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Robert W.

Robert W.

Joined on 08/06/10

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Most Favorable Review

Great MoBo, Great Price

MSI G41M-P28 LGA 775 Intel G41 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
MSI G41M-P28 LGA 775 Intel G41 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: The description is completely accurate. I have used several of these boards and they have all lasted longer than a year so far with the maximum specs they're capable of. They're cheap, and they fit in to almost any build.

Cons: None, at all.

Overall Review: I would recommend this to anyone that is planning on making a Core 2 Duo or Quad build with 8GBs of RAM. This board works very well in each of the set ups I have used them for.

Most Critical Review

Disappointed

MAGELLAN 4.7" GPS Navigation w/ Free Lifetime Map Updates
MAGELLAN 4.7" GPS Navigation w/ Free Lifetime Map Updates

Pros: Relatively Inexpensive Large 4.7" Screen Free Lifetime Map Updates Easy to use

Cons: Limited Multi-Destination Functionality* *see other thoughts.

Overall Review: Although this GPS does have multi-destination routing, the current device software does not allow you to add the destinations that you have entered in to the address book. This is a current flaw that is effecting all of these model GPS devices. There have been a number of new updates for the device that have come out since the initial release, but none of them fix this issue. So, if you plan on purchasing and using this device for multi-destination routing, expect to type in each destination manually every time.

A great, cheap case.

GIGABYTE GZ-KF03B Black SGCC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
GIGABYTE GZ-KF03B Black SGCC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: Extremely cheap, has a nice professional look to it, no flaws, came with all of the screws plus some to put it together, and everything was labeled correctly.

Cons: Weak and flimsy.

Overall Review: Like the other reviewers stated, the box that this case comes in may be more sturdy than the case itself. However, for a cheap build this case is perfect. It looks very nice for the price, and I really couldn't find anything wrong with it build-wise.

NO 8GB MEMORY SUPPORT

BIOSTAR Eco i1 Intel Socket T(LGA775) Intel G41 Barebone
BIOSTAR Eco i1 Intel Socket T(LGA775) Intel G41 Barebone

Pros: Light weight, and it has 4 Sata-II connections, but that's about it.

Cons: Don't believe what Newegg.com or Biostar-usa.com tell you about the memory support! The manual clearly says that it can only support up to a maximum of 4GB DDR3 RAM TOTAL! (2GB Max for each DIMM Slot!) I wish Lord Humongous would have posted his review before I purchased this machine, then I wouldn't have wasted my time or my money on it. With 8GB (4GBx2)/ 4GBx1 in the machine, it would not POST.

Overall Review: Because of the lack of memory support, I have to return this machine. If it was advertised correctly, none of this would have happened in the first place. Newegg.com needs to change their specs for this item and so does the manufacturer. If you want to put 8GBs in one of Newegg's Barebone systems, you're going to have to spend double the money and get the Shuttle system. Which, I should add, I have to do now.