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Matthew K.

Matthew K.

Joined on 04/02/11

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Most Favorable Review

Faster than expect. Solid as I need it.

Seagate Samsung Spinpoint M9T ST2000LM003 2TB 5400 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" Internal Notebook Hard Drive Bare Drive
Seagate Samsung Spinpoint M9T ST2000LM003 2TB 5400 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" Internal Notebook Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: - Faster sequential transfer speeds than I'd expected. Moving files to and from my SSD and this slower spinner is relatively quicker than I'd expected overall. I've had transfer speeds peak 100MB/s for a few seconds before dropping down to the 40-70MB/s area. - Lots of cheap space.

Cons: - Random read speed isn't that fast. But that's kind of to be expected with a 5400 RPM drive.

Overall Review: Overall, I'm very happy with this. I bought two by mistake, but ended up keeping both. One I put in my Aorus X7 as a good reliable spinner, and the other I used for backup and, eventually, as a main drive for a linux box. All in all, this would be a decent drive for anyone looking for a drive that would be slightly faster than most stock 5400 RPM drives. 2TB doesn't hurt either.

Most Critical Review

Don't buy for making backups of Blue Ray discs

Pioneer BDR-XD08UMB-S Blu-Ray Writer 4K-UHD USB 3.2 Gen1 (USB Type-C) 2.0 Slim Portable BD/DVD/CD Writer - Black
Pioneer BDR-XD08UMB-S Blu-Ray Writer 4K-UHD USB 3.2 Gen1 (USB Type-C) 2.0 Slim Portable BD/DVD/CD Writer - Black

Pros: It works for non-copy use cases.

Cons: Unfortunately, this item's description doesn't disclose that this drive cannot be used to make backups of Blue Ray discs due to a firmware version that cannot be downgraded without bricking the drive. This was done purposefully by the manufacturer. Making a legal copy of Blue Rays for backup is no longer possible on these drives.

Overall Review: If you need it for a laptop or desktop to watch Blue Rays on and you have the proper software (like Cyberlink) to play it on, it should be fine for you. But if you're just trying to get a high quality version of a video you purchased onto your NAS for more convenient playing, this is not the drive for you.

Specs are Inaccurate

KingBank Computer Desktop Memory Ram Hynix M-die  DDR5 32GB(2x16GB)  6400MHz CL32 1.4V with Heatsink for Desktop Computer High Performance Gaming
KingBank Computer Desktop Memory Ram Hynix M-die DDR5 32GB(2x16GB) 6400MHz CL32 1.4V with Heatsink for Desktop Computer High Performance Gaming

Pros: - Works as normal memory

Cons: - Specs say these are ECC modules. - Seller does not list model number for reference. - There's no way to verify these were not ECC modules other than buying and trying.

Overall Review: I won't be buying from KingBank again. It's very disappointing to see memory modules listed as ECC modules when they're not. Yes, these are cheap modules and that should have been the red flag.

Bought 2, 50% reliable

StarTech HB30C5A2CST USB-C Hub 7 Port - USB C to 5 x USB A and 2 x USB C - USB 3.0 - Mountable - Industrial - Powered USB Hub - USB Port Expander
StarTech HB30C5A2CST USB-C Hub 7 Port - USB C to 5 x USB A and 2 x USB C - USB 3.0 - Mountable - Industrial - Powered USB Hub - USB Port Expander

Pros: - When it works, it works great. - Sturdy construction

Cons: - It gets hot

Overall Review: I've purchased 2 of these in the last 3 years. The first one I bought overheated and died on me. It caused some other issues with my computer as well. The second one is still going, but it's relatively new. We'll see how long it lasts.

USB Hub caused a lot of problems

Desktop Monitor Stand With Drawer,  Black Monitor Riser With Storage,Laptop And Computer Monitor Shelf With Usb3.0 Data Port And Type-C Charging Port For Imac,Printer
Desktop Monitor Stand With Drawer, Black Monitor Riser With Storage,Laptop And Computer Monitor Shelf With Usb3.0 Data Port And Type-C Charging Port For Imac,Printer

Cons: - Cheap build quality - USB hub caused a little damage to my computer, guessing it was grounding

Overall Review: Don't do it.

Garbage

Tripp Lite USB Active Extension Cable USB-A (M/F), USB 3.2 Gen 1, Up to 5 Gbps Data Transfer, 0.9 Amps Power, Windows & macOS Compatible, 32.8 Feet / 10 Meters (U330-10M-1)
Tripp Lite USB Active Extension Cable USB-A (M/F), USB 3.2 Gen 1, Up to 5 Gbps Data Transfer, 0.9 Amps Power, Windows & macOS Compatible, 32.8 Feet / 10 Meters (U330-10M-1)

Pros: N/A

Cons: Disconnected more often than it's connected. I couldn't get a stable connection with this cable just connecting it to a set of basic headphones. The "powered" part (connecting the 2nd USB) has no effect on the stability of this cable. Avoid it.

Overall Review: It seems obvious that this cable either wasn't tested or simply doesn't work.