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Kathleen G.

Kathleen G.

Joined on 11/06/11

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Most Favorable Review

Standard power cable

Link Depot Model POW-6 6 ft. Computer AC Power Cable
Link Depot Model POW-6 6 ft. Computer AC Power Cable

Pros: Low-profile end of cable Flexible Cheap (price)

Cons: None

Overall Review: Purchased to use with Antec EarthWatts 650.

Most Critical Review

Worked great for about a month

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL

Pros: RAM booted immediately, and the BIOS recognized it as 1600 MHz right away.

Cons: About three or four days ago, I started to get constant BSOD's. I ram MemTest and got 5000+ errors after two minutes on both sticks.

Overall Review: Apparently Newegg won't let me RMA this product, even though it was purchased on 3/26 (exactly one month ago from today). Now I'm stuck with two bad sticks, no computer, and a bunch of schoolwork due soon. I had planned on building seventeen new computers all using 8GB of this RAM as part of a small business that I run, but since this is the first time that I bought a G.Skill product and it utterly failed me, I think I'll switch back to Corsair Vengeance.

Perfect for keychains

Intel Celeron D 310 - Celeron D Prescott Single-Core 2.13 GHz Socket 478 Desktop Processor - SL8S2
Intel Celeron D 310 - Celeron D Prescott Single-Core 2.13 GHz Socket 478 Desktop Processor - SL8S2

Pros: See other thoughts

Cons: Doesn't run Crysis 3 on max settings

Overall Review: Got this in a combo with a Rosewill mechanical keyboard. Make sure that you have a high-quality drill-bit so that you don't crack it. Also remove the pins. We don't want you to have an accident.

No issues with the removable USB

Rosewill RK-9000RE - Mechanical Keyboard with Cherry MX Red Switches
Rosewill RK-9000RE - Mechanical Keyboard with Cherry MX Red Switches

Pros: Reds, the best switch for gaming (in my opinion) Completely standard layout, great for changing keycaps No useless and flashy LED's Costar stabilizers, far better than cherry stabs

Cons: Cables are braided, but they feel stiff Rubber feet don't have the best grip

Overall Review: I bought two of these back when they were on sale for $25 each. My grandpa hasn't had any issues with his, and neither have I. Rosewill has addressed the issue where the micro USB wasn't soldered correctly (or at all, really). I would still be careful with the jack though.

Corsair quality at a reasonable price

Corsair Carbide Series 500R Arctic White Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case
Corsair Carbide Series 500R Arctic White Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case

Pros: Removable HDD cage Comes with plenty of fans Can toggle LED lights for sleeping in the same room as your computer Rubber grommets and wide cable holes Airflow is amazing Indent on the top for external HDD's Wide CPU cutout Clean white aesthetics, and I don't normally like white cases

Cons: Cheap dust filters below the PSU

Overall Review: Using this in a low-end built because I was able to grab it for $79. It's a huge step up from the 400R and definitely worth every penny. Corsair is quickly becoming my favorite brand for cases.

It has the power, but not the looks

Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.4 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Intel Haswell Fully Compatible
Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.4 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Intel Haswell Fully Compatible

Pros: Hasn't blown up in flames Plenty of connectors, almost too many

Cons: No sleeving for the cables Green? Well, I guess you have to cut costs somewhere

Overall Review: I'm only using this in an i3 (and no dGPU) build, so I can't really compare it to other PSU's I've owned. It works though. You figure for a "green" PSU that it would have a higher rating than bronze.