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Which hardware is the BOTTLENECK in my system?

thevool — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:38:35 +0800

Hi PC sifus, need your opinion and comment on this 🙏 I'll keep it as brief as possible.

Usage : Mainly Video Editing (Using Adobe Premiere Pro)

Problem/Issue : Slow/Laggy Viewing of Video Footages in the Timeline (when quick scrubbing around to find certain parts in the footages in the timeline).
"Graphic Acceleration (CUDA)" setting is already turned on, but still laggy viewing of the footages. And these are only just 1080p footages, not even 4K !

PC Hardware Specs:
- PROCESSOR : INTEL CORE I5 2500K 3.30ghz
- MOTHERBOARD : ASUS P8P67 PRO
- GPU : GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
- SSD : Samsung EVO ssd
- RAM : Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x 8gb)

Which hardware part is causing this slow video viewing issue here? As I have a proper SSD, a good graphic card(?), and 16GB ram already.. Shouldn't this be enough for a smooth video editing experience??

Thank you so much, sifus.. If any one could kindly advice and point me on what to upgrade, to settle this issue that I've been facing and struggling for few years already now.. I will be very grateful. 🙏

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thevool — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 02:47:34 +0800

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Wth is "CB Wax" or 'chemical wash' at car wash?

thevool — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:15:25 +0800

Sounds really funny 😁 but on a serious note.. I notice many "bawah pokok" or petrol station independent car washes offering "Chemical Wash", or known as this "CB Wax/Wash".. I tried once on my previous car, and i feel it really stripped the coating of my car, although it really made the white car look super clean (as if already polished)...

And then right after rain, the car gets seriously dirty very fast (because the coating is gone, I think?).. So I think it's like a cycle, you'll keep having to wash the car frequently after the coating gets stripped due to the chemical wash.

Also, my mom kena cheated few years back, when she sent her white car to one of these independent petrol station car-wash. She asked for Polish+Wax.. Left it there in the morning. thought they'll need some time to polish.. Just 2-3 hours later they called and said it was ready.. She drove home and i realized they actually just did this Chemical/CB wash in her car too. She paid Rm100+ that time for the "Polish+Wax".. Damn.

Yeah, just wondering what you guys think of this "chemical wash" thing?

After those past experiences, whenever i send my current cars to cars to these car washes, I'll make sure they use regular car foam soap only. (Even then, I'm not sure what cheap soap they actually use)

Cheapest method currently to ship to USA?

thevool — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:40:31 +0800

Dear all,

What is the cheapest method now to ship item to USA ? Book sized / small parcel .

Many many years back, Pos Malaysia used to be able to do this, I think costed around RM30-RM40 only. But then when I checked around 2 years back, they stopped this service.

I then checked with Mailboxes courier service, they quoted me like RM100+ just for shipping cost, which I think is insane... For DHL or Citylink, something like that.

Is there a cheaper method now to ship to USA ?

Thank you so so much 🙏 🙏

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thevool — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:30:34 +0800

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Please recommend me an android TV Box sifoos

thevool — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:37:19 +0800

My simple Mecool KM2 just died.
- I liked the KM2 because I can easily view YouTube, and download legal local TV app from Google Play Store. I never watched Netflix or Amazon.
- I didn't like the KM2 because somehow I couldn't connect my External USB HDD to it to watch my video files. (Tried 2 different HDDs, not matter what format I formatted my USB hdd to, the KM2 can't read them. Super weird.)

Need a TV Box that can:
1) Watch YouTube
2) Connect/read External USB HDD
3) Fast enough (no need super fast. Just fast enough), and not too laggy.

Which should I be looking at?

Thank you so so much!!! 🙏 🙏 🙏

Car feels floaty/wandering on high speed/highway

thevool — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:45:08 +0800

Hi all, getting abit frustrated with this issue on my car .

At highway speeds (above 70km/h) , if I try to steer my car in a straight line, the car will feel like it's slowly going left or right, and I'll need to constantly very slightly adjust with my steering to keep it going straight.. It's very very slight wandering, not a big free-play-problem thing.

At first I thought my car feel like it's floating, but after I pay more attention.. I think it's the "car wandering" feeling that is making me feel like it's floaty/unstable at high speed.

- I've changed almost all parts and bushings of the front suspension (except the tie rod, inner tie rod, and coil springs, which are still original from 8 years ago) ..
WHY I haven't changed the tie-rods, you may ask? Because the Proton SC that I go to keeps telling me the tie-rods are fine.
- All Rear bushings/arms are still original and untouched.

I've done my alignment around 2 months ago, after alignment also still feel like this.

2 main questions in my mind :

1) Can worn rear bushings/arm cause this wandering/floaty feeling at high speeds? I did had a look at the rear bushings, and all seem ok, no leaks/torn bushings.

2) Can uneven tire wear cause this wandering/floaty feeling?

Watching TV / 2-hour movies around 8-month old?

thevool — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 18:21:50 +0800

Dear Moms and Dads ,

Firstly, I am ready to be told that I am "over-thinking" it . (I probably am) ... But I still will humbly seek your advice / opinion on this. 🙏

- My kid is 8months old , and over the past 8 months , me and the wife haven't been able to sit down (as we used to) , and catch a full movie in the living room ... As we read online (Google) that it's recommended to not let children below 18months old to have any screen-time at all , other than Face-Time / Whatsapp Video Call .

- We also hope to not let him "stay-quiet" with a ipad/phone in front of him all the time, when he grows up a little more next time.

What about real-world experience?
How many of you actually let your child (below 1 year old) sit with you, or stay in the baby cot / playpen at your living room, while you/your family watch TV / movie / netflix ? .. And your kind thoughts on this matter ?

