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Anthony C.

Anthony C.

Joined on 09/18/04

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Product Reviews
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Most Favorable Review
PNY XLR8 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model MD8192KD3-1600-X9
PNY XLR8 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model MD8192KD3-1600-X9

Pros: Recognized at 1600 on first boot Works

Cons: None, though haven't tried redeeming free movie yet

12/31/2011
Most Critical Review
MASSCOOL 2-Port SATA II + 1 Port ATA133 PCI-E Controller Card Model XWT-PCIE11
MASSCOOL 2-Port SATA II + 1 Port ATA133 PCI-E Controller Card Model XWT-PCIE11

Pros: W7 recognized IDE drive right after installing drivers

Cons: Continuous BSODs. Even after installing drivers. Tried pulling card out, starting computer, shutting down, putting card back in. One reviewer mentioned using "Last good known configuration" - seems they got rid of this in W7? I only had the options of Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, Normal Windows. Ended up just ordering an external enclosure. Sure wish motherboards just came with at least 1 IDE plug these days.

12/31/2011
NZXT GAMMA Classic Series GAMA-001BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
NZXT GAMMA Classic Series GAMA-001BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: Great build quality Looks awesome Case fan makes next to no noise Blue LED strip on the front is classy without being overbearing

Cons: Hard drives can only go in one way, otherwise cables stick out too far to close side panel

12/31/2011
Intel Core i5-2500K - Core i5 2nd Gen Sandy Bridge Quad-Core 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Intel HD Graphics 3000 Desktop Processor - BX80623I52500K
Intel Core i5-2500K - Core i5 2nd Gen Sandy Bridge Quad-Core 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Intel HD Graphics 3000 Desktop Processor - BX80623I52500K

Pros: Blazing fast compared to my old dual core Athlon 64 First Intel processor I've owned since Pentium 2

Cons: Stock HSF is nothing to write home about

12/31/2011
PowerColor Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity AX6870 1GBD5-2DH
PowerColor Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity AX6870 1GBD5-2DH

Pros: Near silent Runs everything I throw at it

Cons: Didn't expect it to require 2 plugs, though that was my own fault for not looking. Not a big deal, had an extra plug anyways.

12/31/2011
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus - CPU Cooler with 4 Direct Contact Heatpipes
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus - CPU Cooler with 4 Direct Contact Heatpipes

Pros: Near dead silent Keeps CPU cool

Cons: Huge. Was afraid it wouldn't fit in my NZXT Gamma. Just barely fits inside, roughly 2cm clearance to side panel

12/31/2011