http://forums.vr-zone.com/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:15:55 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.vr-zone.com/images/as4/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.vr-zone.com/ http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=511164&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:26:27 GMT Am interested in getting a custom rig. As am a noob, need help with the parts, after which will ask... Am interested in getting a custom rig. As am a noob, need help with the parts, after which will ask one of the shops to assemble it for me.

The ones I know :
1) 4GB RAM Kingston --guess Kingston RAM is ok
2) Elite Coolermaster casing
3) Already have mouse and keyboard, so do not need these
4) OS - already have

Parts that I need help with :
1) Want an Intel processor Core 2 Dual with around 2.6 GHz (Intel Quad is a possibility if price is reasonable)
2) Motherboard--ASUS (MSI is a possibility too)
3) Dedicated graphic cards (my old one was Ati Radeon X1600 which I'm pleased with). I have a laptop with Nvidia Geforce G102M vram 512MB which I'm disappointed due to the color contrast.
4) LCD monitor (any brand suggestion?)
5) Fan??
6) HDD (don't need a lot of disk space as not saving much).
7) CD Rom
8) Not sure whether anything else neded

Budget around $1k- $1.5k (+/- $300). Obviously the cheaper the better as my PC tends to last for only 1-3 yrs before spoiling.

I need help with finding a motherboard, processor, graphic card and HDD that can work with each other. Any suggestion for this? For graphic cards, I'm thinking of going with ATI and not Nvidia due to the color contrast issue based on the cards that I have now? So long as the power/capability is around or slightly higher than ATI Radeon X1600 is fine by me. Appreciate your help and expertise. Thanks.

PS: Do not want a SIS chipset as have heard bad things about it ]]> Troubleshooting Zone/Technical Enquiries forumer1 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=511164 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=511035&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:32:10 GMT Hi all, I intend to build a $1k rig including a lcd monitor. Intending to go for amd, need some... Hi all, I intend to build a $1k rig including a lcd monitor. Intending to go for amd, need some recommendations.

Appreciate all help, thanks. ]]> Troubleshooting Zone/Technical Enquiries tatchong http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=511035 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=510989&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:38:55 GMT Hello!

It started out like this. I have an Acer Aspire 5583 laptop. It's almost 3 years old now and well used. And just a couple days ago during regular use the screen began to shake and scramble like never before..and finally blacked out. And after that I could start the laptop like usually but the screen is all black. So I thought the screen broke and I went to buy 20" Samsung Monitor because it was much cheaper for a new and bigger monitor than to replace the Acer one. BTW my Acer screen is 14".

But the problem is that when I start the computer with the external monitor plugged in, it only desplays the boot until you see the black screen with Windows XP booting. And after that the monitor goes black into standby/sleeping mode. The only way i've figured out to get anything work is to start the computer with VGA Mode enabled. Only then the screen on the monitor shows up but only in 640x480. And if I try to change the resolution the screen goes black and into sleeping mode again and I have to reboot. The strange thing also is that when i'm using programs let's say Mozilla, the laptop screen is only black. And when I move the cursor over the desktop or the start menu, it starts to scramble, and when I move it back to somewhere else, it stops.

I got some cd from Samsung that I would like to install but I can't in 640x480 because I can't see the whole window and the ''Install" buttons. I will try to download the latest Nvidia drivers and see if it helps. But I have a problem with the internet also. The Acer wireless switch seemed to brake also during the screen crash. First I thought the scramble was some kind of virus so I immediately turned the wireless switch off, and after that I can't turn it on anymore so i'm forced to use my superslow simcard internet.

I've been searching alot and see that many others have the same problems with the black screen, external monitors and broken wireless switches...but I haven't found any working answers yet..

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks in advance ]]> Troubleshooting Zone/Technical Enquiries Yahelll http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=510989 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=510893&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:33:07 GMT Hi! helping a friend to post. CPU: Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9400 (6M Cache, 2.66 GHz, 1333... Hi! helping a friend to post.

CPU: Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9400 (6M Cache, 2.66 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
Mobo: Asus P5N-D $451
RAM: OCZ PC2-6400 SLI-Ready CL4 4GB $135
GPU: Palit GTX260 Sonic 216SP SLI $518
HDD: Western Digital Black 1TB 32MB $148
Optical Drive: Samsung SHS223F 22xSATADvD $31
PSU: Cooler Master Real Power 650W $159
Case: Go there and buy

Question: 650W enough to power GTX 260 SLI?

Any comments? His budget is 1.5k ]]> Troubleshooting Zone/Technical Enquiries Destiny http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=510893 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=510746&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:32:03 GMT I have a PCPC 1KW PSU which just died on me, bought from PC Power & Cooling direct, its still under the 7yrs warranty but i reckon its alittle unfair if PC Power & Cooling dont allow me to rma through local distro.

anyone got places to intro to repair or can BAN LEONG assist? Silly i would say since its still covered under the 7yrs warranty and if i have to pay for shipping fees after buying a psu which costed me nearly 1k sgd.

Thanks :) ]]> Troubleshooting Zone/Technical Enquiries eurofunk http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=510746 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=510665&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:52:25 GMT Hi guys, I need some expert advice. This is the issue: All along I was able to access this... Hi guys,

I need some expert advice. This is the issue: All along I was able to access this particular website's forum: forum.pocketables.net. Since yesterday, I was not able to. However Im able to access Pocketables | Portable Gadget Reviews, News, and Commentary.

