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Jean H.

Jean H.

Joined on 05/21/19

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Most Favorable Review

What do you say about a CPU ?

Intel Core i3-12100 - Core i3 12th Gen Alder Lake Quad-Core 3.3 GHz LGA 1700 Processor 60W Intel UHD Graphics 730 Desktop Processor - BX8071512100
Intel Core i3-12100 - Core i3 12th Gen Alder Lake Quad-Core 3.3 GHz LGA 1700 Processor 60W Intel UHD Graphics 730 Desktop Processor - BX8071512100

Pros: So far so good. Works well. Stays cool. The included cooling fan seems totally adequate. Price was right. Zippy fast.

Cons: Be careful taking the assembly out of the box. The heat sink compound comes pre-applied on the bottom part of the cooling assembly. It is not covered by anything. Very easy to smear on your hands or clothing.

Overall Review: Would buy again.

Good budget motherboard

MSI PRO H610M-G DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel H610 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
MSI PRO H610M-G DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel H610 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: Good price for a budget build. Easy hookups. Good documentation. MSI quality.

Cons: Not really a bad thing but the SATA drive plugs come off the board on a 90 degree connector. So the drive cables leave the board flat, from the board edge, rather than straight up. Depending on how much space you have in your case, this could either be a bonus or an aggravation. Have a good look at the photos on the web site. Also, there is only one power connector for case fans. If you have more that one fan, you will need one or more "Y" cables to power them.

Overall Review: Recommended and would buy again.

Good SOLID case

iStarUSA D-214-MATX Black Steel 2U Rackmount Chassis 2 External 5.25" Drive Bays
iStarUSA D-214-MATX Black Steel 2U Rackmount Chassis 2 External 5.25" Drive Bays

Pros: Heavy solid construction. Serious case for serious applications. The top cover is vented for those power supplies with topside fans. Lots of drive space.

Cons: A bit cramped. You might want to consider the 4U version if you are shoehorning lots of internals. While you are at it, order a couple of 80mm fans to fit the front of the case.

Overall Review: If you are into rack mounted equipment, this is a good brand of case.

Good value and versatile.

AZZA 550W / ATX 80 PLUS / Bronze certified / Non-Modular Power Supply
AZZA 550W / ATX 80 PLUS / Bronze certified / Non-Modular Power Supply

Pros: I am using this unit to revive a server with an older motherboard. The PS will adapt to MBs with 20+4 pin power sockets as well as 24-pin types simply by clipping connectors together or separating them. Also, there ae five SATA connectors available. Very versatile. Quiet.

Cons: All of the wiring is black? Unusual, but I admit it looks good.

Overall Review: Good product. Good manual. Super fast delivery.

Good value

CORSAIR Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Desktop Memory Model CMW16GX4M2C3200C16
CORSAIR Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Desktop Memory Model CMW16GX4M2C3200C16

Pros: Best memory bang for the buck I could find. Literally Plug-and-Play. No problems.

Cons: RGB was not a consideration for buying, but it's cute anyway.

Overall Review: I live in a small village in rural NS. Ordering from NEWEGG gives me easy access to high tech at low prices and quick delivery. Otherwise, I'd be looking at a 3 hour round trip to the city and uncertain availability. Very pleased with purchase.

Great upgrade

Kingston A400 480GB SATA 3 2.5" Internal SSD SA400S37/480G - HDD Replacement for Increase Performance
Kingston A400 480GB SATA 3 2.5" Internal SSD SA400S37/480G - HDD Replacement for Increase Performance

Pros: High quality product.

Cons: I should have also ordered one of those frames that lets you fit a 2.5 inch drive in a 3.5 inch bay. Fortunately, a friend had a spare one to lend me.

Overall Review: Best price. Super fast delivery. Plug-and-play no problems. My wife is very happy with her upgraded desktop which now feels 10x faster.