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Push-button-to-start ignition...like it?

I have a 2016 MINI Hardtop 4 Door. I have to push the button on the remote to unlock the door, but once I am inside, I just have to push the start toggle while holding the clutch in, brake for an auto. In order to not have to push the button on the remote you have to add comfort access. I...
- awongsurawat
- Post #73
- Jul 13, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

So it looks like one DVI, one HDMI, one VGA...then at least two on the video card. I was thinking two displays at most, and it seems like most less expensive displays even though they have DVI and VGA ports, only come with VGA cables...
- awongsurawat
- Post #55
- Apr 18, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

So I can run three monitors? I may have to try this card, I figured it performed better. So I have to run older 3D Mark.
- awongsurawat
- Post #53
- Apr 17, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

This is very true. I did get better scores with WEI with the HD4670 Card than the built-in Intel 4400 graphics. If I wasn't gaming, I wouldn't see anything wrong with the built-in graphics. One thing that I saw as strange, is after I installed the HD4670 card, in the Device Manager both video...
- awongsurawat
- Post #51
- Apr 16, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

OK, sounds good. I will run some 3dmark tests, I already ran the Windows Performance Index, though I don't know how accurate that really is. Thanks!
- awongsurawat
- Post #49
- Apr 12, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

Got everything together, and it all seems to run well. I have not installed the 9800GT yet, seeing what the built-in 4400 can do. I installed an old PCI Wireless Network card because I don't have any network connections where the computer is, we run wireless for the most part at home. The...
- awongsurawat
- Post #47
- Apr 12, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

I will probably initially not install the 9800GT, run some tests, then install the 9800GT, I am sure there will be a good difference.
- awongsurawat
- Post #44
- Apr 7, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

Done and ordered! Very excited. Thank you everyone for your advice! I just have to save up for a new Video Card, but I have a good start right now. I think the 9800GT video card will be a nice improvement over what the Haswell i3 has for built-in video, right? Or am I better off using the...
- awongsurawat
- Post #42
- Apr 6, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

I figured you were joking, but I like the blue as well. Obviously the functionality is the same. I just make sure that these are good choices for the build.
- awongsurawat
- Post #41
- Apr 6, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

Yeah, I like the blue. How about this RAM: Team Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory (Blue Heat Spreader) Model TDBD38G1600HC9DC01 I also am wondering if this is a decent motherboard as well: ASRock B85 Pro4 LGA 1150 Intel B85 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s...
- awongsurawat
- Post #38
- Apr 5, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

OK I can stick with the Antec Basiq Power supply for now. This is my final choices, I am looking to purchase today or tomorrow. Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 LGA 1150 Intel B85 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150 54W...
- awongsurawat
- Post #31
- Apr 4, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

I have also been informed that my power supply are not that great, so would either the Corsair 430CX V2 430W PSU or the Corsair Builder Series CX 500 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS (CX500) be OK? This would be what I would upgrade right before upgrading the video card. I am trying to this in steps...
- awongsurawat
- Post #28
- Apr 2, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

I am thinking my build close to finalized will be a Haswell i3-4130, a B85 motherboard, 8GB RAM. I will use my current case with the Antec Basiq power supply, the DVD-R that is in there and either a Crucial M4 256 or Crucal M500 240 SSD. I will start with either the 9800 GT or HD4670, then...
- awongsurawat
- Post #27
- Apr 1, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

That is some great information there thanks! I will go with a build really close to this one. I may have to hold off for a little for that video card but I can probably get the rest fairly soon. Thanks again!
- awongsurawat
- Post #25
- Mar 31, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

OK, thanks for the info! I will put the Antec Basiq power supply in the case that I will use. I think for now I will go with the Haswell i3 and Biostar motherboard and 8GB RAM. I will continue to use my old video card until I can get a better video card. I kind of want an updated case, but I...
- awongsurawat
- Post #22
- Mar 31, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

Power supply is a Cooler Master 500W Case is Gigabyte GZ-X2. My other power supply is an Antec Basiq 500W, I don't know if this one is the same. I am almost starting to feel as if I need to just build an all new computer. I do need to sell all my old stuff first if I am going that far.
- awongsurawat
- Post #20
- Mar 31, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

What parts I currently have is an SSD, and a case with 500 watt power supply, of which I have been told that the power supply I have is no good. I also have two video cards, a 9800GT and a HD4670. I also have a couple sata DVD drives. So to make my computer complete I will have to get a CPU...
- awongsurawat
- Post #18
- Mar 30, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

So now since I am considering an i3, I have a couple of motherboards to pick from... BIOSTAR Hi-Fi B85S3+ Ver. 6.x LGA 1150 Intel B85 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard MSI B85M-G43 LGA 1150 Intel B85 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX High Performance CF Intel Motherboard...
- awongsurawat
- Post #15
- Mar 29, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

I have seen a few for around ~$500 or ~$600. That is something to consider.
- awongsurawat
- Post #14
- Mar 29, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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9800GT Still viable for gaming?

I think I will consider that motherboard from above...MSI Computer Corp. Motherboard Micro ATX DDR3 1333 LGA 1150 Motherboards B85M-G43 for my i3 build. I like the fact that it has more than one full length PCI-E slot. Thanks for the suggestion!
- awongsurawat
- Post #25
- Mar 29, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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9800GT Still viable for gaming?

