MSI K9N SLI

This motherboard definately worth to take a look at.
New socket for AMD and with advanced features... u shall not miss it with your FX AMD chip.

AMD Athlon™ 64 FX Processor

Personally I recommended this processor if you intend to upgrade your existing AMD or Intel chip. Please take a look of the bried write up about AMD FX, copied from AMD web.


The AMD Athlon™ 64 FX processor is the world’s most Extreme PC processor for gamingAMD Athlon™ 64 FX Processor Overview The AMD Athlon™ 64 FX processor features innovative technology to provide extraordinary performance and a gaming experience without parallel. The AMD Athlon 64 FX processor runs on AMD64 Technology, a revolutionary technology that 1) allows the processor to run 32-bit applications at full speed while enabling the coming wave of powerful, 64-bit software applications, and 2) provides Enhanced Virus Protection when supported by the OS*. AMD64 technology shatters barriers to new and advanced software that require 64-bit technology and blazing processor performance. Power-hungry enthusiasts and gamers can explore the full potential of AMD64 technology while enjoying outstanding performance on today's PC software.The next generation of games will demand unprecedented performance to provide an extraordinary level of realism and awesome 3D graphics. Systems based on the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor are able to deliver leading-edge performance for the most demanding entertainment in the future. With AMD64, life-like games with cinema-quality graphics are within PC users’ reach. Advanced 64-bit operating systems designed for the AMD64 platform from Microsoft, Red Hat, SuSE, and TurboLinux have already been announced.Enhanced Virus Protection is a feature of AMD64 technology. This feature is enabled by the operating system, like Windows XP SP2 and Windows XP 64-bit Edition for 64-bit Extended Systems, and is designed to trap a certain type of malicious exploit known as “buffer overrun” or “buffer overflow”. Enhanced Virus Protection together with the aforementioned operating systems are designed to prevent the spread of certain viruses, like MSBlaster and Slammer*.Superior TechnologyThe AMD Athlon 64 FX processor is the first Windows-compatible 64-bit PC processor and the world’s most extreme gaming PC processor. It features several technology innovations for immersive, cinematic computing experiences. The AMD64 architecture doubles the number of general purpose and SSE/SSE2 registers for improved performance and enhances multimedia processing with 3DNow!™ Professional technology and SSE2 and SSE3 technology. HyperTransport™ technology increases overall system performance by reducing I/O bottlenecks, increasing system bandwidth, and reducing system latency. A 128-bit integrated DDR memory controller, together with industry standard DDR memory technology, provides extreme bandwidth - up to 6.4GB per second, and significantly reduces memory latency, improving performance for many applications. The AMD Athlon 64 FX processor boasts the industry’s largest on-die, high-performance cache memory system for PC processors, enhancing performance for many applications, especially large workloads. It is also enthusiast-friendly, allowing gamers to realize the full potential of their PC.Transform Your Computing Experience The AMD Athlon 64 FX processor is designed for the most demanding PC software that extend the capabilities of today’s desktop computer, driving applications to a new level of performance and potential:
Game Play: A game that is optimized for AMD64 can command a phenomenal amount of memory for textures, world models, and characters. The large physical memory and smart memory management of the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor can provide excellent performance and access to a new level of cinema-quality gaming realism. Multi-player games and 3D environments can grow to massive proportions and incorporate stunning detail.
Game Development & Modification: AMD64 offers large memory capacity and other architectural performance improvements for fast and efficient compiling, level editing, development of complex 3D models, and asset management. The growing trend toward user-generated content can accelerate, and tap the creative efforts of thousands of game modification enthusiasts.
Game Serving & File Sharing: Multi-player games and peer-to-peer software that run on central servers can accommodate more users and larger physical environments. With the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor, more CPU horsepower is available for physics simulation, player interactions, and network connections.
Professional Grade Results: With AMD64 many professional grade applications can be employed to create professional grade results on a desktop PC including design, engineering, simulation, and science applications.
Be a part of the gaming elite with the AMD Athlon 64 FX Processor The AMD Athlon 64 FX processor, together with the AMD Athlon 64 processor, is the only industry standard x86 PC processor with the ability to move beyond the limits of 32-bit computing. The AMD Athlon 64 FX processor is fully compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and tens of thousands of PC applications that people around the world use every day. The award-winning AMD Athlon XP processor won over 100 industry accolades and was the first 1GHz PC processor. Now, the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor reaches a new milestone by building a path to 64-bit computing for millions of PC users.
Purchase With Confidence Founded in 1969, AMD has shipped more than 300 million PC processors worldwide. Customers can depend on AMD and the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor for compatibility and reliability. AMD processors undergo extensive testing to ensure compatibility with Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT®, Windows 2000, as well as Linux and other PC operating systems. AMD works collaboratively with Microsoft and other partners to achieve compatibility and reliability of AMD processors and to expand the capability of software and hardware products leveraging AMD64 technology. AMD conducts rigorous research, development, and validation to help ensure the continued integrity and performance of its products.
* Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) is only enabled by certain operating systems including the current versions of Microsoft® Windows®, Linux, Solaris and BSD Unix. After properly installing the appropriate operating system release, users must enable the protection of their applications and associated files from buffer overrun attacks. Consult your OS documentation for information on enabling EVP. Contact your application software vendor for information regarding use of the application in conjunction with EVP. AMD and its partners strongly recommend that users continue to use third party anti-virus software as part of their security strategy.© 2005 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, and combinations thereof, and 3DNow! are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. HyperTransport is a licensed trademark of the HyperTransport Technology Consortium. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other jurisdictions. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Clan Bala Player - 13th_DC aka The_Shaman aka CT99

