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Victor C.

Victor C.

Joined on 01/01/07

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Most Favorable Review

Working Well

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6570 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 x16 Graphics Card 100323-2L
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6570 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 x16 Graphics Card 100323-2L

Pros: I had no trouble installing this video card into my computer. Doesn't required additional power cables. Size is small. It is very quiet (which was a priorty for me) Came with a case sticker too

Cons: None

Overall Review: I am not a gamer so I can't speak to it's performance. However for general computer use it is a great upgrade. I can cycle through pictures quickly.

Most Critical Review
KWorld KW-88X DV/AV DVD Maker Pro
KWorld KW-88X DV/AV DVD Maker Pro

Pros: None - I never got the computer to boot up

Cons: I concur with the warning about this card NOT being compatible with some motherboards. It is not compatible with my board (AMD 4800+ CPU on NFORCE6M-A v2.0 with nForce 520LE chipset - Running Windows XP Home) My computer wouldn't even get to the post screen on boot up. As soon as I removed this card from the computer, it booted up properly.

Overall Review: Buy a different video capture card with good reviews and is compatible with Vista/Win 7 so you won't have driver issues when using those operating systems. I didn't get far enough to install the “free” software, but after my own troubles and reading the other reviews, it makes me believe this product is designed poorly. It's not worth the "headache" trying to trouble shoot the thing. Buy something else.

Nice 8GB upgrade for Toshiba Laptop

Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) Laptop Memory Model CT2KIT51264BF160BJ
Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) Laptop Memory Model CT2KIT51264BF160BJ

Pros: I installed this memory into my Toshiba L755D-S5218 laptop, going from 4 GB to 8 GB. I don't play games on this laptop, but I do multi task, opening several websites at a time and office programs etc. Over all the improvement is noticeable.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Memory on my laptop is operating as the following: 8.00 GB DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24) (due to Motherboard limitation not a memory speed issue. I also have a 240GB SSD hard drive installed. Originally just starting Windows 7 would utilize 46% of the RAM (512mb allocated just for the video). On a normal basis, I would often be using 70-80% of the RAM and occasionally get out of memory warnings. Now I have sufficient memory available and the computer does seem to operate a bit quicker. (I was surprised that the performance was noticeable.) For my use and laptop, this upgrade was well worth it.

AM3+ FX-6300 Works

ASRock 770 EXTREME3 AM3 AMD 770 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
ASRock 770 EXTREME3 AM3 AMD 770 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: I have owned this motherboard for almost 2 years now, and have a couple of different CPU's installed over that time period. I read that an AMD FX-6300 (AM3+ CPU)would work, even though it's not shown on ASRock's cpu support list. Works perfectly fine for me without any operating issues.

Cons: No Cons

Overall Review: I flashed my BIOS to version "L1.91" from the "Beta Zone" on ASRock website for the ASRock770 Extreme 3. The only thing I noticed is it takes a bit longer to boot up vs. using a Phenom II. I suppose it is because the motherboard is attempting to recognize the FX-6300

Great Memory

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ

Pros: I never purchased G.Skill before, but the memory worked great. I had no problems at all on an ECS Motherboard., and I would purchase from G.Skill again. However I'm not doing any overclocking, so I can't speak to that. But at default settings it works fantastic. They even provided a G.Skill sticker for my computer case.

Cons: None

Overall Review: None

Nice Card

PowerColor Radeon HD 4650 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Graphics Card AX4650 1GBK3-H
PowerColor Radeon HD 4650 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Graphics Card AX4650 1GBK3-H

Pros: Slim, very quiet, good power for average user, non-gammer, 1GB DDR3 memory

Cons: No Cons for my intended use

Overall Review: I have to say I am beyond happy with this video card. It's so quiet it could be used in an HTPC. It's quick when viewing my digital photos, and my screen looks great. The colors just seem to pop now. I am very happy with my purchase. If it stops working for some reason, I will provide another review.