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Dan H.

Dan H.

Joined on 12/05/06

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Kingston ValueRAM 1GB DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model KVR667D2/1GR
Kingston ValueRAM 1GB DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model KVR667D2/1GR

Pros: Cheap, working

Cons: none really

Overall Review: If you want to get Dual Channel speed you will need 2 chips.

Most Critical Review

Poor features

GIGABYTE GA-945GCM-S2C LGA 775 Intel 945GC Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-945GCM-S2C LGA 775 Intel 945GC Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: Cheap, working, 4 SATA ports.

Cons: Lacking basic power saving features, no wake up on LAN, no RAID, only 10/100 Ethernet, 24 pin ATX, only one case fan power connector.

Overall Review: I got this MB to use in a low cost home network storage Linux box. It works fine but I can't make the system get into a power saving mode when not in use. Another thing it lacks is a GB Ethernet NIC which means I have to buy another NIC. Also, since it has PCI-E, it requires a 24 port plug which means I couldn't use my existing ATX power supply. I bought an adapter from 20 pin to 24 pin which seems to work without issue but I also have a 35 watt Celeron CPU and no PCI or PCI-E boards.

OK drive

Seagate BarraCuda 7200.11 ST31000340AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Bare Drive
Seagate BarraCuda 7200.11 ST31000340AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: Lots of storage, good price

Cons: No Advanced PM (power management) functionality, running hot

Overall Review: I got 2 of these drives for a Linux network storage box to which I connect with my PS3. The drives work ok even though they seem to get hot. Had to remove a jumper to allow 3 Gbs.

Flimsy and terrible support

Logitech VX Revolution Black 8 Buttons Tilt Wheel Cordless Laser Mouse
Logitech VX Revolution Black 8 Buttons Tilt Wheel Cordless Laser Mouse

Pros: Lots of buttons, optics use invisible light spectrum (ir), looks nice, interesting scroll wheel functions, cool way to tuck away the USB receiver when not using the mouse.

Cons: Flimsy: the USB receiver bent a little and a resistor came off, sometimes battery stops powering the mouse for no apparent reason and has to be moved in place to start it up again. Fit: fits awkward in hand and I didn't get used to it after months of use. Warranty and Support: Logitech does nothing to stand by their poor design issues. When my receiver broke they made me buy another one and still after more than a month I don't have the replacement.

Overall Review: Was it for Logitech to really want me to have a Logitech mouse I would have enjoyed it a lot more but they don't seem to care.