Joined on 01/26/12
SeaSonic Platinum
Pros: Tight voltage regulation Low Ripple/Noise values Very tight fitting connections which gives me confidence in the connections but see cons
Cons: unintuitive modular cable system very tight connectors sometimes makes connecting/disconnecting cables a bit of a pain tricky to do an individual sleeving job (tight connectors don't help there)
Overall Review: Don't look here for legitimate reviews, you won't find them. Instead, check out sites like JonnyGuru, HardwareSecrets, HardOCP for full assessments of this PSU's capabilities/specs
RM-20 Another button issue
Pros: Comfortable Solid feel Tracks nicely
Cons: Funny lights on side, while they may serve a purpose, they can be a distraction. Side buttons a little too far back for my grip style Didn't last very long - left button still actuates but has lost all tactile feel to it, it's very hard to use like that.
Overall Review: I was happy with it while it operated properly. I've a few spare mouse parts about and I'll just repair it myself rather than deal with RMA
Dremel Coupling part
Pros: Dremel replacement part - proper size and material Fits some Dremel clones - see other thoughts
Cons: Doesn't install itself
Overall Review: I bought this to fix a 25+ year old Craftsman Variable Speed Rotary Tool (Dremel clone) that had stopped working. I'm very happy my tool has a new life. This was a very easy and straight forward repair. If your rotary tool's motor runs but the bit doesn't spin, this is the part you need
O2 Special Edition
Pros: Works well Rechargeable Portable Accessories fit quite snugly
Cons: Not cheap (if it lasts it'll save me $$ in the long run) No instructions (not that they're needed) or documentation The flip side of the pro: "Accessories fit quite snugly" - some are hard to attach at first, almost too snug
Overall Review: There are times you might still want the initial pressure of canned air but since that fades quickly and this stays constant and lasts many times longer it's a handy item. For cleaning computers at my home, I have compressors but when I'm out in the field cleaning, I can go through 2 cans of compressed air for a single computer (it adds up quick) - a single charge on this and I'm set for a few units
Vantec SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 adapter
Pros: Works with every functional drive I've attached it to
Cons: very short cables Not real high quality 'feel' power adapter cord very loose
Overall Review: Newegg may not verify my ownership, I purchased it in 2003, and still use it. I've had to make a few changes over the years (although for some unfathomable reason I'm still using the short SATA cable - I'll change that also now that I'm considering it) The Molex to SATA power adapter is pitiful and I swapped that out in the first two or three years of ownership. I use a large rubber band to hold the loose power cable into the power adapter. I've no intention of getting a new one until they come out with a USB 3.0 version, why should I, it's still working (last used, Jan 2014) I couldn't begin to count the recommendations for this product that I have made over the years, I have relied on it's function a great deal on many occasions
CM HAF 935 Stacker
Pros: Near perfect case (okay, that's subjective but I'm leaving it) Modular Can contain two systems if one is mini-ITX
Cons: Bottom of case is too open - I'd like some kind of insert (I put one in from old parts I had) to act as a solid floor Haven't been able to get front panel off while the side panels are on (either one) - could be me Only comes with two fans and one is an 92mm, for a case of this size I'd expect three 120's at a minimum - no eggs off, it's in the description
Overall Review: First thought, if this case cannot handle your hardware needs, you should be looking at server racks. I've been modding cases for a while and this case is literally one I've been working on only to find it in finished version (okay, my version would've been smaller). It incorporates all the design features I had but then adds detail that I hadn't considered. The modularity is a huge plus in my book. I had to buy it since mine wouldn't have been nearly as nice or modular This now houses my gaming rig: 2500k|Maximus IV|16GB GSkill 1600MHz|XFX HD7950|SeaSonic X650|Swiftech 360 35X/XL/EK full coverage graphics custom loop