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ANDY R.

ANDY R.

Joined on 02/05/02

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Most Favorable Review

Better than I expected

Noctua NH-U12S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-F12 120mm Fan (Brown)
Noctua NH-U12S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-F12 120mm Fan (Brown)

Pros: **Significantly cools an i7-4790K. Temps for Folding at Home were mid 80s and Prime95 at 100. After installing this temps for FAH was low 50s and Prime95 was low 60s. **Quiet fan. The only time I hear it is when the Fan RPM is over 1000 under load. During normal operation you cannot hear it at all. **Comes with one fan and a second fan can be installed

Cons: **I'm not a fan of the colors but this is being nit picky **Not for overclocking

Overall Review: Installation is easy enough to figure out. For the Intel CPUs you have to unmount your mobo to install the back plate. If you have a case that has the rear case motherboard cutout you won't need to dismount the mobo. Make sure you have a case that will support the heatsink's height. I would highly recommend this heatsink to those looking for an air and quiet solution. It's definitely not for those looking to overclock though. For the i7-4790k simply overclocking it to 4.4GHz brought back the high temps the Intel heatsink was providing.

I like this case

Corsair Carbide Series CC-9011050-WW SPEC-01 Black ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case
Corsair Carbide Series CC-9011050-WW SPEC-01 Black ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case

Pros: **Red LED case fan **Lots of room for cable management **Corsair rebate came back within 5 weeks

Cons: **Fan was a little nosier than anticipated. Easy fix using fan controller.

Overall Review: For 50 bucks, one should expect thin steel. This is a great budget case, or for first time builders. I added a red 120mm LED case fan for the rear. I love the case's aesthetics and functionality. Highly recommend this case if you can get it for under 40 bucks.

Great value for a 500W PSU

EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500- KR
EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500- KR

Pros: **Price was sub 40 bucks **Good heft to it for a 500W PSU **Sleeves for each connector's wiring

Cons: **None**

Overall Review: Fans of modular PSU will not like this. For those that don't mind it like me, it's a good buy.

Better than Intel HSF for i7-2600

Cooler Master Hyper T4 - CPU Cooler with 4 Direct Contact Heatpipes
Cooler Master Hyper T4 - CPU Cooler with 4 Direct Contact Heatpipes

Pros: Keeps an i7-2600 at cooler temps under load. Using Intel Heatsink Folding at Home was mid 70s and Prime95 was over 80s. With the T4 it is now mid 50s for FAH, and low 60s for P95.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Installation is easy enough to figure out. The instructions is more pictorial than instructional. For the i7 you have to unmount your mobo to install the back plate. If you have a case that has the rear case motherboard cutout you will not need to dismount the mobo.

Orico goodness

[Support UASP & 16TB] ORICO Tool-Free 2.5 & 3.5 in USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure HDD SSD Docking Station Horizontal Lay-Flat HDD Installation Design for 2.5 Inch & 3.5 Inch HDD SSD
[Support UASP & 16TB] ORICO Tool-Free 2.5 & 3.5 in USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure HDD SSD Docking Station Horizontal Lay-Flat HDD Installation Design for 2.5 Inch & 3.5 Inch HDD SSD

Pros: USB 3.0 Great price at time of purchase - sub $20 Excellent packaging

Cons: None

Overall Review: Orico makes great products. From packaging to look and feel of their items gives one the impression of a high quality product. Highly recommend when you can get these products at a sub $20 price.

Orico goodness

[Support UASP and 18TB Drives] ORICO Tool Free USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure Case for 3.5inch  SATA HDD and SSD - Black (3588US3)
[Support UASP and 18TB Drives] ORICO Tool Free USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure Case for 3.5inch SATA HDD and SSD - Black (3588US3)

Pros: Low price at time of purchase - sub $20 USB 3.0 Tool-less Good documentation

Cons: All plastic housing

Overall Review: Orico makes great products. From packaging to look and feel of their items gives one the impression of a high quality product. Highly recommend when you can get these products at a sub $20 price.