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JAMES F.

JAMES F.

Joined on 01/31/18

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Most Favorable Review

Easy to setup and use

Acer 24" 165Hz Full HD Gaming Monitor 1ms Freesync Premium (VRB) HDR10 1920 x 1080, 2 x HDMI, DisplayPort, Built-in Speakers NITRO QG1 QG241Y Pbmiipx (23.8" Viewable)
Acer 24" 165Hz Full HD Gaming Monitor 1ms Freesync Premium (VRB) HDR10 1920 x 1080, 2 x HDMI, DisplayPort, Built-in Speakers NITRO QG1 QG241Y Pbmiipx (23.8" Viewable)

Pros: -Easy to setup -Does what advertises -Clean(ish) menu -144hz hdmi, and 165 hz display port 1.2

Cons: -Could use a better stand with some more swivel and less jiggle -Maybe could come with display port instead of hdmi -Could use extra suggestions on setup guide

Overall Review: Decent monitor for this price point. ($120 - $140). There are a few reviews alleging that the product doesn't do what's advertised, but it does. The problem is that when you're buying a monitor you typically use it differently than a tv. T.v.s usually auto detect settings, with a pc, you have to set everything through windows. Monitor came in auto detect mode and because my software was set to 60hz the monitor was set to 60hz even though adaptive sync was on. Hdmi is set to 144hz at the moment. They could add a suggestion in setup, but it isn't really acer's responsibility so I don't think that's too much of a bother.

Most Critical Review

Easy to install, semi misleading advertising (possibly translation errors)

AsiaHorse VE-HUB 2IN1 ARGB/PWM Hub with SATA power supply,9 Port PWM and 9 Ports for Addressable RGB Lighting Compatible with ASUS / MSI(Black)
AsiaHorse VE-HUB 2IN1 ARGB/PWM Hub with SATA power supply,9 Port PWM and 9 Ports for Addressable RGB Lighting Compatible with ASUS / MSI(Black)

Pros: -Allows plenty of fans -Easy to install

Cons: -Cheap materials -Lopsided headers -Velcro instead of magnet

Overall Review: I know this says it's a fan hub, but in my defense all of the fan hubs and controllers really aren't clear. I could've sworn is says you didn't need to plug into an argb header to use argb. To be clear I think they are trying to say you do not need argb to use the fan hub, it will still power and not short etc. Even with that aside I would pay the extra for more durable plastic, and more QC. The teeth on the fan headers were not straight and hard to plug in. Also, it really makes sense to have your headers double sided, but it was and oversight to have argb and pwm on opposite sides. You'd want a double sided hub so you can reach with every fan Also I really wish the connector to the motherboard had a sensor so you could see each fan instead of them registering as one fan.

Great board

GIGABYTE B550I AORUS PRO AX AM4 AMD B550 Mini-ITX Motherboard with Dual M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.2 Gen 1, WIFI 6, 2.5 GbE LAN, PCIe 4.0
GIGABYTE B550I AORUS PRO AX AM4 AMD B550 Mini-ITX Motherboard with Dual M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.2 Gen 1, WIFI 6, 2.5 GbE LAN, PCIe 4.0

Pros: -Overclocking capability -Runs smooth and looks great

Cons: PCIE port driection

Overall Review: Bought this board to downsize. The price plus power delivery and vrm temps are decent. Can make a great overclock or a tiny PC.

Great, simple and easy to install

PWM Fan Hub For 5V Addressable ARGB Computer PC Case Fan PWM 1 to 9 Ports Magnetic Fan Hub Splitter With Remote SATA Power Supply Black
PWM Fan Hub For 5V Addressable ARGB Computer PC Case Fan PWM 1 to 9 Ports Magnetic Fan Hub Splitter With Remote SATA Power Supply Black

Pros: -I like the magnet on the back -Fairly straightforward to put in and plug in, also to use. -*Only requires a pwm header on mobo* everything can be controlled by remote controller

Cons: -Seems a bit cheap (some of the connectors are a little bit botched and you need to be careful when installing fan cords.) -Could use better header placement

Overall Review: Great product, great value, would definitely recommend and advertising should lean on having an actually controller as well as being able to plug into headers.

Bounceback

GIGABYTE GP-UD850GM 850 W ATX 12V v2.31 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply
GIGABYTE GP-UD850GM 850 W ATX 12V v2.31 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply

Pros: -Easy to install -Quiet -Premium quality equipment

Cons: -ALL cords extremely hard to plug in (pci, cpu, sata, power cable)

Overall Review: It's really important that your cords fit correctly into the slot on an item like this. So important that I almost ordered another motherboard all together. Unfortunately, I see other people having this issue with other modular brands as well, and it was hard to fit into the power supply itself proving to be the cord and not the mobo.