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Salvador C.

Salvador C.

Joined on 12/26/09

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Most Favorable Review

It is a keyboard.

Orange KBC2408SB Black 104 Normal Keys 9 Function Keys USB Wired Ergonomic Keyboard
Orange KBC2408SB Black 104 Normal Keys 9 Function Keys USB Wired Ergonomic Keyboard

Pros: Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to..... THE STANDARD KEYBOARD! Ever say to yourself "Man, I wish I could comunicate with my computer". Well, say no more! It has KEYS! It has LETTERS, NUMBERS, EVEN PUNCTUATION! Now you and your computer can communicate in harmony. Play games, make things work, TYPE! All this and more with the new STANDARD KEYBOARD!

Cons: It doesn't make me toast.

Overall Review: Me and my buddy were making him a new computer (I have the expertise, he had the moneys and need my help) and whilst shopping for parts, he said "Oh ****, we forgot a keyboard and mouse!!" Noticing he only had $30 bucks left (aftershiping costs were calculated) I found this and a Gigabyte mouse. $25 after all was said and done. Like a boss.

Most Critical Review

Not buying Hanns G after this...

Hanns·G HZ201DPB Black 20" 5ms WideScreen LCD Monitor w/Speakers 250 cd/m2 X-Contrast 15,000:1 (1,000:1)
Hanns·G HZ201DPB Black 20" 5ms WideScreen LCD Monitor w/Speakers 250 cd/m2 X-Contrast 15,000:1 (1,000:1)

Pros: I'm sure that when it works, it is a fine monitor. Otherwise, I don't know of any.

Cons: Received it a few days ago. Me and my friends go to a LAN party, where my friend unwraps this monitor as his new display. Hooks it up, turns it on... it makes a loud whining noise then the picture fades to an unseeable dark screen. Had it assessed, and they said it is probably a busted transistor. Thanks Hanns G. Ruined my birthday LAN party and took $110. Hopefully I can get it RMA'ed , provided I can find the packing slip.

Overall Review: Never buying Hanns G after this.

Ready for War

CM Storm Trooper - Gaming Full Tower Computer Case with Handle and External 2.5" Drive Dock
CM Storm Trooper - Gaming Full Tower Computer Case with Handle and External 2.5" Drive Dock

Pros: Where to begin. +Massive and Spacious +Amazing Looks +Screw it, lists take too much time Alright, so normally, I'm calm and reserved for reviews, but this case is amazing. The LED's work wonderfully, fan speed controller, amazing, 2 front USB 2.0 AND 3.0 (each), built-in filters EVERYWHERE. I noticed people say they prefer not to rotate the cages because the front has no dust filter. That is incorrect. The bay-covers each have a small dust filter on them, so cover them and there you go. Dust filtering. The rubberized coating feels great, and the exterior powder coating is of great quality. Thick and tough. All in all, this case is built like a truck.

Cons: Common things 'lazy' or 'picky' builders may not like: -A bit large and unwieldy (IT'S A FULL TOWER) -No side window (THEN MOD OR WAIT FOR CM TO MAKE ONE) -Not enough stock fans (THE'RE CHEAP, BUY SOME) -Not tool-less (READ BELOW) So if you are a man and don't like to whine like a sissy girl, this case is built for war.

Overall Review: Alright, I HATE tool-less and that everyone 'wanting' it doesn't realize how useless the idea is. Honestly, how many tools do you use to build a computer? I'll count: 1. Screw Drover 2.... That's it. One. Thumb screws are cool, but large. Buttons, levers, and brackets require tedious instructions and although they are 'tool-less', you save a whole ten minutes... "No screws"? If screws are your issue, then buy a small glass bowl, store them in there while building. Haven't had an issue yet.

Best board I've owned to date

GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 AM3+ AMD 990FX + SB950 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 AM3+ AMD 990FX + SB950 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: +Solid Build +TONS of PCI-e slots! +Generous amounts of heatsink +Informative and useful manual +USB 3.0 20-pin on-board (big for me) +PLENTY of CPU cooler clearance +O.C.s well +Rear-facing SATA ports +Plenty of USB ports on-board PLUS plenty of USB connectors +Plenty of case fan connectors (if you need them)

Cons: Um.... this is the first time I haven't had a con... Installation was smooth, no issues as of yet.

Overall Review: If you are upgrading from a previous GIGABYTE board, driver and utility installation as well as BIOS updating is extremely easy. Not huge, but it's still a small plus. I just put this baby in a CM Storm Trooper. Recommend both products.

So nice, I bought it thrice!

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL

Pros: For my rig, I started with one of the 4gb sticks and bought a second latter. I bought the 2-stick pack for a friend's rig after seeing my performance. It runs cool, looks cool, and is decently low-profile for such a large heatsink. Corsair and G.Skill are my two RAM companies and G.Skill continues to deliver.

Cons: None. Low clock speed, but my computer somehow OC's it on it's own. Technically I'm running mine at 1833. Or so CPUID says. Not sure how it's possible.

Overall Review: Buy it. Save some money. Enjoy profit.

Round 2: Friend's Build

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition - Phenom II X6 Thuban 6-Core 3.2 GHz Socket AM3 125W Desktop Processor - HDT90ZFBGRBOX
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition - Phenom II X6 Thuban 6-Core 3.2 GHz Socket AM3 125W Desktop Processor - HDT90ZFBGRBOX

Pros: So good, I got a second one for my bud's build. Read my last review and insert below. My computer destroys applications, and now so does my friends rig!

Cons: NOTHING! IGNORE THE TITLE OF THIS SECTION!

Overall Review: But one. Save your Intel moneys and buy more components. Intel fanboys compare it to their little i3's, but their little quads don't stack to an unlocked x6.