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Aaron S.

Aaron S.

Joined on 10/23/07

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Nice amount of features in a small package

GIGABYTE GA-F2A85XN-WIFI FM2 AMD A85X (Hudson D4) USB 3.0 HDMI Mini ITX AMD Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-F2A85XN-WIFI FM2 AMD A85X (Hudson D4) USB 3.0 HDMI Mini ITX AMD Motherboard

Pros: -Built in wifi, bluetooth works awesome. -BIOS is easy to navigate and use. -Many features on board so you don't have to waste PCI slots or USB for wireless, etc.

Cons: The only problem I really have with the board is that it only has (1) 4 pin case fan port. Since there are adapters available it doesn't take an egg but just be aware because I didn't even think to look at that.

Fast and problem free.

AMD Radeon Performance Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model AP38G1869U1K
AMD Radeon Performance Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model AP38G1869U1K

Pros: The biggest pro with this memory, besides being reliable and fast, is AMD Memory Profile (AMP). It is a nicer way to set the memory to its proper running conditions than having to set voltages and timings manually if not recognized.

Cons: None so far...

Very fun case...

BitFenix Prodigy with Window Vivid Green Steel / Plastic Mini-ITX Tower Computer Case
BitFenix Prodigy with Window Vivid Green Steel / Plastic Mini-ITX Tower Computer Case

Pros: -Good looking case with quality feel to the outside. -Near full customization of the inside, moving around Hard drive bays and fans.

Cons: - Handles are somewhat sharp and flexible, even the bottom ones are flexible which is strange. Carrying the case with all components in can be uncomfortable but not unbearable.

Overall Review: Not sure if it would be considered a con for all, if you use a 2 slot thick graphics card the on board fan for the gpu is very close to the case window (about 1/2") I drilled holes in the window to allow it to vent better.

Very nice TV

Sharp AQUOS 40" 1080p 120Hz LED-LCD HDTV LC-40LE810UN
Sharp AQUOS 40" 1080p 120Hz LED-LCD HDTV LC-40LE810UN

Pros: Great color with the added yellow pixels to the everyday R/G/B. Internet connectable w/ netflix and such. Picture is excellent and does not show artifacts or glitches while watching movies and playing games.

Cons: Speakers could be a little better but not enough to take off an egg.

Overall Review: Great TV that doesnt eat up all the space in a small living room.

Very nice HDD

WD Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
WD Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: Faster install speeds and windows load times than my WD 500GB SATA II drive as expected. Stable and quiet even under a heavy load and was recognized no problem with Win 7 64bit home.

Cons: None so far...

Overall Review: For those of you looking for a huge speed boost from SATA II to SATA III its not quite as substantial as going from a 7200 RPM drive to a 10000 RPM drive.

Very nice card

MSI Radeon HD 3870 512MB GDDR4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Graphics Card RX3870-T2D512E OC
MSI Radeon HD 3870 512MB GDDR4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Graphics Card RX3870-T2D512E OC

Pros: Very nice well built card. One by it's self runs crysis @ 45-60 fps with everything on high which is very impressive. Runs cool and it's fan is quiet. Best video card I've had yet.

Cons: Little bit big, so if you have a small case or high heat piping on the motherboard it could interfere. ( Fits on my MSI K9A2 platinum with room to spare)

Overall Review: Gonna buy another one soon for Cross-fire, Crysis Ultra high!! AMD Phenom 9850 BE, 4GB OCZ Reaper 1066MHz ram, MSI K9A2 Platinum MoBo, MSI OC Radeon HD 3870, 500GB Seagate Barricuda SATA 3.0GB/sec, Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum, XCilo full tower, Windows Vista Ultimate x64