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Michael L.

Michael L.

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Most Favorable Review

Very Happy

ASUS VivoBook 14.0" Intel Core i5-3317U 4GB Memory DDR3 1600 24GB SSD Windows 8 64-Bit S400CA-DH51T
ASUS VivoBook 14.0" Intel Core i5-3317U 4GB Memory DDR3 1600 24GB SSD Windows 8 64-Bit S400CA-DH51T

Pros: So far (2+ months at time of review) this has been a great purchase. You really cant go wrong; build, touchscreen, great specs. Intel HD4000, SSD combo HD is a great compromise in space/performance. A quality product from ASUS which does not disappoint.

Cons: The power save software (Powergear I believe?) is a double layer to the built in windows power save function. It will often supersede windows settings, forcing the CPU levels down even while plugged in. (adjustments to this seem to have no effect, minimalist is really the only setting it likes.) Un-install that software and you are golden. The touch-pad takes a bit of getting used too. You will find yourself swapping screens a lot during normal motions. Again, this is a touchscreen so your not on that touch-pad often, but slightly annoying when you are. Those times you are on it are usually due to small icons (fat fingers) or finiky browser plugins. Not a direct product fault at all.

Overall Review: Bought this for the wife this past xmas and so far she's loved it! The 14" touchscreen is a nice sweet spot in size/performance. You're getting a full windows8 system, plenty of horse power & graphics. (general, 99percentile use folks, not crysis3) Touchscreen? I will say, I am now a believer; A seasoned user can become very quick with this thing. True you wont beat a mouse for precision, but most tasks don't require it! Overall....great product, great buy. Open the lid>GO. That simple.

Most Critical Review

good but bad

Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6V250F0 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Bare Drive
Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6V250F0 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: Works well....kinda sorta. Runs flawlessly WHEN it runs...however

Cons: Windows will not restart. If the pc is OFF, it boots up like butter. If i restart be it through windows or button, the mobo posts and then windows never comes up. No one has a solution.

Overall Review: Hate to do it but i have to RMA this now. Running a a8n-sli Premium with 4800x2 and all the trimmings. What a shame.

Awesome buy!

GIGABYTE GV-N770OC-4GD GeForce GTX 770 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready WindForce 3X 450W Video Card
GIGABYTE GV-N770OC-4GD GeForce GTX 770 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready WindForce 3X 450W Video Card

Pros: Great price. Plenty of ram and holds its own against much pricier cards. Has run everything I've thrown at it so far AND stays cool while doing so. Arkham Origins(or any Unreal engine), BF4-Ultra...all the good stuff.

Cons: None to speak of. Size may be an issue for some, this is a FULL size card and uses every inch of space in my mid-tower.

Overall Review: This was on sale below 4 bills at time of purchase, which for the performance offered and amount of RAM is an excellent buy. Upgrade was from the GTX460 series and the performance boost is night and day. Do keep the size in mind when purchasing. Overall, great buy, you will not be disappointed.

12/30/2013

Excellent!

Intel Core i7-950 - Core i7 Bloomfield Quad-Core 3.06 GHz LGA 1366 130W Processor - BX80601950
Intel Core i7-950 - Core i7 Bloomfield Quad-Core 3.06 GHz LGA 1366 130W Processor - BX80601950

Pros: Speed! Shames anything I can throw at it.

Cons: Non

Overall Review: No problems, rock solid performance. Warranty is also great.

10/19/2010

Great!

ASUS Sabertooth X58 LGA 1366 Intel X58 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
ASUS Sabertooth X58 LGA 1366 Intel X58 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: ASUS reliability, great BIOS and most importantly great performance!!!

Cons: Not huge: Dual-GPU setups will eat expansion slots, so just bare in mind when planning peripherals.

Overall Review: Great layout and little features such as LED indicators for major components. As with any mobo flash the BIOS as soon as you start up and you will be golden! Again nothing but good experience with ASUS.

10/19/2010

Great!

ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS

Pros: Works as advertised, plugged right in and gave me 0 hassle.

Cons: Non

Overall Review: Does just about anything most folks would veer want from a DVD combo for a great price. Recommend!

10/19/2010