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Brian W.

Brian W.

Joined on 05/20/04

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Most Favorable Review

Best Budget Video Card

XFX PVT84JUDD3 GeForce 8600GT XXX 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card
XFX PVT84JUDD3 GeForce 8600GT XXX 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card

Pros: This is a great performing video card for the cost. I can run games like HL2 and Lost Planet on the highest video settings without scarifying performance with this baby. My 3dmark06 score was 5094 with this video card and my AMD X2 5200+ processor. All the video tests ran smoothly without any lag.

Cons: 128-bit memory interface.

Overall Review: Yeah you could get an 8800 series card for twice the cost and thrice the performance, but this 8600GT is definitely a great performing video card for the price. Also make sure to download the latest drivers from Nvidia or XFX’s website.

Must Buy

Sunbeam CR-CCTF92-4 92mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler ,  free TX-2 Thermal Paste Included Inside
Sunbeam CR-CCTF92-4 92mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler , free TX-2 Thermal Paste Included Inside

Pros: Keeps my AMD Phenom II X3 720 (overclocked to 3.4GHz) at 25c Idle, and 32c while playing Crysis on maximum settings with my 8800 GT. Running Prime95 pushed it to 42c after running for a couple of hours. Even unlocking the 4th core the temps remained the same for the exception of Prime95 which the maximum temperature reached 44c. Very easy to mount.

Cons: The heat sink itself seems flimsy, but it certainly does a great job.

Overall Review: 5 year old tube of Arctic Silver 5 worked like new!

Good Case Design

Rosewill R103A - Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - 350W 20 + 4-Pin Connector Power Supply
Rosewill R103A - Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - 350W 20 + 4-Pin Connector Power Supply

Pros: This case has a good internal layout making it very easy to install hardware, includes a 350 watt PSU, front panel USB ports, and it's very durable yet light in weight.

Cons: The hard drive activity light on the front panel (RED) IS NOT as bright as the power light (BLUE) like shown in the picture.

Overall Review: Perfect for a budget system.

Perfect Upgrade

Hanns-G 19" Active Matrix, TFT LCD WXGA+ LCD Monitor 5 ms 1440 x 900 D-Sub, DVI-D HW-191DPB
Hanns-G 19" Active Matrix, TFT LCD WXGA+ LCD Monitor 5 ms 1440 x 900 D-Sub, DVI-D HW-191DPB

Pros: After searching through LCD Monitors for over a year now, I finally upgraded from my 3 year old 17" flat screen CRT to this LCD. The clarity and rich depth is outstanding for gaming. Much more desktop space with 1440x900 resolution. No dead pixels, no problems, and no regrets.

Cons: None

Overall Review: And of course I have to mention that Newegg is the best thing since sliced bread. I wouldn't shop anywhere else.