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Justin R.

Justin R.

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Works great with Uverse!

TRENDnet TPA-311 Mid-Band Coaxial Network Adapter Up to 256Mbps (PHY Rate) Up to 193Mbps (Throughput)
TRENDnet TPA-311 Mid-Band Coaxial Network Adapter Up to 256Mbps (PHY Rate) Up to 193Mbps (Throughput)

Pros: Works great, using it as a HomePNA adapter to get a connection on the other end of the house. Only two devices on the network, the AT&T Uverse Gateway, and this guy. Havent conducted a device-to-device speed test, but it for sure is able to max out my 12Mb/s internet connection, which is all I really need. Was very easy to install, plugged everything in and it just worked. Doesnt get much easier than that.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: Its nice that they give you two ethernet ports on the device. For me, that enough to not need a hub, which is awesome. Same thing with the coax-to-tv connection. Works great with Uverse internet.

Better than Stock

Cooler Master Vortex Plus - CPU Cooler with Aluminum Fins and 4 Direct Contact Heatpipes
Cooler Master Vortex Plus - CPU Cooler with Aluminum Fins and 4 Direct Contact Heatpipes

Pros: Got this to replace the stock fan on my FX-6200 since it was a little loud. Runs much quieter and keeps the processor cooler. Sounds like a win-win to me!

Cons: Install was a little difficult. Read the instructions CAREFULLY. I missed one little thing reading them the first time and almost broke my stuff string to put it on wrong. Once I was doing it the right way it was a piece of cake.

10/24/2012

SWEEEEEEETTT!

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB 240-Pin PC RAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL10S-8GBXL
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB 240-Pin PC RAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL10S-8GBXL

Pros: Runs fast, stays cool, and there's plenty of it. Been using G.SKILL for years on multiple computers, never had a single issue.

Cons: None.

10/24/2012

Awesome Board for the Money

MSI 970A-G46 AM3+/AM3 AMD 970 + SB950 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
MSI 970A-G46 AM3+/AM3 AMD 970 + SB950 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

Pros: Great motherboard, bought it to go with my new FX-6200. Plenty of slots for RAM and SATA, lots of onboard USB ports and addon plugs. BIOS is outrageously easy to use, and the MSI driver CD let me install just the drivers, without any "extra" stuff. I've heard others fussing about the SATA port placement conflicting with a video card, but my GTX460 fit just fine without an issue.

Cons: Came preset to IDE-Compatability (instead of AHCI) and the RAM speed preset to DDR3-1333. Not sure why that would be, and glad I discovered it before the install (windows does not like going from IDE to AHCI). Just something to keep in mind.

10/24/2012

Good bang for the buck

AMD FX-6200 - FX-Series Zambezi 6-Core 3.8GHz (4.1GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W Desktop Processor - FD6200FRGUBOX
AMD FX-6200 - FX-Series Zambezi 6-Core 3.8GHz (4.1GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W Desktop Processor - FD6200FRGUBOX

Pros: Bought this to replace my Phenom 9550. Seems to have about doubled my speed. Doesn't run too hot, and provides plenty of power. Made a very noticeable difference in my games.

Cons: The stock fan was a little warm, and a little loud. Replaced it with a CoolerMaster Vortex Plus, and that did the trick. Keeps it nice and quiet, and the CPU doesn't even hit 45C anymore.

10/24/2012

Awesome SSD

OCZ Agility 4 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) AGT4-25SAT3-64G
OCZ Agility 4 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) AGT4-25SAT3-64G

Pros: This is the second one of these I've ordered. I was so impressed with the first one that I just had to have another for my gaming machine. Load times in my MMO used to be 1-2min for a zone, now its down to 15sec. Awesome drive.

Cons: Didn't come with a cable, which is fine, but it would be nice if they mentioned that in the description.

10/24/2012