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Most Favorable Review

Great Product

BYTECC PCIe USB 2.0 4+1 PORTS Card Model BT- PEU2410
BYTECC PCIe USB 2.0 4+1 PORTS Card Model BT- PEU2410

Pros: Uses PCI-E 1X. Compact. Windows Vista picks it up with no problems. Internal USB port is great for some applications. Faster than the PCI alternative.

Cons: You need a molex connector (I guess the PCI-E port does not provide enough power). It slows down the boot-up time on a ASUS A8n32-SLI and Athlon 64 x2 +4200 by 10 seconds.

Overall Review: If you don't have any USB headers in your motherboard left, this is an excellent alternative. It will not use a PCI port which can be used for other applications. Better than relying on a USB 2.0 hub.

Most Critical Review

Be careful with that

OCZ Rally2 4GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive OCZUSBR2DC-4GB
OCZ Rally2 4GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive OCZUSBR2DC-4GB

Pros: Fast transfer speed. Stylish, reliable, durable under certain condition. Water and temperature wont phase it. Ready Boost capable.

Cons: Do not excert pressure, this key does not have a frame under that aluminum skin. Meaning that it will bend and warp easily. The USB connector itself is also flimsy and is only protected by a plastic cover.

Overall Review: If you want something styling and fast this might serve you. If you need something that can take a physical beating, look elsewhere

It's ok for the most part

ENCORE ENHWI-1AN45 Wireless N150 Router IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
ENCORE ENHWI-1AN45 Wireless N150 Router IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g/n

Pros: Cheap, good feature set for the money. Has good range and speed. Runs cool.

Cons: Firewall sucks. Some features are confusing or in a confusing location. Only works in the 2.4ghz so be careful of other routers, phones and microwaves. No way to change admin name, only password. Support is lacking. Odd IP address choice. Cheap build quality.

Overall Review: If you know how to work with routers you should have little to worry about. If you are a beginner get something easier to work with.

It's good but......

ENCORE ENEWI-1XN42 Wireless Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g/n PCI Express Up to 150Mbps Wireless Data Rates
ENCORE ENEWI-1XN42 Wireless Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g/n PCI Express Up to 150Mbps Wireless Data Rates

Pros: Cheap, great reception, good feature set.

Cons: Only runs on the 2.4ghz spectrum so it can by phones and microwaves. No support for Windows 8. Current support is lacking, firmware support is lackluster.

Great HTPC case....but

XION HTPC Series XON-810PCB-BK Micro ATX / Mini ITX Slim Desktop HTPC Case W/ 450W Power Supply
XION HTPC Series XON-810PCB-BK Micro ATX / Mini ITX Slim Desktop HTPC Case W/ 450W Power Supply

Pros: -Nice design -Come with a 450watt PSU -Comes with keyboard and mouse -Comes with front mounted mediacard reader -small -super low price -

Cons: -80mm fan is noisy -there is a vent hole on the opposite side of the fan but no fan mount holes, would have been a good idea for expansion. -keyboard has odd key configuration (fn button but no fn lettering) -PSU is not standard, not easily replaceable -no remote control capabilities -accepts only half height pci cards -USB ports wired individually (Pain) -cables are a pain to organize

Overall Review: Good budget HTPC but needs better interior organization and be more up to standards.

These are great

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Desktop Memory Model F3-8500CL7D-8GBRL
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Desktop Memory Model F3-8500CL7D-8GBRL

Pros: -Works great on BIOSTAR A880G+ -Nice heatsink design -Very stable -low priced

Cons: None

Overall Review: These sticks of ram are amazing for the price.