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Lyle R.

Lyle R.

Joined on 11/06/12

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Most Favorable Review

Solid motherboard!

ASRock Z87M Extreme4 LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
ASRock Z87M Extreme4 LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: I didn't see any of the problems with my board that other owners have complained about. This was one of my most reliable boards. The board have a good balance of features i.e. plenty of SATA and fan headers, USB ports, etc. The only thing I really didn't like was the new format for tuning suite, but that is just preference.

Cons: I can't really think of any conundrums that I had with this board; it was a pleasure to use and served me well.

Most Critical Review

stick with stock

RAIJINTEK ZELOS - Low Profile CPU Cooler - 3pcs 6mm Nickel Plating Heat-Pipe, height of 44mm including the 9015 PWM fan, Supports Intel & AMD Modern Sockets
RAIJINTEK ZELOS - Low Profile CPU Cooler - 3pcs 6mm Nickel Plating Heat-Pipe, height of 44mm including the 9015 PWM fan, Supports Intel & AMD Modern Sockets

Pros: Looks pretty cool, it's low profile and pretty easy install- oh pretty quiet also

Cons: Doesn't work any better that a stock Intel cooler; my temps were the same or higher.

Overall Review: I knew I was buying a cheap cooler and not to expect too much, but this is really not worth the time unless you are just trying to replace a bad stock cooler.

Does not come with a valid Product Key

Windows 10 Home - Full Version (32 & 64-bit) / USB Flash Drive
Windows 10 Home - Full Version (32 & 64-bit) / USB Flash Drive

Pros: None

Cons: Does not come with a valid product key

Overall Review: Not worth the money if it's not valid

It works but it is a lot louder than I had expexted.

HITACHI Deskstar 7K2000 HDS722020ALA330 (0F10311) 2TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Desktop Hard Drive (PC,Mac,NAS,CCTV DVR) - OEM w/1 Year Warranty
HITACHI Deskstar 7K2000 HDS722020ALA330 (0F10311) 2TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Desktop Hard Drive (PC,Mac,NAS,CCTV DVR) - OEM w/1 Year Warranty

Pros: Not much to say here so far other than it's still working.

Cons: Makes a lot of noise, mainly thumping. I have used a lot of different HDD's and this one is the loudest yet.

Overall Review: I am typically a Western Digital user, but have best trying out the Deskstars lately. I believe I will be going back to western digital because they have never let me down.

Drains faster than I would have expected.

FREMO P201A 20000 mAh Portable Charger External Battery Power Bank 2-Port 3.5A for iPhone, iPad Air, mini, Galaxy, Note, Nexus, HTC One, most other Phones and Tablets
FREMO P201A 20000 mAh Portable Charger External Battery Power Bank 2-Port 3.5A for iPhone, iPad Air, mini, Galaxy, Note, Nexus, HTC One, most other Phones and Tablets

Pros: At least it works.

Cons: Drains down way faster than I would have expected. Like many thing we get off the internet these day it arrived with no instructions and I haven't been able to locate a users manual for it yet.

Overall Review: I bought this and another of a different brand at the same time; the Fremo was rated at higher mAh so I would think it would run longer and charge more devices. WRONG! The cheaper, lower rated one has more features , is easier to use and outlasts the Fremo by 2X at least.

Coboc SATA cable

Coboc Model SC-SATA3-10-LL-SL 10" SATA III 6Gb/s Data Cable w/Latch,Silver
Coboc Model SC-SATA3-10-LL-SL 10" SATA III 6Gb/s Data Cable w/Latch,Silver

Pros: Price and aesthetics

Cons: The cable I received were shorter than described and they aren't as tough as most SATA cables; these are the only SATA cables I have ever had fail on me.

Overall Review: Good price! Order them long and be gentle with them.