China Formula 1 Girls

See what 周潤发 say ................................

Clan Bala Player - XxWuM|n9xX.wH aka xXJiAnGChEnXx

XxWuMn9xX.wH aka xXJiAnGChEnXx

www.clan-bala.com

The official Clan's web has been moved to www.clan-bala.com.

However, I will continue to update my gaming experiences here, as got some sentimental values here mah...

Funny Creep in Dota

Why cant he sleep properly?

Sreenshot of Heroes V

Starcraft 2

Starcraft 2 is perhaps the most anticipated game of all time for the PC. Fans of the original Starcraft have been waiting for a sequel to the best seller for several years and have been denied by Blizzard time and time again over the years. Yet the majority of these fans have remained patient and loyal, faithfully waiting for the day Blizzard will finally announce it, not discouraged from the fact that Blizzard decided to create three consecutive Warcraft products and the slap in the face when the company announced Starcraft: Ghost, a third person shooter available exclusively for consoles and excluded from the PC.

However, we must look at the concept of a Starcraft 2 through rational eyes. Starcraft is the most successful Real Time Strategy game of all time, played professionally on an international level. To create a Starcraft 2 makes complete sense financially, since it will immediately sell several million copies once released, thereby breaking the "fastest selling PC game ever" records set by its predecessors Diablo II and Warcraft III. However, Warcraft III is also a RTS game, and with the recent announcement of its expansion set, The Frozen Throne, it appears unlikely that Blizzard will announce or acknowledge a competing product anytime in the near future.

We must also contemplate on the mere idea of Starcraft 2, the game. The original Starcraft and its expansion, Brood War, set the standard for all RTS games to come. It was perfect in nearly every way in respect to gameplay, including perfect speed, balance, and replayability. Regarding singleplayer, the original storyline was perfectly crafted to complement an already outstanding multiplayer game, earning the game much praise for having one of the best fictional universes ever created. Considering these facts, Starcraft 2 will have immense pressure on it to match, let alone surpass the greatness of its predecessor. The idea of taking on a task of such large magnitude is certainly daunting, and perhaps this is why none of Blizzard's teams have stepped up to the challenge.

