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PSU recommendation.

diaBoliQu3 — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 23:35:59 +0800

Old gaming rig spec as below;
i5 3570k
GA-Z77M-D3H
Sapphire RX 470
Crucial 8GB RAM

So, my Seasonic X-650 is faulty after 5 years. Worst, it even damage my mobo mosfet. Found few PSU within my budget but sadly not so much info online:

1) Super Flower Silver Eco 600w, 5 years warranty, but I found one seller stated 3 years warranty.
2) 1st Player Steampunk Gold 650w, 7 years warranty.

For Super Flower, well it's a known brand but still lack of review will affect one judgement. I'm tempted to get the Leadex Gold 650 (not the III) but there's only one seller that have this model in Shopee/ Lazada and I have personal issue with them. While at the price side, it only cost me Rm60 more than the Eco. I'm guessing Eco means silent, power saving? How much difference is Gold and Silver make in this case in term of performance and reliability, put electric saving aside since I'm only on my PC 2-3 hours per day.

As for Steampunk, there's few point that makes me hesitated to get it; the aggressive fan that trying to keep the temperature low and the noise.
https://www.anandtech.com/show/15779/the-1s...0w-psu-review/4
Just like the reviewer mentioned, maybe due to the component limit, and how loud is the 59 dB(A)? Well, even my well known Seasonic X is unreliable in my case so I wonder how reliable is Steampunk as PSU in a gaming rig. Not sure if gaming will stress the PSU just like the reviewer tested the PSU. But again, not well known doesn't mean that they're unreliable right? Plus 7 years warranty is kinda comforting too. Maybe Steampunk owner or user can chime in regarding reliability and noise.

Also I don't mind other PSU recommendation within same price range as long they're reliable and preferable black modular cable.

* WTS - Red Zenfone 2 ZE551ML *

diaBoliQu3 — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 22:51:46 +0800

Item(s): Red Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML.
https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone_2_ZE551ML/

Package includes: Everything in the box. Come with tempered glass and hard case casing.

Price: RM925 shipped.

Warranty: One year from 26th October 2015.

Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri) need to discuss time and place.

Location of seller: Miri.

Contact method/details: WhatsApp/ WeChat to Zero One Six, 864 864 2.

Age of item: Since 26th October 2015.

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Item(s) conditions: Very well taken care of. Used for two weeks only.

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Reason for sale: Underutilized.

*I rarely online, so WhatsApp or WeChat is preferred. Gracias....

* WTS - Modded Black Silverstone TJ08-E *

diaBoliQu3 — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 15:03:44 +0800

Item(s): Modded Silverstone TJ08-E.
http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=303

Package includes: Standard package.

Price: RM 300.

Warranty: Nil.

Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri) need to discuss time and place.

Location of seller: Miri.

Contact method/details: WhatsApp/ WeChat to Zero One Six, 864 864 2.

Age of item: 2 years.

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Item(s) conditions: Modded, minor scratch, normal wear usage sign.

Picture: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3230066&hl=

Reason for sale: Underutilized since 2014. Laptop, head-fi, hi-fi, and PS4 is more than enough for me.

» WTA - Changing ownership «

diaBoliQu3 — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 13:41:32 +0800

Hi, I need advise and opinion regarding changing car ownership. Plan to get some old car but here the situation:

A: First owner
B: Second owner
C: Owner wannabe

Okay, A give the car to B including green card etc. A now not reachable, maybe deceased or migrate to other country.

However B didn't take care of the car and maybe just lying for about 10 years? Doesn't show any sign that he will restore the car.

C plan to buy the car and change ownership because C afraid that B will ask to return the car back when he see how beautiful that car after restoration.

Doable or not?

* SOLD - Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 *

diaBoliQu3 — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 01:33:04 +0800

Item(s): Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 with charging case. (Black)

Package includes: Standard package.

Price: Rm 250.

Warranty: Unregistered.

Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri).

Location of seller: Miri.

Contact method/details: Lowyat.Net PM/ Post at this thread/ Whatsapp o16-8648642 [preferred]

Age of item: Less than a month.

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Item(s) conditions: Pristine.

Picture: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3258330&hl=

Reason for sale: My brother don't like it due to fitting.

* Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 *

diaBoliQu3 — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 00:02:03 +0800

WHY WIRELESS – BLUETOOTH EARPHONE

Since February 2014, I ran while listening to Sony NWZ-W273 so that I can focus to running and keep motivated with energetic track. However, W273 lack of integration with smart phone. It's a good mp3 player with acceptable sound but comfortable fitting. I tried stock Note 2 earphone while running and they keep falling from my ear, and the wire really distract me.

I use HIIT timer and Runkeeper while running to check my distance, speed, pace, and timer etc so I need a wireless earphone to pair with my phone. Before this, I ran while holding my phone with W273 at my ear. It’s really distracting because I need to check on the phone whenever I want to know my time and distance. And so my searching for wireless earphone begins.

After few days of searching, Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 and Jaybird Freedom Sprint got my attention. But in the end I pick PBG2 for few reasons. Take note! This is not why PBG2 is better than JFS so each product owner, seller and fan, don’t get me wrong. Comparison is done by online search and unbiased.

THE REASON

Main reason for PBG2 is because it’s cheaper than JFS in lowyat.net, plus PBG2 warranty covered by local distributor, MCM Company. So if there’s something wrong, I expect the warranty process will be faster. And from what I read, JFS micro USB charging port and cable is non standard. As for PBG2, it shares same cable with my phone and FiiO X3. Weight wise PBG2 is lighter than JFS, 5 ounces vs 12 ounces, based on Amazon website. Another thing that I like about PBG2 is smaller size from what I searched with Google images. Smaller in size yet looks more urban and modern.

But there are few things to be considered about JFS. For those who will use this earphone for daily usage, JFS got almost double of battery life of PBG2, 8 hour vs 4.5 hour. But I don’t need 8 hour because I simply use this earphone mainly for workout. Longest time I spent for workout is about 2 hour. Most of the time, I spent my time with Sennheiser HD 600, and Shure SE 215 LE. After workout, I just plug in at USB and charge until the indicator LED turn blue, indicate that it’s fully charged.

And in case you want premium and minimal design, I suggest JFS for the sleek look and better earphone material IMO but they are larger and noticeable on ear. I like the idea of the shell fully made from plastic. This is where I started to dislike PBG2, because of the rubber used for the shell. I dislike rubber coating/ surface and wasn’t expecting this just by looking at online photo. I thought it’s a combination of grey and black plastic. Sigh...

THE COMFORT ZONE

Ironically, I got knees problem and I can't try this earphone for my usual 5km run. Damn knees, it’s been 2 weeks of rest and still the pain is there. So I just ran for 15 minutes with this earphone for testing. I jump, shook my head and light jog but the earphone is technically clipped to my ear. It doesn’t fall off though I’m sweating and there’s no sound changed during activities. I prefer to wear PBG2 behind my neck but no matter how I wear it, cable microphonic still present. And the flat cable indeed tangles free.

I wear waist pouch when running because I dislike arm rest and having a big phone at my right arm seems awkward. From JF3 review, I read that some of the owner face audio cutting during workout due to disturbed bluetooth audio signal when they keep their phone in pocket or waist pouch. Fortunately my PBG2 is free from this issue whether I kept my phone in my pocket or waist pouch.

I spent about 30 minutes when I first receive this earphone just to figure the perfect fit. Fitting and positioning is very important or else, you will complaint little bass, piercing treble, and blanketed sound etc. I used the smallest earbud, it’s a bit larger, thicker and seems durable than W273 earbud. Overall, I still prefer W273 in comfort zone due to the fitting, softer and thinner earbud and no cable microphonic. Anyway, I have this idea to tie the cable with rubber band for reducing cable microphonic but never have the chance to try.

AUDIO PERFORMANCE

To be honest, my early expectation is muddy sound with bloated bass. But once I managed to find a good seal, I'm quite surprised with the performance and noticeably better than W273 in every aspect. Still my Shure SE 215 LE sound way better but however it’s not sweat proof and I don’t want to kill this earphone with my sweat and moist during workout.

The first thing I notice when I listened to PBG2 is clean sounding that it produced and this make vocal oriented song so enjoyable. It also sounds thin and slightly bright, however there’s no sharp or piercing treble detected from percussion and other even for bass oriented genre. Thin sounding is really obvious in fast music that involves distortion guitars, tambourine, drum cymbals, and other percussion such as heavy metal and EDM. Sibilance detected in few track but it’s not annoying enough to spoil my listening session.

