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Brian H.

Brian H.

Joined on 12/27/05

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Patriot Signature 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR 400 (PC 3200) System Memory Model PSD2G400KH
Patriot Signature 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR 400 (PC 3200) System Memory Model PSD2G400KH

Pros: Fast ram. 2GBs of it. Cool looking heatspreaders. I have seen a large difference in using this ram. Excellent value and performance.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: My Asus P4P800SE found it them right away with all correct settings. This is the third time I have used Patriot Memory, and the first time I have tried their signature line. I have been very pleased with the product so far.

First cool mouse

RAZER DeathAdder Black 5 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Gaming Mouse
RAZER DeathAdder Black 5 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Gaming Mouse

Pros: No hype, just high quality. Nice tracking. Good weight. Feels good. Doesn't look ridiculous on my desk, or in other words it doesn't make me look 10 years younger. 5 button. Purchased with Razer Destructer mouse pad. (Pad is definetely worth the extra $$$$, don't hesitate to get both.)

Cons: Just a slight con here, but it isn't it about time that manufacturers utilize the hoverboard technology from back to the future ii in their mice designs? That could have saved me $$$$ on the mouse pad!

Overall Review: I was looking for a good mouse. I do a lot of Pro Tools and AutoCAD work, and both of those require a decent mouse. My old mouse was showing age, and didn't match my monitor / keyboard / speakers. I figured I would go with the new jazz and get a laser mouse. The problem with laser mice is everyone of them is either wireless, tu buku, or too simple (as in doesn't have clickwheel!) Why have sensitivity adjustment and high dpi if you are relying on a wireless transeiver? Seems stupid. With really crazy gamer mice (which I am not a gamer,) they have too many buttons. I'm not going to call my friend Tony on the phone using the side buttons on my mouse, and I already have enough nerdy habits (I had my gamer days, but I have alas moved on.) This is nice because it allows sensitivity adjustment while working in Pro Tools or AutoCAD, looks really attractive, feels good, and has a wire that acutally plugs in. Definetely good for gaming or general computing. Why get an average mouse?

11/10/2009

Great Heatsink and Fan

ZALMAN CNPS9500A-LED 92mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler
ZALMAN CNPS9500A-LED 92mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler

Pros: Nice design. Looks cool. Mounting hardware seems secure. Decent instructions. Blue LED matches Antec case fans' blue LED pretty well. Lowered temps dramatically. Dual Core E6420 idling around 39.5 C stable.

Cons: Wasn't an issue in my NZXT case with Antec Neo PS, but it is on the large side. Make sure your mobo layout, PS, and Case width will allow such a large HSF.

Overall Review: Junk the thermal grease included for Arctic Silver. Second Zalman HSF, and I am once again pleased. This replaced an AlCu CNPS7000 HSF. The hardware (3 years old) finally gave out and the HSF stopped making good contact with processor after removing HSF several times over years for moving, upgrades, and cleaning. This new one is doing a far better job than my original Zalman CMPS7000 AlCu when new. Newegg of course rocked again. As always, will repost if any issues arise.

10/27/2008

Roommate's Computer

MSI GeForce 8400 GS 256MB GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Low Profile Ready Graphics Card N8400GS-TD256
MSI GeForce 8400 GS 256MB GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Low Profile Ready Graphics Card N8400GS-TD256

Pros: Really cheap. Actually works. Runs pretty cool. My roommates last video card was running too hot and causing him a host of computer problems. He is on an extreme budget and really only uses his computer for internet, email, viewing pictures, and watching video. It seems to be running cool and doing the job. His only complaint is I didn't set the resolution back where he had it.

Cons: None so far...

Overall Review: I would pick out a better card for my machine, but you can't beat it for the price. I will repost if I have any issues with it.

10/21/2008

Cleans up case.

Antec NeoPower 650 Blue 650 W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply
Antec NeoPower 650 Blue 650 W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply

Pros: Modular. Quiet. Did this ever clean up my case! Now I have an additional blue led in my case. Cables are a good length. I have a mid size tower case and the cables are long enough to route through the case in a hidden manner so you can't see them through the side window. Could easily accomodate a larger case, though maybe without the routing techniques that I used.

Cons: None so far.

Overall Review: This is my fourth Antec PS and I have never had any issues with them. Modular design was the only reason why I ordered this one, my previous Antec was running great. I will definetely post another review if something happens to this PS, but so far it seems to be another quality product from Antec.

10/21/2008

Great Camera

Canon PowerShot SD770 IS Silver 10 MP 3X Optical Zoom Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot SD770 IS Silver 10 MP 3X Optical Zoom Digital Camera

Pros: Excellent camera. Easy to use. Takes great pictures. Attractive case. Nice size LCD screen. Optical viewfinder. Powers up to ready state extremely fast. Perfect size for pocket.

Cons: I didn't buy it when it first came out.

Overall Review: Put it in your shopping cart.

10/17/2008