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Gary M.

Gary M.

Joined on 04/14/07

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Most Favorable Review

Awesome Laptop

MSI Laptop Intel Core i7-2630QM 8GB Memory 1TB HDD NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M 15.6" Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit GT680R-008US
MSI Laptop Intel Core i7-2630QM 8GB Memory 1TB HDD NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M 15.6" Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit GT680R-008US

Pros: What can I say it has it all. Love what MSI did with this Laptop. Its simply awesome.

Cons: 1. Cannot understand with the LEDs effects, why they did not put in a Backlit keyboard. This is minor, but I scratch my head on this one. 2. The built in Intel Wireless Card has very poor performance with my D-Linl DGL-4500. being 10-12 feet away, I got 2-6 Mbs. Even when I move right next to the route, I only got 39Mps, I check to make sure the drivers were updated, nothing. This was a poor choice in an otherwise awesome product. Had to buy an USB Wireless Adapter (Cisco AM10) and got sooo much better results 300mps. Took one egg away for the Wireless Card Choice

Overall Review: If you are looking for a Sweet Laptop, and don't want to spend crazy cash, then this is the one for you. Now, if I can only get it to fit in my Laptop Roller Bag, hehehehe.

Most Critical Review

Died after 4 days

CORSAIR Hydro Series H60 (CWCH60) High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
CORSAIR Hydro Series H60 (CWCH60) High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler

Pros: I love Corsair Hydro CPU Coolers. I have done many builds using this cooler. Great for OC and its quiet. I never had an issue with the these coolers until this one.

Cons: For whatever reason, the unit that was shipped to me only lasted 4 days and wham, CPU Temps at 80C!. RPM on the Pump Drop to 0. Even tried running direct off the PSU, but no go.

Overall Review: Gave it this one 3 stars because this is rare for Corsair to shipped out defective stuff. Hopefully the upgraded model works better.

Great Fans, Not LEDs

Prolimatech PRO-BV14LED 140mm Blue LED Case Fan
Prolimatech PRO-BV14LED 140mm Blue LED Case Fan

Pros: These Fans are great and very quiet

Cons: I ordered the Blue Votex 140MM LED Fans, what I got were the Non LED, Solid Blue Fans, but in the LED Packaging. Im guessing they Boxed them incorrectly at the Manufactures. Knock 1 Egg off because Prolima should have better controls in place to prevent these kind of things from happening.

Outstanding i7-980x Cooling

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: I love this cooler, its a great idea and well manufactured, designed and built. It keeps my overclocked 980x cool. It was a breeze to install and works like a champ

Cons: The only issue I had with the H50 was the Fan. its adequate in either configuration (Intake or Exhaust) but I wanted a little more CFM. I decided to replace the fan with a Higher RPM Rosewill RFX-120BL 120mm in intake mode and it runs even cooler, thus 4 eggs vs 5 eggs.

Overall Review: Intake configuration worked for me, because I have a 800D and added three Rosewill RFX-120BL 120mm fans on the top of the case for even better case exhaust. System runs cool with two SLIed 460's

Awesome Uber Case

Corsair Obsidian Series 800D CC800DW Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Corsair Obsidian Series 800D CC800DW Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Pros: This Case is Large with plenty of room for any build that you have in mind. Cable Management is a snap with this case and the layout is innovative (Great Airflow) and very functional. Corsair really thought this out. It seems like it was designed by PC Builders for PC Builders.

Cons: None Really, its big "tho" Pictures don't do it justice. Its a Little Pricey but well worth it.

Overall Review: Must of my builds have been with Antec Cases, not anymore. It would be nice if Corsair would make a Mid Tower 800D Jr.