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Cheap + Reliable Display Card for Office Use

CrimsonReapers — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:21:53 +0800

Since I have just upgrade my comp, I donated my old 8800GT to my cousin's computer and now this old computer has no display card to run. So now I just want to make this old rig into a comp for my mom's office use as the office computer is worse than a wooden pc.. Checked many catalogs and I have yet to find a display card <RM100. My mom wanted it as cheap as possible so is there any on the market for <RM100?

Old rig setup:

Motherboard : Asus P5K SE
CPU : Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @2.33GHz
RAM : 2x 1GB Kingston Value Ram

Preferably I rather get it first hand. Not too fond of purchasing 2nd hand stuff ><

RAM Dual Channel problem

CrimsonReapers — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:58:19 +0800

Just build up my rig recently and it seems that I can't dual channel my RAM even though they are identical. Instead of slotting them into A1,B1 slots, I have to slot into A1,A2 slot which isn't dual channeling im sure. Tried all combination and oni when I put them in A1,A2 or B1,B2 slots will it work. I updated the mobo's BIOS but it still bear no fruit. Did the MemOK button solution and still no hope. This is really nerve wrecking. My PC wont start whenever I tried dual channeling it.

And some other questions, I doubt it is normal for my CPU to idle at average 45 Celsius all the time. At load, all cores hit 80 Celsius easily. It is very cool right now with the rain and my windows are opened for cool air. I am using the stock cooler. I did not even overclock it.

Any idea whats wrong with it? I tried googling for both problems, I found nothing useful for the dual channeling and for many, the CPU runs idle at <40 Celsius not >40 Celsius. Rig info in sig.

High End Gaming Rig Suggestions (RM5k+ budget)

CrimsonReapers — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:06:40 +0800

Have been using my computer for 4 years and I think it is about time I get a new rig. Currently I am using 8800GT with Intel Core 2 Duo. Now I just want a new rig that can last me for a few good years like this one did as I am starting to feel the hiccups with new games. I play many types of games and I will always try to max out the graphics for maximum enjoyment. Currently, I am planning to pre-order Skyrim to play it at max if possible :F

I have a few parts I want to reuse. Firstly are my harddisks. I have up to 3 of them. Some which are quite old (around 5+ years) and a new one as well which is 1TB (2-3 years). And then again, I have a satisfying monitor to continue serving me. The rest are speakers, mouse, keyboard and DVD-drives.

So basically, what I want new are:
1) Motherboard
2) Graphics card (no preference brand, as long its the best of the current era and supported by most games)
3) Processor (that goes well with the GPU so there would be no bottleneck )
4) Ram (I don't need that much. Maybe up to 4-8GB)
5) Cooling system
6) Power Supply (current is 430W. If and only if it needs to be changed)
7) Casing (I might choose one myself though but I welcome suggestions)

So again, my budget is RM5000+. I actually have unlimited budget but I'd like to save some money
I won't be overclocking any hardwares. I am planning to use them for a long time afterall.
And I would like to ask, does 32-Bit W7 support more than 4GB?

A wavering relationship with my bestfriend.

CrimsonReapers — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 04:26:22 +0800

I've known this girl 'A' for quite some time. About 5 years or so but we've gotten closer since last year. We've been quite intimate with each other and confessed our feelings to each other. We both have fell for each other. After some time 'A's' parents strongly discourage her to be with me. Finally she plans to end our relationship after we have been together for less than a month using her parents as the reason. But from the start, we have never been a couple. But we always share each other feelings and even hold hands. I dont want all these to end so fast. I told her that i am willing to wait until she finish her studies. But she wanted to end everything and remain as friends. Im in a great dillema right now as she is my first love and i am really very serious towards her. I need some advice =[ Please help!

Cheers =]

~~This is my friend's story btw,~~

Incase anyone starts flaming lol, this account is borrowed atm. Peace

Whats my next move..

CrimsonReapers — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:08:32 +0800

Thanks everyone for the advice for my cousin. He got back with her after 2 weeks of cold war haha. She was the one to come looking back for him. Happy him!

OK simple story here. Mine this time :

I attend this tuition centre for 2 years (Form 4/5).

Noticed her around mid of the first year. Not interested in her that time. Somewhere that time my good friend found out she was his cousin.

Me and my group of friends got popular in the class by being the humor icon of the class.

2nd year started, which means form 5. Still not interested in her that time XD

SPM was nearing and the tuition centre has been giving seminars every weekends for all subjects.

Sat behind her one time cause thats the only seat left (yea got there late ><)

She started chatting with me and my friends that time(everyone in the tuition knows us for who we are ). Can say, I was attracted by her in some way (not just her looks).

I took the initiative and added her on facebook (with some help from her cousin, my friend). Once in a while I would post on her fb since she can't go online due to SPM nearing.

One time chatted with her on MSN. She gave me her number and told me to sms her for any chemistry questions.

Organized a group study with her as she told us before she was good in chemistry and coincidentally I suck in it

For those who is lazy to read most of it:

I sms'd her about the group study venue and time (after I got her number but she doesn't have mine).

From there, she got my number. And a week before the group study, she started to sms me everyday.

I have been on the less initiative side ever since she starts smsing me first. Some days she sms me real late. I never sms her to start a chat..

And I dunno how my friend got it out of her, he told me she had a crush on me..

So now we are actually quite close friends. Whats my next move? One thing, her parents hardly lets her go outing. So dating won't be so soon yet

Just finish SPM and im alr getting restless haha. I don't want to make the wrong move.. So here I am.. Wishing the pros would gimme some good advices. Any more info pls do ask but I can't guarantee I can tell them all =)

Peace and thanks in advance.

A situation...

CrimsonReapers — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:35:13 +0800

Hmm... being new and all. Hello guys =) SPM student here taking it in hours time. Just posting up a situation my cousin having... I wanna help advice him that much... Me and him are very close as we are the only boys in our family generation ><

His situation:

He was going along really well with his girlfriend. Been at it for months... but they knew each other for years. Recently, he accidentally made her angry by trying to make a joke. He said it wasn't intentional. Then she wrote on her MSN personal message and even on facebook 'Don't disturb me anymore!'. Clearly telling that to him.

Days before this happened, he told me there was another guy chatting with her.. After a week and few days, the cold war seems to cool down a bit . He tried conversing with her, but all he gets are cold replies or real short ones.

He still cared for her... and wanted to apologize for that incident.. she never gave him a chance eventhough they are still online. Any advice for this dear cousin of mine? Hes quite a social guy. Friendly too. Can this first cold war be his last? Or is there hope to fix this situation?

Been ages since I last forum'd (not here though). Time to meet up with new friends.
Now imma off to sleep and take on SPM. Good luck to everyone taking it too