#BoostMyPC SG Episode 2 - Computer In A Box

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This episode of #BoostMyPC Singapore, ASUS team has decided to help Teresa with her old PC. Teresa's PC is extremely fire hazard as it is housed with just a normal cardboard and she is using Window XP OS (you can't find this OS anymore!). It is extremely slow and she has difficulties watching movie, photo editing and even surfing the internet with her current PC.

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m3 th3 last

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yup tat girl need a z87 to OC yar ight

Yeah some sarcasm right there :p.

But truth to be told the rig is way over kill for her and even for me by my standard.

But heck that, she maybe the next top gamer gal in Singapore :p with that rig to grind her Prowess, who knows.
 

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seriously that rig is too overkill for sch work and light game usage...
 

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I've seen a number of peeps here, blue forum, and youtube comments usually mentioned the practicality of the specifications for the end-user. I know Asus is trying to promote their stuff through these TV series thingy. Maybe one way future shows can be improved is to break it down to 2 or 3 lucky customers.
Then question what the lucky customer wants to do with the PC.
User A: (Budget setup) If state work/facebook, then build a budget (less than 800 bucks) Asus setup then fit the criteria, probably APU or something.
User B: (Mid-tier setup) If state entertainment/gaming, then build a decent setup target for gaming (graphics card oriented) or something.
User C: (Top-tier setup) Maybe due to budget, then sponsor 1 or 2 expensive part (like GTX780Ti or Titan or some ROG mobo or stuff) to "upgrade" the existing atas setup. Then promote how zai this Asus product is superior than whatever the existing part is.

If the show is like this, it makes more sense, hardware enthusiasts and beginners can follow and catch up what Asus stuff is worth the upgrade for their existing setups. Also, by dividing show to 2-3 segments, it cater to a larger audience so nobody will be so-called left out. Also, this should resolve the comments, criticism and sarcasm such as "why give a typical girl who uses PC for Facebook a 4770K and some expensive GPU etc, where a cheap AMD APU would work just as fine etc".

Lastly, show's budget. Say for example, if you have 7K to promote, just divide it up on the above 2-3 segments, where the low-budget setup should save up more cost to make room for mid-tier setup +/- high-end random Asus part(s).

Hope this constructive post helps.;)
 
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I've seen a number of peeps here, blue forum, and youtube comments usually mentioned the practicality of the specifications for the end-user. I know Asus is trying to promote their stuff through these TV series thingy. Maybe one way future shows can be improved is to break it down to 2 or 3 lucky customers.
Then question what the lucky customer wants to do with the PC.
User A: (Budget setup) If state work/facebook, then build a budget (less than 800 bucks) Asus setup then fit the criteria, probably APU or something.
User B: (Mid-tier setup) If state entertainment/gaming, then build a decent setup target for gaming (graphics card oriented) or something.
User C: (Top-tier setup) Maybe due to budget, then sponsor 1 or 2 expensive part (like GTX780Ti or Titan or some ROG mobo or stuff) to "upgrade" the existing atas setup. Then promote how zai this Asus product is superior than whatever the existing part is.

If the show is like this, it makes more sense, hardware enthusiasts and beginners can follow and catch up what Asus stuff is worth the upgrade for their existing setups. Also, by dividing show to 2-3 segments, it cater to a larger audience so nobody will be so-called left out. Also, this should resolve the comments, criticism and sarcasm such as "why give a typical girl who uses PC for Facebook a 4770K and some expensive GPU etc, where a cheap AMD APU would work just as fine etc".

Lastly, show's budget. Say for example, if you have 7K to promote, just divide it up on the above 2-3 segments, where the low-budget setup should save up more cost to make room for mid-tier setup +/- high-end random Asus part(s).

Hope this constructive post helps.;)

ya this suggestion looks good...should explore :)
 

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Ya lor... got 7k budget to spend also not wise to spend into 1 system.

Marketing FAIL :D
 

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the moment I observed "Z87 mobo".. I'm like - you sure? and a K processor? really ?

Guess it's marketing tactics at it's best from Asus.
 

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Ya lor... got 7k budget to spend also not wise to spend into 1 system.

Marketing FAIL :D

I mean there is people that give back to the community like Nigel to assemble a working PC from spares parts with little cost and investing his time also too;)

I think this is more of a marketing/PR stunts that can land either way.
 

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actually just ask them go upgrade the coms in schools la there upgrade better what can benefit more people
 

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I've seen a number of peeps here, blue forum, and youtube comments usually mentioned the practicality of the specifications for the end-user. I know Asus is trying to promote their stuff through these TV series thingy. Maybe one way future shows can be improved is to break it down to 2 or 3 lucky customers.
Then question what the lucky customer wants to do with the PC.
User A: (Budget setup) If state work/facebook, then build a budget (less than 800 bucks) Asus setup then fit the criteria, probably APU or something.
User B: (Mid-tier setup) If state entertainment/gaming, then build a decent setup target for gaming (graphics card oriented) or something.
User C: (Top-tier setup) Maybe due to budget, then sponsor 1 or 2 expensive part (like GTX780Ti or Titan or some ROG mobo or stuff) to "upgrade" the existing atas setup. Then promote how zai this Asus product is superior than whatever the existing part is.

If the show is like this, it makes more sense, hardware enthusiasts and beginners can follow and catch up what Asus stuff is worth the upgrade for their existing setups. Also, by dividing show to 2-3 segments, it cater to a larger audience so nobody will be so-called left out. Also, this should resolve the comments, criticism and sarcasm such as "why give a typical girl who uses PC for Facebook a 4770K and some expensive GPU etc, where a cheap AMD APU would work just as fine etc".

Lastly, show's budget. Say for example, if you have 7K to promote, just divide it up on the above 2-3 segments, where the low-budget setup should save up more cost to make room for mid-tier setup +/- high-end random Asus part(s).

Hope this constructive post helps.;)

looking at their previous computers, a $600 desktop + monitor is already much better
 

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Fuwell still using manual screwdriver LoL......

Go & invest electric screwdrivers Lah.
Even I poor man also using electric screwdriver
 

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Fuwell still using manual screwdriver LoL......

Go & invest electric screwdrivers Lah.
Even I poor man also using electric screwdriver


infact i never seen anyone using an electric screw driver for building a pc?
 

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IMHO, an user capable of running a computer from a shoe box is not a casual user, hardcore and tech savvy at the very least.

This new PC is not atas enough for such user.
 
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