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Brad S.

Brad S.

Joined on 05/11/13

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Most Favorable Review

Good KB/Mouse combo

Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000
Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000

Pros: 1 USB dongle for both components, reaches to 23ft before it cuts out. I used a USB 2.0 port which got me to 28ft before cutting out. Might have something to do with interference with other electronics. Keyboard shortcuts are useful to have.

Cons: Mouse wheel isn't "click" or "notch" type, it's the smooth scrolling. A little bit annoying but I kind of seems a lot more accurate than my old mouse

10/29/2013
Most Critical Review

Bad bad bad

Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) Low Profile Intel Desktop Memory Model BLS2K4G3D1609ES2LX0
Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) Low Profile Intel Desktop Memory Model BLS2K4G3D1609ES2LX0

Pros: It came free with a combo purchase.

Cons: First set of sticks I received were horrible, the sticks would not POST past 1066mhz when both were put in the system. I tried it one at a time, one stick would POST at 1333mhz but that was it, the other wasn't posting past 1066. I RMA'd through Newegg quickly. Got my 2nd set and both were good, till it wouldnt POST at 1600. Neither would past post 1066 this time. I just left it in the storage box and used some spares for my system.

10/29/2013

Good extension cable

Nippon Labs Black 15 ft. USB cable A/Male to A/Female extension 15ft USB cable Model USB-15-MF-BK 15 feet
Nippon Labs Black 15 ft. USB cable A/Male to A/Female extension 15ft USB cable Model USB-15-MF-BK 15 feet

Pros: Has secure USB connections on both ends. I use this for my PS3 controllers to charge while across the living room.

Cons: my iPhone 5S and iPod touch 5G sometimes gets the "Charging is not supported with this accessory" message on it. Not the cable manufacturers fault.

10/29/2013

Blistering Fast

SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-7PD256BW
SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-7PD256BW

Pros: This is actually my 2nd drive, I bought one of these when it was first available. It is amazingly fast, I get constant 511mb read and 481mb write. win7 boots in 8 seconds. Programs load in an instant.

Cons: Migration software does not detect the drive when plugged into the internal power and sata port. The instructions say to use a USB power/SATA cable which is not included. You can try using a dock or external enclosure, don't know if that works, I just went into win7 disk management and enabled the drive.

10/29/2013

Quiet fan is quiet

COOLER MASTER R4-S2S-124K-GP Silent Case Fan (4-Pack)
COOLER MASTER R4-S2S-124K-GP Silent Case Fan (4-Pack)

Pros: Quiet, cools efficiently when multiple fans are set up in the proper place.

Cons: n/a

10/29/2013

Unexpected Delivery

Cooler Master Elite 430 - Mid Tower Computer Case with All-Black Interior and Windowed Side Panel
Cooler Master Elite 430 - Mid Tower Computer Case with All-Black Interior and Windowed Side Panel

Pros: Case was very sturdy, more so than I expected. The cooling is really good if you know how to set it up.

Cons: Ehh on the lights, but that comment is just here to fill the Cons section. Reality wise it doesn't bother me at all

10/29/2013