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Andrew S.

Andrew S.

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Most Favorable Review

Performs at advertised speeds, low profile spreaders.

G.SKILL Ares Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C9Q-16GAB
G.SKILL Ares Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C9Q-16GAB

Pros: G.Skill walks the walk. They've my RAM of choice since I ordered my first set from them. These sticks do what they say they will; they will set to the proper speed and timings without any hastle. The low profile heat spreaders are a must, I really don't see how you can go with massive tall spreaders unless you are water cooling your CPU. If you're on air, go for a set of these.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: I've bought RAM from other companies before with disappointing results. I have never had a problem with G.Skill and will continue to buy them for my builds and my customers builds. Just do it.

10/22/2012
Most Critical Review

Nice GPU, Awful Gigabyte Software

GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER MASTER 16G Graphics Card, 3x WINDFORCE Fans, 16GB 256-bit GDDR6X, GV-N408SAORUS M-16GD Video Card
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER MASTER 16G Graphics Card, 3x WINDFORCE Fans, 16GB 256-bit GDDR6X, GV-N408SAORUS M-16GD Video Card

Pros: -Great Cooler -Great Gaming Performance -Low Fan Speeds and Noise -Nice support bracket system -Cool RGB

Cons: -Gigabyte Software is awful and broken -LCD doesn't work, broke immediately -GDVR3.sys blue screened my PC until I uninstalled EasyTune (which is included in the Gigabyte Control Center software) -Absolutely monstrous in size, too big

Overall Review: Notice how all of the other customer photos of this GPU have that awful egg on the LCD? Well that's probably because the software to change it is bugged and broken. I managed to just turn mine off, but it's irritating to spend such a premium on a product and just have it not work. It's a tale as old as time, Gigabyte hardware is nice but the software is awful enough that I don't want to buy their products again.

It works and is quiet.

BitFenix BFG Gold PC Gaming 750W Modular Power Supply ATX3.0 & PCIE5.0, 100% High Quality Japanese 105°C/221°F , Efficiency Up To 90% At Typical Loading
BitFenix BFG Gold PC Gaming 750W Modular Power Supply ATX3.0 & PCIE5.0, 100% High Quality Japanese 105°C/221°F , Efficiency Up To 90% At Typical Loading

Overall Review: I took a bit of a chance on this PSU because BitFenix's prior Formula Gold was good. There need to be some in depth reviews of this unit before we can really just how well it performs as far as ripple goes, as well as testing OCP, OTP, UVP, OVP, etc. The unit is working for me, but I don't necessarily recommend anyone buy it until there is some third party data out there.

A very pleasant suprise!

MSI GeForce GTX 980TI 6GD5T OC
MSI GeForce GTX 980TI 6GD5T OC

Pros: This card is quite the underdog, I couldn't find any reviews or info on this card other than the few here on Newegg so I was taking a bit of a chance here. Well, I'm happy I did! This card has some the ability of a much more expensive model. Came in at 72.2% ASIC score, better than either of my 670 FTWs. Doesn't get too hot, only ~75c and that was with an OC up to 1500/8000. Knowing Maxwell runs hotter than Kepler that is just fine.

Cons: No backplate, bare bones packaging.

Overall Review: I think MSI did a good job undercutting a lot of other cards, taking out a lot of the frivolous things and just giving a really well engineered design. Great Job!

10/28/2015