LG 17" LCD Monitor Promotion at Apple Shop

I found one promotion at Apple Shop at Bishan Junction 8 few weeks ago and just to share with all.

LG 17" LCD Monitor (model 1780Q) is selling at S$588.00 with free LG MP3 player 512MB and one LG vacumn cleaner.

You may see the product details link here.

nVidia 84.21 Graphic Driver

Download HERE


Release Highlights:

WHQL Certified
Adds support for GeForce 7900 GTX, GeForce 7900 GT, and GeForce 7600 GT
New NVIDIA PureVideo features and enhancements. Please visit the NVIDIA PureVideo website for more information on PureVideo technology and system requirements.
Support for high definition H.264 hardware decode acceleration on GeForce 6 and 7 series GPUs.

Support for high definition MPEG-2 inverse telecine.
Support for high definition MPEG-2 spatial temporal de-interlacing.
Adds mixed vendor support for NVIDIA SLI.
TV-Out/HD-out support for NVIDIA SLI.

Added support for VSync on Direct3D games when running NVIDIA SLI.
Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c and OpenGL® 2.0 support
For a full list of fixed and known issues please view the Release Notes.
Updated March 17, 2:00 PM PST: Fixed drivers to correctly include the WHQL certification.

* This driver is WHQL certified for all GeForce 7 series and a limited number of GeForce 6 series GPUs.

World Cyber Game 2005 in Singapore Remains Memory

Just to recall your sweet memory about the tower rush champion in WCG 2005 Singapore. Here some pictures captured via handphone.

Clan Bala Stat

Despite approximately 400 games which we lost it by purpose, despite we never filter the member and recruit everyone whether noob or pro, we still achieve moderate % in the Clan Stat. I believe our actual winning stats is much higher than prompted here. :) keep up good works guys.

Import Clan Bala Local BanList Database (May 2006)

Clan Bala's trusted local banlist is available for you to download and add into your banlist program. Currently there are 742 players and IP kept in Clan Bala Banlist database. More to be come and please update when necessary.

Clan Bala is active in Dota's games and we have a trusted and consolidated banned players list in our local clan database. This database is the consolidated from most of the Clan Bala members.

Why download Clan Bala Banlist?
(1) We banned only the first 2 players who leave the dota game.
(2) It helps you to minimise the risk of meeting leavers when you hosting dota game
(3) We do not "anyhow" ban players unless it is necessary to be banned

How to upload the banlist and sych in your local banlist?
(1) Click on the "Local Databases" tab
(2) Click on the "diskette" icon
(3) Choose "import local bans from txt file"
(4) Proceed according to the on screen instruction.

Click here to download Clan Bala local banlist database.

Dota Custom Kick Tools

Download Custom Kick Tool, which allow you to kick any players in DOTA game or custom games, if you are the host of the game.

Advantage of the custom kick tool in dota is:
(1) good to kick those teammate who kpkb and make you very irritating
(2) good to kick teammate who are feeding
(3) good to kick teammate to balance the team, if there is a leaver at opposite side
(4) good to kick maphacker at the opponent

and of course many many more.

Remember, you can only use this tool to kick dota players if you are the host. Download it HERE.

www.clan-bala.com

Good news to all, Clan Bala is going to start its own domain soon, www.clan-bala.com.

At this moment, we are still developing the webby for your viewing pleasure, please contact me if you are interested to be the web-developer.

You can post some article to try out the new forum and give your suggestion on how we shall develop our domain.

South Park Animation

Yo .. take a look of one of my favourite animation south park pic .. cute isn't it?
Kinda relax by watching these funny animation...

Harddisk Warranty By Seagate

I bought my Seagate harddisk for less than 1 year and the harddisk being corrupted for some unknown reasons.

I checked my receipts which I brought from Video Pro last year and heng heng the purchased date is still less than 1 year, and indicated in the receipt that the product is warranty for 1 year.

