My New High Tech PC#3

I’d like to continue my previous post here. I talked about I’m using Kingston HyperX memory, Cooler Master Heatsink and 2 SATA Hardisk. Here you go...



Why I choose to use HyperX memory instead of using normal DDR 2? That's because HyperX DDR2 modules are specifically engineered and designed to meet the rigorous requirements of PC enthusiasts. Meaning HyperX memory is designed based on the latest memory specifications to deliver ultra performance for PC gaming. HyperX DDR2 offers faster speeds, lower latencies, higher data bandwidths and lower power consumption than DDR. The best of Kingston's company is they offer all their memory products with life time warranty.
Below are the details:
KHX6400D2K2/4G = 4GB kit DDR2 800MHz Non-ECC CL5(kit of 2 - 2GB)
Timing = 5-5-5-15
Voltage = 1.8V




For microprocessor heat sink, I'm using Cooler Master Brand. Anyway, some user they prefer using Liquid coolant technology. Coolant technology is good but it is troublesome as need to maintain the coolant that's why I'm not using it.


For Hard disk, I prefer using WD brand because of their stabilities and quality. I have 2 units of hard disks in one casing, there are:
1 HD = 500G (I used for WinXP)
1 HD = 750G (I used for Win Vista)


Well, you might want to know what about my graphic card then? I'm using 7600GT. I still haven’t thinking of changing it for the time being as with my QX9650 processor and 4G memory is enough for me to play RA3 without any lagging issue.


I would like to show you the overview of my PC.

My New High Tech PC Part#2

Let me talk about my Power Supply and CPU (Microprocessor). Both items are the core devices in computer.

Power Supply (PS) - I use Cooler Master eXtreme Power 650W SLI Ready (below diagram). This type of PS provide about 650W with MTBF ~100k hours. Meaning it has about 11.4 year of life spend. It cost me about RM 280.


Cooler Master eXtreme Power 650W SLI Ready



Below diagrams are the connectors for the Power Supply.

20+4 pin x 1 Motherboard Connector.

4 pin x 1 CPU +12V Connector.

6 pin x 1 PCI-e Connectors.

S-ATA x 3 S-ATA Connectors (New PS socket for Hard disk or DVD).

4 pin x 6 Peripheral Connectors (Usually use for old IDE Hard disk or DVD).

4 pin x 2 Floppy Connectors

Now let's talk about Microprocessor. This is Intel latest microprocessor with great Quad core performance (Intel® Core™2 Extreme quad-core processor). With this microprocessor, it can launch 4 jobs at the same time without degrade your work. For those who like to perform video conversion or high graphic works, I highly recommend you to purchase it. EBAY sell this microprocessor at USD1099 (RM3956) and Lelong sell at RM3700. You may visit Intel website for more information.

With this four processing cores (Intel Core 2 Extreme processor) delivers unrivaled¹ performance for the latest, greatest generation of multi-threaded games and multimedia applications. Now with a new version based on Intel's cutting edge 45nm technology utilizing hafnium-infused circuitry to deliver even greater performance and power efficiency.

The Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor QX9650 running at 3.0 GHz delivers the best possible experience for today's most demanding users.

-12 MB of total L2 cache
-1333 MHz front side bus

My New High Tech PC Part#1

Today I was decided to upgrade my computer from Pentium 4 Hyper Trading 3GHz to Intel Quad Core QX9650 3GHz. Why I want to upgrade? Because of new Technology which saving my house energy and give me faster speed when launch the operation/application software (OS/AS). OS means your Windows XP, Vista, Linux, Sun and etc. AS means your Microsoft Office (Excel, Power point, Words and etc.), Gaming software, AutoCAD, Antivirus and etc.

Usually one PC consists of Motherboard, Memory, Microprocessor, Graphic Card, Hard Disk, DVD RW, Power Supply, Casing, LCD, Speaker, Keyboard and Mouse. The most important are Motherboard, Microprocessor, Memory and Graphic Card. But there are one important device which everyone seems to ignore it is Power Supply. No matter how advance devices install into your PC but without a stable Power Supply your computer will keep rebooting or hang.

Today part #1 I want to show you my latest motherboard. The reason I choose this Gigabyte MB is because I trusted to this company MB and so far I have been using this brand MB for up to 3 generations already and is without any single problem occur. This MB cost me RM490.


This MB comes with 2 oz copper layer. What is this mean? Every circuit board has its own design and comes with multi layer. You may think that the MB itself just in 1 big piece of board but actually inside the board has many layers and each layer has its own copper traces. These copper traces are actually carries electron or signal to your devices. Just imaging the traces is like the road when you are driving in either a freeway or a small road...which one you prefer to drive in? Sure we choose to be drive in the freeway...wide, smooth and faster lane! This is some theory on MB copper traces. But for those who know technology, more copper meaning more resistance. Surprisingly, Gigabyte can solve this issue in this board.

Here is the information about energy saving. After I install and launch the software, every second it shows how much I have save the energy. But I not really can I trust the technology. :P

This is the new motherboard that I just purchased. As you can see the Southbridge chipset cover up with the new technology heat sink. This will gave the Southbridge chipset more stable in proceeding its job.

Look at my old motherboard. What do you think? Hehe