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Benjamin D.

Benjamin D.

Joined on 09/20/08

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Most Favorable Review

Works but speed limited because of intel 6th Gen platform

G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3600 (PC4 28800) Desktop Memory Model F4-3600C16D-32GTZR
G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3600 (PC4 28800) Desktop Memory Model F4-3600C16D-32GTZR

Pros: RGB 3600MHz 16-16-16-36 looks very fancy

Cons: RBG not compatible with iCUE since it only works with Corsair products, I used the G.SKILL Trident Z Lighting Control software instead and it works I was unable to go past 3100MHz with my 6700k and my EVGA Z270 FTW K so I'm guessing it's a hardware limitations, it's not a RAM issue

Overall Review: it's still an excellent product and I'll do an updated review when I upgrade my system soon

Execellent Keyboard

EVGA Z15 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Linear Switch, RGB Backlit LED, Hot Swappable Kailh Speed Silver Switches 821-W1-15US-KR
EVGA Z15 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Linear Switch, RGB Backlit LED, Hot Swappable Kailh Speed Silver Switches 821-W1-15US-KR

Pros: Quality RGB Hot-Swappable switches RGB software is easy to use Better value

Cons: custom profiles can't be saved to the keyboard's firmware...for now swapping out the switches is difficult

Overall Review: I enjoy using this keyboard and it was the best value for a premium product, I wish evga would update the rgb software so I can save my custom profile to my keyboard without having to rely the software running all the time

Works with my dell 7567

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Laptop Memory Model F4-2400C16D-32GRS
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Laptop Memory Model F4-2400C16D-32GRS

Pros: Best value and better value when on sale Tighter cas timing More responsive

Cons: None

Overall Review: It takes a minute or two for my laptop to recognize the ram for the first time then boots up normally I’m using the latest bios

Best Cheap 120mm Blue LED Fans

Rosewill RFA-120-BL - 120mm Computer Case Cooling Fan with LP4 Adapter - Blue Frame & 4 Blue LED Lights, Sleeve Bearing, Silent Case Fan
Rosewill RFA-120-BL - 120mm Computer Case Cooling Fan with LP4 Adapter - Blue Frame & 4 Blue LED Lights, Sleeve Bearing, Silent Case Fan

Pros: -Bright Blue LEDs -Quiet-ish -Lots of Airflow -Long Sleeve Cable

Cons: -LEDs becomes dim over time (I had my 5 fans for over 7 months now and I realize it's half the brightness at full speed now when I first got back in January) -slightly loud when using lots of fans like around 3-4 or more

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI USB 3.1 ATX Intel Gaming Motherboard
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI USB 3.1 ATX Intel Gaming Motherboard

Pros: DDR 4, dark theme and not too bright, 8 sata III ports, 8 USB ports, leds, pci-e 3G, M.2 slot, fancy bios, runs a lot cooler compared to my 2600k system

Cons: 1. I get 101 and 124 Windows 7 BSOD only on idle even when it's overclock or on stock settings but I set the CPU idle state to 100% and it seems to fix it 2. Ubuntu 15.10 64Bit kinda works but it lock/freezes up then it auto restart around 5-30mins (could be that OS doesn't fully support skylake platform yet) 3. no AUX power connector for muli-gpu setup

Overall Review: (CPU Idle with 5% state: 15C, CPU Idle with 100% state: 20C, Full Load: 70C) CPU: 6700K OC at 4.8GHz (1.392V) CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i Motherboard: ASUS Z170 Hero (BIOS Version 1102) Case: CM690 II Advance GPU: EVGA GTX 970 SSC (3975) in SLi SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 256GB HDD: 2TB WD Black, 2TB WD Green

11/22/2015