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 One of the most future proof CPUs for the consumer is the Athlon 64 series that became the first 64-bit CPU available for mass usage. The FX-55 is AMD's top end processor, which offers unrivalled gaming performance by leveraging on its 1GHz HyperTransport system bus link and dual integrated memory controllers. With Windows XP 64-bit launching next year, this might be a worthy investment.
RRP: USD$827 |
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Corsair’s Xtreme Memory Speed (XMS) series have been well hailed around the globe for enabling high end overclocking resulting in improved overall system performance. The TWINX1024-3200XL memory pair is designed for aggressive performance at DDR400 but make no mistake as these are excellent overclockers.
RRP: S$599 |
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For the AMD64 FX processor buyers, the Gigabyte GA-K8NXP-SLI plays an important factor if you plan to construct the ultimate gaming machine. Based on nForce4 SLI chipset, you can connect 2 Geforce 6800Ultra or 2 Geforce 6600GT graphic card to double the GPU processing for playing intense FPS games like Doom3 and Half-Life 2. This dream configuration would most probably require you to sell some of your possessions tough. But to a gamer, this would be well spent.
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The Cooler Master Real Power 450W power supply unit features a Super Silent 350W fan with intelligent fan control providing cool and stable operation. It fits both the Intel and AMD system providing an over voltage, current, temperature, and short circuit full protection. This PSU has even got patent recently for the ability to perform real-time checking and displaying the status of the computer power supply.
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Having trouble fixing the graphic card within the chassis? Fret not, this chassis has a slot out mainboard tray for you to assemble the main components first before sliding it back. It comes in Blue, Black and Silver colors.
RRP: S$299 |
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Do a quick survey and you will notice that Seagate offers the best value for money as it comes with not 1 or 3 but 5 years of warranty for all desktop drives. The Barracuda 7200.8 is the latest Seagate 3.5-inch family of high-capacity desktop drives targeted at mainstream and high-performance PCs and it now supports NCQ for improved hard drive performance.
RRP: USD$499 |
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The TDK 1616 DLN, bundled with Nero software, is competitively priced at S$165 only. Not only is this the most affordable model featured, it even has a great after-sales support locally. Be sure to check out how this drive got a 5 star award from our review, online.
RRP: S$165 |
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The Geforce 6800 Ultra graphics processing unit is NVIDIA's fastest and is featured on this Gainward graphics card model. It supports the latest Pixel and Vertex Shader 3.0 standards that would come in really handy to speed up forthcoming game titles that take advantage of it. Comes with a massive 256MB frame buffer that enables high-resolution gaming with FSAA.
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Creative Audigy 4 Pro is an all rounder soundcard. Gamers are pampered by EAX 4.0 that delivers real time and life-like sound effects. For DVD, it supports in-decode Dolby Digital and DTS with THX certification without an external decoder. The external module connects musical devices that records your music compositions at 113db SNR, superior 24-bit audio good enough for a simple demo.
RRP: S$559 |
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With an ultra-thin bezel of just over one centimeter, the 172X is certainly one sexy 12ms monitor. Its unique dual hinge stand makes it easy to setup and you can fold it for easy transportation too. Elite graphics card users with a DVI connection will certainly find this monitor more than just compatible.
RRP: S$799 |
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Logitech’s MX mouse series has been hailed as gamers’ best friend because it delivers accuracy and smooth control. Add that with an ultra-flat cordless keyboard and you get a perfect combination. It comes with a mouse cradle for charging so you don’t have to buy and replace the AA batteries every month.
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This 5.1 setup has a pivoting center channel and wall mountable, shielded satellite speakers. You can use the 6-Channel Surround Mode for use with your 6-channel sound card, or the 2/4 Channel Mode for six-speaker sound from any other source or your 2 or 4-channel card.
RRP: S$179 |
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It is not uncommon for homes to have more than 1 PC. The solution to surf the internet and to share files among all the PCs is networking through the use of a router. Thanks to Linksys WRT54GS broadband wireless solution, all the PCs can be connected to a router without laying long wires to each other.
All you need is either Linksys's WMP54GS PCI adapter or PCMCIA adapter connected wirelessly to a broadband wireless router with security features, and everyone at home can start surfing the net anywhere, anytime.
For more information about Linksys WRT54GS Broadband wireless solution, visit: http://www.linksys.com |
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