Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by Userzero

Edifier speaker s880db power supply damaged

Userzero — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 15:19:35 +0800

Hello n happy weekend to all of you.i have a very sad problem this morning. Woke up and found out bunch of ants inside my speakers power supply adapter(the black box) and the red lamp no longer lightning up. I could use some advice for any sifus around here what to do now, do i get a replacement adapter somewhere? Can I use other adapter to power up my edifiercspeaker? Like old router or modem adapter? I m not a pro about this matter please help

Thank you

soundbar or studio monitors to use with pc?

Userzero — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 17:24:23 +0800

Hi. I'm looking to replace my old altec lansing atp3 speaker for a better sounding set of speakers. I see that there are a lot of soundbars on the market in Malaysia. but mostly are advertised to use with TV's, mobile device etc. I wonder if I can use those soundbar for pcs? I'm eyeing a simple Sony HT-CT80. its Bluetooth enabled. I cant find any other soundbar for pc except the creative katana but that's above my budget and not commonly available. budget around Rm700. also eyeing Yamaha YAS-107. If they can be use with pc via optical(soundcard got spdif), bluetooth, rca or 3.5 jack im all in.

or should I get a pair of Studio monitors or Bookshelf speakers?

any recoomendation and helps appreciated

Need help to improve headphone/pc speakers sound

Userzero — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 13:05:38 +0800

Hello. I'm new to audiophiles world. I recently bought a Sony phone with Hi-Res audio and sony headphones with hi-res audio as well. However I only notice great sound quality if the hi-res headphones is paired up with Sony Xperia phone with Hi-res audio support. When I try the sony headphones on my pc via onboard Realtek soundcard it doesn't sound as nice as I paired it with my sony phone and headphone. But still a lot of improvements though than normal headphones. I wish I can get the hi-res lossless quality on pc as well as I listen to audios on pc.
My speaker is old altec lansing atp3 speakers. Still good for normal usage.

My question. Is there a way to boost sound quality on my pc system? Mostly for music listening and movies. I have been told about few thing 1)1)

1)-replacing my sound card with other such as xonar or other soundcard for improvement.
2) get a dac and amp for headphones
3) use audio interface.

I would appreciate any suggestion and help. I'm not sure which I should do to improve the sound quality. Thank you.

are the new nokia phones tough?

Userzero — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:42:03 +0800

I'm looking for a phone. Just suddenly saw this videos on youtube about the nokia 6 drop test. Seems like nokia 6 nokia 8 and the latest model are really built tough. The performance doesn't seem special looks like other mediocre smartphones. Has anyone else tested? Is the latest nokia smartphones stronger and durable than other smarthphones as they say? Please share. Thanks

Can Tm block Torrent on UNIFI?

Userzero — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:33:44 +0800

Hello. I recently,honestly told someone via email at a software company in Malaysia that I'm using a pirated software of which I wanted to buy. I actually had the intention to purchase the software which cos rm2000-rm3000 from the company which is a reseller I think. After telling about that,1-2 days after my torrent is all not working. I don't torrent that much, only which I want to download. Is it possible that this guy report to TM that I'm torrenting and block all torrent access on my computer?

Thank you

Improving Chinese reading for Gaming

Userzero — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 10:57:39 +0800

Hello sifus. about myself. I'm a casual gamer. and do pvp in games regularly sometimes good sometimes bad.

As you all know since the past few years there have been many Asian online games popping up like mushrooms and they are getting better and better graphically, music-wise and in-terms of performance. I have always wanted to play Asian games Chinese/Japanese mostly but the language barrier is always there. I am English-educated person and I know basic Chinese for very simple conversation/understanding and reading. However my knowledge of Japanese is near 0.

I have been improving my Chinese(especially reading) casually on my own since last year, progress is there, albeit a bit slow probably because I haven't put that much effort. I have decided I want to get into Asian mmo and other type of games and improve my Chinese reading so I can understand the game and chats like I do in English mmos and games.

Just want some input, what level HSK is generally needed to reach for someone to play and understand Asian Chinese games?
What methods do you use to help understand the Chinese letters that you cannot figure out in-game?

