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Nate A.

Nate A.

Joined on 08/26/05

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Great deal!

AMD Phenom 9850 Black Edition - Phenom X4 Quad-Core 2.5 GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Processor - HD985ZXAGHBOX
AMD Phenom 9850 Black Edition - Phenom X4 Quad-Core 2.5 GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Processor - HD985ZXAGHBOX

Pros: This is a great CPU for those that aren't demanding of every single "mark" (PCMark/3DMark) but still want a great CPU. AMD's second highest chip is at a great value price, while offering true quad power. I also really like how the Black Edition products now include a heatsink & fan- first gen X2 BE products didn't have them. (They aren't the absolute best, but what do you really expect? It's a stock product and not everyone needs a Zalman, etc.)

Cons: AM3 is looming, Intel is grooming. *Lifespan of AM2+ is in question (upgrade path is gray area) *Intel's new Core i7's are coming, Q6600 still a threat. Those of you that want to have every frame and have Vista load under 10 sec., etc.- you know that Intel's CPU's are where the action is. AMD provides a good value, and stable performance- but nothing breathtaking. At 125w this is also a very power hungry CPU. AMD does offer a new 65w lower end X4 however.

Overall Review: I am excited about this product. From 99' to 04' I used a Sempron 2500+ (Yes, 1.4Ghz!), now using a 64 4000+ (05' and counting...). To me, this is a great step up and I love the value that Newegg and AMD are offering. If you value good performance from a company that you can trust- the 9850 is sure to fit your needs.

Most Critical Review

Close but no cigar..

NETGEAR WG111T-100NAR Wireless Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Up to 108Mbps Wireless Data Rates
NETGEAR WG111T-100NAR Wireless Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Up to 108Mbps Wireless Data Rates

Pros: Like many have said on other reviews, when it works- it works.

Cons: The adapter does get rather warm, very quickly. Using the bundled usb extension cable, and being about 10ft from the wireless router I am only getting 2 bars. And while I'm not a speed junky, I think that may be an issue to others. My main issue, as is voiced by others, is the unreliability with this unit. The signal drops intermittently and the device must be removed and reinserted in order to regain connectivity.

Overall Review: I see a lot of people on here voicing the same issues I've stated, and are being "voted down" for voicing concern. These people, as I've found out, have genuine cause for concern, and are trying to warn you. Heed their warnings.. Trust me, it's a good device for the 10 bucks you are paying for it; But beware of how hot it gets, and the constantly dropping connections and low signal attainment.

Good drive

Western Digital WD Green WD8000AARS 800GB 5400 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
Western Digital WD Green WD8000AARS 800GB 5400 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: + Good value + Decent size + High cache + 3 year warranty

Cons: - 3 year, not 5 year warranty like most other hdd - Only 5400 (read below)

Overall Review: I've ended up using the first series of WD Green drives before on my pc. First for backing up my data, then later as my primary OS drive (long story). Despite the fact that the drive is only 5400rpm, I never really noticed any serious performance hits. (Though those that are more demanding than myself should opt for the 5900rpm green drives from WD competitors if this is an issue). The drive is fast, affordable and green- and comes with a decent warranty. Note the pricing under the image, buy 2 and save a little on both, great deal from Newegg.. no reason not to raid two of these together to backup your data on the cheap! Since owning the first generation 500GB green drives from WD, I'm sure these (with double the cache) will offer great performance and value. Get them today!

Great value, for now..

HP Laptop Pavilion AMD Turion II M520 4GB Memory 320GB HDD ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 15.6" Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit DV6-2144NR
HP Laptop Pavilion AMD Turion II M520 4GB Memory 320GB HDD ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 15.6" Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit DV6-2144NR

Pros: Pros? Let's see, from 4GB ram to having a dedicated graphics card, to pushing an LED, this is a good value. There's plenty of ram to comfortably run Windows 7/Vista, while the LED does offer a good screen upgrade from standard LCD based displays. Of course, non of that matters if you have a slow hard drive. The DV6's inclusion of a full speed (7200rpm) HD will give you performance and speed relative to modern desktops which is appreciated. I really like the HD 4650 graphics card as well. It's great for moderate gaming at decent settings, and comes with a respectable ram size.

Cons: While there are a lot of features to love, there's a few you'll cringe at-- The ram is DDR2, which isn't as fast as the newer (and quickly standardized) DDR3 ram. All isn't lost though, as DDR2 modules are pretty cheap right now, and this notebook can go to 8GB. The LED is great, vibrant and colorful. What it lacks however, is a decent resolution. This packs a standard, lower rez display- that may be fine for some, but won't display HD content as vividly as you'd like. A minor qualm for some, but once you notice a high-def screen, you'll realize the night and day difference. The DV6's nice and fast HD may include 7200rpm speeds, but that also heats up your system. More heat means a louder, heavier system to cool off more components, and a less than stellar battery life. You'll most appreciate this fast hard drive on an AC adapter, but it surely isn't road worthy. Lastly, the weight at nearly 6.5lbs is rather heavy for a notebook. You'd expect this in larger screened notebooks

Overall Review: This is a nice notebook that offers some strong features, while failing in other areas. No notebook gets everything right, but for a decent blend of performance from the HD, GPU, and processor, you'd be hard pressed to find a deal like this for the time being. Remember though, Black Friday is right around the corner, and you could see some notebooks offering similar or better specs for a bit less cash. The new AMD M-series offers a decent upgrade from older Turion processors, but this one only packs 1MB L2 cache (SHARED between both cores), so power users may have to look elsewhere. Overall, a good notebook!

Great little box

Foxconn R10-S4 Intel 945GC Barebone
Foxconn R10-S4 Intel 945GC Barebone

Pros: Dual Core Atom embedded; Numerous USB ports; Low power consumption; Relatively quiet; Exceptional value

Cons: GMA delivers performance as expected; Only 2 SATA device connection; No ATA connections; Uninspired chassis

Overall Review: I bought this little Atom box, despite all of the negativity I've heard about Atom being underpowered and slow. Assuming that you understand tech, then you know that this barebones is not made for gaming, but more for internet enabled apps and light computing. That being said, I've found the performance to be surprisingly up to par. After signing for the package from UPS (Great delivery speed NewEgg!), I tore open the box, tossed in 2GB of ram and tried to install my DVD burner (which is IDE- my mistake however, for not reading about the lack of IDE/ATA connectivity). After installing Windows 7 via a USB key, this system continues to impress me. Operation is speedy (along with the help of my SATA SSD) and I've barely experienced any hiccups. Video, at least that from Hulu (SD only) and Youtube flows at nearly full speed. The Dual Core Atom helps to speed along the graphically rich Media Center as well. At under $150, this is a great system for anyone to pick up as a 2nd PC/fo

Good value, price

NETGEAR WG111T-100NAR Wireless Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Up to 108Mbps Wireless Data Rates
NETGEAR WG111T-100NAR Wireless Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Up to 108Mbps Wireless Data Rates

Pros: Recert. item at a great price; Included extra USB extension cable which was handy; Performs well with Win 7 (only tested in 32, no 64bit mode however) and with good speed

Cons: My unit drops the connection periodically- probably just my unit though; Wider USB footprint

Overall Review: After hunting down the installation software from NetGear's website (simple Google search found it right away) this wireless adapter works as expected. The connection is speedy and the added bonus extender helps those with cramped USB ports on their systems. Good price, good product and as usual, NewEgg fast shipping.