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Joel K.

Joel K.

Joined on 08/18/03

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CORSAIR Vengeance 4GB DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9
CORSAIR Vengeance 4GB DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9

Pros: great value. Corsair name.

Cons: None

Overall Review: I don't know how to review memory. All I know is I have 8GB and I want 16GB. I have a I7 2600K system and this memory works flawlessly. Corsair has never let me down yet.

ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS

Pros: quiet

Cons: it wasn't free

Overall Review: Its an optical drive. I don't see myself ever burning anything since I have flash drives. Those of you who compain the lack of software and cable are stipid. Its called bulk for a reason. Seriously, who doesn't have dozens of SATA cables laying about. Your motherboard gives you at least 4.

OCZ Vertex 2 2.5" 55GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) OCZSSD2-2VTXE60G
OCZ Vertex 2 2.5" 55GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) OCZSSD2-2VTXE60G

Pros: Speed. This thing is fast. Windows 7 boots extremely fast. Firefox comes up instantaniously.

Cons: Price per gig is high, but you don't buy these for storage. Also, the included bracket doesn't fit my lian li's standard hard drive bay. not a big issue, though.

Overall Review: 60 gigs is plenty for the OS and all of your basic programs. I store all of my games on a 1TB WD HDD and don't have any complaints about load times.

Intel Core i7-2600K - Core i7 2nd Gen Sandy Bridge Quad-Core 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Intel HD Graphics 3000 Desktop Processor - BX80623I72600K
Intel Core i7-2600K - Core i7 2nd Gen Sandy Bridge Quad-Core 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Intel HD Graphics 3000 Desktop Processor - BX80623I72600K

Pros: extremely fast. Overclocks very well. I had it up to 4.6 on air without any adjustments in voltage. Its been 5 years since I've upgradged my computer, its really hard to beleive how fast they are now. Windows 7 boots in a matter of a few seconds.

Cons: Sandy Bridge motherboards were recalled; more of an annoyance than a con.

Overall Review: There's no reason to buy a "non K" model at this price point. If you're not going to overclock, just stick with an I5.

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity 100314-2SR
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity 100314-2SR

Pros: Fast, great performance, overclocks nicely. I'm only running things at 1680x1050, but I can max out every setting and it still runs flawlessly. Its not even noisy.

Cons: None that I can think of

Overall Review: Its large. But seriously, if you want a fast card, do you really care how large it is?

Logitech Black Cordless Wave  Keyboard
Logitech Black Cordless Wave Keyboard

Pros: Great feel, though I have to get used to the curved layout. The software is also good, the hot-keys are easily customizable. Its big, keyboards are suppose to be big. large hot-keys are easy to use. Plus, a bigger keyboard with an integrated palm rest is easier to balance on your lap. Came with name brand batteries. OEM, you're not paying for a colorful box.

Cons: none, so far.

Overall Review: For those of you "missing" the dongle, look in the brown box, its there. There is a little picture of a USB dongle on the side of the box it is on.

10/14/2009