Alrighty then!

When I bought the MSI N280GTX Series Graphics Card last Friday, I thought I had prepared all the necessary things for it, like the power supply, the CPU space and some other smaller things.

Apparently not! I didn't do ample research on what IS required for the card!

1. I did not check for the PCI-E Power supply, whether there was an 8-pin connector plug in my Power Supply Unit.

2. I did not check that it requires a 6-pin and an 8-pin connector plugs to power the card.

3. I did not check and get any advice from my friend, who is well-verse in these matters.

When I brought the card home, I naturally started opening my CPU casing and started loosening the screws of my previous card, unplugged and took it out. Place my new card in and realised that there was a lack in space as my Hard Drive was in the way of the card (its really huge my Graphics Card.. nearly can't fit into the space). So I had to, naturally move the Hard Drive to a lower deck (as I have a few more decks on my Hard Drive compartment of my CPU casing). I unplugged a few cables and wires.. until I accidentally unplugged the wires which link the Front Panel console of my CPU Casing to my Motherboard. Then, everything couldn't start up at all! Haizzz.. so I waited 'til the next day.

I called my friend over to re-attach the wires, to at least just have the computer running. Then, my friend assessed the new Graphics Card and made some advice of what to get and where to go. And so we went to Sim Lim... only to realise that the necessary PCI-E Power Supply Connector 6-pin to 8-pin Adapter was not found! I just couldn't believe it! All the money I spent on had gone to waste, 'cause I couldn't use the Graphics Card! My friend suggested another alternative, we headed home and I tried it, but it did not work. Last resort,.. called the shop I bought the card from. They HAVE IT!.. and so,.. as they said.. the rest is history! Haha..

Frame Rates look better now. I can play at higher resolution and still not have as much lag as before. The best part is.. Heat is not an issue!

At normal, low power mode, the Graphics card produces an amazing 55 Degrees. And when, I begin my 3D gaming, it slowly rises to 78 ~ 80 Degrees. But rarely have I seen it go pass the 80 Degrees mark. And all these temperatures were generated with the usage of just the stock fan attachment of the Graphics Card.

So I tested all my current games on my computer and all are now playing at higher resolution.

Man, do I feel satisfied with this card! Hehe..

Just yesterday, I bought myself Fallout 3 PC and I'm addicted to it already. Nearly thought of just staying home today and play.. but.. well, responsiblities kicked in. Hahaha.. and I just can't wait for Wednesday! GTA4 is gonna be released for PC!! Finally the long wait is gonna be over soon, and I can enjoy the game now with great graphics! YAHOO!!!