Joined on 12/14/09
AMD A8 Users Beware -
Pros: For a full ATX at this price and brand, it can't be beat. Came with HDMI cable and plenty of extras. Does NOT feel cheap. Bought MSI in past, never any problems. Bought for an HTPC build for friend. See other thoughts.
Cons: You can only hook this up to HDMI or DVI - NOT both. If you want to switch from HDMI to DVI, for example, you have to open the case and switch the jumpers. Not handy for those that want to hook up to a TV and computer monitor.
Overall Review: This board will most likely not work with any A8 processors. Mine came with version 1.0 - you need version 1.3 or above to use the A8. At 1.0, you can use the A6, but not the A8. My problem happened when I hooked everything up and got no display; I tried using different cables (DVI, HDMI, VGA) and switch jumpers, but nothing. I called MSI and they informed me that the board version is 1.0 and thus won't work with an A8 unless I update BIOS to 1.3 or above. Obviously, I couldn't do that unless I had an A6 processor handy. I gave it five eggs because it is a well made board and had I had an A6, I'm sure everything would have worked fine. Once all my parts were installed, there were no beeps, all fans worked, HD worked as did CD tray. But no display. Again, this is because of the version I got. I wanted to pass this info along to the community for anyone looking to pair an A8 with this board - look elsewhere. If you have an A6, you're solid. Great value here. Side note, NewEgg was really cool and I'm squared away now. *Original Build* This board A8 3850 Corsair DDR3 8GB WD 500 GB HD 7200 RPM Zalman ATX Mid Case (nice case for price) Cooler Master 500W PS ASUS CD/DVD *New Board* I've since bought this board (ASRock A75 Pro ATX), which, after calling ASRock, confirmed that it would work with an A8 even with the oldest version. I hope this helps.
Avoid for High Speed
Pros: Easy setup. Looks slick.
Cons: DO NOT purchase this router if you have Comcast or high speed Internet. This will get the job done if you are paying for about 10mbps. If you get 50mbps, from Comcast for example, avoid. Max speed is 13mbps.
Overall Review: I updated firmware, changed channels and I am 3 feet away from router. I have a DOCSIS 3.0 modem, too. Thought since I had a small apartment that this would get the job done. Save yourself trouble and money, and just get a dual band router.
Live in a large city?
Pros: Too easy to setup; my mom can hook this thing up. Dual band. 5ghz. Netgear name brand.
Cons: None.
Overall Review: I recently moved to downtown Chicago from the suburbs. While I was living in the suburbs, I had a cheap $20 router that got the job done. I was getting about 40+ mpbs out of the 50mpbs that I was paying for (Comcast). This was a 2.4ghz router wireless N router. After moving to the downtown Chicago area, however, my old router could not handle the congested area. Almost everyone is on the 2.4 frequency and I was getting 10mbps out of my 50mpbs when I was THREE feet away from my old router. I updated firmware, changed channels and use a DOCSIS 3.0 modem but no dice. I purchased this router and now I'm getting 54mpbs out of the 50mbps that I'm paying for. The range is great. If I'm far away and between a lot of walls, I'm getting about 38mpbs. I'm fine with that. Also, I play games online with ZERO lag while my girlfriend watches Netflix and surfs the web in the other room. We also have smartphones connected to WiFi and there are no problems. This is worth the money. If you live in a congested city, or are looking for strong range, this is a worthy of every dollar Netgear is asking for. This is a good product and I would buy it again.
Great w/ A10
Pros: - Good value if you can't afford to step into the $200ish price range. - Works great with AMD's A10 CPU. Coupled with said processor, it scores a 7.7 in WEI - I can run any game on the market on High / Ultra.
Cons: - This is not a loud card, by any means. It also isn't deadly silent, either. You should hardly notice it, though.
Overall Review: Got this for my brother's CPU. Made a fresh build using AMD's A10 CPU. All in all, I spent less than $550 and got the new Storm Scout case, 8GB of DDR3 and a 1TB HD. The computer scores 7.3 - 7.7, with the latter being graphics and gaming. Played Witcher 2 on Ultra. Starcraft 2 on Ultra. BF3 on High (with some ultra). Honestly, for a complete build with a quality case for $550, you can't beat this. If you're reading this review, it's because you can't / don't want to spend $200+ on the next tier cards. The difference is .2 in WEI.
Last forever
Pros: I've owned this product for five years. I'm writing a review because I'm ordering another one for my friend. Nice to see it is on sale. The thing stays on a lot, and I've never had a single issue. In FIVE years. Range - My modem is on one end of the house and it gets 25 mbps. My computer with this D Link adapter gets about 11-15 mbps and its a long distance with a lot of walls in between. Can't complain.
Cons: None. Well made product.
Got it for $14.99
Pros: Emeril brand knives - $24.99 with promo code and I had a $10 gift card from previous NewEgg purchase. These were once $60. Don't care about the lawsuit - China Germany they're all the same evil power. If these last me one year I got my moneys worth.
Cons: None. Currently $24.99 with promo code. Go to target or walmart, you'll pay far more for similar or crappier knives. Plus, when you're friends come over they'll think you're some big shot - You have Emerill brand knives. lol
Overall Review: They say Emeril. I used to have two knives in my house - one from Walmart that was .88 cents and a steak knife. It sucked when both were in the dishwasher ... cutting a lemon with a butter knife is no good.