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Jason N.

Jason N.

Joined on 10/13/03

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Most Favorable Review

Works with Asus M2NPV-VM

CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400

Pros: Works with Asus M2NPV-VM. A lot of people have had issues with memory issues on that mother board...but the Corsair memory works great.

Cons: None.

Most Critical Review

Frustrating!!!!

OCZ 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model OCZ3X1600R2LV6GK
OCZ 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model OCZ3X1600R2LV6GK

Pros: It provides a basic function

Cons: I've had this for a year. The computer I put this in would crash when I tried to do various video editing functions on it. I had thought for the longest time it was due to driver issues as when I didn't do video editing everything else worked fine and never crashed HOWEVER every time i tried video editing it crashed. WELL, long story short I spent more time researching this and it turns out that I shouldn't be using the XMP profile and should use Auto settings, with DRAM voltage of 1.64vand QPI/DRAM core voltage of 1.35v. This has the consequence of knocking the speed down down....but atleast I can do video editing and it works. Interestingly, I did all sorts of memory checks and everything came back fine. So, if you are having problems don't just think it is a driver, try changing the memory settings and totally disregard the XMP settings for these modules.

Overall Review: I should have bought G Skill or Corsair. It is tempting to save money, but in the long run it is not worth the headache!!!!!

12/13/2010

Frustrating (Update)

OCZ 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model OCZ3X1600R2LV6GK
OCZ 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model OCZ3X1600R2LV6GK

Pros: Cheaper than an alternative memory

Cons: I read through a hundreds to thousands of forum entries on the ocz web support site and else where. Since the XMP settings were not stable, I had to manually set the timings, dram voltage, qpi, etc and it worked better but still eventually failed under heavy processing load. I FINALLY gave up. I bought some G Skill 4gb dual channel sticks and they worked great. MUCH better than these OCZ ones. I just chose the XMP settings and voila everything worked. No crashes, no manual changes, no endless searches on google. When I originally bought these OCZ sticks the comparable G Skill sticks were sold out...and were ever so slightly more. Oh, how I wish I would have waited. Dealing with these OCZ memory has been nothing but frustration! ...and they were never stable under super heavy processing load. I mean, I guess as long as all my computer had to do was display a screen saver there would be no problem. But, that is not what I do with my computer.

Overall Review: This is the LAST time I buy an OCZ product. I should have known better.

Its OK

TREND MICRO AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2009 - Mini box
TREND MICRO AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2009 - Mini box

Pros: It does its job.

Cons: My biggest complaint is that it is too invasive. All I want is a program to catch viruses for me. I don't need my computer locked down with me on the outside not being able to use it. This has more to do with the industry trying to overprotect the consumer. I prefer ESET's offering withOUT the antispyware stuff. I found it faster and it doesn't bother me. I personally don't like the big pop-up telling me it is doing an auto full system scan as I am trying to do work. ...Trend Micro just do it and don't interupt my work. I tried uninstalling this software but it still left its firewall software installed. That was irritating.

Great case...low noise

Antec NSK 4400 Black/ Silver 0.8mm cold-rolled steel ATX Mini Tower Computer Case 380W Power Supply
Antec NSK 4400 Black/ Silver 0.8mm cold-rolled steel ATX Mini Tower Computer Case 380W Power Supply

Pros: I'd say this is a great low noise case. The fans make noise, but not much. It creates as much noise as my Sony Vaio laptop...which isn't much...but there is some noise there.

Cons: It would be nice if the motherboard tray was removable.