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Harrison H.

Harrison H.

Joined on 04/06/12

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Product Reviews
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Most Favorable Review

Blueberry

BitFenix Prodigy with Window Cobalt Blue Steel / Plastic Mini-ITX Tower Computer Case
BitFenix Prodigy with Window Cobalt Blue Steel / Plastic Mini-ITX Tower Computer Case

Pros: It is a fantastic case if the other prodigies do not suit your fancy. It is big enough for you fit your hands in, yet sits neatly on a small desk. When paired with the asrock IIZ87-11, there are no issues with cabling or space. If you want to go small and still show of that beyond sexy graphics card, this is the case for you.

Cons: Let's be honest, those vent holes are there for a reason on the other versions of the prodigy. If you put a massive GPU in there, expect things to get hot. This is a con because bitfenix told me that the temperatures would be within a reasonable range (for my GPU, 105C). If you do get this case, get some extra fans or liquid cool it.

Overall Review: I do own this product, I just bought it from a certain Canadian website whose spokesperson's initials are LS.

Update

ASRock Z87E-ITX LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI USB 3.0 Mini ITX Intel I217V Lan 802.11ac WiFi Intel Motherboard
ASRock Z87E-ITX LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI USB 3.0 Mini ITX Intel I217V Lan 802.11ac WiFi Intel Motherboard

Pros: Still running strong. In my last review I said that it was just as good as its asus counterpart... that was before the impact was announced. So my bad on that. It is still a very solid board and quite good for the money, it also has the cpu socket in the right place for aftermarket coolers (I'm looking at you msi and gigabyte!). Willing little board that overclocks easily.

Cons: Now, the computer did blue-screen once in its history, although that was several weeks ago, it was quite alarming when it happened. I have not seen a difference in performance since then, and I know it could have been other components, it is just something to be aware of when building a computer, I guess. Audio headers do not like the asrock software, don't instal it, the computer will work just fine with out all the "Xfast" stuff.

Overall Review: Asrock has a reputation for making some less than top quality componants, this is likely why they are number 3 in the mobo game. I do think that everyone jumps at the opportunity to call them out on it, almost as if they were secretly hoping it would fail. The truth is, Asrock is a decent company that makes decent boards, that's it.

12/17/2013
BitFenix BFA-ACL-12WK6-RP Alchemy Connect LED-Strip White 12cm
BitFenix BFA-ACL-12WK6-RP Alchemy Connect LED-Strip White 12cm

Pros: Very bright, only needed one to light of a prodigy. Easy to connect to each other.

Cons: Awful adhesive, would recommend some 3M double sided tape. Long connection cables, con for me because of my smaller case.

Overall Review: looks very good with the xfx card in there.

Big fan

BitFenix Spectre Pro Solid White 200mm Case Fan
BitFenix Spectre Pro Solid White 200mm Case Fan

Pros: It is extremely quiet, and puts out a ton of air. I specifically got this because it has the highest CFM rating of all the 200mm fans.

Cons: more of a gripe with all fans nowadays. i hate the self threading screws, I always manage to strip them. other than that, none.

Overall Review: Fits nicely in the prodigy.

Velcro 90199 Industrial Strength Sticky-Back Hook and Loop Fastener Strips, 4 x 2, Black
Velcro 90199 Industrial Strength Sticky-Back Hook and Loop Fastener Strips, 4 x 2, Black

Pros: it is really strong. i mean REALLY strong. i am using it to anchor a portable hard drive and it holds on even when gravity is against it.

Cons: other than 1.99 shipping (curse you DHL!!!) i have no complaints.

Overall Review: it's velcro, it works.

Rosewill NEC 4+1 Port USB2.0 PCI CARD Model RC-101
Rosewill NEC 4+1 Port USB2.0 PCI CARD Model RC-101

Pros: it runs my jury-rigged hdd setup. was pretty inexpensive.

Cons: none that i can immediately see, but i am not sure.

Overall Review: i have read two contradictory reviews as to whether the internal usb port is a 1.0 or a 2.0 that limits the other 4. for the record i need a usb 2.0 on the inside. if a rosewill rep could set me straight it could help steer my reaction in the right direction.