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Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 vs Lenovo Legion 5

changchai — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:19:35 +0800

Hi,

I would like to seek advice on which of the below built is recommended for performance and value for money.

One:
Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 (MYR 3,500)
AMD Ryzen 5 4600 / GTX1650 / 512 GB / 8GB DDR4 3200 MHz / 15.6" FHD 120 Hz

Two:
Lenovo Legion 5 (MYR 4,000)
Intel i5-10300 / GTX1650 / 512 GB / 8GB DDR 2933 MHz / 15.6" FHD 144 Hz

Thanks.

[WTA] Computer Auto Shut-Off

changchai — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:58:58 +0800

Guys,

2 years ago i faced similar problem with my computer n i change my PSU n the problem solved (thanks to fellow members of LYN). The previous problem was the computer auto shut-off, but still got lights on the motherboard.

2 years later today i faces similar problem, the computer auto shut-off in 10-20 minutes after i ON the computer, and when i restart similar problem comes again. Unlike my last problem, there is not power going to the motherboard and i had to wait for a couple of minutes to restart due to no power to motherboard.

i suspected the PSU fails again (FSP Saga II 500W - purchased Jan 2011).

if so, what is the normal life span for a standard PSU like FSP Saga II 500W.

thanks in advance.

[WTA] GPU Recommendation

changchai — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:05:01 +0800

Dear All,

Please recommend the best GPU for my settings as per below.

CPU - AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE (2.8 GHz)
Mobo - ECS A880GM-AD3 (Black Series)
PSU - FSP Saga II 500W
RAM - Winova DDR3 1600 MHz 2 x 4GB

My budget is around RM 400.00 (plus/minus).

I'm currently using in-built ATI Radeon HD 4250 and i just checked my screen resolution is 1360 x 768 (highest). How do i increase my resolution ? Is it something to do with the GPU or Monitor ?

Thanks in advance.

[WTA] Windows 7 Ultimate

changchai — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:17:18 +0800

It's possible to have both x64 n x86 running on the same computer when during the installation i choose 64 bit ?

i notice that i have 2 program files in my local C drive which is "Program Files" and "Program Files (x86)".

all the programs are saved under "Program Files (x86)" and i can't install any 64-bit games.

my systems shows the below:

Installed RAM : 8.00 GB (7.75 GB usable)
System type : 64-bit Operating System

Please help me ... thanks in advance.

[WTA] Choosing the right CPU

changchai — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:08:22 +0800

Hi, i just bought a new motherboard (ECS A880GM-AD3 - Black Series) with socket AM3 and the Max Watt is 95W.

i'm hunting for a new CPU (AMD) that fits my motherboard and i have streamline it down to 3 CPU (based on my budget) as per below.

1. AMD Phenom II X4 840 - 3.2 GHz
2. AMD Athlon II X4 640 - 3.0 GHz
3. AMD Phenom II X2 560 (Black Edition) - 3.3 GHz

Please advise me on which is the best for gaming purposes.

Thanks in advance.

[WTA] Motherboard

changchai — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:02:07 +0800

i'm thinking of getting a new motherboard since the old one started to give me problem (no sound n one PCIe "kong" already). i been reading around n looking for information n keep bumping into AM2, AM2+ and AM3

since my current computer is as per below, i guess mine is AM2 socket
- Mobo : Asus M2A-VM
- CPU : AMD Athlon 64 x2 Dual 5200+
- RAM : Corsair PC800 DDR2 2x1GB

what is the best motherboard for me to purchase without upgrading my CPU n RAM (i can just add extra DDR2 RAM here) ?

it there a motherboard that support AM2/AM2+/AM3 all together ? (may want to upgrade my CPU later)

thanks.

Need Advice

changchai — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:43:33 +0800

Sorry guys ... i wanted to bump my thread up but unable.

Need help on CPU problem.

Pls click below thread.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1688239

Thanks.

[WTA] CPU problem

changchai — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:11:43 +0800

Lately there is major problem with my PC and i don't know what's wrong with it.

Whenever i start my PC, the PC will stop automatically n sometimes i manage to use it for a couple of mins and the PC stop automatically.

It' like no power supply but the LED on the motherboard shows there is power supply and even the monitor shows power supply (my monitor uses the power supply from CPU).

Any ideas guys ? Is there something wrong with my PSU or Motherboard or other component.

Thanks in advance.

By the way my PC is 2 years old.