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David H.

David H.

Joined on 09/15/06

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Most Favorable Review

good all around chasis.

NORCO RPC-250 Black 2U Rackmount Server Chassis
NORCO RPC-250 Black 2U Rackmount Server Chassis

Pros: I used it for an ECS desktop board with an atx p/s and it has pleanty of space.

Cons: I was unable to route a standard ATX power supply around the fans, cables were not long enough. I had to remove 1 of the 4 fans and cut the metal grill out of it so it would reach. Even with the 4 fans the air flow is not great for an expensive motherboard, but probably ok for a cheap board. Also the way that the atx power supply is mounted causes the p/s fan to pull against the airflow of the case fans, reducing the case airflow and recycling hot air internally.

Most Critical Review

gamble

Atyme 43-inch 4K LED TV
Atyme 43-inch 4K LED TV

Pros: lowest price, ok picture, thin profile, lightweight. I'm using as a 3rd monitor and sometimes a tv via firestick- have not tried 4k yet but 1080 seems ok as compared to other brands.

Cons: you get what you pay for, low quality- they obviously focus on quantity over quality. Mine had manufacturing flaws in the screen/ a couple 1/4 inch marks near the lower portion - clearly noticeable all the time while on. Also one HDMI port does not work, but other 3 work. speakers sound like overly high pitch (you know what) - so plan on using external speakers.

Overall Review: owned for 2 weeks, and still works. Was a quick cheap replacement to an old 32inch that got damaged. not a bad choice just don't have great expectations if you plan to try it...

not what expected

DIYPC Solo-T2-BK Black USB 3.0 ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case with 2 x Blue Fans (1 x 120mm LED Fan x Front, 1 x 120mm Fan x Rear) Pre-installed
DIYPC Solo-T2-BK Black USB 3.0 ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case with 2 x Blue Fans (1 x 120mm LED Fan x Front, 1 x 120mm Fan x Rear) Pre-installed

Pros: nice looking case, good for smaller motherboards

Cons: it could not fit an average dvd burner, it backs into motherboard power connector, the case is not long enough- it's 2 inches less than same case in red ( I already have a red one and it is configured differently inside). Also they didn't bother to cut out the metal behind the other available bays, making them useless and only for show. I had to abandon this case and order a different one for my current build/motherboard (B360M Bazooka). I will have to purchase a smaller motherboard to allow a dvd burner to fit in this case in order to use it later.

Overall Review: it should have clearly stated that the dimensions are different than the other model that looks the same by the photos.

12/12/2019

Fair, low expectations

Sanyo RFWSB415E 2.1 CH Sound Bar
Sanyo RFWSB415E 2.1 CH Sound Bar

Pros: Works as expected, not high quality, but equivalent sound as compared to other low cost soundbars. Works just ok to replace a cheap tv with poor built in speakers.

Cons: Remote battery was dead on arrival. Remote is small and very cheap feeling. unit will turn itself off after no activity but will not turn on automatically, it forces you to use the cheap remote with poor range to turn it on every time and turn up the volume if you want to hear anything (always preset to low)... theres only a couple hard to see light indicators making it difficult to understand on/off or volume adjustments...

Overall Review: I can see the lack of user control and cheap remote being a problem long term, I might replace it with a better/different setup when finances allow...

3 boards - all DOA

ASRock H170M Pro4 LGA 1151 Intel H170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
ASRock H170M Pro4 LGA 1151 Intel H170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: looks like a well designed board, was anticipating a nice budget gaming build.

Cons: Could not get 1st board to post, no video. ordered replacement, same problem, had it replaced again, same problem.

Overall Review: I have built thousands of PCs since the 90's so I am well versed in troubleshooting problems - in this build I tried various psu's, tried adding video cards, tried various brands of matching ram, tried resetting cmos, tried with pentium and i7 processors - still same result - no video no post - no beep codes... wasted almost two weeks messing with these boards & finally gave up and sending the third replacement back for refund - will go with another manufacturer from now on...

avoid

ZyXEL GS1100-16 Unmanaged 16 Port Unmanaged Gigabit Rackmount Switch
ZyXEL GS1100-16 Unmanaged 16 Port Unmanaged Gigabit Rackmount Switch

Pros: had for several months (if that's a pro)

Cons: it randomly shuts off, have to pull power to get working. initially was once a week or so, now daily.

Overall Review: Spend the extra money and get a better switch.