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Jeffrey H.

Jeffrey H.

Joined on 01/01/07

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Most Favorable Review

PDG...I am happy!!

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-955Q (1191) TV Tuner Stick / Hybrid Video Recorder with Remote Control
Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-955Q (1191) TV Tuner Stick / Hybrid Video Recorder with Remote Control

Pros: Runs and records both analog and digital signals quite well for me.

Cons: The WinTV 6 Program could be better. Do NOT install the drivers and application off the CD. Download and install with the latest version. A minor glitch now and then if you change channels too fast...Go SLOW. There is a new WinTV 7 available but, is a drawback for me ...It will only run a digital signal and I need to use both.

Overall Review: Overall, I feel this was a good purchase. I had used a Hauppauge Internal PCIe card on an older system and was very happy with it too. Graphics card is a double-slot model and I cannot access the connector for it so, I thought this would be a good alternative and I am not disappointed.

My 2nd Pair

Patriot Viper 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PVS34G1600LLK
Patriot Viper 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PVS34G1600LLK

Pros: This pair is of modules is just like the first set I bought...PERFECT!! All 4 now have my system maxed out. I expect they will serve me well for many years.

Cons: Absolutely NONE...they perform exactly as they are designed to do. Whiners: If these modules are too tall for your rig and if you cannot get them to run properly...I suggest you lower your tech knowledge level at least a -2.

Overall Review: My System: Antec 1200 Case XFX nForce 790i Ultra (BIOS P09) Intel Core2 Quad Q9650 4.05GHz @1800MHz CPU Cooler AC Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 Patriot EP Viper Series Model PVS34G1600LLK 8GB (4x2GB) @1800MHz 8-8-8-22 1.90V Antec TruePower Quattro 850W PSU (2) EVGA GTX 260 Core 216-55nm SC Edition Graphics Cards SLI'd (oc'd to SSC Edition Spex) EVGA 8600 GT (PhysX) LG 23" LCD Model W2353V-PF Creative SoundBlaster X-FI Titanium Fatal1ty Pro Sound Card Creative MegaWorks THX 550 5.1 Sound System (2)250GB Seagate RAID 0 (system drive) (1)500GB Seagate (storage drive) Vista HP x64

Pleasantly Surprised

Vantec NexStar 3 3.5" IDE to USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure (Onyx Black) - Model NST-360U2-BK
Vantec NexStar 3 3.5" IDE to USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure (Onyx Black) - Model NST-360U2-BK

Pros: Performs as expected and works fine with the 500GB Seagate I installed in it.

Cons: none

Awesome RAM

Patriot Viper 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PVS34G1600LLK
Patriot Viper 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PVS34G1600LLK

Pros: Performs as advertised. I am very happy with them. Immediately ran MemTest86+ upon installation and both sticks passed with no errors. I broke them in for a couple days at stock settings and am now running them OC'd to 8-8-8-22-2T 1700MHz @ 1.90v. I am sure they can easily go up to 1800MHz with a minor increase in voltage.

Cons: NONE

Overall Review: My System: Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case Intel Core2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz 1333Mhz FSB (OC'd @ 3.825GHz and 1700MHz FSB) CPU COOLER ARCTIC Freezer 7 PRO Rev.2 XFX nForce 790i Ultra SLI MoBo Patriot Extreme Performance Viper Series Model PVS34G1600LLK DDR3 4GB (2x2GB) PC3-12800 (1600MHz) 7-7-7-20 1.9V (OC'd @ 1700MHz 8-8-8-22 1.9v) ANTEC TruePower Quattro 850W PSU (2) EVGA GTX 260 Core 216-55nm 896MB SC Edition Graphics Card SLI'd and (OC'd to SSC Edition Spex) LG HD-LCD 23" Model W2353V-PF @ 1920x1080 (2)HD 250G Seagate 16M SATA2 ST3250410AS in RAID 0 (system drive) (1)HD 500G Seagate 16M SATA2 ST3250418AS (backup/storage drive) (1)DVD/RW LITE-ON Model LH-20A1S SATA (1)DVD/RW LITE-ON Model LH-20A1L SATA Creative SoundBlaster X-FI Titanium Fatal1ty Pro Sound Card

Yeah, Baaaaby!!

XFX MBN790IUL9 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
XFX MBN790IUL9 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: Functions as it is supposed to...very well. Runs great at stock settings and overclocking is extremely easy. This is a great bargin for those like me who desire a boost in performance but, want or need to stay with their socket 775 hardware.

Cons: The 790i Ultra Mobo's are getting hard to come by nowadays...especially as inexpensive as this. I wanted to get EVGA's "For The Win" version of this board but, NewEgg no longer stocks either of them.

Overall Review: My System: Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case Intel Core2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz 1333Mhz FSB (OC'd @ 3.6GHz and 1600MHz FSB) CPU COOLER ARCTIC Freezer 7 PRO Rev.2 XFX nForce 790i Ultra SLI MoBo G.SKILL 4GB (4x1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz 1.5v Model F3-10666CL9D-PC3 10666 (stock**this RAM is not made for overclocking so, will replace soon) ANTEC TruePower Quattro 850W PSU (2) EVGA GTX 260 Core 216-55nm 896MB SC Edition Graphics Cards SLI'd and (OC'd to SSC Edition Spex) Monitor LG LCD23" Model W2353V-PF (2)HD 250G Seagate 16M SATA2 ST3250410AS in RAID 0 (system drive) (1)HD 500G Seagate 16M SATA2 ST3250418AS (backup/storage drive) (1)DVD/RW LITE-ON 20x Model LH-20A1S SATA (1)DVD/RW LITE-ON 20x Model LH-20A1L SATA Creative SoundBlaster X-FI Titanium Fatal1ty Pro Sound Card

FANTASTIC!!

Arctic Silver Arcticlean Thermal material Remover & Surface Purifier ACN-60ML (2-PC-SET)
Arctic Silver Arcticlean Thermal material Remover & Surface Purifier ACN-60ML (2-PC-SET)

Pros: This product works as advertised and does a "squeeky clean" job...I mean that literally.

Cons: NONE with the product. Shipping cost is too high, IMHP.

Overall Review: Why did I wait sooo long to make this purchase???? I know...I did not want to have to pay the shipping fee that was the same price as the product. But, I finally did so because I was getting ready to rebuild my system with a new MoBo and graphics cards. It works great on both.