I would say PBG2 got a small soundstage. For fast music it’s like watching a performance in a small jamming room where the vocalist is at the first row, guitarists at the second row and drummer at the third row but as if like the band perform just in front of you. It sounds engaging and energetic. For vocal oriented and live performances, it’s like watching a performance from the back row seat at the middle of the stage, only with a small soundstage. Good instrument separation where I can hear detail placement and positioning of instrument and singer especially in live performance.

The bass perform really well beyond my expectation, but a bit loose and would be better if there’s more punch in the mid low. It doesn’t overpower vocals or other instruments but I prefer if the drum sound at the same row with guitars, more energetic and more engaging. Of course the bass couldn’t go really low like a speaker or higher end earphone/ headphone, and I think it’s due to driver size limitation. Despite what other people say, the bass performance is enough to keep me pumped while listening to bass oriented music whether when I lifting weight or jogging. For reader to get some view of my bass preferences, Sennheiser Amperior is the perfect bassy headphone for me and Sennheiser HD600 got the perfect bass to my ear.

FINAL THOUGHTS

PBG2 really goes beyond my expectation. It sounds clean, thin with adequate bass amount and yet sweet mids. Most important, it doesn’t cause my ear fatigue. Having a small soundstage and highlighting vocal, along with good instrument separation, it’s totally a huge improvement from W273 and suit my needs. However I wish the bass is tighter, drum sound nearer to you along with guitars etc, a bit wider soundstage and more energy. It’s a worth investment of earphone if you need wireless, durable and urban design.

FINAL WORDS

To be honest, in real situation we won’t notice too much music detail during workout. We will focus on finishing the run or reps, catching our breath and sending the dumbbell/ barbell ass to hell. No matter what is the source, music definitely will pump me up as long I listen to the guitar riff and the heart pumping drum and bass beat. I listened to metal and hip hop song for strength training and HIIT but for jogging, I sometimes listened to acoustic song to get myself in mood where I ran peacefully.

I never try the mic because it’s impractical to answer a call and having a casual conversation during workout. If your girlfriend/ boyfriend called you during workout and insist to have a conversation, leave her while you can because she will bug you more than that! Soul mate will fully understand why their partner can’t answer call or reply text during workout, and gaming.

» WTS - Aune T1 vintage tubes «

diaBoliQu3 — Sun, 25 May 2014 15:06:30 +0800

Item(s):
1) Aune T1 (black) with EH 6922 tube.
2) Vintage Amperex Orange Globe 6DJ88/ EC88 tube x 3 pieces.

Package includes:
1) Standard package.
2) Tube only. Vacuum tubes from Amperex with date codes: ?3G5, ?4G1, ?9I4. One unit single legged, two unit A-frame.

Price:
1) RM 365 shipped.
2) RM 100 shipped each. Take all RM 260 shipped.

Warranty:
1) Until September 2014 from Stars Picker.
2) Nil.

Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri) need to discuss time and place.

Location of seller: Miri.

Contact method/details: Lowyat.Net PM/ Post at this thread/ Whatsapp o16-8648642 [preferred]

Age of item:
1) Less than 1 year.
2) Less than 6 month.

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Item(s) conditions:
1) Still amp'ing.
2) Still tube'ing. My favorite tube of all, single legged tube used about 3 hour/ day, 3-4 days/ week. The rest, I don't want to listen anymore.

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Reason for sale: Hi-fi DAC.

Above tube considered the best bang for buck tubes, and the single legged is consider the best of all these 3. But, your miles may vary. Don't be lazy, search further here:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/633006/aune-t1-us...st-post-for-faq

» WTS - Cyntrix custom cable «

diaBoliQu3 — Tue, 20 May 2014 23:13:50 +0800

Item(s): Cyntrix Premium Custom Sleeve Extension Cables. Heatshrinkless blue and white.
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3230066&hl=

Package includes: Cable in a plastic.

Price: RM 100 shipped.

Warranty: Nil.

Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri) need to discuss time and place.

Location of seller: Miri.

Contact method/details: Lowyat.Net PM/ Post at this thread/ Whatsapp o16-8648642 [preferred]

Age of item: 1 year.

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Item(s) conditions: Still cabling. No damage or dirt.

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Reason for sale: Underutilized.

