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Jason S.

Jason S.

Joined on 08/29/04

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Most Favorable Review

Nice, but!

XFX PVT88PYDD4 GeForce 8800GT XXX 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
XFX PVT88PYDD4 GeForce 8800GT XXX 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

Pros: DX10 capable. Slim. Does the same as my two 78's in SLI.

Cons: RUns HOT! Fan is very loud when turned up, and you are going to want to turn it up. Doesnt run TF2 on high with AA and ANO maxed out.

Overall Review: Maybe SLI will do better, plan on getting a second card.

Most Critical Review

Tempermental

WINTEC FileMate 16GB Mobile Professional Class 10 microSDHC Card with SDHC Adapter - Retail
WINTEC FileMate 16GB Mobile Professional Class 10 microSDHC Card with SDHC Adapter - Retail

Pros: Large 16gb, cheap.

Cons: Works when it wants to. Has become corrupt several times and had to use windows/android to repair and reformat.

Overall Review: If you use this for a phone and store valuble info on it, don't. Find another card to use as a backup.

Very not bad

Sound Quest SQK8 8 Gauge Amp Wiring Kit
Sound Quest SQK8 8 Gauge Amp Wiring Kit

Pros: This kit is good bang for the buck.

Cons: The insulation on the wire is very soft, very easy to tear if pulling through a tough spot in the firewall.

Worth it!

Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930 with 7.1 Surround Sound, Wireless Headphones with Microphone
Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930 with 7.1 Surround Sound, Wireless Headphones with Microphone

Pros: WIRELESS. Not only do they free you from the tether of your gaming cans, they sound fantastic. I have had numerous 5.1 headsets, this one only had two speakers and sounds better than the rest. It may only be virtual 5.1, but hands down, its more accurate than any set I've used. Switch for 5.1 or 2 Did I mention they are wireless. Most gaming headsets these days are heavy and painful to wear. These are very much padded in all the right places. Battery life is excellent, and the meter is spot on for time left. The boom up mic mute is very cool. Volume is easy to get to, no more foolin with the inline or desktop amp to adjust. They are crystal clear and do an outstanding job of noise cancelling. So much so they have to pump your voice back thru the speakers so you can hear yourself talk. My computer is in the center of the house and these things let me walk all around without losing signal. Bottom line, take it from a guy who has had allot of headsets and this is the one I'm stickin with.

Cons: Plastic hinges for the ear cups creak when you move around. Not so noticeable after a while, but some may get annoyed. No wired mode, even when plugged in they are still using the wireless. G-Keys don't work with Ventrilo as they claim to.

Overall Review: I am using Windows 7 64 bit and have had no issues. Some here claim there is an issue, however as a software technician in a corporate environment, I have come to realize, that even the same model pc can have slight differences that make drivers and other hardware act strangely. Do your self a favor, research your particular setup prior to your purchase. If others complain about a similar setup, odds are you could have issues. Another word of advice, half of the hardware issues people have come down to users not following directions when it comes to installation. Go to the website and see if the version listed is newer than the one on the disc. Preparation and a little research can save you time and the agony of a return.

WD40

Western Digital Blue WD6400AAKS 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
Western Digital Blue WD6400AAKS 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

Pros: Large hard drive, easy to install. Sata II

Cons: Only gets a 5.8 experience rating in Windows 7. Then again its just a hard drive.

Overall Review: Like WD40 you can use these drives for anything. I have never had one fail on me. I have always replaced a drive simply to increase size and never because of failure.

It just works

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ

Pros: Pop this stuff in and your good to go. This stuff has the right timings, and the correct voltage to boot on any modern board. If you looking for compatibility this is the stuff.

Cons: Heat spreaders are small, not sure as thats a con tho, because these dont get hot!

Overall Review: I have bought from G.Skill twice and they not let me down yet. Works seemlessly in my Gigabyte GA-P45-UD3R