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Kurt F.

Kurt F.

Joined on 03/23/07

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Most Favorable Review

Love it!

PC Power and Cooling S75QB 750 W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7
PC Power and Cooling S75QB 750 W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7

Pros: Been running this thing since December 2007. I rarely turn my PC off. Just checked the voltage recently after cleaning my system. No problems. If it ever fails, PC Power and Cooling has my business again.

Cons: None

Most Critical Review

Died

GEIL GMCEC01 Fan & Heatsinks
GEIL GMCEC01 Fan & Heatsinks

Pros: It sure was pretty. It was quiet. I liked that there was a temperature reading (although, I don't know how accurate it was).

Cons: Not sure if it actually kept the memory cooler as my memory died twice while this cooler was on (I had the memory at its recommended settings, which was OCd). I really didn't have a method to check the temp, and I am not sure if it would make a difference. The fan died a couple months ago, despite frequent dusting with pressurized air (I did hold the fan while cleaning). I am disappointed.

Overall Review: I bought the third party cooler as a suggestion from the memory manufacturer, as my memory seemed to die every six months or so. The memory company stated that it was a heat issue. Who knows? For me, if a product doesn't survive three years, then I lose confidence in that company. For the price I paid for this product, I am disconcertingly disappointed. I, most likely, will look elsewhere for a new cooler (as I eventually did with the memory).

Perfect fit

ORICO Aluminum 5.25 inch to 2.5 or 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Disk Drive Mounting Kit with Screws and Shock Absorption Rubber Washer- Black  (AC52535-1S-V1)
ORICO Aluminum 5.25 inch to 2.5 or 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Disk Drive Mounting Kit with Screws and Shock Absorption Rubber Washer- Black (AC52535-1S-V1)

Pros: Fits perfectly into my mid-sized P182 case. Easily installs. Can install both sizes of hard drives

Cons: None

Overall Review: I needed to move a couple of my hard drives in my P182 case in order to fit in the newer, longer graphics cards. This saved me from having to purchase a new case.

Works

Rosewill RV350 350W ATX 1.3     Power Supply
Rosewill RV350 350W ATX 1.3 Power Supply

Pros: Replaced the PSU that died in my in-laws' PC (HP Pavilion). It is efficacious. It is inexpensive. The in-laws are happy to have a working PC again.

Cons: None

Great memory two years later

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: Never had any problems. They work like memory should. Seems to be very reliable. I've never had to call support. Lifetime warranty!

Cons: none

Overall Review: I've tried another company's memory with my motherboard, but the sticks kept failing. Probably a heat issue. I will go to G.Skill first from now on.

Wonderful

Corsair Vengeance 1500 USB Connector Circumaural Dolby 7.1 Gaming Headset
Corsair Vengeance 1500 USB Connector Circumaural Dolby 7.1 Gaming Headset

Pros: Great virtual surround sound. Light weight. Excellent microphone! Ear cups are soft and comfortable! Doesn't squeeze my average-sized head.

Cons: A bit of a pain to set up.

Overall Review: Although it was a bit difficult to set up, the answer was easily found on Corsair's Website (I think in the forums, it was a while ago).

11/19/2012