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Brian C.

Brian C.

Joined on 09/13/09

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HIS Radeon HD 4870 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card H487FM1GH
HIS Radeon HD 4870 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card H487FM1GH

Pros: Very Fast. Very Quiet. Loads games very quickly. Games are very smooth with no stuttering whatsoever, even under stressful loads. This card will take anything you can throw at it effortlessly.

Cons: none.

Overall Review: I almost went with the super-duper version of this card, but decided on this one because of cost. I am NOT disappointed. This card is superb!

Very impressed

DFI LANParty DK 790FXB-M3H5 AM3 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard
DFI LANParty DK 790FXB-M3H5 AM3 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: Lots of USB ports. There is a light with flashing numbers durring boot up. If boot up fails you reference that number in the manual and it tells you EXACTLY where the error was. Makes getting a PC up and running for the first time very easy, which was quite nice.

Cons: Not a con per say, but very big board. I was shocked at the size. I figured it would be smaller.

Overall Review: I was very impressed with the boot up codes and interface. This was my first custom build. Man did it make life better to have a starting point to look with boot up issues first time. I would definitely recommend this board. Very impressed.

Great Case

HEC 6C28BB8S Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
HEC 6C28BB8S Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: Lots of room in this case. It had a pin that helped hold the motherboard in the case while putting in the first couple of screws to hold it down. THAT was helpful. All the parts fit snugly. I like the extra 2 USB ports on the front, as well as sound ports for surround sound easily accessible in the front.

Cons: The holes for the hard drive screws were difficult to line up, and on one of my two hard drives I only put in one screw. However, everything felt solid so it's OK I guess.

Overall Review: Interestingly when I popped the plastic covers on the front out, I found the case is countersunk. This means the front of my CD ROM drive is not flush with the front of the case. This is something purely asthetic, and the drive is still fully functional. Just surprised me I guess. I like to know EXACTLY what I am buying, so I am kind of pickey like that. Giving this case a 5. Had everything I wanted, I had plenty of room for all the components I installed, and the price on this case is UNBEATABLE compared with others out there.