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BRUCE J.

BRUCE J.

Joined on 06/26/05

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Effective Alternative Networking Solution

TP-Link AV1000 Powerline Starter Kit (TL-PA7017 KIT) - Gigabit Port, Plug&Play, Ethernet Over Power, Nano Size, Ideal for Smart TV, Online Gaming, Wired Connection Only
TP-Link AV1000 Powerline Starter Kit (TL-PA7017 KIT) - Gigabit Port, Plug&Play, Ethernet Over Power, Nano Size, Ideal for Smart TV, Online Gaming, Wired Connection Only

Pros: -Allowed me to remove non-mobile internet capable devices from the home WiFi network, for example: PCs, and Apple TVs. -Easy to follow instructions and installation -Home plug adapter management software is helpful and worth downloading and using.

Cons: I have not figured out how to turn off encryption for the home plug adapters. I live in a house and am more concerned with bandwidth than encryption for the home plug adapters. This is not a big con, as I have not spent much time researching how to disable encryption.

Overall Review: These adapters have proven a good replacement for Netgear 500 models that served me well. Good price to performance ratio. In an eleven year old home, bandwidth for the adapters ranges between 205 megabits per second to 403 megabits per second.

Great MoBo

MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Intel Motherboard
MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: -Auto overclocked I9 10900KF to 5.1Ghz all cores under 1.36 VID, leading to my decision not to manually overclock. -Not as expensive as the Meg Ace. -Support for resizable bar.

Cons: -A bit expensive, but it is a high-end motherboard.

Overall Review: I would definitely by again.

Windows To Go USB Drive

KANGURU KWTG100-128G 128G MOBILE WORKSPACE USB 3.0
KANGURU KWTG100-128G 128G MOBILE WORKSPACE USB 3.0

Pros: -Works well as a Windows To Go USB Drive. -Microsoft certified for use with Windows To Go. -I tried using a regular USB 3.0 drive for Windows To Go and had problems. I do not have those problems with this USB drive. -Solid performance.

Cons: -Expensive for a USB drive, but that is due to it being designed for Windows To Go.

Overall Review: If you need a dependable Windows To Go drive with a decent amount of portable storage space, this USB drive will work well for you. I used Hasleo's WinToUSB to create my portable Windows USB Drive.

Solid UPS for a Gaming PC

CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS Systems - 1500VA/1000W, 120 VAC, NEMA 5-15P, Mini-Tower, Sine Wave, 12 Outlets, LCD, PowerPanel
CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS Systems - 1500VA/1000W, 120 VAC, NEMA 5-15P, Mini-Tower, Sine Wave, 12 Outlets, LCD, PowerPanel

Pros: -UPS Supplies enough power for my gaming PC, my previous UPS did not and would beep continuously when gaming. -The Cyber Power software is intuitive and effective for managing the UPS. -My four other Cyber Power UPS have lasted for more than three years.

Overall Review: PC configuration: I9 10900KF (overclocked), NVIDIA RTX 3080, Corsair 850 watt Gold+ PSU. As mentioned in the Pros section, my previous UPS did not supply enough power to my gaming PC, this model does.

Super GPU!!!

EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER XC HYBRID GAMING, 08G-P4-3178-KR, 8GB GDDR6, WATERCOOLED
EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER XC HYBRID GAMING, 08G-P4-3178-KR, 8GB GDDR6, WATERCOOLED

Pros: -Good overclock, over factory overclock. -Low temps, haven't seen over 55C. -Great memory overclock. -Minimalist RGB, only EVGA HYBRID lights up blue. -Great Time Spy score for GPU: 11357.

Cons: -Cost more for the hybrid cooler (but worth it)!

Overall Review: I have the XC Hybrid stable at +130 GPU, +1100 memory in Afterburner. I have a 360 rad on front of case with 6 fans for CPU. So, great airflow over GPU. Additionally I have an extra fan attached to the GPU radiator (2 total).