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Salvatore D.

Salvatore D.

Joined on 08/09/09

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Acer G6 Series G246HL Abd 24" Full HD 1920 x 1080 5ms 60Hz VGA DVI Slim Profile Widescreen White Backlit LED LCD Monitor
Acer G6 Series G246HL Abd 24" Full HD 1920 x 1080 5ms 60Hz VGA DVI Slim Profile Widescreen White Backlit LED LCD Monitor

Pros: Very good looking monitor. Came with no dead pixels. Well worth the $140.

Cons: I haven't had any problems so far.

Overall Review: No HDMI or display port, but if you want that look at the specs before buying.

Great for the price

ASUS Laptop AMD A8-4500M 4GB Memory 500GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7640G 15.6" Windows 8 64-Bit K55N-DS81
ASUS Laptop AMD A8-4500M 4GB Memory 500GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7640G 15.6" Windows 8 64-Bit K55N-DS81

Pros: Very good standard sized laptop. The AMD processor can handle everything you throw at it. Runs Solidworks better than most desktops with integrated graphics. Light with good battery life. This just works with no problems and everything that is advertised is delivered. It always stays cool unless you block the exhaust vent, but even then it goes back to normal within a minute when you let it breath.

Cons: No lighted keyboard and it doesn't feel solid. The entire computer doesn't feel flimsy, but I know it won't stand up to any type of abuse. Trackpad likes to do its own thing sometimes. The 5400rpm hard drive feels very slow.

Overall Review: I got this in a hurry after my Alienware M11x died and a budget laptop obviously won't compare to it. It is probably the best laptop for the price. You won't have any hardware problems, but get something a little more solid if you plan to abuse it. An SSD also works wonders.

Best Mouse I've Ever Had

Corsair Vengeance M60  Black 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Laser 5700 dpi Performance, FPS Gaming Mouse
Corsair Vengeance M60 Black 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Laser 5700 dpi Performance, FPS Gaming Mouse

Pros: I decided to treat myself to a good mouse when my $10 one died. It is amazing how much of a difference there is between this and any other mouse I've used. It feels solid, DPI is adjustable on the fly for your friends that aren't used to gaming sensitivity, and the braided cable is a nice touch.

Cons: Not for left handed people.

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL

Pros: Fast, reliable, somewhat overclockable. I have 4 of these sticks in my build and haven't had a problem.

Cons: If you care about color matching you might want blue heatsinks.

ARCTIC F12 PWM PST - Standard Low Noise PWM Controlled Case Fan with PST Feature
ARCTIC F12 PWM PST - Standard Low Noise PWM Controlled Case Fan with PST Feature

Pros: Fan works as advertised. The specs you read is what you get. This put up with an extremely dusty room for a few years with no problem.

Cons: Don't get it if you want LEDs.

Rosewill RFX-120BL - 120mm Computer Case Cooling Fan - Transparent Frame with Blue LED Lights, 2-Ball Bearing, Silent, 2 Rotation Speeds with PWM Control
Rosewill RFX-120BL - 120mm Computer Case Cooling Fan - Transparent Frame with Blue LED Lights, 2-Ball Bearing, Silent, 2 Rotation Speeds with PWM Control

Pros: The LEDs aren't too bright, and they aren't too loud. I bought 4 of them and they keep my case cool and quiet with PWN

Cons: Can't speak for operating life yet.