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John S.

John S.

Joined on 07/23/07

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Good RAM

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL8D-4GBHK
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL8D-4GBHK

Pros: Ram looks nice. Runs as fast as, if not better than, 4GB of Pi Black DDR2 800Mhz RAM with an E8400. CAS 8 timings with not much overclocking needed.

Cons: A small con is that when attempting the CAS 8 timings, I found it more stable when the voltage was under 1.6v. Using the stated 1.65v on Newegg made it crash a lot. Not really much of a con to deduct an egg.

Overall Review: Someone noted that they were angry that these were CAS 9 stock. If you do your research, you will find that the standard for DDR3 ram (1333Mhz specifically) is CAS 7 at 1.5v. DDR3 is far from meeting the JEDEC standards. If you find a lower CAS timing ram of the same speed at 1.5v, then you will not have to overclock nor worry about the CAS timings being different from the stated rating. Most of the lower CAS DDR3 ram you will find is just sticks that require overclocking to achieve their ratings which is why they require you to up the voltage. Also setting your RAM timings can variate from motherboard to motherboard because of different BIOS (this is where the manual for the motherboard comes in). An easy way to figure out the recommended timings is by using CPUZ and use the RAM tables it gives you as a guide.

Awesome GPU

EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SC2 HYBRID GAMING, 11G-P4-6598-KR, 11GB GDDR5X, HYBRID & LED, iCX Technology - 9 Thermal Sensors
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SC2 HYBRID GAMING, 11G-P4-6598-KR, 11GB GDDR5X, HYBRID & LED, iCX Technology - 9 Thermal Sensors

Pros: Runs PUBG and iRacing with ease on a 27" 1440p monitor. Definitely feels like it can easily run 4k or VR setups, which I will be upgrading to next. Helped my Vegas renders and Streams achieve higher quality vs. my previous 970.

Cons: Fan can get a bit noisy, but not too much of a con. Since the machine is not in the open, it isn't noticeable. Also if I need to block out unwanted sounds, I put on headphones.

Fast, if the motherboard can support it.

G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL4D-4GBPI-B
G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL4D-4GBPI-B

Pros: Looks cool. Runs cool. Looks fast. Runs fast.

Cons: Won't run the CAS 4 timings on the 730i, but that is not the fault of the RAM.

Overall Review: 730i can run some CAS 4 RAM, but its tRC can only be set to 32 and the PI Black needs 36, according to CPUZ. 750i and 780i should run this RAM at best timings. However, even at the CAS 5 timings, it isn't crippled.

Good Hub for the Price

D-Link DUB-H4 USB2.0 4-Port Hub w/ one fast charging port & power adapter
D-Link DUB-H4 USB2.0 4-Port Hub w/ one fast charging port & power adapter

Pros: . Cheap. Four Ports. Can run with or without supplied power adapter. Good hub for expanding the DGL-4500 USB port.

Cons: Really?

Overall Review: I used this hub to connect a External hard drive, and a printer to the DGL-4500 USB port. DLink decided to release a program that utilizes the USB port to virtually connect such a device to any computer on the network. Only downside is the router can restart if too much load is put on the network, but that is a router problem.

12/30/2008

Awesome Budget Case for the price.

Thermaltake SopranoRS VG7000BWS Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Thermaltake SopranoRS VG7000BWS Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: Has a side window, plenty of space, tool-less design, and a rear 120mm fan. It is a nice glossy finish , and it is very easy to install drives and cards into this case. The cables are clearly labeled for easy connection to the motherboard. Comes with a dust filter even though this is the version that does not have the front fan. The front door is well made plastic material, and is closed by a magnetic system so it is easy to close and open it. Rear fan is a little noisy, but compared to the fan that my brother had in his old case, it is quiet.

Cons: Not really cons, but if you don't want your storage/media drives to move around a lot, you will still have to put a screw on the non tool-less side (right side). With just the Tool-less locked in, the drives move just a little. Also the card locking mechanism will not completely lock most video cards that have a lot of output ports on them (like the 7800GS AGP).

Overall Review: The locking mechanism can be removed if you want to go to the old style of screwing the cards into the slots, and you cant even removed the locking clips themselves if you just want to screw in one device. If you expect a completely noiseless case, this is not for you. This case as mentioned before makes a little noise, but it isn't loud.

10/31/2008

THE BEST ROUTER EVER!

D-Link DGL-4500 Gigabit Gaming Router 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4/5GHz Selectable Dual Band Xtreme N
D-Link DGL-4500 Gigabit Gaming Router 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4/5GHz Selectable Dual Band Xtreme N

Pros: GIGABIT LAN/WAN(more interested in the LAN part of it). 2.4Ghz/5Ghz N. Nice display screen, displays transfer rates for internet, wireless, and wired. Shows blocked packets, time, etc. Easy port forwarding interface. Forwarding ports is as simple as selecting a program from their list, and it enters the information for you. Application forwarding allows you to forward one port for applications such as torrent clients, etc. You can easily reserve your internal IP to your MAC address with a click of a button. You can lock out anymore people from entering your wireless. It blocks an amazing amount of packets that try to come in that aren't supposed to. Lightweight, easy to hook up and go.

Cons: If you find a con on this router, then Bush is the greatest president of all time. There is none!

Overall Review: There is soooooooooo much this router can do, I have not been able to explore it all. This router does wonders for its price. Some have said that the display/power light is bright, but the display shuts off if not in use, and the power light is not that bright compared to the lights on my X8350. This thing is in my bedroom with the lights facing my bed, and it does not bother me at all. I wish I could talk about it more, but it requires making an entire book of the wonderful things it can do. Buy this, you will never regret it!