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Anybody a North Face member?

CherryD — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 12:38:56 +0800

As per the topic, is anybody a North Face member? I would like to use your membership to purchase a backpack (to obtain the 20% discount they have till 28th Sept) and in return I'll be able to help you collect points.

Need K tards help to recommend on speakers

CherryD — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:42:31 +0800

I'm looking to purchase a pair of speakers under RM1.2K.
The one I'm really interested in getting is the Audioengine A2+ speakers from Gamers Hideout which is selling at RM1.2K nett (member's price).

Was wondering if there are any other recommendations other than the one I listed that will be more value for money?

Currently owned a Klipsch ProMedia 2.1. (best speakers ever)
Reason for changing - Right side of the speaker has issue, birthday gift selection but mainly looking to upgrade

Other brands that I have research:
1. Edifier R1280T - RM250
2. Mackie CR Series CR3 - 3" - RM660
3. Klipsch R-15M Bookshelf Speaker - RM1,299
4. Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II 2.0 - RM745
5. Logitech Z623 - RM550
6. Harman Kardon Soundsticks III 2.1 - RM800

Main purpose of using : Gaming, movies, music, normal web browsing (Youtube, Facebook..etc)
Games : Rainbow Six Seige, Battlefield, CS:GO
Music : All sorts - Heavy metal, pop, EDM, rock, jazz...etc

All suggestions are welcomed!

On a completely side note,

If I were to purchase the Audioengine A2+ speakers, I will personally fork out another RM1K to get a decent sub-woofer to pair with it. Any recommendations?

Currently looking at:
1. Audioengine S8 Powered Subwoofer
2. Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Powered
2. Klipsch Reference R-10SW

Please help a fellow straggler here.

Thanks

Looking for speakers for my desktop

CherryD — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:33:56 +0800

Hey Audiophiles,

I'm looking to purchase a pair of speakers under RM1.2K for my desktop (not home theater). Speakers will be placed in a small standard bedroom size.
The one I'm really interested in getting is the Audioengine A2+ speakers from Gamers Hideout which is selling at RM1.2K nett (member's price).

Was wondering if there are any other recommendations other than the one I listed that will be more value for money?

Currently owned a Klipsch ProMedia 2.1. (best speakers ever)
Reason for changing - Right side of the speaker has issue, birthday gift selection but mainly looking to upgrade

Other brands that I have research:
1. Edifier R1280T - RM250
2. Mackie CR Series CR3 - 3" - RM660
3. Klipsch R-15M Bookshelf Speaker - RM1,299
4. Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II 2.0 - RM745
5. Logitech Z623 - RM550
6. Harman Kardon Soundsticks III 2.1 - RM800

Main purpose of using : Movies, music, normal web browsing (Youtube, Facebook..etc) and casual PC games
Music : All sorts - Heavy metal, pop, EDM, rock, jazz...etc

All suggestions are welcomed!

On a completely side note,

If I were to purchase the Audioengine A2+ speakers, I will personally fork out another RM1K to get a decent sub-woofer to pair with it. Any recommendations?

Currently looking at:
1. Audioengine S8 Powered Subwoofer
2. Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Powered
2. Klipsch Reference R-10SW

Please help a fellow straggler here.

Thanks

Car & Bike Accident at LDP just now

CherryD — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 21:11:04 +0800

Hi K/tards,

Seeking for all sifus advise urgently.
Where can I find a reliable and cheap workshop that sells/repairs Yamaha motorbike in PJ/Subang area?

Picture for reference below. I think the side there near the indicator has been damaged. So would like to replace it. Anyone have any idea roughly how much this will cost?

Dark Souls III vs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

CherryD — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 10:26:06 +0800

Since both games are around the same price range in Steam, was hoping to get K/tards opinion on which game should I get?

1. Do I need to play part I and II in order to understand III?
2. What's the main difference between Dark Souls III and The Witcher 3?

Is it wise to put your savings in EPF?

