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Forum: News Feb 20, 2013, 01:34 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,413
Posted By Apocalypsee
I been eying on AMD Jaguar architecture since...

I been eying on AMD Jaguar architecture since last year. Once any Windows 8 tablets comes out with any of these I will bought it in a heartbeat.
Forum: News Oct 19, 2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 864
Posted By Apocalypsee
For something marketed with HiFi branding it...

For something marketed with HiFi branding it would be better to have RCA connector IMO.
Forum: News Aug 17, 2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,616
Posted By Apocalypsee
Thing is, I don't like where Creative is going,...

Thing is, I don't like where Creative is going, they just making this SoundCore and integrates every single thing inside it (DAC, ADC, headamp and whatnot), call it some funky names and give it crazy...
Forum: News Aug 17, 2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,181
Posted By Apocalypsee
Meh, I'll buy a Value RAM that is as tall as the...

Meh, I'll buy a Value RAM that is as tall as the RAM slots and put big HSF to cool my CPU for better overclocks over this big bugger any time of the day. There is better things to do to get better...
Forum: News Apr 13, 2012, 08:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,534
Posted By Apocalypsee
Ultrabook already cost a bomb, includes a...

Ultrabook already cost a bomb, includes a touchscreen going to make it cost a lot more.
Forum: News Mar 2, 2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,116
Posted By Apocalypsee
No its just two, look closely, the bottom slot...

No its just two, look closely, the bottom slot also have vent
Forum: News Feb 28, 2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 961
Posted By Apocalypsee
I thought XPS branding is for gamers, I pretty...

I thought XPS branding is for gamers, I pretty much surprised when I read 'XPS' and 'Ultrabook' in a sentence and thought they would somehow crammed a dedicated GPU for gaming. Looks like it isn't
Forum: News Feb 14, 2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,041
Posted By Apocalypsee
I don't play much games anymore, Trinity APU...

I don't play much games anymore, Trinity APU would be sufficient for casual games, top end APU looks promising and if the price is right I might buy one.
Forum: News Feb 10, 2012, 03:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,134
Posted By Apocalypsee
Acer floating island keys are fine, quite nice to...

Acer floating island keys are fine, quite nice to type into actually. The only problems is things that gets stuck in between thus its hard to clean them.

Agreed on resolutions. We need at least...
Forum: News Feb 4, 2012, 01:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,038
Posted By Apocalypsee
If its USB 3.0 exclusive it going to be...

If its USB 3.0 exclusive it going to be compatibility problem. Not much system have it. Its USB speaker so don't expect any miracles
Forum: News Dec 29, 2011, 01:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,482
Posted By Apocalypsee
You can check PowerVR series5 graphics comparison...

You can check PowerVR series5 graphics comparison here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PowerVR_products#Series5_.28SGX.29)
Forum: AMD / ATI Dec 11, 2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,896
Posted By Apocalypsee
Nope, 0.5.0 reads it wrongly and the latest 0.5.6...

Nope, 0.5.0 reads it wrongly and the latest 0.5.6 doesn't have any reading at all
Forum: AMD / ATI Dec 10, 2011, 10:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,896
Posted By Apocalypsee
Oh, too bad eh? I just bought this card a couple...

Oh, too bad eh? I just bought this card a couple of week ago but its quite sad it doesn't have any softvolt on it. But pencil voltmod is very easy though you need to have multimeter to measure the...
Forum: AMD / ATI Dec 10, 2011, 08:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,896
Posted By Apocalypsee
I have the same layout as you and like you I...

I have the same layout as you and like you I stuck at 900MHz as well, memory is similarly unresponsive to overclocking as well. Changing BIOS won't make it higher voltage IIRC because it is an analog...
Forum: NVIDIA Nov 28, 2011, 08:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 573
Posted By Apocalypsee
Thanks guys, I'm browsing around the shop and I...

Thanks guys, I'm browsing around the shop and I decided to save some cash and buy a cheap XFX HD 5870 + Vantec Ion2+ 600W PSU instead. I save some money for other things, since I already have GTS 250...
Forum: NVIDIA Nov 26, 2011, 04:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 573
Posted By Apocalypsee
GPU upgrade path question

OK guys I have some question here. I'm looking to upgrade my GPU here since GTS 250 struggles to play newer games such as Metro 2033 and I have yet to play Battlefield 3 and Skyrim. I'm game at...
Forum: News Nov 25, 2011, 03:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,556
Posted By Apocalypsee
Using Pentium name is quite annoying, I'm having...

Using Pentium name is quite annoying, I'm having a hard time explaining my Pentium P6200 laptop CPU isn't based on old Pentium architecture but based on Arrandale.
Forum: News Apr 13, 2011, 01:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,119
Posted By Apocalypsee
I used the laptop version of this, GT 520M which...

I used the laptop version of this, GT 520M which basically the same thing and same clock. This card really surprises me, 3DMark06 hovers ~5000 marks even with lowly Pentium P6200. Overclocked to...
Forum: News Nov 22, 2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,165
Posted By Apocalypsee
CM-690 nvidia was a lot better. This crap is...

CM-690 nvidia was a lot better. This crap is fugly. Who wanted to buy a case that have glowing ghoul vomit all over them?
Forum: News Nov 20, 2010, 06:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,196
Posted By Apocalypsee
Wow they really did do something where no company...

Wow they really did do something where no company ever did before. I'd imagine the cooler also would, instead of blowing directly to the backplate where the DVI/HDMI/VGA port is, is pushing air...
Forum: General Hardware Nov 12, 2010, 07:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By Apocalypsee
Thanks, I've read several sites about the spec of...

