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mark s.

mark s.

Joined on 07/30/11

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Cobra

Cobra 12 Band Radar Detector w/ Voice Alert, 360 Degree Detection, LaserEye & UltraBright Display!
Cobra 12 Band Radar Detector w/ Voice Alert, 360 Degree Detection, LaserEye & UltraBright Display!

Pros: Reliably & quickly detects and properly IDs police and non-police radars.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: I'd buy it again.

update on earlier review

TOPOWER ZU-500W 500W ATX12V Ver. 2.0     Power Supply
TOPOWER ZU-500W 500W ATX12V Ver. 2.0 Power Supply

Pros: good looking, dual fans, high/low fan switch, inexpensive 500w PS.

Cons: turns out the dual fans were the loudest fans in my system, plus there was a little hum. Even with the rubber mounting bumper and the switch on LOW, it was Loud.

Overall Review: swapped it out for the latest Newegg super-deal: C____r CX430--single (bottom) fan, no LEDs, a step down, but QUIET.

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G.SKILL Value 4GB DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9S-4GBNT
G.SKILL Value 4GB DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9S-4GBNT

Pros: Works good, cheap, fast.

Cons: None, other than Other Thoughts

Overall Review: Doesn't have fancy lights or heatsinks.

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CORSAIR CAFA50 120mm CPU Cooler
CORSAIR CAFA50 120mm CPU Cooler

Pros: Quiet at the higher fan speed. Good construction. Excellent heat dissipation vs stock cooler. AMD Phenom II X4 955: Idle temp dropped 10*f, OC@3.9G at idle dropped 20+*f OC with AMD stability test dropped 30*f CHEAP at $9.99 after rebate, plus came with a $9.99 case fan. Just barely fit over the top of G.SKILL Ripjaws RAM.

Cons: Does NOT quite fit in my (cheap) ATX case. Copper tubes are too high by a MM or two. It does "skate" around on the AMD CPU when you're trying to mount it.

Overall Review: Removing the stock cooler is an adventure in itself.

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ADATA Classic Series 4GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive (White) Model AC906-4G-RWH
ADATA Classic Series 4GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive (White) Model AC906-4G-RWH

Pros: good flash drive, good value

Cons: Took a LONG time to receive--1 week from GA to NY is absurd. Shipping: Egg Saver (4-7 Days) $0.99. Ordered 3/17, received 3/23 Could have put a stamp on it and delivered in 1-2 days.

Overall Review: Next time I'll pick one up locally.

XION

XION XON-180 Meshed Black/Red Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
XION XON-180 Meshed Black/Red Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: Good color, inside and out. Good quick-connectors for HD + DVD drives. Good cooling options, including built-in fan No problems mounting MoBo or Fans.

Cons: None--see Other

Overall Review: Not a top-quality case, but a great quality case for the price.