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Joseph R.

Joseph R.

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Most Favorable Review

They best small form factor X570 board out there just a terrible value compared to the ASUS ROG Strix X570-I

ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Impact AM4 AMD X570 USB 3.1 USB 3.0 HDMI Mini DTX AMD Motherboard
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Impact AM4 AMD X570 USB 3.1 USB 3.0 HDMI Mini DTX AMD Motherboard

Pros: - SO-DIMM M.2 adapter can house two NVME M.2 drives and since it connects off the board M.2 temps are very good - 802.11ax - Built in IO shield - Easy to read BIOS FlashBack, Clr CMOS, Q-Code and FlexKey functionality on IO shield - SupremeFX S1220 and ESS SABRE9023P audio - 6 x USB 3.2 gen 2 and 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 type C - Supports 64GB RAM - Amazing VRM performance for size - On board power button

Cons: - DTX size will not fit everyone's case - SO-DIMM adapter is very tall - Fan and RGB headers on SO-DIMM adapter are a pain - Price and value just isn't as good compared to the X570-I

Overall Review: So if you want the best of the best for a small form factor PC w/ X570 than this DTX board is it. Granted the board will not fit every ITX case and the SO-DIMM adapter is almost unreasonably tall. This boards VRM's are amazing and performs really like an upper mid tier ATX board and is loaded with features that lends it to water cooling and overclocking. My huge gripe with this board is that Asus also makes the ROG Strix X570-I which isn't as feature rich but is very similar VRM wise and at almost $200 less it is the board the majority of people should buy if they are looking to get a Ryzen 3900X or 3950X

Most Critical Review

The Best value for the money

Pixio PX347c Prime - 34 inch 100Hz AMD FreeSync UWQHD 2K Curved Professional Gaming Monitor 34" 3440x1440p Samsung PVA
Pixio PX347c Prime - 34 inch 100Hz AMD FreeSync UWQHD 2K Curved Professional Gaming Monitor 34" 3440x1440p Samsung PVA

Pros: -3440x1440P -100Hz refresh -Curved -Massive 34" -FreeSync -Amazing Value -Works great with Nvidia cards -I could not find any dead pixels -Samsung PVA panel good in between IPS and TN -Great customer service

Cons: -Terrible stand (little motion and no height adjustment) -No Vesa mount to make up for terrible stand -Onscreen controls are horrid -Only three inputs and only one can do the 100Hz (DP) -Really weird 80-100 FreeSync range -Crackling noise for the first 20-30 minutes -1st unit had bad clouding and 2nd unit had bad light bleed in lower left hand corner

Overall Review: A lot of times these types of value monitors present one too many compromises, making them a hard sell even at their low prices. There are a few well known cheap Korean brand monitors like this that all use the same curved 3440x1440P screen at 100Hz, but what made this monitor different for me was the $490 price tag shipped. By no means is this an Acer Predator or a Asus ROG gaming monitor and the gaming elite will probably still want 144Hz or above or GSync since minor tearing can occur. Build quality and price reflect this since the Pixio Prime is anywhere from $250-$500 cheaper than those monitors. But with the low price you have to compromise on the stand which is borderline useless and on screen controls, which again are horrible. If you are team green and don't need GSync, performance wise the Pixio with Overdrive on at 100Hz is awesome for $490 but gaming. If you have a Radeon card FreeSync is a nice option but is set to a weird and limiting 80-100FPS, making almost useless for most games. At 34" the curved ultra wide screen is immersive and crispy at 2K+ resolution. I couldn't find any dead pixels on my unit but it did have the crackling problem for the first 30 minutes or so. Hopefully this rids itself out overtime. The box shipped in it's manufacture boxed just covered with a cardboard sleeve, I think Pixio ships this way due to the fact a few people complained that they got their monitor in larger cardboard boxes allowing the Pixio box to freely bounce around. It's nice to see that Pixio is addressing concerns like this and even on other sites they tend to respond to any negative reviews by offering to mend any problems. Pixio's dead pixel policy I believe is 5 or greater and any repairs besides DOA require you shipping back the unit back to Pixio. With this said Pixio is still a fairly new company, but they have created a really awesome monitor that can compete with some really great mainstream monitors like Samsung, just beware of the monitor's shortcomings especially the stand. Edit: my first unit had some noticeable clouding and light bleed so Pixio decided to RMA it and gave me a call saying they thought nothing was wrong with it even though I provided pictures prior to sending back the monitor. They agreed to send out a new one but stated that they couldn't guarantee that this monitor wouldn't also have light bleed. I got the 2nd one and while there was no clouding there was even worse light bleed in the lower right hand side. After not having a primary monitor for 2+ weeks I decided to just live with the 2nd unit. While the product is far from perfect I would say Pixio's CS is top notch. Also Pixio came out with a Vesa adapter which you can get through their own site, which has made my overall viewing experience much better.

It's a RTX 4090...