CherryD — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 12:23:24 +0800

Putting your savings in EPF has higher interest rate compared to banks. Plus can use the money to buy your first house and car. Do you all agree with this? If not, why and what would be a better way to invest your savings.

Please discuss. I need to know where to put my hard earned savings over the last 2 years.

Surgery in SG, what's the best way to pay?

CherryD — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 18:57:46 +0800

Hi K/tards,

My cousin needs a brain surgery urgently in Singapore that cost RM100,000. What's the best way for their family to pay the medical fee? They're located in Penang.

If bring RM100,000 cash, during immigration have to declare and all, will it be very troublesome? also bringing cash is pretty risky, might get robbed.

Don't want to pay by credit card because of the exchange rate it's gonna cost more yes?

What is everyone's advise? Safest and most efficient way.

-Serious reply please.

Learning Thai Language courses

CherryD — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:46:10 +0800

Hi k/tards,

Does anybody know where I might be able to take up a beginner's Thai language course in PJ area?

What if one day you accidentally had a deep cut

CherryD — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:29:20 +0800

What if one day you accidentally had a deep cut on your forearm and you discovered that instead of bones and muscles, you see wires.

How do you normally discard your pei see?

CherryD — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:52:47 +0800

Lets see what the majority of people do. Imagine if everyone throws their gold on to the floor, how much gold are we really stepping each day.

Simple Plan Live KL 7/9/2016

CherryD — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 09:18:44 +0800

Anybody going?!

Simple Plan Live in Malaysia 2016!
Venue : KL Live @ Life Centre
www.ticketcharge.com.my

RM188 (PS3) - Free Standing
RM288 (PS2) - Upper Tier
RM388 (PS3) - PS1

Any idea where to park ? and if there's anything to eat nearby KL Live?

My Weekly Routine with a 9-5 job

CherryD — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 13:27:21 +0800

Background : 25 years old , 174cm, 83.6kg with 28.7 SMM, 38.4 PBF (I have some serious fat belly) and 0.375 ECW Ratio. I'm currently working at a 9-5 desk job that doesn’t require much movement. I recently just signed up for a gym membership with one year contract and planning to lose overall body weight (fats!) and get ripped like Ryan Gosling-kind but not Arnold Schwanagger big. Below is a short summary of my weekly routine:

Mon - Fri
7:00am – Wake up
7:30am – Breakfast – Oatmeal with raisin (both organic) and 1 capsule of cod liver oil & multivit
10:00am – 2 bottle of water (0.75l) and snack on 1 packet of Oat Krunch Dark Chocolate biscuit
12:00pm - Lunch @ office cafeteria Malay mixed rice (only stall that is edible) ; 1 fist size rice portion, 1 veg (long bean or cabbage), 1 egg (telur dadar, telur goreng), sometimes
chicken (ayam goreng/ayam kunyit), and mineral water for my drink. After lunch I’ll chew 1/3 of a Wrigley’s gum stick.
3:00pm - 1 cup of OSK Japanese green tea and sometimes snack on Quaker Chewy Peanut Butter and Chocolate and 2 more bottle of water (0.75l)
7:00pm - Gym at Celeb Fitness
7:10pm - Attend a class (Rotate between RPM, Body Combat, Yoga, Body Pump, Power Step)
8:10pm - 1 hour of cardio and weightlifting (different day different machine)
9:30pm - Back home for dinner (rotate between Nando’s chicken breast [no skin, no extra sauce at the side]with homemade salad with feta cheese and olive oil, Subway sandwich
(no fattening sauces), O’Brien’ sandwich, Oatmeal with berries) with plain water for my drink.
11:00pm - Bedtime

Sat
8:10am - Yoga
9:20am - 1 Hour cardio
Free and easy - Lunch and dinner I’ll eat anything but with controlled intake (no fast food or deep fried stuff and no obvious unhealthy fattening food)

Sun
9:30am - Badminton (2 hours)
11:30am - Breakfast
Free and easy - Eat anything but with controlled intake (no fast food/deep fried/obvious unhealthy
fattening food)

Few Questions

Snacks
1. Are the snacks I’m consuming healthy? Oat Krunch/Chewing Gum/Quaker Chewy. (If no, what can I replace them with?)
2. Is one bottle of Yakult per day healthy?
3. What other snacks are healthy that I can consume if I’m hungry at work?

