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John S.

John S.

Joined on 09/20/03

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super fast!

WD My Book 3.0 1TB USB 3.0 3.5" External Hard Drive - HBA WDBABP0010HCH-NESN
WD My Book 3.0 1TB USB 3.0 3.5" External Hard Drive - HBA WDBABP0010HCH-NESN

Pros: Worked out of the box immediately with my Asus P6X58D Premium and Win7 Pro, with no driver installs required. I'm getting transfer speeds of 40 MB/sec for lots of little files (music directories, etc), and up to 100 MB/sec for big files (video directories). I have it set up on my desktop but despite that acoustic disadvantage it runs very quiet, even during heavy transfers. The white LED access light is very small, which is great for late-night operation. Overall an awesome external!

Cons: None so far.

Overall Review: The drive even comes with an add-on USB 3.0 card for your computer in case your mobo doesn't support it by default, but I didn't need to use it so I can't speak to its quality.

Awesome card

HIS H587F1GDG Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity
HIS H587F1GDG Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity

Pros: Great card. Devours most games at the highest settings. Runs cool and relatively quiet for a gaming card imo.

Cons: This really isn't a con but I've found that it's already taxed a bit by Metro 2033 - I can't max that game out at 1680x1050 but can get a great-looking compromise at "high" settings.

Overall Review: Was pleasantly surprised by the pack-in free game, Dirt 2 - it shows off the DX11 features of the card nicely and is pretty fun if you like racers.

Rock solid power, convenient features.

Thermaltake Toughpower XT W0230RU 850W ATX 12V 2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified modular Active PFC Power Supply
Thermaltake Toughpower XT W0230RU 850W ATX 12V 2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified modular Active PFC Power Supply

Pros: Purchased this for my i7/5870 build that runs a four-drive RAID array and a single optical drive... this power supply delivers the goods. Delivers power quietly and steadily. Great packaging, they even include a storage bag for all the modular cables you might not use. Unlike other power supplies I've owned, this one has useful status lights on one side so you can make sure that the unit hasn't malfunctioned and is getting power correctly.

Cons: None!

Overall Review: Absolutely perfect fit for my Corsair 800D case, cable length wise etc.

Works as advertised, not as comfy as the Deathadder

RAZER Mamba Black 7 Buttons USB Laser Gaming Mouse - Dual Mode Wired/Wireless Functionality
RAZER Mamba Black 7 Buttons USB Laser Gaming Mouse - Dual Mode Wired/Wireless Functionality

Pros: Super sensitive, very configurable gaming mouse... really light and nicely designed for right-handers. Works exactly as advertised. Ultra sensitive - I had to turn it down for normal Windows use, but I like the buttons to increase/decrease sensitivity on the fly. Nice wireless implementation (battery meter is clear, recharge stand looks nice and works great) and you have to love the wired/wireless flexibility.

Cons: I bought this because I love my work PC's Deathadder mouse (which at least looks very similar to this model), but in my opinion the "feel" of this mouse isn't as nice as its wired counterpart. on that mouse the center scroll wheel is bigger/more comfortable, the side ergonomics fit my hand better, the button click has less "travel" to it, and overall it feels heavier and more grounded. Just my opinion, I know some gamers love a nice light flickable mouse, but this feels a bit light to me. No added-weight option as on some gaming mice either. =/

Overall Review: the only other complaint I'd have is the packaging - it comes in this big rigid plexiglass box that wouldn't seem out of place in a museum holding a precious jewel or something. I wish manufacturers would avoid using so much more material than their packages actually need.