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Mike H.

Mike H.

Joined on 07/08/10

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ASUS VE247H 24" (Actual size 23.6") Full HD 1920 x 1080 VGA DVI-D HDMI Built-in Speakers LED Backlit LCD Monitor
ASUS VE247H 24" (Actual size 23.6") Full HD 1920 x 1080 VGA DVI-D HDMI Built-in Speakers LED Backlit LCD Monitor

Pros: Lasted with no problems since 3/2011, screen is super bright, tilts up and down, stand is kind of sort, had to stack it on top of books to keep it head level. I used it for gaming (didn't want to buy a TV because it was too big/expensive at the time). Great picture for gaming or normal use. I no longer game, so I use it now because my 14 inch laptop has a tiny screen, so I just hook it up to this.

Cons: Speakers are terrible - not a big surprise here.

Most Critical Review

Rebate Scam

BIOSTAR TH55B HD LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
BIOSTAR TH55B HD LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: This mother board - for the most part works.

Cons: I had some technical problems - there were random crashes and BSOD memory errors. The on-board graphics gave me some problems so I had to buy a PCIe graphics card. Right now I think there is something I need to change in the bios menu on memory. Had me stressed out quite a bit because the computer is currently needed and used for school and is unreliable and I have not figured out the solution yet. I never got my rebate. I bought this board from an electronics store, they gave me the complete directions and forms and I followed the directions of the manufacturer very precisely and on time. I bought this back in July and I'm still waiting in November for my rebate. I finally figured out how to check the status of my rebate and it said STATUS: declined-other. I got scammed. I'm not too furious because it was $10. But this bad experience makes me hesitant to do business with BioStar in the future.

11/16/2010
ASUS M4A78LT-M AM3 AMD 760G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
ASUS M4A78LT-M AM3 AMD 760G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: motherboard is stable motherboard is not biostar reasonable price 4 memory slots

Cons: it isn't top of the line i guess.

Overall Review: this MB was a replacement for a biostar a770e3 - which was highly unstable (random lock-ups freezes, BSOD, boot failures). i had to try different memeory, buy a different powersupply, RMA my AMD processor. when I rma'ed my biostar they (biostar support/customer service) said everything was fine and it was the AMD chip at first I belived them - but no it was the mother board. I bought this board and it has yet to crash on me.

I take back my assertion about rebate scam

BIOSTAR TH55B HD LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
BIOSTAR TH55B HD LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: I posted earlier that Biostar stole my rebate, but I finally got my rebate mailed to me today!!! (after 4 months and I had to contact them to make sure) I'm not sure if I would have gotten my rebate if I didn't contact them and ask about it. Biostar has restored my trust in them - but I don't have the patience for rebates anymore.

Cons: I'm still trying to figure out why I'm getting BSOD erros and random system crashes/restarts.

Overall Review: Interesting because I didn't have this problem with windows 64 bit and when I reintsall windows 7 32 bit with 4GB of memory installed i get crashes left and right. but when i take out one memory stick it doesn't crash anymore. I don't think it's bad memory because it passed memory diagnostic tests. . . . still trying to figure out if this is an issue with settings/incompatability or if something is malfunctioning.

11/18/2010

Amazing value, period.

AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition - Phenom II X2 Callisto Dual-Core 3.2 GHz Socket AM3 80W Desktop Processor - C3 Revision - HDZ555WFGMBOX
AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition - Phenom II X2 Callisto Dual-Core 3.2 GHz Socket AM3 80W Desktop Processor - C3 Revision - HDZ555WFGMBOX

Pros: Unlocked 3rd and 4th core! I have a friggen quadcore for under 90 bucks . . . Actually works fine with two cores, I just like knowing that I have the power and value. I mostly web browse and occasionally play old games like Command and Conquer 3 and Swat 4 Stetchkov's Syndicate. Run's both with maxed out graphics settings and resolution at 1280x1024.

Cons: none

Overall Review: I've only just unlocked the cores today, but so far appears stable and working quite well.