It's Adrian, but yeah, I remember you. I am thinking of building up an i3 to start with 8GB, and would like a motherboard with four RAM slots. I would use one of our old cases, so I can put the discrete video card in there. How's it going?
- awongsurawat
- Post #24
- Mar 29, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

I think that this may be the direction that I am going, getting an i3 over the FX-6300. Perhaps in the future I can upgrade to an i5 or i7, and increase the RAM. I will start with 8GB then move up from there. If I get a motherboard that has four RAM slots, it will be easier to upgrade than...
- awongsurawat
- Post #12
- Mar 29, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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9800GT Still viable for gaming?

If I go with Intel, it would be a Haswell i3, any suggestions for motherboard to go with that? I would like to have four RAM slots, if possible, and two PCI-E slots, one x16 and the other at least x4 if not x8. I may have to go with a less expensive motherboard than the one I was thinking...
- awongsurawat
- Post #19
- Mar 28, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

If I go Intel, this looks like a good combo to start off with. Thanks for the info!
- awongsurawat
- Post #10
- Mar 28, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

Deciding betweeen these two CPU/Motherboard Combos. I can use the same RAM for both, so that makes no difference. RAM: HyperX Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 CPU and Motherboard options: Intel Motherboard ASRock H77 Pro4-M LGA 1155 Intel H77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB...
- awongsurawat
- Post #8
- Mar 28, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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9800GT Still viable for gaming?

I don't live near a Frys or Microcenter, the nearest Microcenter is about 3.5 hours away, and the nearest Frys is probably 4.5 hours away. Sometimes I miss living in a bigger city.
- awongsurawat
- Post #15
- Mar 28, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

I was thinking that I may need to change the power supply as well. My other power supply is an Antec Basiq 500W, which is from the same era, I don't know if this one is the same. It sounds like am am best off with a basic Pentium CPU with a motherboard that has an LGA 1150 socket, so I can...
- awongsurawat
- Post #5
- Mar 28, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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9800GT Still viable for gaming?

Is the R7 260x a rebadged Radeon 7850? I would rather spend the money eventually on a video card instead of processor for gaming, unless that is the wrong way of thinking? Not sure if I can afford an i5 over an i3, but would one choose an FX-6300 over an i3-4130 or no?
- awongsurawat
- Post #12
- Mar 28, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

Power supply is a Cooler Master 500W, SSD is a Crucial M500 240 GB, though I may use my older Crucial M4 256 GB Would I be better if I increased my budget a little to get a Core i3 or AMD FX-6300 over the dual core pentium? I am looking at newer games down the line eventually and I would like...
- awongsurawat
- Post #3
- Mar 28, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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9800GT Still viable for gaming?

That is exactly what I am looking for, the best bang for your buck, and it sounds like the R9 270x. So now, seeing that I would want to opt for a more expensive video card, should I get a AMD FX-6300 over an Intel i3 or i5? Also, would I need an upgraded power supply? Current one is only 500W.
- awongsurawat
- Post #9
- Mar 28, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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9800GT Still viable for gaming?

It looks like an R7 250/265 may be what I get, or perhaps a GTX 660? These are starting to creep up closer to $200, which looks like what I need to spend to get performance gains over the 9800GT. I may use the 9800GT for now, then upgrade when I sell more old parts!
- awongsurawat
- Post #5
- Mar 28, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Gaming Build/Upgrade

OK, I already posted a question in the video card and graphic section, but this may work better for my questions. PLEASE when you POST threads asking for input on system builds tell us... 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Gaming...
- awongsurawat
- Thread
- Mar 28, 2014
- Replies: 56
- Forum: Computer Building
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9800GT Still viable for gaming?

I have two video cards, a 9800GT, and a HD4670. I was planning on using the 9800GT in a new build on a budget, (AMD FX-6300, MSI 970A-G46, 2x4GB RAM), and I am wondering if that is still a viable card, and with the FX-6300 it won't be the limiting factor regarding what resolution I play at? I...
- awongsurawat
- Thread
- Mar 28, 2014
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Thinking of new car, 2014 Forester???

I had a XV Crosstrek with the CVT. Did not like the CVT. Traded for the Impreza Sport with 5MT, much much better. Test drove the Forester CVT, not bad, better than the XV Crosstrek CVT. I probably still would prefer the Forester in 6MT. Other options for small SUV is the CX-5, but only...
- awongsurawat
- Post #21
- Mar 21, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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Crucial M500 Price drop ! 120GB SSD 69.99$ + FS Amazon.com

I have the Crucial M4 in my MacBook now, this one is going to be for a Windows PC Gaming Desktop build. I have not run an SSD in Windows yet, looking forward definitely to it!
- awongsurawat
- Post #18
- Mar 21, 2014
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Crucial 240GB M500 SSD Drive.....$109.99!

I asked my wife. She said go ahead and purchase it.
- awongsurawat
- Post #28
- Mar 21, 2014
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Crucial M500 Price drop ! 120GB SSD 69.99$ + FS Amazon.com

Thanks! I went with the 240GB! I just need to get the rest of my build together, but I have to sell more stuff first!
- awongsurawat
- Post #16
- Mar 21, 2014
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Crucial M500 Price drop ! 120GB SSD 69.99$ + FS Amazon.com

I am still deciding between the 240GB for $109, or the 480GB for $229...
- awongsurawat
- Post #12
- Mar 20, 2014
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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