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Rocco B.

Rocco B.

Joined on 03/02/12

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Most Favorable Review

Excellent 5 fan controller for the price.

BitFenix Recon Fan Controller
BitFenix Recon Fan Controller

Pros: I was glad that I waited for this come back in stock here, I almost went for another brand that was cheaper, I couldn't be happier with the product and its price. The probes attached easily and the accuracy is with in tolerances. Easy to operate and set. Touch screen works with lightest touch and sound is easily muted. Has downloadable software to monitor the fans from your smart phone or notebook. I'm not that A.R. so I didn't bother with it. The best part about this unit is it controls up to 5 fans and it was under $50.00.

Cons: Would have liked a better manual explaining things more for those unfamiliar with this type of accessory and how to properly attach the probes and placement. Also screen is hard to read if not directly viewing straight on but not worth deducting any eggs for.

Overall Review: I had no problems with either connectors on the piggy back as other mentioned and it reached the MoBo's usb header w/no problem. Nice that it came with extra probes and tape. I also managed to get two fans down to 400 RPM ( I see a few complained it wouldn't work below 500, it's the fan not the controller's fault).

12/19/2012
Most Critical Review

BAD REBATE POLICY

Antec HCG M Series HCG-620M 620W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Intel Haswell Fully Compatible
Antec HCG M Series HCG-620M 620W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Intel Haswell Fully Compatible

Pros: None now!!

Cons: I check my rebate status last week and everything is a go, mind you I started the paperwork as soon as the product arrived. I usually wait a month to make sure I don't have a DOA or an RMA due to premature equip failure. I sent in the UPC label and the orig docs and low and behold (see cons below)

Overall Review: Here we go another rebate denial because again they give you 20 Days to get the paperwork in (small fine print). Never mind, that most people actually want to make sure they don't have a defective unit and have an RMA and run the product for 30 days to be certain it's a keeper. I'm pretty much done buying here with Rebates, with Shell Shocker pricing if this is how it's going to be. These processing houses have to be better accommodating, but then I blame the manufacturer's they want to move product, so does the reseller, and in the end who get's bent over, the consumer. I expect more from you guys at Newegg.

BAD REBATE POLICY

Thermaltake WATER2.0 Pro Closed-Loop All In One Liquid CPU Cooler Dual 120mm PWM Fans 120x49mm Radiator CLW0216
Thermaltake WATER2.0 Pro Closed-Loop All In One Liquid CPU Cooler Dual 120mm PWM Fans 120x49mm Radiator CLW0216

Pros: NONE

Cons: After receiving my item and verifying it worked properly after installation. I enabled the rebate process online through newegg via thermaltake's site. I waited 30 day's to ensure I didn't have an faulty item. Today I logged on to print my rebate form (completed online.) Fine print said I had 20 days from purchase to claim my rebate? what the heck Thermaltake. Next time I'll go with Corsair or Antech as they honor their rebates from longer than 30 days in your case 20.

Overall Review: Rebate is not worth the hassle buy another brand.

Great Cable and cheap $$ too

Nippon Labs DVI6DD 6 ft. DVI D Dual Link (24 + 1) Male to Male Cable, Black
Nippon Labs DVI6DD 6 ft. DVI D Dual Link (24 + 1) Male to Male Cable, Black

Pros: Excellent quality thick cables w/ gold plated connectors and under $10.00, no brainer.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Plugged into 24" LCD screen and went wow, can't believe I stuck with vga cables for so long.

12/19/2012

G.Skill Rocks!

G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR
G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR

Pros: These are excellent RAM with very good latency for the speed and size. The low profile is an excellent design choice and the ram is verifiable fast. I'm running 16GB with an Llano A8-3870K with an ASRock A75 board and my game play has been nothing short of excellent. The best part was the Black Friday Price, under $30.00 for a pair? I'm still waiting for an email from Newegg telling me they under charged me. Also the low profile allows them to fit under most aftermarket CPU Coolers. G.Skill has a very good reputation for excellent customer service, though I didn't receive a defective pair, should they ever fail in the future, I won't have to wonder if they will be around to resolve my issue.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Reading about the stability issues in the reviews tells me that many aren't doing there homework regarding compatibility issues and their mobo mfr. There is no reason not to email either mobo mfr or G.Skill first if you're unsure. This prevents a lot of headaches on build day. Sniper series though not as pretty as the rip jaws, they are made for go (fast), not for show.

12/19/2012

Great Mother Board fro Llano APU

ASRock A75 PRO4/MVP FM1 AMD A75 (Hudson D3) SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
ASRock A75 PRO4/MVP FM1 AMD A75 (Hudson D3) SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: This was the perfect motherboard for under $100, paired it with an A8-3870K with 16GB G.Skill Sniper Series (PC3-14900) 1866 RAM & +2400Mhz capable. I also set up the dual graphics with an ATI HD 6670 discrete GPU w/Lucidlogix software that was included (Lucid Virtu Universal MVP) makes for excellent game play even on med-high settings. Had an issue with USB 3.0 Driver as I installed Mobo drivers from Mfg. site as those typically have more recent drivers than the included CD. Calling tech support was a breeze, no long wait, transferred right away and the tech took time to answer all my questions, this is how C.S./T.S. should always be. You get a few extra's which some call bloatware, but it's only bloatware if you install it, (XFast LAN, USB and Instaboot) and don't use it. I'm please with my purchase and I'm glad I went with ASRock versus another Mfg.

Cons: None really, would have been nice if this board had included a USB 3.0 header, but there are plenty of pci slots and you can always pigtail to the 4 located on the back.

Overall Review: Overclocking is really easy with ASRock Extreme included software and through UEFI Bios is night and day from old school bios

12/19/2012