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Richard O.

Richard O.

Joined on 07/28/10

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18 Month update

MSI GeForce GT 610 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Graphics Card N610GT-MD1GD3/LP
MSI GeForce GT 610 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Graphics Card N610GT-MD1GD3/LP

Pros: Card is rock solid for what it is designed for. I would buy this again if needed.

Cons: After 18 months the fan is starting to get a little noisy. I have cleaned it twice and it didn't help. It is not unacceptable, but definitely noticeable since it was silent when new.

Good stuff!

G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR
G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR

Pros: Rock solid performance, easy fitment, not hard on the eyes. In all fairness I am using this on a 32 bit Windows 7 machine so I am only using less than half the 8gb, but I have not had a single issue in 18 months.

Cons: None

Excellent Motherboard

MSI B75MA-E33 LGA 1155 Intel B75 HDMI USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
MSI B75MA-E33 LGA 1155 Intel B75 HDMI USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

Pros: Good solid motherboard. Have not had any issues in 18+ months. Everything is placed well, and the footprint will fit almost any PC case.

Cons: None

Intel 330 Series Maple Crest 2.5" 60GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SSDSC2CT060A3K5
Intel 330 Series Maple Crest 2.5" 60GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SSDSC2CT060A3K5

Pros: Fast! Windows 7 boots in less than 20 seconds, faster if I can remember and accurately type my password.

Cons: Maybe the memory size could be bigger, but I bought this just to boot Windows 7 and it is perfect. I load everything else onto my WD hard drive.

Nice Case

Rosewill R101-P-BK-450W MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case, come with 1x 120mm Fan, 450W Power Supply
Rosewill R101-P-BK-450W MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case, come with 1x 120mm Fan, 450W Power Supply

Pros: Plenty of room for a microATX case. Power supply is acceptable noise wise, and seems to be performing to specs. Finish on the outside is nice, the inside is standard grey. No sharp edges (hands are cut free after install). Power button LED is a bit on the bright side, but acceptable, and has a nice feel (solid). Case has an excellent cooling path. I added a 120mm fan to the front and with the included fan on the back the case stays below 30C.

Cons: Power LED is bright. Slot covers are not reusable. Power supply is top mount. Interior is not painted to match the exterior.

Overall Review: This is my first microATX case and I am very happy with it. I would buy this case again.

Works

TP-LINK TL-WR740N Wireless N150 Home Router, 150Mbps, IP QoS, WPS Button
TP-LINK TL-WR740N Wireless N150 Home Router, 150Mbps, IP QoS, WPS Button

Pros: Reliable.

Cons: Range is limited. Will not reach back bedroom on my parents ranch style house. 40 feet might be a bit too much to ask I guess, but my similarly priced Linksys E2000 has the range.

Overall Review: Has worked well for two years. I took an egg away for range, but for a $20 router that might not be fair. My parents don't use the back bedroom anyway, but when we visit we don't have WiFi when getting ready for bed.