After some checking, I found out that my harddisk actually being warranty for 5 years by Seagate and all I need to do is send in my harddisk and I will get the replacement to send to my house the next day.

Quite fast service and worth to buy.. the only thing is the delivery service by UPS is suck and the office location of Seagate is too far for me.. at Changi South ..: (

Overall, I still satisfy with the 5 years 1-1 exchange service.

A Good Kick by Singtel

Singtel has launched its aggressive promotion on the internet provider services and give Starhub a slap to wake up early this year. The slap does not stop there while now $500 cash voucher and $200 mobile phone voucher is giving out for high-end plan to further give Starhub a big slap.

Starhub used to give a good promotion in the internet service but the trend has been slowing down after they release their 6500 plan and Ultimate plan. They more emphasize in the high-end plan and not really encourage the customer to take up the 2000 plan. The promotion isnt that good for 2000 anymore (used to give XBOX and etc). The way they offering the promotion make me in doubt whether the speed of 2000 plan also being reduced or not to cater for high-end plan.

I think the trend is going to change soon after the agressive promotion given by the Singnet, at least they are more fair and equal to all levels of customer, Singnet offer the high end plan a good deal as well as lower end plan with reasonable deal...take a look of the promotion...
Soon, I think we will see a fighting promotion between both service provider which will definately benefit the customers... so far there isnt much counter reaction by Starhub .. but they started to offer the combi-dual service (mobile with internet) to give up a good deal promotion. I expected some good promotion is coming on the way for low end plan or the high-end price may be reduced soon...

Personally, I hate Starhub services but I have no choice to continue with its cable TV. As I notice that Starhub has emphasize a lot on the internet service and mobile, but did not provide any good promotion for the cable TV. This is because they are still "monopolise" the market at this moment. Even if the customer wanted to re-contract, there isnt much promotion for the customer. Even if I wanted to change the name to different family member, they will not consider as they look at the residential address only. Personally I think this is a bit ridculious as there are various reason changing owner of cable TV which I think is arguable. What I looking forward is a new competitor who will offer the paid TV to the customers... think the day will come .. and I will definately swap to new service if Starhub still ignore to take a good care of their existing customers.

Possible Dota Hack Program

Some comment by the map hack programmer about the possible dota hack features which may be coming real soon. Discuss your comment in Clan Bala forum here.

Very Good Dota hack succestions are:

1. enemy chat hack: see what enemys chat. (Very usefull)** Can work sometime,"very rarely", but only host could have this feature. Then it is useless.(Could also use FakePlayerHack but ennemy will have 1 less player then surrely ennemy will leave if FakePlayer don't move)

2. the old clickable units feature (in custom games no ban risk) (Very usefull)** The private MapHack version have this feature, but did not release because too easy detectable by replay, because in replay all click is record.

3. Illusion Detecter, shows you what is a illusion or not. (Very usefull)** I current work on this, i hope found how do it soon : (

4. a host hack like the one in starcraft. example: gives you host privilegs, abillity to kick people when your not the host! (i have one for sc, one for tft would be awesome)** I know ways for do it, but it is VERY complexe, it is not Warcraft Hacking but Network Hacking.

5. anti kick hack, a hack that prevents you to get kicked from host in pre lobby. (Very usefull)** Impossible

6. fakeplayer: allows you ingame to chat with a other players name. ** Impossible

7. a hack that gives you a signal when a certain player (or all) have specified hp or mana, example, i want to know when player 3 has exeact 300 hp, and then the hack tells me! or give me a signal. or permanently check health of all players and when someones hp is unter a specifed number it gives me a signal or ping.** Ping in minimap ? You could find it usefull ???Seriouly InformationHack about all Informartion in game can be done, BUT MAJOR problem is how give this information.If a day you find easy ways for write text in War3 Windows it could solve this problem.

