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Gregory K.

Gregory K.

Joined on 03/23/14

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Most Favorable Review

Works good for gaming

Intel Core i5-6400 - Core i5 6th Gen Skylake Quad-Core 2.7 GHz LGA 1151 65W Intel HD Graphics 530 Desktop Processor - BX80662I56400
Intel Core i5-6400 - Core i5 6th Gen Skylake Quad-Core 2.7 GHz LGA 1151 65W Intel HD Graphics 530 Desktop Processor - BX80662I56400

Pros: Decent price, especially for a Skylake CPU. Don't think the performance difference is worth the 90 dollar price difference with the 6600k if you are gaming. Very power efficient and cool, too.

Cons: Non-overclockable, but I knew that when I bought it so there's no reason to deduct an egg.

Overall Review: It's not as powerful as I originally thought, but it does great. Had to turn down extended distance scaling in GTA 5 to stop framerate fluctuations with my R9 390, but now I get a solid 60 fps with every other setting maxed. Haven't had any problems with any other game.

10/23/2015
Most Critical Review

This isn't even possible

DVI DVI-D Dual Link Male To VGA Adapter For HDTV LCD
DVI DVI-D Dual Link Male To VGA Adapter For HDTV LCD

Pros: None

Cons: You can not convert Dvi-D to VGA with one of these adapters. You need an active adapter, since you are converting a digital signal to an analog signal. Unfortunately, I discovered this after purchasing two of them. They do make nice paperweights, though.

Compatible with Skylake

CORSAIR Hydro Series H50 120mm Quiet Edition Liquid CPU Cooler - Intel Only (CW-9060006-WW)
CORSAIR Hydro Series H50 120mm Quiet Edition Liquid CPU Cooler - Intel Only (CW-9060006-WW)

Pros: Keeps CPU very cool (Idle 25C, load 45C)

Cons: None

Overall Review: Was worried when I was installing it that it wasn't compatible with LGA 1151 motherboards since the holes weren't lining up right. I was just installing it sideways and had to turn it.

10/23/2015

Great case to build in

Thermaltake Core V1 Extreme Mini ITX Cube Chassis, Compatible with Air and Liquid Cooling Builds (CA-1B8-00S1WN-00)
Thermaltake Core V1 Extreme Mini ITX Cube Chassis, Compatible with Air and Liquid Cooling Builds (CA-1B8-00S1WN-00)

Pros: All side panels can be removed, which makes installation easier Good layout, everything has its own channel for airflow. Can interchange side panels any way you want.

Cons: Not a whole lot of fan mounting options, but it is a small case.

Overall Review: Wish you could put fans on the side panels, but I understand it is a space issue.

10/23/2015

Compatibility issues with RAM?

ASRock H170M-ITX/ac LGA 1151 Intel H170 HDMI USB 3.0 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
ASRock H170M-ITX/ac LGA 1151 Intel H170 HDMI USB 3.0 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard

Pros: Looks great, lots of USB 3.0, comes with wireless A/C. Works.

Cons: Only 2 fan headers, kept getting Memory_Management BSOD on Windows 8.1. Happened every 10-15 minutes. However, I don't know if this is an issue with the RAM or motherboard, so I am only taking off one star.

Overall Review: After running a BIOS update, I haven't had any more problems with BSODs. *Knock on wood* RAM is G.Skill Ripjaws V 2400Mhz DDR4 (2x8GB)

10/23/2015

Compatibility issues with motherboard?

G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Desktop Memory Model F4-2400C15D-16GVR
G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Desktop Memory Model F4-2400C15D-16GVR

Pros: Fast, power efficient, cheap especially for DDR4

Cons: Kept getting Memory_Management BSOD on Windows 8.1 with this RAM. It would happen randomly about every 10-15 minutes. However, compatibility issues could be with the motherboard, so I'm only taking off one star.

Overall Review: Good news is, after doing a BIOS update a couple days ago, I haven't had any more problems. *Knock on wood* Motherboard is an Asrock H170M-itx/ac.

10/23/2015