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Clint C.

Clint C.

Joined on 02/19/02

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Most Favorable Review

Um, like, dude, wow

EVGA 512-P3-N865-AR GeForce 9600GT KO 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
EVGA 512-P3-N865-AR GeForce 9600GT KO 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

Pros: Oh, boy. This thing screams. My sys specs: dual core processor 2.4 GHZ, 4GB GSkill DDR2 RAM, 9600 GT, 250GB HD, DVD writer, MSI P6N Platinum SLI MB, XP x64. Installed Crysis, had it auto detect. AutoSet everything to high. Ran the game. No hitching, cranked to 1680X1050, 8X antialiasing, it didn't even blink.

Cons: None thus far.

Overall Review: Make sure you check your power specs. I bought two for SLI before discovering that my 580W PSU was not going to cut it. One card runs 200W (appr.) at load. That isn't bad power output, just requires a 700W PSU for SLI. Keep it in mind when you purchase. I got the results above running one card in my setup.

Most Critical Review

Died fast

HIPER HPU-4K580-MS 580 W ATX12V v2.2 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready Modular Power Supply
HIPER HPU-4K580-MS 580 W ATX12V v2.2 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready Modular Power Supply

Pros: Looks great. Big fan underneath and outtake fan move a lot of air quietly. Modular is stellar.

Cons: Mine fried after about three hours of running. Tuned on the switch at the back and POP. Hooked another PSU, no problems.

Overall Review: Hope I didn't damage anything. The toolbox is great. Hopefully after RMA I will have a working PSU of this type.

Sweet Little Mouse

Logitech MX 518 Aluminum 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Gaming Mouse
Logitech MX 518 Aluminum 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Gaming Mouse

Pros: Silent (no clicks), fast response time, recognized immediatley in XP environment. Software is adequate but really unecessary. Even the additional features such as the on the fly sensitivity toggle work without installing logitech's software.

Cons: A little lightweight. Would have been nice to get some optional weights in a gaming mouse.

Overall Review: It works. It's good. Runs Crysis on High, LOL.

Great RAM

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ

Pros: Heatsinks have great visual look. Windows XP x64 recognized all four sticks immediately. Running these in MSI P6N Platinum board: haven't had to adjust voltage or anything. Solid

Cons: None

Overall Review: I am not an overclocker. I want RAM that requires me to do nothing but drop it in slots and close the case. This RAM fits that bill perfectly.

Wow!

EVGA GeForce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Support Graphics Card 256-P2-N615-TX
EVGA GeForce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Support Graphics Card 256-P2-N615-TX

Pros: OK, dropped two of these in an SLI system, 4 GB RAM, 64 bit windows, dual core E6600. I play Oblivion and STALKER 1680X1050 with bleeding edge settings. Amazing.

Cons: So far, none. Not DX10, but we are all waiting on that.

Overall Review: At this price get two. Also, in SLI, outperforms my friend's single 8600GT in all DirectX9 games I have thrown at it.

Very attractive at this price

Acer 22" Active Matrix, TFT LCD WSXGA LCD Monitor with HDCP Support 5 ms D-Sub, DVI AL2223Wd
Acer 22" Active Matrix, TFT LCD WSXGA LCD Monitor with HDCP Support 5 ms D-Sub, DVI AL2223Wd

Pros: Colors, sheer size, speed all superb. Games very well with no ghosting and provides the widescreen that DVD's and HDTV desperately need.

Cons: Light bleed at the top and bottom of the screen is very noticeable when screen is dark. Not a deal breaker at this pricepoint, but something to think about for you videofiles.