8. a feature to permantent turn on enemy hp and mana bars like the same when you press and hold "Alt" (Very usefull)**The idea can be done, i will do it when i will have time.

9. i think next one is immposible: maybe a way to hack the random dmg from your hits, example: you have 40-50 dmg, and i turn hack on i do every hit 50 dmg!**Impossible

10. a hack that tells you your enemys skills and/or cooldowns. (Very usefull)**Same problem with all InformationHack ... how i show this information.

11. a hack that shows your exact change to get a critical strike, or other % based skills.**Same problem with all InformationHack ... how i show this information.

12. a DPS meter? show you how much dmg you do in a sek or maybe a tool that show you how much dmg you have done, example i push a button then its record my dmg, i push again and it shows me how many dmg i have done.** ..... no .. i don't will spend my time on this ^^

Released of maphack version 1.20c

Here some facts about the maphack version 1.20c, visit us for the next release soon...

*Custom Fog PlayersI receive good comment about Fog Players, then i add feature for enable which players you want. Work for MainMap and MiniMap.

*View Unit - MissileEnable view "Missile" in the fog.Missile is arrow, spear ... all ranged attack, this features enable you to see object "Missile" between the attacker and the target during the attack.

*View Unit - DeadEnable view little animation when the unit die in the fog.It is very hard too see ^^

*Ping SignalEnable view on your MiniMap, all players ping in the game. (Enemy and ally)Ping signal is when you do Alt-G "MiniMap Signal"

*Ping AdvisorEnable view all ping/message advisor of all players.Ping/Message advisor is green ping on minimap when your unit is terminate, or your building, or upgrade.This feature is off by default, use it with 11 computer and you will understand the reason ^^.

*CameraThis features enable you to adjust all setting on 6 camera positions.Distance, blizzard set normal view to 1650, with this features you can set it to 3000 or 4000 for get large view.You can also set AoA .... for see in which angle you want see the map.And set the rotation ... for 3 position. Normal .. Left and Right ( Insert / Delete )You have total control for set 6 camera with your own setting.

*TradeAmount ( Small / Large )This feature enable to edit your increment number when you trade.This can be usefull if you have a person who ask you give me all your money, and you dont want, then you send him only 1 gold and you say i don't have more ^^Because number < 100 is impossible if you don't have less 100 gold.With this feature you can choice your amount, and then do 1 gold increment.Also, in few custom game, where you can have 100 000 gold very fast, it can be usefull set your amount with high number.For people who don't know, Large Amount is do with Ctrl+Click.

Learn How to Fish or Fish for You?

Quote of the Day:- Learn how to fish rather than waiting for some one to fish for you.

Young generation nowsaday has no lost their initiative to learn how to fish, but they rather get a quick one and waiting for some one or their parents to fish to them. You have any comments? Discuss it here.


photo taken in Taiwan Dec 2003.

Techie with 2 rapier (89+556 damage)

See to believe .. captured in one of the dota game.

Download Dota 6.32B Map (May 2006)

Dota Allstars map version 6.32B (May 2006) is available for download.
Please click any hyperlink as follows to download the map.

Download 1
Download 2
Download 3
Download 4
Download 5

Updates as follows:-
6.32b Changelog:
* Fixes various small bugs that needed attention for league play.
* Also fixed an abusable exploit. (thanks to M3Th0dz for being discrete about it)

Clan Bala 3rd Session Tourney is Coming Soon ...

After 2 exciting tourney we conducted, in conjunction with our 3rd year Clan anniversary, we are going to have our 3rd standard game tourney soon. Let's polish your skill and form your team.

Some rules as follows:- details will be revealed soon...
1) Open for 1v1 and 2v2 standard games only.
2) Registration fees of $5.00 per pax per category
3) Suggested prizes include $100 cash, razer mouse, exclusive wc3 A0 size poster (you will not get it elsewhere and wc3 mug .. lol ...a bit cheapo)
4) Open for Clan Bala and public.

