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Michael R.

Michael R.

Joined on 10/18/01

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Most Favorable Review

Top Notch case

Thermaltake Element G VL10001W2Z Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Thermaltake Element G VL10001W2Z Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: High quality materials. Very roomy. Nice cable management. Colors are a nice option. Slightly boxy shape but very appealing. This a is personal preferce though.

Cons: Slightly oversized for a mid towers. Not really a con though since this helps with air flow and cable routing. Some tools required for Hard disks. It uses special shouldered screws that latch in place when installed. Hard disk can then be removed very easilly after these screws are attached.

Overall Review: I have been building computers for 20 years. This is one of the finest cases I have purchased. Everything is quality. Does not have the cheap feel like many of the cases. Great air flow and even some filters. I rate this as high as the Azza Solano, the highest rated case I have ever purchased. I abosultely give this case 5 stars.

Most Critical Review

DOA on card reader

Rosewill RCR-IC002 - 74-in-1 Internal Card Reader with USB 2.0 Ports & Extra Silver Face Plate - Fits 3.5" Drive Bay
Rosewill RCR-IC002 - 74-in-1 Internal Card Reader with USB 2.0 Ports & Extra Silver Face Plate - Fits 3.5" Drive Bay

Pros: Nice item. The card reader was DOA when it arrived. USB port works and power light is on but no card reader. If it worked it would have been a nice little item.

Cons: DOA. 3.5 " may not fit some cases.

Overall Review: NewEgg Customer service was great. They are shipping a replacement.

Stunning sound from a computer

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional 70SB088600002 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Express x1 Interface Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional 70SB088600002 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Express x1 Interface Sound Card

Pros: Stunning sound from my computer. With Creative X-FI option enabled on BF2, I have a whole new sound experience. The crack of the sniper rifle is amazing. I hear footsteps all around me. This is the best sound card I have ever listened to in a computer. This card has revitalized my interest in music. I ripped 20GB worth of CDs I own to my computer and listen all day while I am working from my office.

Cons: No cons,

Overall Review: Driver install was a breeze on both XP and W7 64 bit partitions. Nice software bundle.

12/11/2010

Most comfortable headphones

Creative Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset MKII
Creative Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset MKII

Pros: The most comfortable headphones I have ever owned. Great sounding headphones for music and gaming. I hear footsteps all around me in BF2 that I never heard before. A big step up fom my USB headphones. I have them paired with the Xi-Titanium Sound card. A great combo.

Cons: I have only one complaint and I did deduct one star for this. The cable is very lightweight and the stereo jacks seem very fragile. They are gold plated though, this is a plus. This set would get a 10/10 rating if it had beefier jacks.

12/11/2010

Best case I have ever owned!!!

AZZA Solano 1000 Black Japanese SECC Steel/Metal mesh in front MicroATX/ATX/Full ATX Computer Case
AZZA Solano 1000 Black Japanese SECC Steel/Metal mesh in front MicroATX/ATX/Full ATX Computer Case

Pros: I have been building systems since 1989. This is the best quality case I have purchased. Quality steel, no sharp edges. I had been considering the Antec 1200, but this had the same features at just over half the price. Looks are very personal, what one person likes someone else may hate. I really like the style. The inside is also painted, a big plus. Fans are super quite. I hear the CPU fan over the case fans. Nice set of thumb screws for case and slots. Rubber shock absorption for HD bays and PS mounting. Removable drive bays. Power supply mounts on bottom, this leaves room for everything and cables are easy to run. I do not believe you can buy a case with these features for under $150. I paid less than $100.

Cons: USB ans SATA ports are on the top. This may be a Con, I do not mind though.

Overall Review: Great case for the money. Editors choice in several reviews. I happen to agree after seeing it.

Awsome

Sennheiser Black CXL400 Black 3.5mm Gold-Plated Connector Canal Lanyard Headphone
Sennheiser Black CXL400 Black 3.5mm Gold-Plated Connector Canal Lanyard Headphone

Pros: Awsome, the best MP3 headphones I have tried yet. I got the lanyard style so my kids won't loose them. Comes with a great magnetic pouch. MP3 player and headphones fit perfect. I ordered two and will order two more. Three different size canals plugs. You can wear the heaphones and MP3 player secured from around the neck. Great for jogging and my home trainer.

Cons: Non that I can think of.