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DEE W.

DEE W.

Joined on 09/23/13

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CORSAIR ValueSelect 8GB DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMV8GX3M1A1600C11
CORSAIR ValueSelect 8GB DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMV8GX3M1A1600C11

Pros: Good price/value and a 'recognised' brand. Bought 4 x 8GB sticks and they just worked fine with no problems.

Cons: Packaging a little basic (stiff card) but wrapping/packaging from Newegg more than adequate to protect the goods..

10/28/2013

Reliable performer

Intel EXPI9301CTBLK Network Adapter 10/100/1000Mbps PCI-Express 1 x RJ45
Intel EXPI9301CTBLK Network Adapter 10/100/1000Mbps PCI-Express 1 x RJ45

Pros: No problems installed 2 of them in Gigabyte 990FXA-UDA5 running EDXi v6. Recognised and ran straight away unlike the built in NIC. Intend to buy two more for another identical machine.

Cons: Non - they just worked.

Overall Review: Not as cheap as other makes but for a few dollars extra you get an 'industry standard' card that seems to be recognised by most operating/hardware systems.

Well worth having.

Powered USB HUB, ORICO USB3.0 10 Port HUB With 36W (12V/3A) Power Adapter & 3.3Ft. USB Date Cable for MacBook, Mac Pro/Mini, iMac, XPS, Surface Pro, Laptop, iPhone, Galaxy Series, HDD SSD, and More
Powered USB HUB, ORICO USB3.0 10 Port HUB With 36W (12V/3A) Power Adapter & 3.3Ft. USB Date Cable for MacBook, Mac Pro/Mini, iMac, XPS, Surface Pro, Laptop, iPhone, Galaxy Series, HDD SSD, and More

Pros: I have just bought my second one of these. Had the first one for a year and a half with no problems. Great to be able to supply decent power to each port. Good layout allows plenty of space between ports for wider/bulkier usb connectors (not obvious from picture). A really useful desktop item especially if you use several external usb drives at once.

Cons: Not really cons but: 1) It would be useful if it could be fixed/attached to a surface. 2) You might find everyone else in the house using it to charge every phone and gadget in the house!

Overall Review: Definitely a good long term investment.

A very useful item

ORICO Reusable & Dividable Hook and Loop Cable Ties Nylon Strap Power Wire Management Magic Tape Sticks Cable Management 3.3 ft / 1M fastener Cable Tie  -Orange
ORICO Reusable & Dividable Hook and Loop Cable Ties Nylon Strap Power Wire Management Magic Tape Sticks Cable Management 3.3 ft / 1M fastener Cable Tie -Orange

Pros: Great for tidying up cables. Also you can cut a suitable length and then cut again to divide the length into two narrower strips and it still works on lighter cables. This makes it very economical to use. Much better than the usual coarser velcro strips available.

Cons: Not a con but I wonder if it is available in black?

Overall Review: Definitely recommended.

Does The Job - And More!

AMD FX-6300 - FX-6000 Series Vishera 6-Core 3.5 GHz Socket AM3+ 95W Desktop Processor - FD6300WMHKBOX
AMD FX-6300 - FX-6000 Series Vishera 6-Core 3.5 GHz Socket AM3+ 95W Desktop Processor - FD6300WMHKBOX

Pros: Great value for the performance you get. Certainly for 'normal' computing tasks this processor doesn't have to get out of first gear. Installed into a GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD5 motherboard (32GB Corsair memory) with no problems - it just sits there and gets on with the job of crunching bits.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: Pleasantly suprised at how cool this processor stays in a Fractal R4 case running as an ESXi server and connected to six hard drives.

Boring is Good!

GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD5 AM3+ AMD 990FX USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD5 AM3+ AMD 990FX USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: A good sturdy board, plenty of SATA ports, plenty of room around the board. Being used with six hard drives as an ESXi server. It 'just works' - boring but brilliant.

Cons: None: it is exactly as described which is why I bought it.

Overall Review: Would be good if you could fit up to 64GB of memory in these 990FX motherboards.

11/18/2013