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Forum: Graphics Cards Oct 21, 2012, 01:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,317
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
@BlackOmega the MSI Z77A-G43. I'm after the full...

@BlackOmega the MSI Z77A-G43. I'm after the full ATX format and z77 chipset. I've read review that overclocking on this board isn't that great, but i'm not planning on overclocking more than...
Forum: Graphics Cards Oct 21, 2012, 01:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,317
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Well the Ti version is kinda hard to find.... the...

Well the Ti version is kinda hard to find.... the cheapest one I can get is for $230.......

I'll just wait until they the HD9870 series or Nvidia equivalent.... for now I'll get the GTX 560
Forum: Graphics Cards Oct 21, 2012, 12:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,317
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
That's true, but doesn't it consume more power?...

That's true, but doesn't it consume more power? (not that I would care)

This is what I'm planning to get http://pcx.com.ph/inno3d-gtx560-1gb-ddr5-256bit-hdmi-1.html

(note: i'm from the phil)...
Forum: General Hardware Oct 19, 2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 407
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
I actually choose this over the MSI H77MA-G43...

I actually choose this over the MSI H77MA-G43 since this board has more USB ports, better Bios, more fan headers (5 vs. Msi's 3) and decent overclockability (for a H77 board)

The sad part about...
Forum: General Hardware Oct 19, 2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 407
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Well How about the AsRock H77M with the...

Well How about the AsRock H77M with the Powercolor HD7770, or an ASUS HD7770 DC.... I'm picking between the two cards

EDIT: I'm not planning on putting anything on the PCI slot.... although I am...
Forum: General Hardware Oct 19, 2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 407
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Thank you kind sir with a direct answer

Thank you kind sir with a direct answer
Forum: General Hardware Oct 19, 2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 407
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Could PCI slot interfere with a Video Card?

Just a quick question since I see MoBos with PCIe slot next to Legacy PCI slots.

For example I use a Reference HD7770 or higher in the PCI slot, will the GPU's cooler interfere with the connection...
Forum: NVIDIA Sep 30, 2012, 01:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,372
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
I kinda experienced the same thing on my sister's...

I kinda experienced the same thing on my sister's GeForce 310m. At first I thought it was due to bad coding of the game, sucky drivers and the likes (temps here were normal; 60-70 underload, 30...
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Sep 29, 2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 815
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Thanks for the info! Didn't know that PSU's do...

Thanks for the info! Didn't know that PSU's do that. Anyways I'm taking the Antec so I wouldn't have to get another case for a future upgrade.
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Sep 29, 2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 815
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Thanks for the feedback guys! Maybe I should drop...

Thanks for the feedback guys! Maybe I should drop my RAM from 8gb G.Skill to 4gb Kingston's / Corsair XMS3?

EDIT: just so I could squeeze in the case... I kinda like it
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Sep 29, 2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 815
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
It is a Mid Tower :D though due to budget reasons...

It is a Mid Tower :D though due to budget reasons I can't get the Antec ONE since once I ad it to my cart I go over my budget... oh well... looks like I'm sticking with the Core 1000
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Sep 29, 2012, 06:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 815
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Well the Core 1000 is that it is small, but kinda...

Well the Core 1000 is that it is small, but kinda worried that the Heat from the PSU (since the fan is facing down) could heat up my system. Plus I plan on getting a closed looped watercooler (like...
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Sep 29, 2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 815
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Get a mATX case or a Full ATX?

I am now picking between two cases, one is the Fractal Design Core 1000 (an mATX case) and the other is the Antec ONE (the full ATX)

My system specs are (hopefully);
Core i3 ~3220
MSI H77M-G43...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 29, 2012, 03:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Helping A friend with a new build...

Hey guys!

So my friend saved up enough money (hopefully enough) for a new PC which is $600 (converted from PHP)

He's a gamer focused user and he's choosing between these Processors;

Pentium...
Forum: General Hardware Sep 26, 2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 285
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
well on 512mb of RAM and 32-bit system, it would...

well on 512mb of RAM and 32-bit system, it would be more challenging....

EDIT: how come my MC uses more that 500mb (on some occasions)... like after 3 hours of gameplay with 2 gb of ram my...
Forum: General Hardware Sep 26, 2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 285
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Well you can put a heavy piece of rock on the "W"...

Well you can put a heavy piece of rock on the "W" key whilst flying, and of course if anyone is brave and daring enough to do this, it should run on integrated graphics and with a stock intel cooler.
Forum: General Hardware Sep 26, 2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 285
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Minecraft test...

Hey guys!

Just thought of something for a CPU test.....

How about you get a CPU and run minecraft on the highest settings possible (of course this means all the shader mods and OptiFine...
Forum: Audio, Video & Home Theater Sep 25, 2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 910
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
So the bigger the ferrite choke, the better? and...

So the bigger the ferrite choke, the better? and also the brand is a generic brand for all PC needs here in the phil

cheap but it works. (this is where I bought my old cable tho)
Forum: Audio, Video & Home Theater Sep 25, 2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 910
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
How would I know if they have ferrite chokes on...