Thank you very much for your input 🙏

Dimple Pillow - Yay or Nay ?

thevool — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 21:37:40 +0800

Dear parents, any parents here use Dimple Pillow on their Newborn ? (1 - 2 weeks old)

I accidentally bought a Dimple Pillow (before baby was born) because the shop recommended it.

But now after baby is born, whenever I ask any doctor or nurse during check-up sessions , they always have quite big reactions saying to don't use any pillows , even dimple pillow ..

Quite confused Should I use or not ? I'm just worried of my baby having flat head , because she mostly sleep turning her head to the right side.

Thanks for your kind advice 🙏

Is 30gb-50gb storage WordpressHosting plan enough?

thevool — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 23:54:28 +0800

Wordpress Sifus, need your kind advice .. 🙏 🙏

This is the first ever WP Website I'm trying to make. I'm looking to make a simple Wordpress Website:

- Using Elementor and Woocommerce plugins.
- 5-6 main pages
- 1 product page with less than 10 product items

I'm hoping to save budget, and choose the lowest Beginner WP Hosting from either Hostinger or Exabytes , which provides around 30gb-50gb storage.

* Hostinger agent tell me i can try the cheapest 50gb storage plan first, if later not enough, can upgrade halfway through.
* Exabytes agent tried to upsell me to take their Premium range Hosting plan, then later tell me I can still go for the middle range 90gb storage package when I told them I don't have that budget. But keep insisting that their lowest 30gb storage WP Hosting plan is not enough for my requirements.

Is 30-50gb storage is enough for my requirements?

(sold) FHM Magazine Collection (Local & Overseas)

thevool — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:47:14 +0800

Sold

(sold) FHM Magazine Collection (Local & Overseas)

thevool — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:44:01 +0800

Sold

sold

thevool — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 18:34:47 +0800

SOLDDDDD

(WTS) NUYOU / L'OFFICIEL / BELLA Female Magazines

thevool — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 03:51:04 +0800

RM39 onlym for 13 pcs of Magazine together.

7 x NuYou
1 x FREE NuYou Official Notebook
2 x L'OFFICIEL
3 x Bella
1 x Cleo

Selling whole set of magazine collection for the wife.

- All magazines are Like New, 10/10 condition. Kept very well, some still in original plastic.

- Self Collect at Kelana Square SS7, Kelana Jaya PJ only.
Lalamove can be arranged, cost bear by buyer.

(WTS) NUYOU / L'OFFICIEL / BELLA Female Magazines

thevool — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 03:50:36 +0800

RM39 only for 13 pcs of Magazine together.

7 x NuYou
1 x FREE NuYou Official Notebook
2 x L'OFFICIEL
3 x Bella
1 x Cleo

Selling whole set of magazine collection for the wife.

- All magazines are Like New, 10/10 condition. Kept very well, some still in original plastic.

- Self Collect at Kelana Square SS7, Kelana Jaya PJ only.
Lalamove can be arranged, cost bear by buyer.

(WTS) 2" S-FLOW Akrapovic Muffler - Exhaust Box

thevool — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:11:14 +0800

PRICE: RM260

* * FREE GIFT : Universal Bumper Diffusers / Canards (4 pcs). Please refer to last photo. * *

Real proper chambered S-Flow muffler - 1 side in, goes through chambers and fibers, before exiting another side.

- Selling for very good price, to clear. I bought this muffler for almost Rm400 in early 2019. My loss, your gain.

Silent cruising with little bit more sound, compared to stock. Solid bass type of sound, NO rasp, and NOT cheap sounding fart exhaust sound. (This is IF you didn't do other exhaust mods. ) - Great replacement for your stock muffler, if you need better flow, and performance increase, but don't want to be too noisy.

Only reason I'm selling is because I'm selling my car. Have to change back to stock muffler. I love this muffler's sound and performance.

- Still in very good condition. Dusty surface. Fiberglass inside still good. Only used for normal city drive. Only drove outstation/long distance 1 time in 2019, then 2020 onwards didn't even drive much after the pandemic, until now.

- 2" inch Outlet diameter.
- 2 or 2.1" Inlet diameter (a little hard to check due to my original piping still attached to inlet part)
Perfect for 1.3/1.5/1.6 or 1.8 cc cars.

SELF COLLECT at Kelana Square SS7, Kelana Jaya PJ only.
Postage by lalamove can be arranged, cost bear by buyer.

FREE GIFT:

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thevool — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:01:33 +0800

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SOLD] AKAI MPX8 MobileSD Sample Player Trigger Pad

thevool — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:20:10 +0800

SOLD

[WTS] Modern Swivel Bar Stool Chair - Adjustable

thevool — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:14:37 +0800

- Fully assembled. Like New, hardly used.
- Clean, perfect working condition. 100% no issues at all.

Price: RM115

SELF COLLECT at Kelana Square SS7, Kelana Jaya PJ area ONLY.

[WTS] Faber Italia 3.0L Electric Slow Cooker

thevool — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:12:20 +0800

9.9/10. Like New. Perfect Working Condition.

Price: RM68

- The only 'non-issue' is a dent on the back of the outer body (Please see last photo). This dent was not done by me. I received it with this dent. But it 100% does NOT affect the functionality of this slow cooker. You can't see it anyway, because the dent is at the back, facing the wall.

- Reason For Sale :
Only managed to use it less than 5 times. Might as well pass it on to a better owner who needs it.

- Why buy this slow cooker from me?
1) You are basically buying a Like New item.
2) You can flexibly self-collect.
3) Instead of having the risk of receiving a faulty unit from retail/factory seller, you can know you're buying a 100% working item from me 👌

- SELF COLLECT preferred, at Jalan Kuching, KL area OR Kelana Jaya SS7, PJ only.
Postage can be arranged, cost bear by buyer.