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Brent S.

Brent S.

Joined on 08/20/01

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Most Favorable Review

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GIGABYTE GA-990XA-UD3 AM3+ AMD 990X + SB950 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-990XA-UD3 AM3+ AMD 990X + SB950 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: Be sure to upgrade the BIOS to the new F3. After I did this, perfermance substantially improved. BIOS upgrades are a snap with the BIOS software that is included. You do it right from Windows. Very easy to do.

Cons: None yet

Overall Review: So far a super mobo.

Most Critical Review

Does not read or write CDG

PLEXTOR Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 10X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-R 32X CD-RW 40X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA Super Multi DVD Burner
PLEXTOR Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 10X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-R 32X CD-RW 40X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA Super Multi DVD Burner

Pros: Basic burner

Cons: I wrote earlier that it will R/W CDG. After further tests it does NOT.

Overall Review: Not the quality that Plextor used to make.

Superior Performance

AMD FX-8350 Black Edition Vishera 8-Core 4.0 GHz (4.2 GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W FD8350FRHKBOX Desktop Processor
AMD FX-8350 Black Edition Vishera 8-Core 4.0 GHz (4.2 GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W FD8350FRHKBOX Desktop Processor

Pros: Running cool, 19*c with aftermarket heatsink & fan that I used from my 6 core 1100. My computer has never run so smooth and quick. Excellent CPU

Cons: None yet

Overall Review: I just upgraded from the 6 core 1100 and so far very thrilled with performance. Read many reviews of heating problems. Mine is running super cool. 19*c so far. Highly recommend for use on AM3+ system. My motherboard is 6 yrs old and loves it. I am using stock settings and running at 4000. I don't see a need to overclock. Never been a fan of overclocking. I need solid and confident performance.

Great Quality

Coboc PL4SPL2-8 8 in. 4-pin Molex LP4 Male to Two(2) Female  'Y'  Splitter Power Cable
Coboc PL4SPL2-8 8 in. 4-pin Molex LP4 Male to Two(2) Female 'Y' Splitter Power Cable

Pros: Good quality, heavy duty, and the 8" length was perfect.

Cons: None

10/31/2015

Excellent Tool

SABRENT USB-DSC5 2.5"/3.5"/5.25" SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 Converter Adapter With Power Supply & LED Activity Lights
SABRENT USB-DSC5 2.5"/3.5"/5.25" SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 Converter Adapter With Power Supply & LED Activity Lights

Pros: This powered adapter is fantastic. Adapts any SATA or IDE drive to USB 2.0. Just what a tech needs. This beleongs in every tech's toolbox.

Cons: Wish it was 3.0 USB

Not for IDE

Nippon Labs AD-SATA-IDE-B IDE to SATA Adapter or SATA to IDE Adapter
Nippon Labs AD-SATA-IDE-B IDE to SATA Adapter or SATA to IDE Adapter

Pros: Bought this based on user reviews. Doesn't fit an IDE pherical. Will probably work for a floppy disc drive. I'll still keep this but glad it was only $12. I'll use it to connect a floppy drive

Cons: I got this to connect an IDE DVD drive. It's only for a floppy disc drive.

Overall Review: Users should only post a product review after they have actually used the product. "Will be delivered tomoorw" doesn't cut it.