Thanks, I've read several sites about the spec of Zacate and it looks promising. 80 SP integrated GPU (same as HD45xx series) and UVD3 sounds delicious for old games and HD video. I guess I'll wait...
Forum: General Hardware Nov 11, 2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By Apocalypsee
I thought they would be released later next year?...

I thought they would be released later next year? Any sources? If they really coming in the next few week or months maybe its worth the wait
Forum: General Hardware Nov 11, 2010, 07:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By Apocalypsee
Thanks for the replies guys. I plan this...

Thanks for the replies guys.

I plan this purchase for occasional browsing and mostly spreadsheet work plus some light old gaming in between when I'm in college. My primary rig on my system spec...
Forum: General Hardware Nov 11, 2010, 01:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By Apocalypsee
Subnotebook, worth the money?

I'm looking to buy small subnotebook (note: based on AMD Nile platform (either Athlon II X2 Neo or Turion II X2 Neo + integrated HD42X0) for casual browsing and some usual college work (Powerpoint,...
Forum: NVIDIA Mar 20, 2010, 11:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,144
Posted By Apocalypsee
The wallet fine, its just half the money is gone...

The wallet fine, its just half the money is gone :shadedshu

2nd hand 5850 or 5870 costs double (triple for 5870) the price of new GTS 250 :rolleyes:
Forum: NVIDIA Mar 20, 2010, 05:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,144
Posted By Apocalypsee
Someone nicked my wallet! I don't know whether...

Someone nicked my wallet! I don't know whether its my roommate or others but I puzzled where the money goes. Now I have almost half the original budget :banghead: With very limited money I bought...
Forum: Networking & Security Mar 13, 2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,276
Posted By Apocalypsee
Damn, no wonder I can't browse Rage3D. I miss the...

Damn, no wonder I can't browse Rage3D. I miss the site....
Forum: News Mar 13, 2010, 03:15 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 10,156
Posted By Apocalypsee
The spec looks nice, judging by the high DR of...

The spec looks nice, judging by the high DR of 122dB I guessing it might use Burr Brown DAC similar to Xonar ST/STX. From the pic, it looks like they finally use solid caps instead of cheap Jamicon...
Forum: NVIDIA Mar 11, 2010, 08:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,144
Posted By Apocalypsee
Thanks guys for the replies. A 2nd GTX260+...

Thanks guys for the replies.

A 2nd GTX260+ is very cheap now, I could buy one with tri fan Galaxy one for just the half the price of new 5850. Should I go for it?
Forum: NVIDIA Mar 9, 2010, 03:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,144
Posted By Apocalypsee
I owned cards and have experience from both...

I owned cards and have experience from both companies as well, I don't make statement from the thing I don't use. Its not an argument just discussion. And you guys got defensive anyway. I don't want...
Forum: NVIDIA Mar 8, 2010, 04:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,144
Posted By Apocalypsee
You got pissed I say bad things ATi/AMD...

You got pissed I say bad things ATi/AMD cards/driver? About nvidia driver problem, its just a single driver. I'm not a fetish who update driver like changing clothes. All the games runs great with...
Forum: NVIDIA Mar 8, 2010, 01:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,144
Posted By Apocalypsee
Its not that I'm a fanboy but ATi/AMD driver and...

Its not that I'm a fanboy but ATi/AMD driver and very poor F@H speed let me down, I would rather keep my 9600GT rather than buy any ATi/AMD cards. AMD driver is bloated IMO, I have laptop with...
Forum: NVIDIA Mar 8, 2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,144
Posted By Apocalypsee
Buy GTX260+ now or wait for GTX470

Hey guys I been thinking a little bit, should I take GTX260+ now or wait for GTX470 to come out? I only game at 1280x1024 resolution but I wanted to at least play Crysis at maximum detail.
...
Forum: NVIDIA Mar 2, 2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1,934
Views: 158,315
Posted By Apocalypsee
Why you worried, there is now a lot of old cards...

Why you worried, there is now a lot of old cards has been rebadged to GT3XX numbering, even worse in mobile segment. They do this to quiet down people who say there is GT3XX series that been rebadged...
Forum: News Mar 2, 2010, 03:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,112
Posted By Apocalypsee
Looks good, I hope to see their benchies and...

Looks good, I hope to see their benchies and power requirement soon :)
Forum: General Hardware Dec 30, 2008, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,130
Posted By Apocalypsee
This rig is purely for games. Budget is...

This rig is purely for games. Budget is irrelevant to talk here, but all I can say is the price of C2D is very expensive here, for the price of E8400 I can get Phenom 9950 Black. Its much more...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 30, 2008, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,130
Posted By Apocalypsee
Upgrade path dilemma

Currently I use Athlon X2 3800+ (but heavily overclocked, it uses Windsor F3), but I'm in dilemma on which upgrade path should I go with Intel or AMD. My cousin give his GA-P31-DS3L to me (but no...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 4, 2008, 11:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,489
Posted By Apocalypsee
I decided that I should stay with my rig right...

I decided that I should stay with my rig right now, and slowly collecting money and buy when I feel the need, as currently even I run my CPU at 3GHz (have a headroom to 3.3GHz) and my 9600GT at stock...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 4, 2008, 07:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,489
Posted By Apocalypsee
Thanks guys, but on that mobo I can only...

Thanks guys, but on that mobo I can only overclocked my CPU to mere 2.6GHz at most (on my current mobo it can reach 3.3GHz) :banghead: As I know SLi requires more CPU power than single card :slap:
...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 4, 2008, 01:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,489
Posted By Apocalypsee
Already got one but it overclock like crap, the...

Already got one but it overclock like crap, the board is M2N-SLi nforce 560 chipset (actually a rebadged nforce 500 Which a rebadged original nforce 4 sli:ohwell: ) In that case should I buy new...
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