» WTS - Modded Silverstone TJ08-E «

diaBoliQu3 — Tue, 20 May 2014 23:06:48 +0800

Item(s): Silverstone TJ08-E.
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3230066&hl=

Package includes: Standard package, along with modded side panel and 20cm x 2 LED strip.

Price: RM 340. Reservation RM 50.

Warranty: Nil.

Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri) need to discuss time and place.

Location of seller: Miri.

Contact method/details: Lowyat.Net PM/ Post at this thread/ Whatsapp o16-8648642 [preferred]

Age of item: 1 year.

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Item(s) conditions: Modded, minor scratch, normal wear usage sign.

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Reason for sale: Underutilized.

» WTS - Asus P8Z77-M «

diaBoliQu3 — Tue, 20 May 2014 23:03:58 +0800

Item(s): Asus P8Z77-M
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3230066&hl=

Package includes: Standard package.

Price: RM 255.

Warranty: 2 years left.

Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri) need to discuss time and place.

Location of seller: Miri.

Contact method/details: Lowyat.Net PM/ Post at this thread/ Whatsapp o16-8648642 [preferred]

Age of item: 1 year.

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Item(s) conditions: Still a single mother to the board.

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Reason for sale: Underutilized.

» WTS - Intel Core i5-3570K «

diaBoliQu3 — Tue, 20 May 2014 23:01:00 +0800

Item(s): Intel Core i5-3570K.
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3230066&hl=

Package includes: Standard package.

Price: RM 590. Reservation RM 50.

Warranty: 3 years from July 2012.

Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri) need to discuss time and place.

Location of seller: Miri.

Contact method/details: Lowyat.Net PM/ Post at this thread/ Whatsapp o16-8648642 [preferred]

Age of item: About 2 years.

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Item(s) conditions: Still processing.

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Reason for sale: Underutilized.

» WTS - 2TB Seagate Barracuda GT «

diaBoliQu3 — Tue, 20 May 2014 22:15:41 +0800

Item(s): 2TB Seagate Barracuda GT.
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3230066&hl=

Package includes: Wrapped in a box.

Price: RM 240. Reservation RM 50.

Warranty: Till November 2014.

Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri) need to discuss time and place.

Location of seller: Miri.

Contact method/details: Lowyat.Net PM/ Post at this thread/ Whatsapp o16-8648642 [preferred]

Age of item: 1 year 6 month

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Item(s) conditions: Still storing without error.

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Reason for sale: Underutilized.

» WTS - Crucial M4 128GB SSD «

diaBoliQu3 — Tue, 20 May 2014 22:12:46 +0800

Item(s): Crucial M4 128GB SSD
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3230066&hl=

Package includes: Standard package.

Price: RM 250. Reservation RM 50.

Warranty: Nil.

Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri) need to discuss time and place.

Location of seller: Miri.

Contact method/details: Lowyat.Net PM/ Post at this thread/ Whatsapp o16-8648642 [preferred]

Age of item: 2 years.

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Item(s) conditions: Still booting without error.

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Reason for sale: Underutilized.

» SOLD - G.skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB «

diaBoliQu3 — Tue, 20 May 2014 22:09:49 +0800

Item(s): G.skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB.
http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-12800cl7q-8gbxm
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3230066&hl=

Package includes: 4GB x 2.

Price: RM 250. Reservation RM 50.

Warranty: Lifetime by G.Skill.

Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri) need to discuss time and place.

Location of seller: Miri.

Contact method/details: Lowyat.Net PM/ Post at this thread/ Whatsapp o16-8648642 [preferred]

Age of item: 2 years.

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Item(s) conditions: Still RAM'ing.

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Reason for sale: Underutilized.

» SOLD - Rosewill Tachyon-750 «

diaBoliQu3 — Tue, 20 May 2014 21:52:37 +0800

Item(s): Rosewill Tachyon-750.
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3230066&hl=

Package includes: Standard package.

Price: RM 430. Reservation RM 50.

Warranty: 4 years left.

Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri) need to discuss time and place.

Location of seller: Miri.

Contact method/details: Lowyat.Net PM/ Post at this thread/ Whatsapp o16-8648642 [preferred]

Age of item: Since September 2013.

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Item(s) conditions: Spinning and powering.

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Reason for sale: Underutilized.

