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John J.

John J.

Joined on 05/10/08

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Product Reviews
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Most Favorable Review
Western Digital Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
Western Digital Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: Hits the sweet spot in terms of capacity per dollar (when I purchased it). Fast, quiet, stable.

Cons: OEM in case you were expecting more.

Overall Review: I purchased another drive from a different manufacturer first. I overlooked the loud noise made by it until I purchased this drive. It's like night and day between the two. I would definitely buy WD again.

Most Critical Review

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Cooler Master eXtreme RP-500-PCAR 500 W ATX12V V2.01 Power Supply
Cooler Master eXtreme RP-500-PCAR 500 W ATX12V V2.01 Power Supply

Pros: Decently priced at the time of purchase. Capable of powering my system, although I did overshoot to compensate for upgrades (which I have yet to need.)

Cons: Fairly loud right out of the box. Begun clicking and low grinding noises occasionally after about 8 months daily use.

Overall Review: My first power supply for my first computer build. Unknowingly I purchased a lower cost PSU at the cost of quality. From now on my PSU purchases will be made with more importance on manufacturer and reviews.

Sysonic SC-ME743J001 Aluminum 3.5" Black SATA USB 2.0 & eSATA External Enclosure
Sysonic SC-ME743J001 Aluminum 3.5" Black SATA USB 2.0 & eSATA External Enclosure

Pros: Inexpensive. Has both USB and eSATA connections. Well made and sturdy.

Cons: Very bright blue logo. Unusual power connector, but that's OK as long as you don't lose the one that came with it.

GIGABYTE GN-WP01GS Wireless Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g PCI Up to 54Mbps Wireless Data Rates
GIGABYTE GN-WP01GS Wireless Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g PCI Up to 54Mbps Wireless Data Rates

Pros: Works with both Windows 7 and Linux. Low profile. Inexpensive.

Cons: Nothing special about it.

Overall Review: Worked throughout the entire house, although that depends on both the card and the wireless router.

LITE-ON SK-1788/BS Black and Gray 104 Normal Keys PS/2 Wired Standard Keyboard
LITE-ON SK-1788/BS Black and Gray 104 Normal Keys PS/2 Wired Standard Keyboard

Pros: Has the layout I was looking for. Very inexpensive.

Cons: No fancy keys, if you're into that.

Overall Review: I've used it for a year now and it's got the same feel and look as it did when I bought it, except for some fading of the WASD keys. I figured with such a low price I'd have to buy a new one by now.

CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450 W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450 W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

Pros: 33A on the 12V rail. Efficient. Quiet. Nice mesh covering the wires.

Cons: Took a long time to get my rebate.

Overall Review: Came with a neat little white carrying bag that smelled like a warehouse. Not sure what to do with that.