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Michael J.

Michael J.

Joined on 11/01/07

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great chip

Intel Core i5-3570K - Core i5 3rd Gen Ivy Bridge Quad-Core 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Intel HD Graphics 4000 Desktop Processor - BX80637I53570K
Intel Core i5-3570K - Core i5 3rd Gen Ivy Bridge Quad-Core 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Intel HD Graphics 4000 Desktop Processor - BX80637I53570K

Pros: Much faster than the chip/mobo it replaced. Most noticeable is the multitasking. Using several different office products and the internet was extremely slow, but now there's no noticeable lag even with many programs open even while watching a bluray. Not too expensive, especially with the bundle.

Cons: none to think of. I have a power supply from 2006, so I had to buy an adapter (~$10, newegg) to provide the chip with the power it wanted and it took a few days to arrive, but that's not its fault, just me not doing my homework.

Overall Review: cheese is very tasty, especially gouda

works for what i need

SAMSUNG USB 2.0 Slim External DVD Writer Model SE-208AB/TSBS
SAMSUNG USB 2.0 Slim External DVD Writer Model SE-208AB/TSBS

Pros: Cheap. Works. Comes with drivers in case you need to be able to write DVDs from your netbook/mini pc.

Cons: Kinda flimsy. I wouldn't take it on the road. At first it didn't want to open up, but I kept trying and now it doesn't give me any problems.

Overall Review: I was having problems booting from a flash drive to load Win7 on a mini-pc build. I bought this and it worked perfectly. I also used it to load some programs, which was slightly easier than copying them to a flash drive, then installing them.

Sound is good.

iLuv Premium In-ear Earphones with iPhone and iPod Remote IEP515BLK
iLuv Premium In-ear Earphones with iPhone and iPod Remote IEP515BLK

Pros: noise dampening is way better than stock iDevice white ones the controls work

Cons: none really. we'll see how long they last.

Overall Review: it's odd that one line is longer than the other, but whatever.

Thanks!

StarTech.com EPS48ADAP 6.1 in. 6in 4 Pin to 8 Pin EPS Power Adapter Cable with LP4
StarTech.com EPS48ADAP 6.1 in. 6in 4 Pin to 8 Pin EPS Power Adapter Cable with LP4

Pros: I didn't have to buy a new PSU when mine's working perfectly. Saved $30-60 from not buying said PSU. I didn't have to make the adapter from scratch. It looks nice. Shipped fast.

Cons: $6 for 30 cents of plastic and wiring is kinda silly, but reference the pros and then it's worth every penny.

Overall Review: Before this adapter my PSU can't fully power the CPU. After this adapter, it can.

good, basic footrest

Kensington K56152US Solesaver Footrest, 14.00" D x 18.00" W x 4.50" H , Black
Kensington K56152US Solesaver Footrest, 14.00" D x 18.00" W x 4.50" H , Black

Pros: It's a place for your feet. It's adjustable. It's comfortable barefoot or in socks. Feet dont slide off. Sturdy enough.

Cons: It doesn't do magic tricks.

Overall Review: It doesn't adjust high enough for my wife's preference and she would prefer a raised flat surface, but that's nothing to take an egg away for.