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Lily N.

Lily N.

Joined on 01/16/13

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Doesn't work for me

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C10D-8GXM
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C10D-8GXM

Pros: n/a

Cons: Purchased for an ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 , AM3+ motherboard. Bought 2 sets, for a total of 16 GB. After installation, i was able to get to the BIOS 2 times, both times advised to go into setup and recover settings as i cleared the CMOS prior, as the PC wouldn't even go to POST. In any case, it was installed along with a new CPU...so i put the older G.Skill memory back in and the PC booted just fine. The motherboard states is can handle up to the 2133 (OC), but apparently either the motherboard cannot or the memory is bad, or i do not know what settings to change to what. But either way, i would think the BIOS would at least got to POST and relay in error...just sets here with a black monitor.

nvidia has no Windows x32 support for this card.

EVGA GeForce GTX 1650 KO ULTRA GDDR6 GAMING, 04G-P4-1457-KR, 4GB GDDR6, Dual Fan, Metal Backplate
EVGA GeForce GTX 1650 KO ULTRA GDDR6 GAMING, 04G-P4-1457-KR, 4GB GDDR6, Dual Fan, Metal Backplate

Pros: Looks nice...

Cons: This video card isn't compatible with any x32 bit Windows, neither Windows 7 Pro x32, Windows 8.1 Pro x32 nor even Windows 10 Pro x32. No drivers or anything. Nvidia has drivers for graphics cards for these versions of Windows, but none work with the GTX 1650. Disappointed as i need them to enable a graphics fan cooling scheme...

Overall Review: There are still consumers and business who use older programs that require x32 OS. Nvidia needs to recognize this as do all PC product companies...

Decent board, pay attention to the memory you are planning on putting in.

MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard
MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: Not sure...

Cons: This board will only use certain memory, and in certain configurations, i.e..depending on the memory decides which DIMM slots you can use. I followed G.Skills memory compatibility list and the memory i purchased 2 kits of G.Skill F4-2666C19D-16GVR as their compatibility shows it as working. Both sets of RAM work but unable to be stable in all 4 DIMM slots. RMA'd the first board, the non AC version and purchased this one. After about 40 days of testing and about 13 installs of Windows 10 x64 Pro, working with MSI support and a provided Beta BIOS version, i am able to now use the PC without crashes, freezes or BSOD's. No OC'ing or anything like that. i7-9700K and EVGA 1060 video all function well. Memtest'ed both 16 gig sets of the RAM, both work, just not in DIMMA1 and DIMMB1. The memory is SPD at 2666 and tested at 2666, it isn't the much more available SPD 2133, which is what i believe the problem to be. In anycase, now i have a set of 2, 8 gig sticks of this G.Skill F4-2666C19D-16GVR which i cannot use and due to Newegg time limit, am unable to return. Overall this build has been a nightmare of which i probably wont do MSI again. This was also a switch from AMD platform to the intel platform. Last intel i built was a Pent 2, Slot 2, i believe it was.

Overall Review: If you look at MSI's compatibility list...there are memory configurations identified by how many sticks you can use, be it 2, 4 or 8, depending on the memory. I do not know if this is an industry norm, but it is messed up if it is. If you have 4 DIMM slots, you should be able to use all 4 without regards to the memory brand or specifications other then the DDR4 standard.

Not Really Sure what to Say...

MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard
MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: none

Cons: Bought this, an intel i7-9700k and 32 gigs of G.Skill memory all from newegg, put it all together, installed Win 10 x64 Pro, and it started crashing out by freezing to where sometimes i had to physically turn the power supply off. Updated the BIOS, re-installed Windows, same thing. Took 16 gig of memory out, re-installed Windows, same thing. Swapped the 16 gigs RAM out with the other 16 gigs, flashed the BIOS again, re-installed Windows yet again and this time, got artifacts on the display right before the Win boot started. Stopped everything and re-flashed the BIOS, re-installed everything along with all 32 gig memory, and was fine for about an hour. Playing Far Cry 5 and it crashed to a BSOD. Requested RMA and sent it back. To note, out of the many motherboards i have purchased over the years from all major manufacturers beginning with a 486DX4-100 Cyrix CPU back in early 1990's...this was first motherboard i ever received that was not sealed in any fashion, not the box, not the static bag, nothing. The only things sealed were the cables and the screws. I found that odd, but i haven't purchased a motherboard in 2-3 years now, so i don't know if that whole sealing thing went away.

Well...

OSP Full Size 4/4 Silent Electric Violin Outfit - Red
OSP Full Size 4/4 Silent Electric Violin Outfit - Red

Pros: Nice looking violin...seller was extremely fast in delivery.

Cons: I think the item could have been better described. The unit came with no documentation or anything, care cleaning, tuning, etc. Maybe it is assumed one already has this knowledge. But then if they did, why would they be buying a 79.00 violin? Strings were all un done from their intended locations, took awhile to sort that out. Bridge was just floating in the case. Rosin was useless as well.

Overall Review: It would be better if they just left the strings in their packaging it was difficult for my old eyes to re string them with them already being wound. Care and cleaning, tuning and other documentation would have been nice too.