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VWI I.

VWI I.

Joined on 05/02/05

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Most Favorable Review

Solid board

MSI A68HM-GRENADE FM2+ AMD A68H USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
MSI A68HM-GRENADE FM2+ AMD A68H USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: Great for a mid-level build. Overclocking is easy via the BIOS interface - haven't tried yet though. USB 3.0, front audio, and USB headers.

Cons: Could use 1 more fan header. The software never worked for me. The BIOS update didn't work, and "fast boot" just seems like bloatware. Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but both seemed useless.

Overall Review: Recommended for an entry or mid-level build.

Most Critical Review

Very blue?

ASUS VA229HR 22" (Actual size 21.5") Full HD 1920 x 1080 75Hz VGA HDMI Asus Eye Care with Ultra Low-Blue Light & Flicker-Free Technology Built-in Speakers WideScreen LED Backlit IPS Monitor
ASUS VA229HR 22" (Actual size 21.5") Full HD 1920 x 1080 75Hz VGA HDMI Asus Eye Care with Ultra Low-Blue Light & Flicker-Free Technology Built-in Speakers WideScreen LED Backlit IPS Monitor

Pros: - Price - Viewing angle

Cons: - Very blue - Doesn't reduce eye strain

Overall Review: This is advertised as "ultra low-blue" but is the bluest monitor I've ever had! Even with blue reduction in the middle setting it's still bluer than my prior monitor on a standard setting. If anything, I get MORE eyestrain with this monitor. The price was good and the viewing angle is great. I'm not using the speakers so can't comment on those.

Great keyboard!

Rosewill Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Cherry MX Brown Switches - RK-9000V2 BR
Rosewill Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Cherry MX Brown Switches - RK-9000V2 BR

Overall Review: This is my first mechanical keyboard and it's great! The brown switches are not too noisy but have a very nice feel. I'm typing faster and with less errors.

It works!

HyperX FURY 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model HX316C10FK2/8
HyperX FURY 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model HX316C10FK2/8

Pros: Worked like it's supposed to - unlike the G.Skill junk that arrived with 1 DOA stick... It's blue

Cons: None

So much faster than a HDD!

Crucial BX200 2.5" 240GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CT240BX200SSD1
Crucial BX200 2.5" 240GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CT240BX200SSD1

Pros: I didn't do any formal testing, but just from a user-experience, this is noticeably faster than a mechanical drive. OS boots really quickly, and other programs load super fast. I don't do any huge file transfers or need massive storage so this drive was perfect for price/performance.

Cons: Could use a bracket to mount in an ATX case? No moving parts though and it's INSANELY light, so I just mounted using the screws on one side.

Overall Review: Recommended!

Nice little case

HEC 6K28BB8F Black 0.8mm SECC Steel Micro ATX Mini Tower Computer Case
HEC 6K28BB8F Black 0.8mm SECC Steel Micro ATX Mini Tower Computer Case

Pros: Good price for a solid basic case. Included fan is quiet. Front audio and USB are easy to access. No sharp edges. Everything fit easily.

Cons: Not really a con, but the case is small so might not be a good choice if you need to include many drives or other add-ons.