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Clayton C.

Clayton C.

Joined on 09/06/06

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Most Favorable Review

Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 64-bit
Windows 8.1 64-bit

Pros: I like that it doesn't take a day to upload and on startup loads fast. The interface is different, but easy to get use to. I tend to use the Desktop window most of the time anyway. Better than Windows 7 in most respects if you are flexible to change.

Cons: My version has no DVD player. I think you have to get Windows Pro or Media Center edition. You can find free third party DVD players online, however.

A MUST HAVE

MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB GDDR5 Graphics Card R9 290X 4GD5 BF4
MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB GDDR5 Graphics Card R9 290X 4GD5 BF4

Pros: 290x Fast and powerful. Great price point in comparison to the 780TI. I just couldn't see forking out $700 for the Nvidia. I went from ATi to Nvidia, to another Nvidia, but now it's AMD Radeon's turn. My computer's main game is Battlefield 4, so it made more sense to get this GPU. I hope AMD Mantle system comes through...that was another factor. I was hoping third party cards with better coolers were coming out, but it was taking to long. So, I went with this. I did get a GELID cooler just in case, but haven't used it yet.

Cons: So is noisy? Well, I'm use to keep my fans up high and I do wear a good headset, so for me it's fine. I doesn't bother me. Does it run hot? Well, again in terms of AMD's recommend range for the card, it runs where it should...80's to in the 90's for me. The thing to be concerned about is how the heat effects the other componets in the case. So far no issues. All temps are where they need to be. My case has a 120mm in the front and 120mm for exhaust and side vents. It creates a nice wind tunnel effect. Also, I have an Arctic Freezer 7 Pro on the CPU.

Overall Review: Pay attention to the overall cooling of your case.

Awesome Fast

SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE250BW 2.5" 250GB SATA 6Gb/s 1x nm Samsung Toggle DDR 2.0 3-Bit MLC NAND Flash Memory (400Mbps) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE250BW 2.5" 250GB SATA 6Gb/s 1x nm Samsung Toggle DDR 2.0 3-Bit MLC NAND Flash Memory (400Mbps) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Pros: Fast, Fast, Fast. I have this on my gaming rig. No more waiting for maps and levels to load. It's not in a blink of an eye, but it's awfully fast. I read the PRO drive version is slightly faster and longer longevity, but the price of this out weighed the PRO's slightly better features...and what I've read it really is slight. No moving parts makes it silent and little to no heat. Nice.

Cons: None.

Great RAM

G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR
G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR

Pros: Runs like it should on my gaming rig. Picked it because of all the great feedback from this product, and an OK price.

Cons: none

Awesome

Intel Core i5-4670K - Core i5 4th Gen Haswell Quad-Core 3.4 GHz LGA 1150 84W Intel HD Graphics Desktop Processor - BX80646I54670K
Intel Core i5-4670K - Core i5 4th Gen Haswell Quad-Core 3.4 GHz LGA 1150 84W Intel HD Graphics Desktop Processor - BX80646I54670K

Pros: My computer is strictly for gaming so the i5-4670k was the right choice for me. I really have no need for the Hyper Threading features of the i7 yet. And I got the i5 "K" because I will overclock at some point.

Cons: none.

Overall Review: Alway have purchased Intel.

More impressed than I thought

AeroCool Shark Fan 12cm Devil Red Edition 120mm Case Fan
AeroCool Shark Fan 12cm Devil Red Edition 120mm Case Fan

Pros: 2 Nice Red LED Fans. Like Firey red...NOT pinkish. Not as loud as I imagined. I am use to some noise because I prefer a cool gaming computer vs a hot one so the fans are really spinning!!! Very happy with them.

Cons: None.