How would I know if they have ferrite chokes on the end? :? (sorry just a noob with cables and what not)

EDIT: also i'm not looking for anything special, just a new cable
Forum: Audio, Video & Home Theater Sep 25, 2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 910
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Well without any luck the only provider of VGA...

Well without any luck the only provider of VGA cables in my country is this; http://www.cdrking.com/

I found this on their site...
Forum: Audio, Video & Home Theater Sep 20, 2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 910
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
How much would a new high quality VGA cable cost?

How much would a new high quality VGA cable cost?
Forum: Audio, Video & Home Theater Sep 20, 2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 910
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
So this leads me to my next question; Should I...

So this leads me to my next question; Should I buy a DVI cable then just use the adapter to my monitor? or buy a new VGA (but better) cable. I'm doing this for an upcoming new build
Forum: Audio, Video & Home Theater Sep 20, 2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 910
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Diagonal Lines and Ghosting... with new VGA cable

Hey guys,

So recently my old VGA cable loosened up thus destroying it. I bought a new VGA cable (which was around $1 ) and now diagonal lines and ghosting happens.

Could it be the cable or the...
Forum: AMD / ATI Sep 15, 2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 773
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Anyone willing to try? XD

Anyone willing to try? XD
Forum: AMD / ATI Sep 15, 2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 773
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
yeah but people can make custom drivers and such,...

yeah but people can make custom drivers and such, plus with the tech today it might be possible. though the downside is that it'll be so expensive
Forum: AMD / ATI Sep 15, 2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 773
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
CrossfireX a Firepro Card and a Radeon HD card?

There was a recent thread that asked why Firepro cards and Quadro cards are so expensive but offers lower performance (gaming wise) compared to the Radeon HD and GTX cards.

out of curiosity i...
Forum: General Hardware Sep 14, 2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,653
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Hmm, might consider on getting this over a 2120....

Hmm, might consider on getting this over a 2120. Thanks for the info guys!
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 14, 2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,269
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Get the Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 :-bd awesome...

Get the Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 :-bd awesome overclocking potential

EDIT: Here's what I've done so Far:

Core i7~3770k
Asrock z77 Extreme 4
Corsair Vengeance 16gb
Seasonic SS-560m (560w)
OCZ...
Forum: General Hardware Sep 14, 2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,653
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
but is it worth the $10 difference? the other...

but is it worth the $10 difference? the other difference i've seen is that Ivy i3 can use 1600Mhz/1333Mhz while Sandy i3 can only use 1333Mhz
Forum: General Hardware Sep 14, 2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,653
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Difference between Core i3 -2120 and 3220?

So is there any other difference aside from Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge? I've seen their specs and they're identically the same.

So is getting the new 3220 better than getting the old 2120?
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 13, 2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,738
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Alas all i could do is say thanks for the post :C

Alas all i could do is say thanks for the post :C
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 13, 2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,738
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
woah I haven't replied in a long time. If this...

woah I haven't replied in a long time. If this thread is still alive, you can get a Inno3D GTX 660 Ti for PHP16,000 (which is actually a good price considering the performance you'll get). Though I'm...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Sep 13, 2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,269
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
First and foremost; How much is your budget? ...

First and foremost; How much is your budget?

and next you need to get a Video card. Intel Integrated graphics can only do so much for you.

Next is that get the Core i7 3770k (if your budget...
Forum: Games Sep 6, 2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,867
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
I totally agree with you on this one. Games...

I totally agree with you on this one. Games nowadays are just made for the sake of making one and making money. I compare games to modern storybooks since to be honest do kids today pick up a...
Forum: Games Sep 6, 2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,867
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Content wise, I don't need that much content to...

Content wise, I don't need that much content to get me addicted to a certain game. I'm after the story, plot and the likes.

For me, the Assassin's Creed series gives one of the best storylines and...
Forum: Contests Sep 4, 2012, 01:08 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 30,119
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
What if running 3dmark03 destroys my PC? My space...

What if running 3dmark03 destroys my PC? My space age rig can't even run Counter Strike 1.0 and half life 1 :C
Forum: System Builder's Advice Aug 20, 2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,738
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
When are you planning to get the parts? if its...

When are you planning to get the parts? if its not now then You could wait for price drops.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Aug 20, 2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,738
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Hey There! Fellow Pinoy Here. I am too getting a...

Hey There! Fellow Pinoy Here. I am too getting a new build, might as well help out on this one.

First thing's First, How much is your budget? We really need to know how much you're willing to...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Aug 19, 2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 810
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
Can I also do this to the CPU cooler? I only have...

Can I also do this to the CPU cooler? I only have one fan in the case, and it's the CPU cooler that's making all the noises.

How can I check if my RAM is dying? I haven't had any BSOD's and the...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Aug 19, 2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 810
Posted By loloTHUNDAH
What you do mean be lubing your fans? I cleaned...

What you do mean be lubing your fans? I cleaned all the fans already, but not lubing them. How do you vacuum the heatsinks?
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