These are games without English translation-patch. And I suspect many upcoming Asian mmo and games would not have English-patch at all. Game like Moonlight Blade cannot have English-patch because of coding from Tencent so I have heard. And game like Justice online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Vq7PMkKHkM is too awesome to be missed. Not to mention that we SEA residents will have better latency.

So that's it about me. Any help and recommendation is welcome.

Thank you

Samsung Note 8 price once in Malaysia

Userzero — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 17:37:49 +0800

what do you think the note 8 price will be once hit Malaysia?

is nokia 6 coming to malaysia

Userzero — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 10:16:06 +0800

i don't see any seller online selling nokia 6. is it coming to Malaysia?

good VR compatible phone

Userzero — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 21:52:12 +0800

hello Sifus. I'm seeking for cheap VR experience since real VR is still relatively expensive, new, and abit inaccessible here in Malaysia. Would be using and android phone with probably some cheap VR headset like google cardboard or VR box( or you guys can recommend me a good one?) for my foray into VR experience.

So what suggestion for a good VR android phone would you recommend. Price Below 2k. Thanks

Note:I will play much PC steam games with it.

Using custom router with supplied BTU

Userzero — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 01:35:06 +0800

Hello and happy weekends sifus. Just got Unifi installed today. Speed is good. But the tm router supplied wifi is very poor coverage. Aunty and family living next door hardly get good connection. sometimes no connection. Test the BTU ports at the back, only LAN 1 is working, which is connected to the router.the other ports are not operational. Thinking of getting a powerful router with longer coverage. Can any custom router works with the BTU LAN 1 port? Thank you sifus

Unifi installation-do they provide router username

Userzero — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 18:04:50 +0800

Hi sifus. Got a bit of question. Do TM unifi guys give you password and username for your router? or do they hide it because TM doesn't want you to mess around with unifi router. Thanks

what do you get during unifi installation

Userzero — Sun, 25 Dec 2016 18:34:29 +0800

Hello sifus. I'm currently using streamyx 4mb. though of upgrading to unifi 30mb since they having promo. already checked with tm via phone they say my area can support. got tm unifi van doing promo to here in penang. I want to ask what do they give you during installation. is it modem and hypptv decoder? I m using tm innacom modem got wifi also, does this unifi installation also give you a modem with wifi? or you have to purchase router for wifi modem separately? thank you and happy holidays!

any shop in penang selling gtx 1060 mini?

Userzero — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 12:12:25 +0800

Hi I'm looking to buy gtx 1060 mini but its kinda hard to find so far. anyone know where can I get gtx 1060 mini 6gb for my micro atx case? zotac or other brand. thanks

Zotac GTX1060 or Zotac 1060 mini for 450w psu

Userzero — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 22:34:08 +0800

Hi. I'm looking to upgrade my gtx 750 to something better for the latest games. My micro ATX case comes with 450w power supply. I'm thinking of getting a low power consumption gpu and I heard zotac gtx 1060 is good for that. But I'm not sure should I go with the AMP or mini version. And is it enough with my current power supply? planning to use the included molex to 6 pin connector converter.And I like the Zotac because of its small size hopefully can fit into my case. Thanks

Studio monitors & Cables

Userzero — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 18:17:46 +0800

Hi.... I'm trying to setup a simple home studio. Before i go ahead and buy a pair of studio monitors(yamaha or krk rockit), i heard the connection cables are different than usual multimedia pc speakers normally use at home.

My question is do studio monitors come with TRS 1.4" cables or other cables for connection with audio interface(like focusrite 2i2 maybe)?
I tried searching in google for the cables TRS 1.4" cables but seems like there are hardly any place selling this cables.
If the studio monitors don't come with cables, where do you usually go to to get them. I'm in penang btw.

Thanks for any help and support
.

Mist of Pandaria Box in Penang

Userzero — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:25:05 +0800

Hi i've been looking for Mist of Pandaria box version in penang. Usually i use to buy from netcity but it seems like they arent selling it anymore. Anyone know any shop that sells WoW Mist of pandaria in Penang area? Thanks in advance for the tip.