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Tyler C.

Tyler C.

Joined on 09/23/10

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Most Favorable Review

Great processor for gaming, everyday needs

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition - Phenom II X4 Deneb Quad-Core 3.2 GHz Socket AM3 125W Processor - HDZ955FBGMBOX
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition - Phenom II X4 Deneb Quad-Core 3.2 GHz Socket AM3 125W Processor - HDZ955FBGMBOX

Pros: 3.2 GHz quad core ain't somethin' to scoff at. This thing is POWERFUL -- especially for me, as I upgraded from a dual core 2.9 GHz. My framerate in every game has gone up exponentially, and everything loads a whole lot faster.

Cons: Absolutely none.

Most Critical Review

Poor first impression

Rosewill TACHYON Series TACHYON 650 Continuous 650W @40 degree C, 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified, Full-Modular Design, Single +12V Rail, ATX12V /EPS12V, SLI Ready, Crossfire Ready, Active-PFC Power Supply - Retail
Rosewill TACHYON Series TACHYON 650 Continuous 650W @40 degree C, 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified, Full-Modular Design, Single +12V Rail, ATX12V /EPS12V, SLI Ready, Crossfire Ready, Active-PFC Power Supply - Retail

Pros: Probably a stable PSU, when it works.

Cons: This was my first Rosewill product and it was dead on arrival. Poor first impression for the brand. Will not be supporting the company in future PC builds.

Overall Review: First impressions are everything. I've used PSUs of various brands, the most reliable being Corsair, and this is the first defective model I've ever had.

This thing is a great bang for the buck -- but CONFUSING TO INSTALL!

Cooler Master Hyper TX3 - CPU Cooler with 3 Direct Contact Heatpipes
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 - CPU Cooler with 3 Direct Contact Heatpipes

Pros: The thing keeps temperatures way down compared to the stock heatsink and fan -- and it's CHEAP!

Cons: It took like 20 minutes before I figured out how to install it. That alone is the only reason I removed one egg from the rating