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Jesse R.

Jesse R.

Joined on 03/15/06

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Most Favorable Review

Most bang for the buck!

ThinkPad Edge 15.6" Intel Core i5-2450M 4GB Memory DDR3 1600 Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit 32597AU
ThinkPad Edge 15.6" Intel Core i5-2450M 4GB Memory DDR3 1600 Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit 32597AU

Pros: There are a few key features that make this laptop the best buy for the money. Core i5 Win 7 Pro 4 GB RAM with 1 open slot (verified) 7200 RPM hard drive (verified) Gigabit network port USB 3.0 (not every new laptop has these) Intel Centino chipset This laptop is blazing fast. All the software I had been running on my Vista laptop loaded on without a hitch. Finger reader works awesome! It even stores the password to web sites, and I can log in by swiping my finger.

Cons: It is loaded with bloatware (this is typical of all brands) that needs to be uninstalled. Some programs (like the finger reader suite) you had to install from the software (swtools) folder on the hard drive.

Overall Review: There is a multitude of Lonovo software on here as well. I uninstalled most of it, as it is not necessary for what I do. Be prepared to spend several hours uninstalling, installing programs, updates, etc.

Most Critical Review

Inadequate

BIOSTAR G31D-M7 LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
BIOSTAR G31D-M7 LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: Works for now.

Cons: Only has one internal usb connector. The P4 connector is hard to get to after installing motherboard and processor in case. There are no system fan connectors on the motherboard.

Decent graphics card for the price.

MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 x8 ATX Graphics Card RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6G OC
MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 x8 ATX Graphics Card RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6G OC

Pros: Affordable Compatible.

Cons: None for my usage

Overall Review: This graphics card will enable you to play most games, but this is not considered a great gaming graphics card (that changes by the month anyway). It will however enable you to use Windows 11 to its fullest, as well as the vast majority of graphics programs. It installed without a problem in my new Core i5 build and has been rock solid for what I use it for, so it will be a great solution for 90% of the users out there.

Great air flow

DEEPCOOL WIND BLADE 120 Hydro Bearing Semi-transparent Black Fan with Blue LED
DEEPCOOL WIND BLADE 120 Hydro Bearing Semi-transparent Black Fan with Blue LED

Pros: Price. Great air flow.

Cons: None yet

Overall Review: I give it a 5 egg rating. But, the true determination of how good the fan is, is how long it lasts. I do expect at least 4 years since I run my computer 24/7.

10/24/2017

Living up to the Hype

Crucial MX100 2.5" 512GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CT512MX100SSD1
Crucial MX100 2.5" 512GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CT512MX100SSD1

Pros: Speeds computer up...noticeably. Faster file loading, and saving. Price was right!

Cons: None so far

Overall Review: If you own a laptop with a SATA connector, SSD's are the only way to go!!

11/15/2014

I am impressed

Sentey CS1-1399 PLUS Black SECC 0.5mm ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Sentey CS1-1399 PLUS Black SECC 0.5mm ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: Price. USB 3. Media drive. Nice look.

Cons: Plastic front is a little flimsy.

Overall Review: I have to give the manufacturers credit for spending a few extra cents on their packaging. The case box was sturdy, and even has a carrying handle. Less chance of the case getting dinged during shipping like so many I have received before. This is definitely a better quality, low-end case. A good buy for the money.