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Nicholas V.

Nicholas V.

Joined on 07/13/05

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Most Favorable Review

Nice Kit

CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1333C9A G
CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1333C9A G

Pros: Runs perfect in my ASUS M4A785TD-M Evo (even though it's not on the QVL). No problems running at specified timings/voltage. Haven't gotten around to OCing it yet, but at stock everything is great.

Cons: It's not the cheapest DDR3 available?

Most Critical Review

Amazing CPU, Runs Waaaay Too Hot

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 - Core 2 Quad Kentsfield Quad-Core 2.4 GHz LGA 775 105W None Integrated Graphics Processor - BX80562Q6600
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 - Core 2 Quad Kentsfield Quad-Core 2.4 GHz LGA 775 105W None Integrated Graphics Processor - BX80562Q6600

Pros: Simply an amazing CPU. I've never gotten all of the cores above 30% at the same time! Awesome multitasker (it better be with 4 cores!) 250fps sustained in CS:Source with x2AA and x8AF with my 7900GTX.

Cons: Runs freakin' hot. I'm idling at 45-50C with a lapped Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme + Scythe S-FLEX SFDB-E!!! Yikes! I've even tried remounting 3 times.

Overall Review: Wish it was a G0 and ran a bit cooler. I'm not concerned with OC at all. SETUP: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, DFI LanParty UT NF680i LT SLI-T2R, 4GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800 (4-4-4-12), ASUS 7900GTX

Nice USB4 iteration of X600

ASRock DESKMINI X600W/ USB4 Black Barebone System
ASRock DESKMINI X600W/ USB4 Black Barebone System

Pros: -Small package -Lots of storage device flexibility -Addition of USB4 over original X600 is nice

Cons: -Can be tight to cram everything together when fully loaded -Included heatsink is so bad it might as well not be included (use a Noctua L9a AM5 instead) -Same with included wifi card being old as dirt (buy an Intel AX210 instead)

Overall Review: This review for ASRock review rebate program. Great little box, have 2 original X600s running in my homelab. Build a new PC for my mom that will last plenty of years. Capable of 96GB+ of RAM, and 4 storage devices makes this an awesomely expandable little unit.

10/20/2025

Nice little homelab box

ASRock DeskMini X600 AMD Socket AM5 Barebone Mini PC
ASRock DeskMini X600 AMD Socket AM5 Barebone Mini PC

Pros: Supports 96GB SODIMM kits. LOTS of internal storage connectivity vs other mini PCs. Has a Gen5 NVMe slot Wifi adapter included

Cons: No USB4 (to be expected as all I/O is from CPU, no physical chipset present) Included wifi adapter is ancient (Intel NGW3168)

Overall Review: Bought 2 of these to use as a small homelab cluster (may add another). For me, these are preferable over modern mini PCs (Beelink, Minisforum, etc) due to having much more internal storage connectivity and better repairability/upgradability. Loaded up each with an R7 8700G + 96GB RAM + 2x1TB SATA (ZFS Mirror) + 2x2TB NVMe (ZFS Mirror) for running VMs for home and work. Make sure you install the firmware update AND THEN the BIOS 2.01 (or later) from ASrock's site. The firmware update fixes some goofy performance issues with these. This review for ASRock review rebate program.

To the Reviewer Below...

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD7500AAKS 750GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Bare Drive
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD7500AAKS 750GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: Tons of space. 3 year warranty. Fast.

Cons: None. 750GB is crazy.

Overall Review: To the reviewer below. No drive when formatted matches the advertised price. There is approx. 7% less space than advertised because of binary/decimal interpretations of "gigabyte".

Good Enough

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT12864AA804
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT12864AA804

Pros: Fast, stable, Micron D9 ICs. Orange heatspreaders to match my mobo.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: SETUP: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, DFI LanParty UT NF680i LT SLI-T2R, 4GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800 (4-4-4-12), ASUS 7900GTX