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Heather N.

Heather N.

Joined on 02/17/14

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Most Favorable Review

Works.

SAMSUNG USB 2.0 Slim External DVD Writer Model SE-208DB/TSRS
SAMSUNG USB 2.0 Slim External DVD Writer Model SE-208DB/TSRS

Pros: Works, does exactly what it's supposed to. No compatability issues with Windows 7 or 8.

Cons: Slow, and the software that comes with it is awful. Couldn't find firmware updates for it anywhere.

Most Critical Review

Did the job, but cheap

Rosewill 15-Piece Standard Computer Tool Kit, Includes 4 Screwdrivers, 2 Reversible Screwdrivers, 2 Nut Drivers, 10 Cable Ties, Tweezers  - RTK-015
Rosewill 15-Piece Standard Computer Tool Kit, Includes 4 Screwdrivers, 2 Reversible Screwdrivers, 2 Nut Drivers, 10 Cable Ties, Tweezers - RTK-015

Pros: Got the job done I guess.

Cons: Flimsy computer kit. The screwdriver with the interchangeable bit WAS magnetic. Did not need half the tools. You'd be better off going and finding higher quality ones that won't grind down quickly at a tool store.

Perfect case, but yes, I'm taking off an egg.

NEW NZXT H440 STEEL Mid Tower Case. Next Generation 5.25-less Design. Include 4 x 2nd Gen FNv2 Fans, High-End WC support, USB3.0, Matte BLK/Red
NEW NZXT H440 STEEL Mid Tower Case. Next Generation 5.25-less Design. Include 4 x 2nd Gen FNv2 Fans, High-End WC support, USB3.0, Matte BLK/Red

Pros: Flawless cable management. Plenty of space, many options for customization. I actually get cold from the air flow out of it, 6 120mm fans and one 140mm fan. Fan port makes this a breeze to have so many in the case. Two handy LED lights in the back to see your plug ins. Beautiful high end appeal case. Room for advanced water cooling and modding. Clearly everything was planned for in this case, I have no cables bunched up anywhere in the front motherboard area.

Cons: Backside is quite narrow, the motherboard power cables made this difficult to close. The "non-removable" thumb screws are terrible and yes can be removed, have to be in exactly right or they just spin and spin. Cord holders next to motherboard slant upward slightly, making plugging in cords on the right side of the motherboard a pain. Had to keep re-bending my USB 3.0 prongs because I couldn't get the cord flat into the motherboard due to the slant. No dust screen for the top fans since they are trying to market that as the space for NZXT's Kraken.

Overall Review: My concerns are nitpicky, and overall this case was a great first build.

Great gaming board!

MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Extreme OC High Performance Triple CFX/ SLI  Intel Motherboard
MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Extreme OC High Performance Triple CFX/ SLI Intel Motherboard

Pros: Easy install, plenty of ports, powerful, flawless overall.

Cons: The BIOS is a bit...clunky? A little difficult to operate. USB3.0 internal port is flat with the bottom of the board, made installing the USB 3.0 cable for the case USB ports a nightmare. Much swearing and re-bending of the prongs in the USB3.0 input ensued.

Perfect little USB adapter

ASUS USB-BT400 USB Adapter w/ Bluetooth Dongle Receiver, Laptop & PC Support, Windows 10 Plug and Play /8/7/XP, Printers, Phones, Headsets, Speakers, Keyboards, Controllers
ASUS USB-BT400 USB Adapter w/ Bluetooth Dongle Receiver, Laptop & PC Support, Windows 10 Plug and Play /8/7/XP, Printers, Phones, Headsets, Speakers, Keyboards, Controllers

Pros: Works great!

Cons: Was hoping it would come with some kind of bluetooth advanced control software? Nope, just depend on the devices tab in Windows.

Great colors, from one side

Corsair Air Series AF120 LED 120mm Quiet Edition High Airflow Fan Twin Pack - Purple (CO-9050016-PLED)
Corsair Air Series AF120 LED 120mm Quiet Edition High Airflow Fan Twin Pack - Purple (CO-9050016-PLED)

Pros: Awesome colors, bright but not overpowering. Look far more polished than some LED fans do. Seem powerful enough if you have multiple of them.

Cons: Meant for a case with a mesh front or top, they don't look as great from the output side, still colorful, but not as great as the intake side.