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Robert J.

Robert J.

Joined on 09/07/05

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Most Favorable Review

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SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 3850 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card 100216L
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 3850 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card 100216L

Pros: Very powerful card. Price tag is better the perfect. 55nm, low power consumption

Cons: Gets hot. Mine seems to top out at 88C. Get different cooling for OC. 256mb, not a huge con.

Overall Review: The card has the same holes as the X1950 PCIe series - coolers that fit a x1950 will fit this - just watch out for capacitors. Drivers on the CD are BETA (work just fine), 7.10 from ATi site wont work. Use the drivers on the CD! wait for 7.11

11/21/2007
Most Critical Review

Follow-up

HIS Radeon HD 2600XT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card H260XTFZ256DDN-R
HIS Radeon HD 2600XT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card H260XTFZ256DDN-R

Pros: great card, runs anything out maxed out @ or below 1280x1024 R6:V, Bioshock, etc.

Cons: HOT HOT HOT! as in my previous review, idles @ 48*C to 54*C GETS UP TO 87*C+ under load. Not enough cooling AT ALL!

Overall Review: Bought a good PCI fan, exhausts air out the back @ 42cfm A must have with this card!!!

Solid card

MSI N660 TF 2GD5/OC G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 660 2GB 192-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
MSI N660 TF 2GD5/OC G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 660 2GB 192-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Pros: A very nice improvement over my aging AMD 5850. Stays very cool and has nice OC software from MSI (afterburner). A great performer for the price.

Cons: None yet.

Overall Review: This is the first Nvidia based card i've purchased since my old GeForce 2. I've never needed the minor performance difference between ATi/AMD and Nvidia, so I went with the best bang for the buck. This MSI 660 seemed to fit the bill vs. AMD. No regrets, it's a solid card. If you're torn between 660 & 660ti and on a budget, get this 660. It can OC well to compete with 660ti in almost all situations.

10/18/2012

not bad at all

Flying Saucers Aliens by Banksy Canvas Art Print
Flying Saucers Aliens by Banksy Canvas Art Print

Pros: Good quality picture with sturdy framework.

Cons: I bought the 27" one, wanted to get the 40" but it was pricey. Which brings me to the con: too expensive. It's nice, but not worth the $68.

Overall Review: If it was a little cheaper, I'd give it 5 eggs. Heck, a little cheaper and I'd gotten the size of wanted. But if price is no object to you, go for it.

Bad experience

Microsoft JR9-00011 Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows
Microsoft JR9-00011 Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows

Pros: The controller itself is the same as what comes with the console, with the exception of the wireless receiver. Pretty good on battery life.

Cons: Wireless receiver died after several months. The controller still came on, but windows wouldn't detect the receiver at all.

Overall Review: I did not buy mine from newegg, it was from a local retail location. The seperate cable for xbox - to charge the unit and use it - does not work for PC. Don't waste your money getting it if your wireless receiver dies.

10/13/2011

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BIOSTAR A780L3L AM3 AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
BIOSTAR A780L3L AM3 AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: Lots of nice features at a good price.

Cons: After a few weeks, the system started having a variety of issues. Bought a new PSU, same issue. Tried seperate hard drive, couldnt get anything to install anymore. Tried a dedicated video card, no dice. Had to replace motherboard, everything is fine now.

Overall Review: I have Biostar P45 in my main system with a Q9550 @ 3.7 - its a great board. Based on the number of positive & negative reviews for this board, it seems kinda hit or miss. More hit it seems, but you could get a dud. This hasn't spoiled the Biostar name for me, but it is disappointing.