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Rhonda M.

Rhonda M.

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Most Favorable Review

Overkill

CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin PC RAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10
CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin PC RAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10

Pros: Works at advertised speeds. Works period

Cons: None

Overall Review: Not on MB verified RAM list, no post, but hit 'MemOK' and away it went. 10-10-10-27 and now have 32Gb useable memory. Not sure if I will leave in current AMD setup or save for Intel i7 future build. Either way plan on setting aside a few Gb for RAM disk - maybe put a game or two on it (RAM disk) Wasn't sure if it would work acceptably on current AMD 1090T / Crosshair 4 Formula rig but they (both sets of 16Gb Corsair) work and now have 32Gb of usable system memory. Necessary? No Did it just because it could be done and pleased with the results? Absolutely.

Most Critical Review

Expected more

NETGEAR WNDR3700-100NAS V.5 Wireless Gigabit Open Source Router/ USB port Rangemax 2.4/5 GHz Simultaneous N600 Dual Band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, IEEE 802.3/3u/3ab
NETGEAR WNDR3700-100NAS V.5 Wireless Gigabit Open Source Router/ USB port Rangemax 2.4/5 GHz Simultaneous N600 Dual Band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, IEEE 802.3/3u/3ab

Pros: Dual band works -

Cons: IP issues on v3. I also checked the DDWRT site before purchasing this router and v1 and v2 are compatible but not v3. Have reset the router many times to resolve issues, power cycled it, etc THEN went to install DWRT on it and v3 isn't supported, but there is no indication on the box which version is inside. Didn't even try to install DDWRT - would keep it if I could flash better firmware on it - or if it worked like a $100 router should Did not get through Newegg and will be returning to B&M retailer.

More Secure Now

Aposonic A-BR1B4-C250 4 Ch 960H Full D1 DVR + 4x 700TVL Bullet Cameras + 500GB pre-installed HDD with Mobile Access Surveillance Kit
Aposonic A-BR1B4-C250 4 Ch 960H Full D1 DVR + 4x 700TVL Bullet Cameras + 500GB pre-installed HDD with Mobile Access Surveillance Kit

Pros: Great price Solid Software DIY

Cons: Replaced stock Toshiba drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822149380&cm_re=toshiba_DT01ACA050-_-22-149-380-_-Product with a WD 2Tb Purple http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236661 with no issues. Stock drive was not defective, but reviews suggest it might not be the best for the job. Any job, really.

Meh

Plantronics GameCom 780 Stereo Corded Headset Recreational Comfortable Design
Plantronics GameCom 780 Stereo Corded Headset Recreational Comfortable Design

Pros: Sound acceptable

Cons: Short cord, software lacking any adjustments other than enabling and disabling Dolby

Overall Review: The cord length is short for my needs and should have paid more attention to cord length specs.

Eyefinity Win

MSI Radeon R9 290 GAMING 4GB 512-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
MSI Radeon R9 290 GAMING 4GB 512-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

Pros: Active display port adapter not required for Eyefinity. Experienced Eyefinity consumer (6048 x 1080) since the HD 5870 - then crossfired 6870s - now this. By far the best investment made in a while.

Cons: none so far. Other reviews state that heat is an issue, but have yet to witness it myself.

Overall Review: Active adapter not required for Eyefinity 3x1 No heat issues (two weeks, many games)

Good

Logitech G510 Keyboard
Logitech G510 Keyboard

Pros: Good. Buy one.

Cons: Rear legs - ¼ too short, rear footing slides

Overall Review: Spent an hour recording, converting (Mp4→AVI), and uploading an outstanding video review with a few LCD apps, but it just won't upload. Get AIDA64 and use the Logitech LCD app included with it.

12/28/2012