Im with Singnet and I use firefox browser with no proxy specified. I understand Singtel has a proxy server but I have never used it. But when I specified the Singnet proxy, I was able to access the website.

I have already flushed the DNS.

I would appreciate if someone could explain to me before I call Singnet. ]]> Troubleshooting Zone/Technical Enquiries atlantis001 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=510665 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=510654&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:08:34 GMT HI i own a SE phone which i connect by bluetooth to win 7. My win 7 is 64 bit. The software... HI i own a SE phone which i connect by bluetooth to win 7.

My win 7 is 64 bit. The software used is blue soliel which is 3rd party since this blue tooth dongle is a cheap one at 10 bucks and came with no software at all.

Around 10 mins of surfing with the phone as a modem the pc will stop responding and i need to hard reset.

I have connected other blue tooth devices like 2 diff BT headsets with the dongle and win7 did not hang at all.

Just only when i use the hp as a modem.

Anyone knows why? ]]> Troubleshooting Zone/Technical Enquiries aidonia http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=510654 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=510406&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:04:22 GMT Amd A2 X4 620 MSI 785GTM E53 2GB Corsair ddr3 1333mhz ram 500GB sata hdd Is my 400W PSU... Amd A2 X4 620
MSI 785GTM E53
2GB Corsair ddr3 1333mhz ram
500GB sata hdd

Is my 400W PSU enough for Geforce 9600GT? ]]> Troubleshooting Zone/Technical Enquiries lunacy http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=510406 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=510006&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:59:50 GMT As above. Thanks. As above. Thanks. ]]> Troubleshooting Zone/Technical Enquiries amlim http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=510006 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=509950&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:58:43 GMT my sister asked me to her check if can open the video using her tumbdrive, so i plugged into my... my sister asked me to her check if can open the video using her tumbdrive,
so i plugged into my computer, and have a scan for it first,
it happen to dectect threats,
then after finish it auto restart my com.

and i go for full scan my computer,
but the werid thing is, they show 0 threats detected,
yet the main show tt threats detected 7.
Im sure that some of you wun understandd wad im saying, so i choose to picture it. show u guys,.

if you cant see clearly, u can save pics as, then see from there

]]> Troubleshooting Zone/Technical Enquiries skyic3 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=509950 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=509911&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:31:22 GMT Other than this blue soleli which needs u to pay 20 euros before u can use it fully is there any... Other than this blue soleli which needs u to pay 20 euros before u can use it fully is there any other software around for free? ]]> Troubleshooting Zone/Technical Enquiries aidonia http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=509911 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=509902&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:11:46 GMT hi just want to check did anyone here facing msn lag in windows 7 ?? because i am facing this... hi just want to check did anyone here facing msn lag in windows 7 ?? because i am facing this problem what is the possible problem that will make my msn lag? ]]> Troubleshooting Zone/Technical Enquiries erickwan1989 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=509902 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=509871&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:50:43 GMT Can anyone help ? HW specs : Phenom II X3 720BE Biostar TA790GX XE... Can anyone help ?

HW specs :
Phenom II X3 720BE
Biostar TA790GX XE, BIOS = 080014, Dated = 15-Jul-09
2 x 2GB GSkill F2-8000CL5D-4GBPQ (Official specs : 5-5-5-15 @ 2.0~2.1V)
HSF = Noctua NH-U12P Tower Heat Sink + Delta Fan
FANs : On NB and Mosfets
HDD : 1TB WD GP
PSU : Seasonic 430W Modular
OS : Win 7 Prof

Problem :
The system runs fine and stable with 4GB (2 x 2GB) even when OC to 3.4GHz.

BUT the system refused to boot up (IGP not initiallize - LED on mb shows memory error) when I plug in another 4GB (2 x 2GB) of the same brand memory modules (same model, same speed)

I initially thought the newly added 2 sticks of RAM were faulty but the system boots up fine once I remove 4GB (be it the old set of RAMs or the new set of RAMs)

I have tried with 6GB (3 x 2GB), also cannot.
I have tried changing RAM slots, also cannot.
I have tried resetting the BIOS to default without OC settings, also cannot.


Any ideas anyone ???

Thanks in advance. ]]> Troubleshooting Zone/Technical Enquiries jowy_ham http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=509871 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=509799&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:02:45 GMT Hi there, anyone here knows how to create flash objects well ? I got a problem with my flash object... Hi there, anyone here knows how to create flash objects well ? I got a problem with my flash object playback it jitters... anyone knows how to solve the jitter effect? ]]> Troubleshooting Zone/Technical Enquiries MysticalX http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=509799 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=509777&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:23:42 GMT Hi to all fellow Bros, Yesterday was doing some research about this thing. And I read some ppl... Hi to all fellow Bros,

Yesterday was doing some research about this thing. And I read some ppl are having issue of using this to clone a raid drive but some ppl manage to clone it. I give a call to Acronis just now they say might or might not support raid depend on the driver, that why they never mention this Acronis True Image Home 2010 in their product information. Can some bro give me some advice or any one with True Image Home 2010 post their comment here? A million thanks in advance... ]]> Troubleshooting Zone/Technical Enquiries tlra1984 http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=509777