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Karen T.

Karen T.

Joined on 10/12/06

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Most Favorable Review

really fast

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 - Core 2 Duo Conroe Dual-Core 1.86 GHz LGA 775 65W Processor - BX80557E6300
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 - Core 2 Duo Conroe Dual-Core 1.86 GHz LGA 775 65W Processor - BX80557E6300

Pros: really fast, energy efficient

Cons: none

Overall Review: If you're gonna purchase a new PC in the next 6 months or so and you need a dual core setup, YOU NEED TO GET THIS!!!

Most Critical Review

really tricky

ASUS Radeon X1600PRO 256MB GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Video Card EAX1600PRO/TD/256M
ASUS Radeon X1600PRO 256MB GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Video Card EAX1600PRO/TD/256M

Pros: fast, smooth frame rates on most of my games

Cons: display drivers that come in the box are terrible. Really tricky to update the drivers

Overall Review: if you have a broadband internet connection, I would recommend this video card. If you have a dial-up connection, under no circumstances should you get this card

sound is very poor

Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 USB 2.0 WebCam
Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 USB 2.0 WebCam

Pros: The resolution is good for making youtube videos. for 30$, what can you expect?

Cons: resolution is only good for making youtube videos, and the built-in microphone is very poor and there is this wierd static noise. will have to buy secondary microphone if you want to post quality youtube videos

Overall Review: buy a microphone.

great in DX9

VisionTek Radeon HD 3870 512MB GDDR4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card 900202
VisionTek Radeon HD 3870 512MB GDDR4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card 900202

Pros: Works terrific in DX9. very QUIET, or at least quieter than my old X1600

Cons: DX10 performs ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. I switched over from World in conflict DX9 mode to DX10 mode, with DX10 exclusive features enabled, I got a 60-75% performance drop, though im not sure if that's b/c of DX10 or the HD3870

Overall Review: right now, DX10 is a piece of junk, but for the price I got it for (didn't get it from newegg), it has an absolutely awesome price/performance ratio

12/16/2007

good for my needs

DYNAPOWER USA EP-50X.C563-BX 500 W ATX12V Power Supply
DYNAPOWER USA EP-50X.C563-BX 500 W ATX12V Power Supply

Pros: very cheap, can run just about all video cards

Cons: LOUD, it can get really loud for being so new. at least it's not as loud as my old dell

Overall Review: if you dont plan on having dual hard drives, and dual CD drives, you cant get a high end video card, and you wont be able to run the 8800 GTX regardless

Foxconn 3GTS001-W-NP White Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Foxconn 3GTS001-W-NP White Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: Strong, sturdy case, and compact. tool less design is pretty nice

Cons: The USB and audio cables were really tricky to install. Had to call technical support, did not come with a manual

Overall Review: If you dont have access to the internet, NEVER GET THIS CASE

12/27/2006