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Bryan A.

Bryan A.

Joined on 03/07/09

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Most Favorable Review

Yep. It works.

SilverStone All Black Sleeved 1-to-2 Sleeved PWM Fan Splitter Cable (CPF01)
SilverStone All Black Sleeved 1-to-2 Sleeved PWM Fan Splitter Cable (CPF01)

Pros: I bought this so that I could connect two case fans to one CHA_FAN header on my ASRock X370 Taichi. I had forgotten that the fans were 3-pin instead of 4-pin PWM, but this splitter still does the job of providing power to both fans. Also, the braided cable has a quality feel to it, similar to the splitters that come with some Noctua fans. No real complaints here.

Cons: It added 99 cents to the total shipping cost for my order.

12/22/2017

Reliable RAM

G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR
G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR

Pros: I purchased this RAM for a budget AMD build (ASUS M5A97 R2.0 + AMD FX-6300) that I threw together last year with minimal research. While I've since upgraded to a Ryzen system, this RAM worked reliably for the entire time that I used it.

Cons: Nearly a year and a half after I built the computer using this RAM, I discovered that the RAM had been running at lower than its rated speed. However, this was easily fixed by setting the speed manually in the BIOS. This issue isn't really a "con," since it was entirely due to my own ignorance, and it's definitely not worth deducting any points over.

12/22/2017

Works Flawlessly with Ryzen

G.SKILL TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Desktop Memory Model F4-3200C15D-16GTZKO
G.SKILL TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Desktop Memory Model F4-3200C15D-16GTZKO

Pros: Runs at a stable 3200 MHz in my AMD Ryzen system (ASRock X370 Taichi, BIOS Version 3.20 + Ryzen 5 1600X) after enabling XMP in the BIOS.

Cons: None. (I wish it wasn't orange, but this was the only color on sale at the time when I bought it. I can't really complain.)

Overall Review: It's RAM that runs at its rated speed when used with a Ryzen motherboard, without requiring a lot of extra fuss. There really isn't much more worth mentioning. For future reference, any of the 16GB (2x8GB) G.Skill Trident Z or Ripjaws V DDR4 3200 CL 15 kits should run at their rated speed with Ryzen, regardless of the color scheme or lighting.

12/22/2017

It Works...

Rosewill Anti-Static Wrist Strap ESD Anti Shock Wristband Bracelet (Packaging May Vary) - RTK-002
Rosewill Anti-Static Wrist Strap ESD Anti Shock Wristband Bracelet (Packaging May Vary) - RTK-002

Pros: While I used this, the computers that I worked on didn't die, so I suppose it works. It was also cheap.

Cons: None.

Solid Case and PSU Combo

Rosewill TU-155 II 500 Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with 500W Power Supply
Rosewill TU-155 II 500 Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with 500W Power Supply

Pros: My components fit inside nicely, and there's enough space for expansion. The case window is also a nice touch.

Cons: When using the front audio while a USB storage device is plugged in, I get some interference noises. Thankfully, I have a media card reader with USB ports that I use instead. Also, the rear 80mm fan is a bit on the loud side.

Overall Review: I wanted to wait a month before reviewing, just to make sure the components could last. The power supply, despite some other reviews, is still going strong.

Moves Air Nicely

EVERCOOL SB-F1 Case Cooling Fan
EVERCOOL SB-F1 Case Cooling Fan

Pros: My case was in dire need of additional cooling (with only one 80mm case fan), and this provides a lot of help in terms of cooling my GeForce 9500GT. I have it positioned two slots below the card, and it's moving air quite nicely.

Cons: None that I could find.

Overall Review: I'm not exactly sure how loud this blower really is, because my rear 80mm LED fan is louder than every other fan in my case. I've also got an over-the-ear headset, which helps to dampen the noise. If you're interested in this product, and you have a bit more space, I'd recommend getting the double-bracket version of this fan (the SB-F2) for a dollar more. It should provide a bit more air flow at the expense of space and noise.