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ROBERT O.

ROBERT O.

Joined on 01/08/02

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Most Favorable Review

The Gold Standard in wired nics!

Intel EXPI9301CTBLK Network Adapter 10/100/1000Mbps PCI-Express 1 x RJ45
Intel EXPI9301CTBLK Network Adapter 10/100/1000Mbps PCI-Express 1 x RJ45

Pros: Stable, fast pci-e nic. I have replaced all (5) of my desktops onboard nics with these Intel nics. One per computer. My network transfers are smoother, quicker and use the same, or in many instances, less cpu cycles. Much, much better than the onboard Realtek. Better than Marvell too. Noticeable network performance increase.

Cons: None. Just buy it.

Overall Review: Sad that Intel networking is available on so few consumer motherboards.

Most Critical Review

Last Pioneer I buy...

Pioneer Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 10X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-R 32X CD-RW 40X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner
Pioneer Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 10X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-R 32X CD-RW 40X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner

Pros: Delivered quick, as usual. Package in perfect condition. Drive well protected.

Cons: This drive EATS blank dvds. Will play a pressed, finished dvd, or cd. Give it a blank dvd (-/+, doesn't matter), and it starts GRINDING away. Ruined 4 discs before I requested a RMA. I've owned the 104, 106, 107, 111, and the 212 from pioneer. No more. I should have heeded the warning I read here and on some other forums.

Overall Review: Not Newegg's fault. I hold Pioneer responsible for this JUNK drive. Choose another brand.

Excellent fan controller!

Sunbeam RHK-BA Rheobus 5.25" Bay 4 Channel 20W Fan Controller Panel (Black)
Sunbeam RHK-BA Rheobus 5.25" Bay 4 Channel 20W Fan Controller Panel (Black)

Pros: I've been using a Sunbeam Rheobus to control my fan speeds through many builds and rebuilds. Currently I'm using (2). One in each of my towers. The newest Sunbeam RHK-BA I own in 5 years old. The other is 5+. Both work flawlessly, and are not a fire hazard. Just simple hardware that allows me to use a fan I might not want to hear 'spun up' all the time.

Cons: Did I mention the leds are on the bright side? Simple fix for me was to push the led slightly into the frame. Works and not as intense.

Overall Review: Bought from another vendor, as Newegg didn't carry this item at the time.

Stable, fast board

ASUS P6X58D Premium LGA 1366 Intel X58 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
ASUS P6X58D Premium LGA 1366 Intel X58 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: Took my 920 to 4.0ghz in an afternoon. Problem free.

Cons: Video card blocks 1 fan header. Big deal. Attached the fan before installing a video card. I'm reaching to find something to post here.

Overall Review: My wallet hurts...

Problem free in Asus P6x58d

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ

Pros: Works @1600/1.5 volts. Didn't need more to run 4.0ghz. Normal sized heat sinks. Didn't need to worry about cpu/heat sink/fan clearance. Good bang for the buck.

Cons: Price is creeping up...

Another T61p success story!

Crucial 4GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Laptop Memory Model CT51264AC667
Crucial 4GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Laptop Memory Model CT51264AC667

Pros: Works well in my T61p. Decent price ($139.00) for this amount of notebook ram.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: Shipped from TN, not NJ