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Brad D.

Brad D.

Joined on 10/04/04

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Most Favorable Review

Amazing CPU

Intel Core i5-2500K - Core i5 2nd Gen Sandy Bridge Quad-Core 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Intel HD Graphics 3000 Desktop Processor - BX80623I52500K
Intel Core i5-2500K - Core i5 2nd Gen Sandy Bridge Quad-Core 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Intel HD Graphics 3000 Desktop Processor - BX80623I52500K

Pros: This processor owns. I upgraded from a Q6600(at 3.2Ghz) and this thing cannot be slowed down. It's a really great CPU.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Will run at 4Ghz @ 1.15v barely hitting 55-60 degrees. I have gotten it up to 4.8Ghz with no problems but I can't slow it down now at 4Ghz. I cannot recommend this chip enough.

Most Critical Review

Seems Cool

ZALMAN CNPS5X SZ 92mm Hydraulic CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel Sandy Bridge
ZALMAN CNPS5X SZ 92mm Hydraulic CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel Sandy Bridge

Pros: The fan seems sturdy and well designed. Putting on the clip was a snap once i figured out to turn the knobs(you have to orient the 4 studs correctly for your socket). However the Fan/Heatsink did not fit on my motherboard. I have an Asus P5Q3 Deluxe and no matter how I oriented the cooler it still hit the heatsinks around the processor.

Cons: Be mindful of your motherboard as it requires a good bit of space to clip the cooler on especially if you have a board that has large heatsinks and/or piping.

Overall Review: Seems like a great product. I gave 3 eggs for average because I am unsure of it's performance and what not so I could not give a fair review. I will be selling this on the bay soon so if you want one it will be starting at $1!

10/20/2011

I'm in love.

Thermaltake Commander MS-I ID VN400A1W2N Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Thermaltake Commander MS-I ID VN400A1W2N Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: I really do love this case. It's small and keeps sound in really well. The layout and cable management are great for the price range. I change cases a lot and I will be keeping this one for a long time.

Cons: None

Overall Review: You might need a 4Pin/8Pin extension for your PSU if it doesn't have a long cable FYI.

Great GPU

MSI GeForce 8400 GS 512MB DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Low Profile Graphics Card N8400GS-D512H/LP
MSI GeForce 8400 GS 512MB DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Low Profile Graphics Card N8400GS-D512H/LP

Pros: Great GPU for my HTPC. Runs any videos and movies I throw at it and it's silent of course.

Cons: None

Great Discs

Verbatim DVD+R DL 8.5GB 8X with Branded Surface - 20pk Spindle
Verbatim DVD+R DL 8.5GB 8X with Branded Surface - 20pk Spindle

Pros: Great discs. No coasters yet.

Cons: None

Good Mobo

BIOSTAR TP67XE (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
BIOSTAR TP67XE (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: Runs cool and stable. Plenty of connections. Great bang for the buck.

Cons: Cannot get it to run 2133mhz RAM no matter what. It runs rock solid at 1866 though so it doesn't really matter. Needs a BIOS update to run my second XMP but I don't see Biostar updating this. Have tried tweaking everything. I don't particularly care for the UEFI.

Overall Review: For under $100 this board is awesome. It's been rock solid and I have had no problems other than the memory issue. Also stinks the drivers are not in the Windows 7 image and have to be manually installed but not really a big deal (just annoying).