random devices on DHCP table even after I blocked it, a new random device will show up.
1. I'm using WPA2-AES and extremely complex pw.
2. Only allow whitelist Mac address.
3. Block suspicious Mac address.

I've also contacted DLink via FB to check with them whether the model was vulnerable because of this bug.
They told me HQ confirmed that we are not affected from this.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/secur...lose-passwords/

After I switch to TP-Link, the issue is gone.
Until today, it still puzzles me, whether my network was compromised, or this router did some fishy stuff on the backend.
Any networking expert able to explain this?

(WTS)Wall Switch Labels Transparent Stickers

Rainings — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 21:14:48 +0800

Wall Switch Labels Transparent Stickers

Never press the wrong switch again!
Minimalist Wall switch label sticker.
Extremely useful icon labels, enough to cover your entire house.
Minimalist, simple and elegant design.

Sticker size: 1.4mm x 1.4mm each
QTY: 1 set 96pcs labels (A5)
Material: PP Transparent Waterproof sticker.
Item(s) conditions: Brand New
Dealing method: COD Ipoh area or Postage
Price: RM15 FREE Postage

Customize option available, with additional charges and minimum order quantity depends on requirements.
PM for WhatsApp.

(WTS) D-Link Router[NEW]

Rainings — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:13:01 +0800

Let go some routers unit blush.gif

Condition: Brand New, never use before. The device is brand new replaced by warranty, kept in box since I got it back from RMA. (Support Streamyx, Unifi Lite, Unifi-Fiber)
D-link AC750 2.4G/5G Dual Band Wifi Router Full set with box
Price: RM69
Spec: Link

Warranty: -

Dealing method:
Postage or COD Ipoh

Contact method/details:
PM or PM WhatsApp for fast Deal

Item(s) conditions:
New and Used

Reason for sale: Extra, no longer needed

(WTS) D-Link Router [NEW]

Rainings — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 16:53:57 +0800

Let go routers, both new unit. blush.gif

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Condition: Brand New, never use before. The device is brand new replaced by warranty, kept in box since I got it back from RMA. (Support Streamyx, Unifi Lite, Unifi-Fiber)
D-link AC750 2.4G/5G Dual Band Wifi Router Full set with box
Price: RM69
Spec: Link

Warranty: -

Dealing method:
Postage or COD Ipoh

Contact method/details:
PM or PM WhatsApp for fast Deal

Item(s) conditions:
New and Used

Reason for sale: Extra, no longer needed

Ethernet cable run slower than Wifi connection

Rainings — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:46:20 +0800

My current package is 100mbps.
This week, TM giving out free trial for 300mbps.
So I'm testing the speed connect via Wi-Fi and Cable for my PC, but the speed is way slower to connect via cable.
How come my PC can't reach more than 100mbps via cable, but Wi-Fi can?
Even my phone can easily run over 100mbps.
I am using CAT6 cable.
Router: TP Link Archer VR 400 AC1200
Motherboard: MSI z370, it support Gigabit LAN
I login to check the router settings also cannot find any issue.

PC WIFI connection

PC Ethernet connection

Ethernet cable run slower than Wifi connection

Rainings — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:45:24 +0800

My current package is 100mbps.
This week, TM giving out free trial for 300mbps.
So I'm testing the speed connect via Wi-Fi and Cable for my PC, but the speed is way slower to connect via cable.
How come my PC can't reach more than 100mbps via cable, but Wi-Fi can?
Even my phone can easily run over 100mbps.
I am using CAT6 cable.
Router: TP Link Archer AC1200
I login to check the router settings also cannot find any issue.

PC WIFI connection

PC Ethernet connection

Buffalo External Hard Disk

Rainings — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:35:58 +0800

My Buffalo Hard Disk still rocking.

I can't really recall if Buffalo external hard disk is my 1st or 2nd External hard disk that I bought.
I just wanna say holy shit, this shit still working after 10 years!
Altho the transfer speed is slower compare to today's standard, but man this thing just never fail me.
I rmb they use Toshiba or Hitachi hard disk and Buffalo is just their branding, correct me if im wrong.
Right now in Malaysia I just couldn't find any local seller that is selling this brand, not sure why.
I only able to find it at Lazada, and it's need to direct import from Japan.
For the same price you can get 2TB WD/Seagate locally. Is it really worth getting a Japanese brand external hard disk?
From my experience, Japanese usually keep the good stuff in their country and export castrate version to overseas.
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/buffalo-...&freeshipping=1

PC freeze, auto restart after bootup into windows

Rainings — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:22:44 +0800

It happened since Tuesday 20/7/2021. No bluescreen or anything
Every morning when I boot up PC, everything seems fine. Shortly after around 2min, the mouse cursor Freeze and the entire screen hangs.
After a short while it auto restart, sometimes it restarts immediately.
I check the PC, all the fans are spinning, just not sure why it hangs.

Things that I find it weird.
1. Only happened after in the morning after a long shutdown period.
2. It doesn't happen if I reboot PC, cannot reproduce such issue.
3. My use time normally in the morning -5pm > Shutdown> 8:30pm-12:00am > Shutdown. During the nighttime boot up it doesn't restart or hangs.
4. The event viewer just log the Critical error, Source Kernel-Power

Any suggestion How should I debug this issue?

Spec
Spec
i7-8700K
MSI z370 Gaming Plus
HyperX fury black 8GB x2
Zotac GTX 1080 ti
PSU Thermal Take 700W Gold

Which surge protector to go for?

Rainings — Tue, 11 May 2021 14:47:39 +0800

After few years of using Belkin surge protector, I started to question their product quality control.
So far I've sent 2 surge protectors for RMA, one protector they replace a new one for me, the other one they refunded for me.
And the RMA process is kinda tedious, you can only RMA from the seller that you bought, Belkin Malaysia will not entertain you even if bought their genuine product.
And recently I just found out now all the Belkin surge protector no longer offers a lifetime warranty.
is that any good quality surge protector recommend?
This is what i found, feel free to recommend.
APC
https://shopee.com.my/APC-PM6U-UK-6-OUTLETS...2218.2092802972

Targus
https://shopee.com.my/TARGUS-SURGE-PROTECTO...67819.438358123

PC freeze, auto restart after exit the game

Rainings — Sat, 08 May 2021 23:27:24 +0800

PC frozen auto restart after exiting the game for around 2-3 minutes.
The weird thing is it only happens after exiting the game. I can play for hours without issues but by the time I quit, bam, PC freezes/restarts
It happened twice today so far.

Game tested: Warzone, Apex legends.
1. Nothing happened during the game, everything works fine no frame drop whatsoever.
2. All the fans are running, no overheating.
3. Windows and GPU driver all up to date.

It's a hard reboot. Event viewer shows Kernel-power
Google found some related issues but doesn't have any concrete answer or solution for it.

Spec
i7-8700K
MSI z370 Gaming Plus
HyperX fury black 8GB x2
Zotac GTX 1080 ti
PSU Thermal Take 700W Gold