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Gregory H.

Gregory H.

Joined on 05/23/06

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Most Favorable Review

Great cheap case!

NZXT Source 210 S210-002 White w/Black Front Trim “Aluminum Brush / Plastic” ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
NZXT Source 210 S210-002 White w/Black Front Trim “Aluminum Brush / Plastic” ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: I used this case to rebuild an older system. This case is great for the price, I got it for $19.99 after a $20 rebate. Plenty of room in this case, great cable management, good air flow, and it feel well made. I'm very happy with this case and would buy another in the future.

Cons: No USB 3.0, USE 2.0 front panel may be a issue for some but as I was rebuilding an older system it wasn't a issue. No SSD mounting option, You'll need a 3.5 bracket to mount a 2.5 SSD in this case.

Most Critical Review

Not worth the trouble

ORICO USB 3.0 PCI Express Card Hub Controller Adapter Card with 2 Rear USB 3.0 Hosts and Internal USB 3.0 with 15PIN Power Connector -Black
ORICO USB 3.0 PCI Express Card Hub Controller Adapter Card with 2 Rear USB 3.0 Hosts and Internal USB 3.0 with 15PIN Power Connector -Black

Pros: Great idea, just falls short.

Cons: Card doesn't work, drivers cause windows 7 to become problematic.

Overall Review: I installed this card into an old PC to give it an updated function/feel of USB 3.0 Every time I install the drivers for the card, windows 7 will no longer shut down nor start up. I have to do a system restore which removes the card's drivers so windows can work. I tried installing multi-versions on the card's drive with the same results each time. Thus I've given up.

10/27/2013

Good ODD

SAMSUNG DVD Burner 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 SATA Model SH-224DB/BEBE
SAMSUNG DVD Burner 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 SATA Model SH-224DB/BEBE

Pros: I used this drive with an older system that had a ODD that used an IED cable. So to help clean up the cable management I upgraded that old ODD to this Samsung dvd burner. I'm very happy with this new ODD.

Cons: None

Worked out nicely

VANTEC HDA-525P 3.5" to 5.25" Front Bay Converter Kit
VANTEC HDA-525P 3.5" to 5.25" Front Bay Converter Kit

Pros: I used this with a NZXT 210 case so I could mount my old 2.5 card reader. I'm very happy with it. Works as expected.

Cons: None

Good 2.5 drive case

Rosewill RX81U-ES-25A 2.5" SATA to USB 2.0 External Enclosure
Rosewill RX81U-ES-25A 2.5" SATA to USB 2.0 External Enclosure

Pros: I used this with an old 500GB HDD from a dead laptop. Now I have a good backup drive. I'm very happy with it.

Cons: None

Good PSU

CORSAIR CX Series CX430 430W 80 PLUS BRONZE Active PFC ATX12V & EPS12V Power Supply
CORSAIR CX Series CX430 430W 80 PLUS BRONZE Active PFC ATX12V & EPS12V Power Supply

Pros: I had an old Q6600 base system that I was rebuilding that had a 8 year old PSU finally die. So I bought this CX430 to replace that old PSU. I'm very happy with this PSU. Works as expected. It's happy in this new home, in a NZXT 210 case.

Cons: None