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Robert K.

Robert K.

Joined on 01/15/08

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Product Reviews
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Most Favorable Review

BuckeyeMiniITX_Build

CORSAIR CX-M series CX430M 430W 80 PLUS BRONZE Active PFC ATX12V & EPS12V Modular Power Supply
CORSAIR CX-M series CX430M 430W 80 PLUS BRONZE Active PFC ATX12V & EPS12V Modular Power Supply

Pros: Powers 16g Ballistix, 840 Pro HD, 3570K CPU, MSI E77-53 board, 2 purple fans, & Xonar sound card without a hiccup. Fairly silent.

Cons: Mine had the side panel tab out of place and slightly damaged, like it was squished BEFORE PACKAGING. The box was not so I had to laugh at the QC decal. Speaking of Decals, I read a review on this PS & it showed a nice Corsair case decal. I didn't get one (boo hoo).

Overall Review: Newegg rocks.

Most Critical Review

Broken part 1st use

Vantec 2.5" / 3.5" / 5.25" SATA / IDE to USB 2.0 Adapter - Model CB-ISATAU2
Vantec 2.5" / 3.5" / 5.25" SATA / IDE to USB 2.0 Adapter - Model CB-ISATAU2

Pros: If you do bench work on PC's, this will be invaluable.

Cons: Outside cheap sata power adapter connector, nothing yet. 1st use was on a sata drive recovery. Power connector was so tight on the power supply end, I thought it was deformed. Unplugged it after 1st use and Pin 4 stuck on the power inverter converter end and was sticking out of the adapter. No biggie, soldered another connector from a fan I had but poor molding, workmanship.

Overall Review: Piddly break, but 1st use..................kinda ticked, but this thing will put jing in my pocket over time.

Perfect Sempron Budget build stick

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL

Pros: Cheap, colorful heat spreader, no issues. Built my sister a simple web browser / Sempron 2650 / with Gigabyte AM1 board, 120G Kingston SSD, This memory stick & $22 Antec case. Less than $200 shipped. I strongly suggest going up to the Sempron 3800 series quad core for 12 bones. Memory tested as advertised. I am no where near utilizing all 4G, just browsing, no gaming.

Cons: Zilch

Overall Review: Guess I got a good stick, but it performs as advertised & flawless.

Another 45130 dude

Antennas Direct DB4E Extended Range Multi-Directional Bowtie UHF Antenna 65+ Miles
Antennas Direct DB4E Extended Range Multi-Directional Bowtie UHF Antenna 65+ Miles

Pros: I can pull in all Cincinnati and Dayton stations from 45130 which is great with a 50" HD LG TV. This thing is tough because the black cover over the center was cracked when I got it, the package looked like it had been ran over with a tank. I put some clear silicone over the crack, let it dry overnight, & mounted it. I am impressed with this wounded warrior lol.

Cons: Shipping destroyed this thing, but a little protective silione and voila, I didn't feel like shipping it back.

Overall Review: With a great deal on the 50" TV from Newegg, this antennae, I get all the networks and more and no bill, no bills. Yea man!

Good Value IMO

LG NB3530A 2.1-Channel Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer
LG NB3530A 2.1-Channel Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer

Pros: Bluetooth Sub, easy menus, auto on/off with my new 50" LG TV. Lightweight. Rented the new Star Trek movie last night, feel I got my $ worth. During the surprise explosions & action scenes sound was just like a small movie theatre, decent bass, adequate, but I cant see 300 Watts rating. I would reccomend one to a friend on a budget.

Cons: Optical only like my new LG 50" TV, hummmmm lol. If I wanted to try my M-Audio AV 40's I cant. I knew this playing cards though lol.

Overall Review: Sub has less guts than i expected, but I'm not disappointed for a couple hundred bones.

11/17/2013

Impressed

LG LN5400 series 50" 1080p TruMotion 120hz LED-LCD HDTV 50LN5400
LG LN5400 series 50" 1080p TruMotion 120hz LED-LCD HDTV 50LN5400

Pros: Clean crisp image, LED, easy set up. For the money, I am happy, great picture.

Cons: Digital Audio out is only option. Awaiting 300W LG soundbar to pair up with this TV. Sound is weak like any TV.

Overall Review: Shipping was quick, not 1 knick on the box, I was shocked.

11/11/2013