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John R.

John R.

Joined on 12/14/10

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Still in everyday use 4 years later!

Asus VH238H Black 23" Full HD HDMI LED Backlight LCD Monitor w/Speakers 250 cd/m2 ASCR 50,000,000:1
Asus VH238H Black 23" Full HD HDMI LED Backlight LCD Monitor w/Speakers 250 cd/m2 ASCR 50,000,000:1

Pros: After adjustment, the colors are good for a TN Panel.

Cons: Bulky Bezels

Overall Review: Button placement and controls could have been improved.

FX Series VALUE!

AMD FX-6300 - FX-6000 Series Vishera 6-Core 3.5 GHz Socket AM3+ 95W Desktop Processor - FD6300WMHKBOX
AMD FX-6300 - FX-6000 Series Vishera 6-Core 3.5 GHz Socket AM3+ 95W Desktop Processor - FD6300WMHKBOX

Pros: FX overclocking was easy, Ran at 4.3GHZ on water for 2 years, no problem.

Cons: N/A

HDD - SSD Snappy

SAMSUNG 840 EVO  SAMSUNG 840 EVO 2.5" 120GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-7TE120BW
SAMSUNG 840 EVO SAMSUNG 840 EVO 2.5" 120GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-7TE120BW

Pros: Windows and games load quicker on my SSD. Extremely noticeable improvements.

Cons: n/a

Overall Review: Would continue to recommend Samsung ssd as i have the 840, 850 and 950 evo all working fine.

2-4 Core

AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition - Phenom II X2 Callisto Dual-Core 3.2 GHz Socket AM3 80W Desktop Processor - C3 Revision - HDZ555WFGMBOX
AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition - Phenom II X2 Callisto Dual-Core 3.2 GHz Socket AM3 80W Desktop Processor - C3 Revision - HDZ555WFGMBOX

Pros: Bought with an asus M4a87TD-EVO motherboard back in 2010, Still the phenom 2 and asus m4 continue to work just fine. Great value for performance in 2010 as well.

Cons: N/A

8 YEARS OF SERVICE!

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

Pros: Bought in 2010 with a phenom 2 set up, now runs in a 4690k rig 8 years later with no problems!

Cons: N/A

Great Deal

RAIDMAX SMILODON Extreme Black ATX-612WEBP 1.0mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Foldout MB Computer Case With 500W Power Supply
RAIDMAX SMILODON Extreme Black ATX-612WEBP 1.0mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Foldout MB Computer Case With 500W Power Supply

Pros: Amazing value at time of purchase and the included power supply never damaged any of my components.

Cons: N/A

Overall Review: Brother had the Blue and Silver version of this and no issues either.