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Sean L.

Sean L.

Joined on 09/25/06

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Most Favorable Review

The PC Gamer's Choice

Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller for Windows
Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller for Windows

Pros: -A familiar layout -Moddable -Plug and Play -Doesn't run on batteries

Cons: -They're not as available as they once were.

Overall Review: The wired 360 controller was a huge step forward for me. I used to use a Logitech controller that was a toss-up as to whether it would be fully compatible for my games. The Microsoft pad always works. If you have 30 dollars and you buy something else, it probably won't work.

Most Critical Review

Good while it lasted.

RAIDMAX RX-850AE 850 W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
RAIDMAX RX-850AE 850 W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

Pros: Did exactly what it said it would do.

Cons: Dead after 4 years of use. Warranty only covers 2 years. (Confirmed by Raidmax Customer Support)

Overall Review: I would not recommend this product. Some manufacturers have 6+ years of warranty coverage, and this is really the way to go. You don't want to wind up with a hundred dollar paperweight down the line.

A Gamer's Workhorse

Logitech G9x Black Two modes scroll USB Wired Laser Gaming Mouse
Logitech G9x Black Two modes scroll USB Wired Laser Gaming Mouse

Pros: - Adjustable weights. - Adjustable dpi on the fly - Plug it in, and it works right away. - Sleek Software

Cons: -Not enough mappable keys.

Overall Review: I've been using this mouse for a while, in tandem with the MX Revolution. They're both great for what they do. After all this time (2 years) of gaming, not one fault has come up. One note, though. Though all of the keys can be remapped, only two are usable as macro keys. For MMO gaming, or piloting, that may not be enough. They could have added more buttons to the mouse to keep it competitive with say...Razer. But it's only a small gripe.

So you want to play hardball...

ASUS GeForce GTX 550 Ti (Fermi) 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 SLI Support Graphics Card ENGTX550 TI DC TOP/DI/1GD5
ASUS GeForce GTX 550 Ti (Fermi) 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 SLI Support Graphics Card ENGTX550 TI DC TOP/DI/1GD5

Pros: Just about everything I hoped for. Except any customer service whatsoever.

Cons: ASUS doesn't do customer service.

Overall Review: The rebate form doesn't have a mailing address on it. What's the point of having a mail-in rebate that doesn't have a mailing address anywhere on it? The phone service does not let you hold for a representative. It DISCONNECTS you. So fine. ASUS. Great product. But you get one egg. Good day sir.

Yep, this is the one.

AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition - Phenom II X2 Callisto Dual-Core 3.1 GHz Socket AM3 80W None Integrated Graphics Processor - HDZ550WFGIBOX
AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition - Phenom II X2 Callisto Dual-Core 3.1 GHz Socket AM3 80W None Integrated Graphics Processor - HDZ550WFGIBOX

Pros: This CPU rocks. I've had it installed on my ASUS EVO mobo for a few weeks now and I haven't once maxed its potential, and I'd consider myself a pretty avid gamer. Best value for the money. That's why I got it, and that's why you should too!

Cons: None!