Stay tune...

Reveal The Chieftain

Members, please submit your photo for the Clan Bala members photo collection. :)
The following is my photo taken by myself ... lol

Diablo 2 Maphack

Searching for maphack in the internet is rather a risky move, if you are unsure what you are doing. Your computer may be easily infected by virus as most of the website which provide hack or crack, will also to ensure they give a gift to your computer.

In order to save your time on your search, I have found the Diablo / Diablo2 maphack website for you, I have not tried the hack and please use it at your own risk.

http://mh.onlinegamersguild.com/

http://www.mousepad-d2.com/

Fiona Xie

Found this picture in internet and post here for sharing to all members.

Jade Seah and Carol Cheong

Jade Seah and Carol Cheong become the top people searches on Yahoo! Search this past week.

Shaman of Clan Bala ... 13th_dc (CT)

The most tok kong photo of Clan Bala's shaman, 13th_dc while visiting Penang, (Chieftain's home town).

Dun play play with him ok.. see his face so fierce.. or rather sad.. like want to jump down from the Penang's temple Kek Lok Si.

I invite all members to allow me to post their photo in the Clan Blogspot, at least for those who had yet to meet before in our outings, still can have chance to see each other. Please email me here your photo with indicating your Clan's ID. Email me at bala_chieftain@yahoo.com.sg.

Post your comment about our handsome Shaman CT here !!!! LOL !!!

We Defeated Them Again

In fact, it was not just one game which we defeated one of the Clan in Singapore (for those who had already knew it), but we have few games which defeated them in the standard ladder game which all replays are captured.

However, in order not to create more unhappiness from other clans, those replays will not be posted, since they are just way too sensitive on certain facts.

We have tried to being polite, and also apologise on the posting of replays which we defeated them, and also politely to advise them thier post in their forum can be removed, but no reply was given and yet the topic still being continuously posted in their Clan forum. Although, everyone has their right to post anything or any of their opinions in their own forum, we will just ignore them and forgive them.

Whatever they have posted or they are going to post, are not important and meaningful anymore. So long we have already taken an initiative to avoid all unnecessaries misunderstanding. 公道自在人心.

Hereby, this matter had come to conclusion now, and if they think that we have the freedom to talk, please do not come and interupt our article or posting in our own blog. Appreciate if their Clan Member can avoid spamming and abusing our Clan forum and also BNet channel, which behaved more NO-MANNER as what they have posted to reflect themselves, which we have never done such childish act and to abuse others forum and chat channel.

Just some updates ... lately I am just way too busy with the Cybercafe business and my job too.. lol ... but may still have some time to do some dota but not AT or RT.. since had already retired since long... (hmmm.. now something strike my mind, have already retired so long, and yet can win them... kee kee ... okok .. shall stop discuss this topic anymore... lol)

But their spamming about our Clan homepage had made me earn few bulks too, because of the visits to both forum and homepage had increased a bit...

Enjoy your stay at the Clan Bala homepage and may the Mighty God Bless You. Praise God and world peace !!!

Clan Bala Visits Statistic

Clan Bala blog visit is improving to average about 50 visits per day since day one launching of the blogger. This exclude the visit to our Clan Forum, http://clanbala.999.org.

Let us aim to go higher and if you have any nice article related or non-related to games, or any other suggestion of the article, you may suggest at our Clan Forum, by clicking HERE. You may propose yourself to be the Clan Blogspot editor too, if you are interested.

With the increasing of the hit and visit, the income from the advertiser for Clan Bala blogspot also has slight increase, all these fund will be throw in as purchased of domain and other contributions to Clan Bala.

My SandKing

I have started a new forum topic in our Clan Bala forum, which allowed the forum members to post their cutting of the hero stats (as shown) to show off their achievement or something extra-ordinary in the dota game. Click and participate HERE.