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!!!

Woohoo..

Finally,.. after a long 4 months wait..

I can finally get hold of a Nvidia GeForce GTX 280!

The Graphics Card of my current dream! Haha.. Getting it tonight after work. Haha..

All $685 to get it!

And a dinner date with my girlfriend at Pizza Hut. Somewhere in town,.. if I can find it. Haha..

By the way,.. I'm just pissed off yesterday, when I was told that my cousin's dad said to wait for the payment of the tablet. And the best part is the person I'm getting my new Tablet from is selling hers at a good price too... but limited time. Haizz.. I just don't understand, I'm selling at an already wonderful price (..making terrible losses here..) and still can't fork out only $100. Knowing the family,.. they have alot of cash in the bank. THAT'S WHATS PISSING ME OFF! Haizzz...

Oh well..

What happened suddenly?

I got so pissed when I headed to Sim Lim last Saturday. The prices of many computer items have gone up! Damnit!

My potential graphic card now, from $655, went up to $685!

I don't understand.. in just a space of 2 weeks. I'm getting my pay most likely this week and I'm gonna spend more. Shit! Thought I could save abit this month.. but its highly unlikely.

Another disappointment is that.. Need For Speed Undercover sucks! With an average score of about 5 ~ 6 on a scale of 10. How can this happen again? I have always supported EA's Need For Speed series, and ProStreet being the one I hated most. I urge you not to get Need For Speed Undercover, but instead, Midnight Club Los Angeles. EA's gonna suffer now!

Now, setting my sights on GTA4 PC. It's coming real soon.. heh..

Everything seems fine.

After 16 days, 4 hours and 35 mins, I finally have my Sony Ericsson W580i WALKMAN Handphone in hand yesterday night. Well, if you remembered well, 16 days, 4 hours and 35mins (plus today) ago, my phone was sent for repairs. Found out the LCD screen and motherboard of the phone, had gone 'kaput'. Totally beyond repair.

So they replaced a new LCD screen and a totally new motherboard. Felt so new... BUT, its still with the old casing. The display looks vibrant and somewhat brighter. I love my current phone!

Anyways, pretty boring day yesterday in the earlier parts. Evening was the time I felt great, 'cause my phone is back and that I enjoyed a few rounds of FIFA 09 on PS3 at my friend's. Only thing left to do now is.. (here's the list of what to get by end of year.)

1. Nvidia GeForce GTX 280 1GB, graphic processor unit. (which, by end of the month I'm getting.. HEHEHEHEHEE)

SGD $655 ~ $750

2. Need For Speed Undercover. (late birthday gift for my bro)

SGD $56.90

3. Fallout 3. (by December!)

SGD $61.90 (assuming)

4. Wacom's BAMBOO A5 tablet. (Selling my old one to my cousin for $100)

SGD $199

5. Razer's Lycosa Gaming Keyboard. (Not a priority but if can, I'll just get it)

SGD $123 ~ $129

6. Razer's Exact Mat Gaming Mouse Pad. (Another non-priority)

SGD $30 ~ $40

Wow,.. Just finished calculating.. and I have to spend about $1150. FARK!

But my priorities are the ones highlighted in green. So about.. $800. SHIT!

But as I buy, I'm selling.

Selling my Nvidia GeForce 8600GTS 256MB with Custom Cooling Fan at $80 as it's already 9 months old.

And my old Wacom 2 tablet for $100.

So about $650 I will spend on new things.. and a worthwhile investment.

Heh,.. so yeah.. that is what I'm spending this month and next, best time to get it too!

Have a good day!

Really need a break!

I'm still recovering from sickness suffered from last Friday night. Started with just a simple throb in the head.. and then, 'wooziness' as I walk. I just couldn't look down and up without a feeling of laggy-ness. Felt like my world was in slow-motion.

My friends say it's either I'm lacking fluid in me.. or I just am lacking lots of sleep. I believe its the sleep. Been gaming alot lately 'til late night. Sleeping on average of about 4 hours daily. Gotta stop that.

Work too, ain't helping since I have to bring back some to do at home. Really need a break from all this. At least a day...

A blog.. is just another day.

And so here I am again..

As the title mentioned.. it's just another day.

Don't know why I feel so relaxed.. (wait wait..) I feel more calm.

Dateline for the 'Gahmen' project is today.. and I got the boards done. ONLY STILL AWAITING FOR THE APPROVAL!!

