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Michael J.

Michael J.

Joined on 06/14/06

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smoking fast

Crucial M4 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CT064M4SSD2
Crucial M4 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CT064M4SSD2

Pros: This thing is blazing. I used this to replace a 36GB Raptor 10kRPM Sata150 I've had since the beginning of time (or what it feels like). The excessive noise and limited space for Windows + drivers + updates led me to buy this. Plugged it in and installed Windows easily. Using with an Asus AM3 Board @ 6.0GB/s. Under HD Tune I was getting an average of 320mb/s read speed (wouldn't let me do write speeds). Gives me a 7.7 on the Windows Experience index. iTunes 64bit version loads in less than 1.5 seconds. Computer boots and is ready to use almost instantly after the home screen shows up. After Windows updates/drivers/Office 2k7 install I have little over 40GB left which leaves plenty of rooms for some more applications or a few games.

Cons: No adapter, and this thing is smaller than the pictures make it out to be. Granted, it's my first experience with a 2.5 inch drive since I don't mess with laptops.

Most Critical Review

Nope.

NYKO Power Pak Xbox 360 Black
NYKO Power Pak Xbox 360 Black

Pros: Fits in the controller

Cons: Lost charge after maybe a month. Doesn't hold charge worth anything. I'm guessing if you get lucky you'll save some money but just go with the official one.

ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 AM3 AMD 880G SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 AM3 AMD 880G SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: This board is rock solid. Has USB 3.0, Sata 6.0GB/s, tons of OC features, and a not-bad layout. Loaded it up with a Phenom 965 BE with 8GB G.Skill RipJaw 1600s and is working like a charm. Had no problem detecting my old 36GB Raptor as well as my other devices. BIOS boots up FAST too. Before I know it Windows is loading, which is fantastic as the boot time of my old Asus P5WDH was like 2 minutes.

Cons: None so far, Turbo stuff is kinda wonky but OC'ng through the BIOS is the way to go. Also, just a FYI: If you want to change the multiplier, you just enter the numbers. I was pressing Enter going "Why isn't it working?" But that's how you do it.

great PSU

KINGWIN Mach 1 ABT-600MA1S 600W ATX 12V Ver.2.2 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready Modular  Power Supply
KINGWIN Mach 1 ABT-600MA1S 600W ATX 12V Ver.2.2 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready Modular Power Supply

Pros: Awesome style, powers everything great, runs quiet. The LED looks awesome especially with a window

Cons: Kind of stiff cables, requires more room because of the modular cables (had to remove a HD cage and another bracket in my V1000B Plus II to fit it)

Overall Review: Took a chance with this one and it definately paid off, will see how it holds up.

It's a beast!

ASUS EAX1900XT/2DHTV/512 Radeon X1900XT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 CrossFire Supported Video Card
ASUS EAX1900XT/2DHTV/512 Radeon X1900XT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 CrossFire Supported Video Card

Pros: Amazingly fast, burns through most games at 1680x1050 without a sweat with ATI's Overdrive on. Adaptive and HQ AF look great. Some people complained about noise but this baby is quiet in my case except for when it first turns on (loud whur).

Cons: Not really any, just beware the weight and size, runs at 55c idle in my rig.