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James K.

James K.

Joined on 10/17/05

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memory for Zbox

ADATA Supreme Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Laptop Memory Model AD3S1333C4G9-2
ADATA Supreme Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Laptop Memory Model AD3S1333C4G9-2

Pros: The best pro of all, they work

Cons: None

Overall Review: I purchase a Zotac Zbox AMD version and wanted more ram then the 2 gigs that come with. So I went on Zotacs web page and these Adata were on the recommended list. I have not used Adata in the past, I know about them just not had the opportunity to use them. The best thing about a new computer part is this, when you drop them into a memory slot, fire up your system and everything works as advertised. Now I've got a smoking htpc with 8 gigs of ram, which is more then my desktop pc.

NIce living room keyboard

Logitech K400 2.4GHz Wireless Touch Keyboard
Logitech K400 2.4GHz Wireless Touch Keyboard

Pros: Lightweight, Power button, Accurate trackpad

Cons: Poor logitech drivers

Overall Review: I really do like this keyboard, it is light enough to sit for long periods on a lap, and having a power button that turns my Zbox on is finally incorporated into a keyboard. Finding a workaround for the Logitech drivers was a pain, but at least I did get it to work.

windows 7 scores

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders

Pros: Stable, Ease of use, Fun

Cons: little to none

Overall Review: If you've not stepped up to windows 7, what are you waiting for? I've been a windows user since 3.1 and I do believe that M/S has finally gotten the OS right. Although not perfect Win7 has so many good things that sticking with XP or Lord forbid, Vista, is just plain stubborn.

Switch

D-Link  DGS-1005G  Gigabit Desktop Switch - Retail
D-Link DGS-1005G Gigabit Desktop Switch - Retail

Pros: ease of use lightweight fast

Cons: none that I can tell

Overall Review: If you are like me and live within a building with lathe and plaster walls using a router is sometimes sketchy. I bought this to move my wireless router to a better location. Works flawlessly.

h50

CORSAIR Hydro Series H50 120mm Quiet Edition Liquid CPU Cooler - Intel Only (CW-9060006-WW)
CORSAIR Hydro Series H50 120mm Quiet Edition Liquid CPU Cooler - Intel Only (CW-9060006-WW)

Pros: good instructions, easy to follow.

Cons: screws for radiator are a little short, and they're no extra screws for adding a push fan, which is illustrated in the instructions

Overall Review: Had I known corsair would release the h70 a couple months later I'd have waited for it. Not that the h50 doesn't do a superb job of cooling, it does fantastically. It's just the H70 has a smaller water pump, plus the in and out water hoses are on 90 degree swivels, I think that configuration in my opinion is a much better arrangement.

Great Ram

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK

Pros: Heat sink, packaging, color.

Cons: None

Overall Review: great ram for the price, if your not going to overclock, (I dont) then this is a great ram for you. Remember to check your motherboards website and make sure you buy the correct ram, something that is compatible is always a good thing.