» SOLD - Scythe Gentle Typhoon «

diaBoliQu3 — Tue, 20 May 2014 21:46:29 +0800

Item(s): Scythe Gentle Typhoon.
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3230066&hl=

Package includes: Fan, screw, molex pin, screws.

Price: RM 40. Reservation, RM 20.

Warranty: Nil.

Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri) need to discuss time and place.

Location of seller: Miri.

Contact method/details: Lowyat.Net PM/ Post at this thread/ Whatsapp o16-8648642 [preferred]

Age of item: 1 year.

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Item(s) conditions: Silently spinning.

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Reason for sale: Extra

» CANCELLED - Dell UltraSharp U2312HM «

diaBoliQu3 — Tue, 20 May 2014 12:35:17 +0800

Item(s): Dell UltraSharp U2312HM.

Package includes: Standard package.

Price: RM 400 nett.

Warranty: 3 more years.

Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri) need to discuss time and place.

Location of seller: Miri.

Contact method/details: Lowyat.Net PM/ Post at this thread/ Whatsapp/ Wechat o16-8648642 [preferred]

Age of item: Less than 2 years.

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Item(s) conditions: No damage, no scratches.

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Reason for sale: Underutilized.

» Used mATX rig «

diaBoliQu3 — Mon, 19 May 2014 21:43:20 +0800

Item(s):
1) Intel Core i5-3570K
2) G.skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (Blue) *Sold
3) Silverstone TJ08-E (modded side panel and 20cm x 2 LED strip)
4) Asus P8Z77-M
5) Rosewill Tachyon-750 *Sold
6) Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB *Sold
7) Crucial M4 128GB SSD
8) 2TB Seagate Barracuda GT
9) Dell UltraSharp U2312HM *Cancelled due to logistic issue.
10) Heatshrinkless blue white extension cable
11) Scythe Gentle Typhoon fan x 2 *Sold

Package includes:
Standard package, along with accessories etc.

Price:
1) 590
2) 250
3) 340
4) 255
5) 430
6) 100
7) 250
8) 240
9) 400
10) 100
11) 40 each

Warranty:
1) 1 year 2 month left.
2) Lifetime
3) Nil
4) 2 years left
5) 4 years left
6) Nil
7) Nil
8) 6 month left
9) 3 years left
10) Nil
11) Nil

Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri) need to discuss time and place.

Location of seller: Miri.

Contact method/details: Lowyat.Net PM/ Post at this thread/ Whatsapp o16-8648642 [preferred]

Age of item:
1) 2 years
2) 2 years
3) 1 year
4) 1 year
5) Since September 2013
6) 2 years
7) 2 years
8) 1 year 6 month
9) 2 years
10) 1 year
11) 1 year
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Item(s) conditions: Normal wear sign.

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Reason for sale: Underutilized. Spent more time with head-fi instead of gaming. Prefer let go whole set rig.

» WTS - Sennheiser Amperior «

diaBoliQu3 — Thu, 08 May 2014 16:51:20 +0800

Item(s): Silver Sennheiser Amperior.

Package includes: Standard package. Headphone, mic cable (for Apple device), non-mic cable and related documents.

Price: RM 500.

Warranty: 2 years from Sennheiser/ Newegg USA.

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Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri) need to discuss time and place.

Location of seller: Miri.

Contact method/details: Lowyat.Net PM/ Post at this thread/ Whatsapp o16-8648642 [preferred]

Age of item: Bought at end of December 2013, stop using at February 2014.

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Item(s) conditions: Barely used since most of the time I spent with Shure SE 215 LE (portable) and HD 600 (home).

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Reason for sale: Underutilized.

»SOLD - Imsto dye sub thick PBT«

diaBoliQu3 — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 13:53:38 +0800

Item(s): Imsto dye sub thick PBT.

Package includes: 105 pieces of cherry profile keycaps including stepped caps lock.

Price: RM 250.

Warranty: Nil.

Dealing method: Postage [Poslaju]/ COD (Miri) need to discuss time and place.

Location: Miri.

Contact method/details: Lowyat.Net PM/ Post at this thread/ Whatsapp, Wechat o16-8648642 [preferred]
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Item(s) conditions: Smells like Polident.

Picture: * Red Esc, Enter and Ctrl is not included.

Reason for sale: No keyboard to use.