Diet
1. How’s my diet? What can be improved? What is missing?
2. What other dinner options can I have?

Protein
1. What protein shake should I take? Do I even need protein shake?
2. I do consume this (can’t remember the name) it’s Orange color drink. I think it’s call accelerator or something. It helps to increase your stamina/endurance.
3. What drink/shake would you recommend?

Workout
1. Any specific workout routine on the web that I can follow to lose weight and build muscle?
2. How do I know if I'm burning enough?
3. With my workout regime, do I really need rest days?

With this lifestyle do you think I would be able to lose weight and gain muscle? Seeking for all professional fitness advice.

Using fake branded perfume

CherryD — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:43:34 +0800

Anyone know much about using fake branded perfume you get from Petaling Street those kind? Is it bad to use? (typically spray on shirt instead of direct skin contact)

It's Friday, what's your plan tonight?

CherryD — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 16:24:56 +0800

Go!

Seriving my MYVI at workshop outside

CherryD — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:41:55 +0800

Is the price reasonable for a normal service? (warranty at Perodua dah finished)
This workshop at Uptown Damansara, friendly Chinese family.

Friend Accident Today

CherryD — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:33:59 +0800

Hi,

Any recommendation on where can I fix this scratch in Sunway/USJ area? Any reliable spray paint place? Also roughly what is the damage & duration to fix?

Thanks all sifu in advanced.

Where to service MYVI at PJ/USJ3/SS15 area?

CherryD — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 10:27:16 +0800

Hello ktards,

Seeking for your recommendations on where can I service my MYVI around PJ/USJ3/SS15 area that is reliable, trustworthy and with reasonable price.
Warranty with Perodua just habis last month.

Thanks

Value for money - Under RM3900 build with GTX1060

CherryD — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:12:09 +0800

Planning on building an under RM4k rig for gaming and daily use purposes.
Gaming : CS:GO , GTA 5, Dark Souls III, Tom Clancy Division, (upcoming) Battlefield 1
Daily : Surfing Net, YouTube, FB, Movies...etc

I have done some intensive research for the past month and here's what I have come up with. Suggestions and recommendations (to improve this build) are highly welcome!

Processor : i5 6500 RM847
MOBO : MSI H110M RM259
RAM : Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB DDR4 2666MHz x2 RM318
Graphic Card : Zotac GTX 1060 AMP Edition RM1399
SSD : Samsung 850 EVO 120GB RM264
HDD : WD 1TB RM219
PSU : Super flower leadex silver 550w RM339
Casing : Tecware Alpha ATX Mid Tower RM189

Grand Total : RM3,834

Pairing with : BENQ XL2411Z Monitor

What do you guys think? Will really appreciate if all sifu can provide any better suggestion to improve this build with an explanation.

When's the best time to buy GTX 1070?

CherryD — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:22:07 +0800

When do you guys think the price will drop to a "human" price? ...and how much (RM) do you reckon it'll be?

Car Door Lock

CherryD — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:39:44 +0800

So my friends and I are having a debate whether or not unlocking a car manually from the passenger seat will damage the central locking mechanism.
Using the picture below for reference, say for example the car is filled with 4 passengers on their way to a petrol station. Upon arriving, the driver has requested passenger #3 to help fill the petrol. So passenger #3 unlocks his door to get out of the car. Does the action of passenger #3 damages the locking mechanism of the car since the door wasn't unlock through using the central locking system?

Please vote and provide your reason for your argument.