Nathan S.
Joined on 11/25/12
- 5
HUGE BOX

Pros: Worked right out of the box with my Toshiba Satellite A505 runing Linux Mint 17, 64 bit. Well actually had a bit of trouble with the first boot after installing it, but after taking off the battery and holding the power button to clear things it started right up.
Cons: None yet.
Overall Review: I haven't tried out the Bluetooth yet, but I'll try that later. The chip is about the size of a 1/3 of a credit card, but it came in a box that I would say was about 12x8x9, probably would have fit in a bubble pack.
Three keyboards, all DOA

Pros: They keyboard did have a very solid feel, and nice keys.
Cons: First keyboard I received had three dead keys. I returned it for an exchange, was told the product was out of stock and was given a refund. When the keyboard came back in stock I bought it again, this time the RGB didn't work, sent that keyboard back for an exchange, the third keyboard also didn't have working RGB. Not sure how I can get three keyboards and have all of them be dead.
Overall Review: Wouldn't risk it, which is a shame, because it was a nice looking keyboard, and the media controls were super nice.
DOA?

Pros: Excellent packaging.
Cons: Processor seems to not work. I wanted to upgrade my i5-4570 and this was the fastest processor I could find with the 1150 socket. When I replaced the processor it refused to boot. I disconnected all hardware and drivers, cleared CMOS, nothing. Checked firmware for MOBO updated to the latest version. Asus claims that the H87-PRO supports this, but absolutely nothing. No post codes, lights and fans do come on though, which they don't if there is no CPU in the socket. I swapped the old and new processors around several times, and the old always fired up the system and never anything from the new. I unfortunately do not have any other MOBOs I can try this in. It stinks 'cause the only reason I bought this was because it was compatible with my board. I would have bought something nicer if I wouldn't have had to get a new MOBO to use it. Now I don't know what I want to do.

Pros: Bought it for 30% off.
Cons: Does not work with Linux, seemingly SoundBlaster doesn't care to make it work either.
Overall Review: If I could rate one star I would, but that isn't possible.
Great for Price

Pros: Installed quickly and easily, as would any RAM. Works fine on my Toshiba laptop, running Linux Mint 13.
Cons: none.
Overall Review: Packaging was kinda big for the two sticks.
- 1
Works Great
Plugged it in my Linux rig and it recognized it right away, well after I turned the machine on, didn't install it in a live system. Zero issues with the unit at all, does everything it says it will. UPS shipped to the wrong address, but Hisgadget was very helpful and got it redirected to me.
