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WILLIAM K.

WILLIAM K.

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Most Favorable Review

Hands down solid card

LSI MegaRAID LSI00330 (9271-8i) PCI-Express 3.0 x8 SATA / SAS RAID Controller - Single--Avago Technologies
LSI MegaRAID LSI00330 (9271-8i) PCI-Express 3.0 x8 SATA / SAS RAID Controller - Single--Avago Technologies

Pros: absurdly fast, tech support is very on-point, has low profile bracket. Drivers and firmware are straightforward and well supported across the board. used in multiple builds with SSD arrays (Samsung 840 Pro and Mushkin Chronos Deluxe), no problems, throughput is off the chart.

Cons: It needs on-board cooling, no exception. The card overheats in a workstation chassis. You MUST MUST have a high CFM PCI slot cooling fan just under this card to avoid overheat. You can never have enough airflow over this card. cant stress that enough.

Overall Review: Aside from the cooling issue, its the best card out there. The BBU and FlashCache are pricey though.

10/16/2014
Most Critical Review

PURE GARBAGE

ADATA 16GB UV128 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive (AUV128-16G-RBY)
ADATA 16GB UV128 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive (AUV128-16G-RBY)

Pros: Delivered on time

Cons: FIRMWARE ON THESE IS COMPLETE GARBAGE. We bought 3, 2 had DOA firmware right out of the box. After using the ADATA update utility they came back to life for about 2 uses [300MB of writes] then died again. The one that wasnt DOA was so painfully slow that its embarrasing that its labeled as a USB3.0 device. USB 1.1 is closer to actual performance.

Overall Review: These drives serve more purpose being in a trash bin than holding any data of any kind as it will eventually corrupt itself.

12/28/2016

Worth it!!

DELL 9020-SFF Desktop Computer Intel Core i7 4th Gen 4770 (3.40 GHz) 16 GB 500 GB HDD Intel HD Graphics Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit
DELL 9020-SFF Desktop Computer Intel Core i7 4th Gen 4770 (3.40 GHz) 16 GB 500 GB HDD Intel HD Graphics Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit

Pros: Refurbish processes they use are very thorough. Chassis looks like new, all internal components are clean and free of dust, debris or any sign of prior use. ALL paperwork and system details are very well written, explained and included in the packaging. The units are shipped very safe and include a keyboard, mouse, and power cord.

Cons: System isnt marked as being a "Joy" refurbished system. I would like to order the exact same system, but without a keyboard and mouse to lower the price as I usually get my own.

Overall Review: Having The "Joy" refurbish company mark on a product is a mark of quality.

Dell Optiplex 3040 Micro

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) Laptop Memory Model F3-1600C9S-4GRSL
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) Laptop Memory Model F3-1600C9S-4GRSL

Pros: plug and play

Cons: none

Overall Review: installed into an optiplex 3040 micro. worked as expected.

Delivered safely and all around like-new condition

DELL 7020-SFF Desktop Computer Intel Core i7 4th Gen 4770 (3.40 GHz) 16 GB 500 GB HDD Intel HD Graphics Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit A Grade
DELL 7020-SFF Desktop Computer Intel Core i7 4th Gen 4770 (3.40 GHz) 16 GB 500 GB HDD Intel HD Graphics Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit A Grade

Pros: you cant tell if this was a refurb or new. super clean. worked great. Documentation in the box is easy to understand. Couldn't ask for anything more.

Cons: none!

Pleasantly Surprised

150 Lumen COB LED Swivel Pocket Clip Heavy Duty Work Light - Orange
150 Lumen COB LED Swivel Pocket Clip Heavy Duty Work Light - Orange

Pros: both LED's are very bright. The COB is perfect to have in the toolbag, uses 3x AAA batteries like all the other flashlights. Easy to hold and seems durable.

Cons: Would be nice to have a rubber coating all around to make it easier to grip or be more durable, but as is works. The magnetic part is in the clip which you can turn.

Overall Review: overall its a worthwhile buy at seven dollars, though more than that it doesnt justify the cost.