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Guy H.

Guy H.

Joined on 06/17/05

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Most Favorable Review

This memory Rocks!

G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C9Q-32GZH
G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C9Q-32GZH

Pros: The ram is installed in a mildly overclocked system running 12 hours a day for the past six months. Absolutely no problems!

Cons: None

Most Critical Review

PNY Product Support is an issue

PNY Quadro 4000 VCQ4000-PB 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Graphics Card
PNY Quadro 4000 VCQ4000-PB 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Graphics Card

Pros: It works as advertised as long as it works. This one worked for six months.

Cons: The display ports expired leaving a single monitor video card. Still no response from PNY after three days and two RMA requests.

It's quiet and works as advertised

CORSAIR HXi Series HX750i 750W 80 PLUS PLATINUM Haswell Ready Full Modular ATX12V & EPS12V SLI and Crossfire Ready Power Supply with C-Link Monitoring and Control
CORSAIR HXi Series HX750i 750W 80 PLUS PLATINUM Haswell Ready Full Modular ATX12V & EPS12V SLI and Crossfire Ready Power Supply with C-Link Monitoring and Control

Pros: It works as expected

Overall Review: Corsair makes well engineered products. This is recommended for those looking to minimize hastles during the life of the computer. I just ordered a second one for a friend's new build.

It's a little more expensive but I purchased it for it's reputation for durability.

ORICO 25AU3-BK External USB 3.0 to 2.5-Inch SATA Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure Case With Exclusive Sleeve - Black
ORICO 25AU3-BK External USB 3.0 to 2.5-Inch SATA Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure Case With Exclusive Sleeve - Black

Pros: I'l be using this enclosure to back up images onto a SSD on photo trips. Durability is a huge plus.

Cons: It's a little larger than competitor's products but provide mechanical protection from unplanned bumps.

Overall Review: Recommended. I'll probably purchase another for a second backup drive.

Charger works as expected

Insten Battery Desktop Charger Compatible With Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100
Insten Battery Desktop Charger Compatible With Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100

Pros: It charges the batteries

Cons: None

Overall Review: A different brand charger died after several years. This is a replacement charger.

10/18/2015

Product Improvement Required

Drobo Direct Attached Storage - 4 bay array  - USB 3 port (DDR3A21)
Drobo Direct Attached Storage - 4 bay array - USB 3 port (DDR3A21)

Pros: Attractive Design

Cons: Only USB 2 throughput Not totally compatible with windows 7

Overall Review: After calling Drobo, I loaded two 6 terrabyte drives in the Drobo. That went well. Three items prompt the 1 star review. 1. Windows claims 15.9 TB capacity. It should claim less then 6 TB capacity. Clearly the Drobo firmware doesn't understand the windows interface. This product was released more than a year ago. This should have been fixed long ago. 2. The USB 3.0 specification supports transfer speeds up to 625 MB/s. The Drobo, as configured, supports only 40 MB/s. That is not what I purchased! Other reviewer's have reported drive incompatibility issues. This, again, links to a Drobo firmware or design issue. I see no reason to purchase different drives in the perhaps vain attempt for better throughput. 3. There are many other sour reviews echoing my sentiments. So rather than waste more time and money on a poorly designed device, I'll simply sell it and move on.