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Joseph T.

Joseph T.

Joined on 11/21/12

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Most Favorable Review

Seems like a winner

Lenovo Ultra-thin Notebook IdeaPad AMD A6-4455M 4GB Memory 500GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7500G 14.0" Windows 8 S405 (59351953)
Lenovo Ultra-thin Notebook IdeaPad AMD A6-4455M 4GB Memory 500GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7500G 14.0" Windows 8 S405 (59351953)

Pros: Thin, light, decent speed. Battery holds up very well.

Cons: Windows 8. No CD/DVD-ROM, but I knew this going in. The monitor when opening and closing feels easy to break, it is really thin, so don't go whipping this thing open full force.

Overall Review: As long as you exercise normal caution as one should with any laptop/notebook you should be fine. I do not like Windows 8, so to each his own. I feel it would have been better with Windows 7, but this is my own preference.

12/26/2012
Most Critical Review

Garbage PSU

Diablotek PHD Series PHD450 450 W ATX12V V2.2 Power Supply
Diablotek PHD Series PHD450 450 W ATX12V V2.2 Power Supply

Pros: NONE, AT ALL. One egg is too much, had to though. Doorstop maybe? DOA now must pay to send back what had free shipping. Get a PSU from a real company.

Cons: I received this today at 3pm, I started building after work at 8pm. Checked the rear I/O switch cables and nothing. Fan doesn't spin, nothing. Not NewEggs fault, it happens. However I bought this for the price and FREE SHIPPING, now I have to PAY to send it back. Next time I'll buy local, beats waiting 3 days to get it, find out its dead send it back wait another 3-4 days for them to say its bad and send a replacement

Overall Review: I am very upset with Diablotek. I honestly have never gotten a DOA PSU from thermaltake or corsair. I was debating on a corsair, decided on this PSU from the reviews and price point. BIG mistake should of spent the other 10-15 bucks and went with one from above. Now I have to wait another week or so to get a friends PC going. Nothing like seeing a friends face after you help him build a PC and when he pushes the button and NOTHING happens.

12/12/2012

Its corsair.....

CORSAIR CX Series CX430 430W 80 PLUS BRONZE Active PFC ATX12V & EPS12V Power Supply
CORSAIR CX Series CX430 430W 80 PLUS BRONZE Active PFC ATX12V & EPS12V Power Supply

Pros: Its Corsair...enough said. Good quality, you can feel it when you lift the box that it isn't cheaply made.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Its a small PSU at 430W depending on your needs. The system it went into isn't expecting a lot of upgrading to be done in the way of dedicated graphics and such. If your going to do this try to plan ahead and invest a few more dollars. Otherwise get this PSU, I have never had a bad one from Corsair.

12/27/2012

Seems to be quality

RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-530SS 530W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Power Supply, New Version with Build-in LED Fan On/Off Switch
RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-530SS 530W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Power Supply, New Version with Build-in LED Fan On/Off Switch

Pros: Seems pretty good for a PSU in this price range. Has blue LED kinda cool.

Cons: None so far, wasn't DOA like Diablotek

Overall Review: This is not a "full modular" PSU so make sure you take that into consideration. The connectors on this item are not standard modular PSU 6 pin connectors. Not a con just a heads up, dont go buying this if your attempting to use an cables you have from outher PSUs just laying around.

12/26/2012

It worked

Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model BLE2KIT2G3D1608DE1TX0
Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model BLE2KIT2G3D1608DE1TX0

Pros: It worked, didn't eat a whole in the wallet.

Cons: None so far.

Overall Review: Used in a budget PC, so far so good. Does what RAM is supposed to do. It isn't pretty or the fastest stuff on the market but fits it's intended purpose.

12/26/2012

It worked so far...

ECS A960M-M2 AM3+ AMD 760G + SB710 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
ECS A960M-M2 AM3+ AMD 760G + SB710 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: Price.

Cons: On board adapters. Only one PCI-e that is worth anything. but its a mATX.

Overall Review: I build a budget "entertainment" PC for my daughter. The build went together well. Used a WD HHD, Corsair PSU, some crucial RAM, LG DVD burner and a sapphire 6770. No it isn't a monster but will fit her needs for awhile as its mainly used for browsing the web and light media viewing. With all the rebates including the one I got on this MB I built a decent PC for about $350 bucks, I cant complain. Hopefully I don't experience the horror stories like others have.

12/26/2012