GIGABYTE Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 24GB GDDR6X PCI Express 4.0 x16 ATX Video Card GV-N4090GAMING OC-24GD
GIGABYTE Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 24GB GDDR6X PCI Express 4.0 x16 ATX Video Card GV-N4090GAMING OC-24GD

Pros: - RGB - Performs slightly better than a FE -Runs as cool as a FE -Comes with a support bracket - Card is fairly light - Quiet

Cons: - $100 over the FE isn't worth it - 1% better performance at best than the FE - Lighter, but also feels cheaper than something like an ASUS TUFT - Insanely long at 340mm and very wide - Cheap plastic shroud -Support bracket is case/motherboard base so it will not work with every setup - Wideness does effect case compatibility and 12 pin adapter

Overall Review: Was this my first choice? No, I'd rather have a ASUS TUFT or Founder Edition RTX 4090, however the performance is still amazing. I am not sure how Gigabyte rationalizes a $100 premium considering the OC mode gains maybe 1% better performance at best compared to a cheaper FE. I will say the card runs really quiet and cool but the card is also much bigger than a FE at 340x150x75.2. Please measure or look up your case specs beforehand or like a lot of people on here you will need to change cases. I am running an ASUS AP201 and it fits, but the 12 pin adapter and cables do press slightly against the side panel. I am not a fan of the cheap plastic shroud and while the card is lighter than a FE or ASUS model, it doesn't feel lighter is a premium way. The provided support bracket is nice, but is very case dependent so unless you are running a traditional mid/full tower the bracket is useless. I decided to buy a cheap standing bracket but my photos have a chip bag clip in the meantime supporting the card. The card recommends a 1000w PSU but you could get away with a 850W or a Titanium rated 750W PSU if you don't plan to overclock.

10/24/2022

Really great value for 32GB at 3600 MHz just not the best timings

Team T-FORCE DARK Za 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3600 (PC4 28800) Desktop Memory (FOR AMD) Model TDZAD432G3600HC18JDC01
Team T-FORCE DARK Za 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3600 (PC4 28800) Desktop Memory (FOR AMD) Model TDZAD432G3600HC18JDC01

Pros: - Great value - Runs fairly cool - AMD optimized - 3600 MHz with XMP profile no issue - 2400 MHz stock - Fairly low profile

Cons: - Not the greatest timings - No RGB

Overall Review: Used this on my GIGABYTE B550I AORUS PRO AX with no issues. If you need fairly low profile AMD optimized RAM that can hit at least 3600 MHz at a good price than this set is an awesome option. No RGB and the timings aren't great but they run at stock 2400 MHz.

What I cycle with in these crazy times

Cycling Mesh Mask with Extra Carbon Filters for Cycling Motorcycle Climbing Training Fitness (activated carbon filter 4 pieces)
Cycling Mesh Mask with Extra Carbon Filters for Cycling Motorcycle Climbing Training Fitness (activated carbon filter 4 pieces)

Pros: - Fairly breathable - Lightweight - Adjustable - Metal nose piece - Secure - 5 filters

Cons: - Still fogs up my glasses - Filters could be a little bigger for some - Filters seem to be only 4 layers when advertised at 5 - Not medical rated

Overall Review: During these crazy time it's good to wear a mask even when cycling. Neck gaiters don't offer great filtration and can get hot and stuffy. Most medical or cloth masks simply aren't breathable enough and hinder performance. This cycling mask is mostly made out of mesh and has 5 layers (I see only 4) with a carbon layer and has two one way valves on it to allow for better airflow. The mask and filters are not medically rated should not be used in any kind of medical setting or in circumstances where social distancing can't happen since this mask will allow some particles from you to be emitted. One filter comes preinstalled and the manufacture supplies 4 additional filters. The mask fits securely with ear straps and a Velcro neck strap and the nose is adjustable since it has a metal band on it. My qualms would be that the mask while breathable still fogs up my cycling glasses when not moving, the filters coverage will be small for some faces, and like I said before the filters seem to only be 4 layers not 5.

The best Z390 ITX board out there

ASRock Z390 PHANTOM GAMING-ITX/AC LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI USB 3.1 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
ASRock Z390 PHANTOM GAMING-ITX/AC LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI USB 3.1 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard

Pros: - Reasonably priced - TB3 port - 2 M.2 NVME slots - Very good VRM

Cons: - M.2 heat sink screw stripped with little to no pressure - 2nd NVME on back can get toasty - Not the most compelling aesthetics - Only supports 32GB of RAM - TB3 port is nice to have but only runs at half speed

Overall Review: This is the best performing Z390 ITX board out there but subjectively it looks pretty plain and not as premium as the ROG Strix version. The TB3 port is a nice touch but it doesn't run at full speed. Only supports 32GB of RAM so if you need more get the ROG Strix board. My biggest complaint about the board was that the heat sink screw for the M.2 cover easily strips with little to no pressure. I thought I was the only person that had this problem but after reading other users reviews this is fairly common problem so be very careful.

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Pixio CS is spot on

While I am not in love with the product I received from Pixio, their customer service is awesome and I would without a doubt buy from them again once a new models (hopefully withe no shortcomings) comes out. They are very responsive, understanding, and try to fix all problems

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