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Paul M.

Paul M.

Joined on 01/16/02

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I am a happy camper.

EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 SLI Support Graphics Card 512-P3-N871-AR
EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 SLI Support Graphics Card 512-P3-N871-AR

Pros: Very fast card. Very easy to overclock. I only went as high as 800/2000/2400. Built a new system using this and an EVGA 780i board with the E8400. Old system was AGP. Had an ATI X1950 GT. Like going from a Geo Metro to a Dodge Viper.

Cons: Turn the fan up to 100% and is sounds like a jet is taking off inside my computer. Can't complain about the cooling though. Only went as high as 56c overclocked. Maybe I will look at aftermarket coolers when they come out. Or just use headphones when gaming.

Overall Review: New system is outstanding. No problems with any games. I can't stop smiling.

Excellent graphics card

GIGABYTE GV-N780GHZ-3GD G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready Video Card
GIGABYTE GV-N780GHZ-3GD G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready Video Card

Pros: This card runs cool,quiet and fast. The Windforce cooler is an excellent cooler.I have no problems running games like BF4, Skyrim or BL2 at high quality on my 30" monitor. Card has a back-plate. Comes overclocked from the factory. Reasonably priced.

Cons: Voltage not unlocked from the factory.

Overall Review: This card replaced my 5970. Which is still a decent card. Just wanted something faster and did not want to go the dual GPU route again. With the AMD cards being over priced right now. The 780 is a good deal in the $500 range.

Great gaming headset.

CM Storm Sirus - True 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset with Control Module
CM Storm Sirus - True 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset with Control Module

Pros: Great for gaming. The console is very convenient to use. Sits on the desk making it easier to access than inline controls. The software and 5.1 does what it is suppose to. Very comfortable considering how big they are. USB access.

Cons: A bit spendy.

Overall Review: They do just what I want them to do. I use them 90% of the time for gaming. That is what they are designed for. I'm not a audiophile perfectionist so when I do listen to music. It is good enough for me. There are some nice cans out there that can be plugged into a sound card that work great for just music. I did not purchase them here. CM was selling them at PAX for $100. Could not pass that offer up.

Waiting!!

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 5970 (Hemlock) 2GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 CrossFireX Support Graphics Card 100280SR
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 5970 (Hemlock) 2GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 CrossFireX Support Graphics Card 100280SR

Pros: Ordered two!

Cons: Not here yet.

Overall Review: Full review after installation. This is how I can write a review now.

Works great

AZiO BTD603-132 Bluetooth Adapter (Class 1 v. 2.0)
AZiO BTD603-132 Bluetooth Adapter (Class 1 v. 2.0)

Pros: Sync'd up the families cell phones without a hitch. We have a LG vu, a Pantech Matrix C740 and a Sony w580. Easy as pie.

Cons: $6 shipping.

Overall Review: Like others. I did not use the included software. Just plugged it into the laptop that runs on Vista Home Premium. Windows installed the drivers for it in about 20-30 seconds.

Great case!!!

Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Pros: Lots of room inside. Airflow is outstanding. Excellent cable management. Looks great without being gaudy. Very easy to install hardware in this case. Everything stays nice and cool inside. I use after market air coolers for my cpu and video card. That helps. The option to turn off the blue LED on the top fan. Fan controllers are easy to use.

Cons: Having to take the side covers off. So the hard drive cages can be pulled out to get at the dust filters to clean them. No option to turn off all the blue LED's. I like them. Would be nice to have that option to turn them off though.

Overall Review: My last case was the Antec 1080AMG. That was a really good case. This is a great one. It has looks and function all in one package. Installed new hardware in my old case last spring. It was a real joy to take it out of the old case and install it in the new one. I like a big heavy case. This one definitly fits that bill.

12/29/2008