At the moment of this Typing-Of-This-Blog, I just feel worried about my girlfriend's family. Heard from her.. things are not going well. Or rather.. alot of arguments in the household. Sorry, I just can't reveal anything here... though this blog of mine is a NO-HOLDS-BARRED blog. Well,.. I just pity her.. Will pray for patience for her.

Hmm.. Oh.. I finally realised something funny today.

"NEVER WAKE UP SO EARLY TO MAKE LUNCH... IN THE MORNING!"

Sleepy like F**K sia.. though I am to wake up at 7.30m ~ 7.40am.. waking up at 7am to make lunch (wtf?).. is like a chore,.. and you know what I cooked up in the morning? MAGGI. Haha..

Here's my recipe..

Things you need.

- Packets of Maggi Mee.

- Grounded Black Pepper.

- White Pepper Powder.

- Packets of Cheese.

- Home-made Garlic-flavoured Butter.

- Hotdogs.

- An Egg.

- Tobasco Sauce.

How to prepare.

- Prepare 1 or 2 packets of Maggi. (Preferably Curry-flavoured)

- Prepare all the condiments that you want. (I love cheese and hotdogs in mine)

- Pour about a 3/4 full of water from a decent-sized bowl.

- Boil water.

- Pour in the Curry powder from the Maggi packets. (1 packet is enough)

- Add enough Grounded Black Pepper.

- Add enough White Pepper Powder.

- Stir.

- As it begins to boil, place the Hardened Maggi Mee in.

- Leave it to soften for about 5 ~ 10mins.

- Add enough of your Homemade Garlic-flavoured Butter.

- Stir again.

- Add a little Tobasco Sauce.

- Add an egg.

- Stir.

- Finally, add Cheese.

- Stir 'til its dry.

- Serve.

I love my meal to be spicy... 'cause I've been brought up with eating spicy food. Haha. That's why there's alot of Pepper and Tobasco in. Well, I prefer Grounded Pepper as, when I eat and munch, I can have this crunchy feel to my food. White pepper powder is just meant to make my meal spicier. Tobasco.. for me.. it adds.. a tangy feel to my food. Hehe.. Oh.. yeah.. I guess you have to make your own Garlic Butter. I was lucky, that my mum still had leftover Garlic Butter in the fridge from last Saturday. That added a whole new taste to my Maggi. Hahaha.. love it! It's nice and feeling.

Have fun trying, ya?

P.S.: Should've titled the entry.. "Cooking With Hammett". About half the entry is my cooking recipe. Heh!

I need a break.

Sorry, haven't been updating my blog.. heh.. by the way..

And here's a drawing of my boss I did when I was bored..

Hehe..

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The most hectic week of my time here at my company was last week.

I was 'attached' to 3 producers in a space of a week. I am always involved in this particular project from the time I got hired. Then, immediately, I was attached to another... and not long.. I was drafted into another 'cause my colleague couldn't handle the project. Haizz..

Been jumping from one project to another. Well, let's just say, I'm officially left with one project which is due on the 2nd week of December.... AND STILL NOT YET APPROVED!!

I'm feeling the unnecessary pressures already.. what can be approved.. is not happening at all. I thought our ('cause I'm working with another on this) ideas are working fine.. hell, we were contradicted. Damn, the producer rejected the idea, after we got it approved earlier on. Haizz... again..

Now, I got to complete.. the "unapproved" works by tomorrow. Get all the storyboards done... (mind you.. I'M ONLY DOING E-CARDs!!).. then get approved and sent to client for pitching and then,.. we get to execute the production of the designs. What am I DOING? I'm not hired for this! oh well....

My Saturday got burned. I came back to office finish up my 'boards. At first, I wasn't alone.. then I was. That's the most boring part of all. No one in office.. all alone doing work.. but I got into the groove and managed to do about all.. WHEN SUDDENLY, my colleague came into office.. JUST to collect his mp3 (which he left in the office). What the hell.. Haha..

Celebrated my mum's and bro's birthday together at my aunt's place on Saturday too. Haha.. very very awkward. Haha.. anyways, been slowly catching up with my games.. and my dating life again. So nothing much is new in life for me right now.

Anyways,.. dateline for my project is tomorrow.. and my team is about... 3/4 done.. we're almost there. HOPING HERE THAT MY IN-CHARGE WILL APPROVE IT!

I'll update again real soon.. laters.