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John S.

John S.

Joined on 02/11/12

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Most Favorable Review

Am I dreaming?

AMD FX-8350 Black Edition Vishera 8-Core 4.0 GHz (4.2 GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W FD8350FRHKBOX Desktop Processor
AMD FX-8350 Black Edition Vishera 8-Core 4.0 GHz (4.2 GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W FD8350FRHKBOX Desktop Processor

Pros: 8 cores, unlocked, 4.0 GHz standard speed, got this thing overclocked to about 4.3 GHz (my cooling fan can't keep up if I go any higher) This thing is a beast!

Cons: Absolutely none

Overall Review: AMD holds the world record for overclocked processor speed with the bulldozer version of this processor( approximately 8.3 GHz!) Intel is good, but is too overpriced for my liking.

Most Critical Review

Almost costed me 200 bucks.

ZALMAN CNPS7000V(AL)-1-PWM 92mm FSB (Fluid Shield Bearing) Silent Pure Aluminum CPU Cooler with enhanced performance and silent operation
ZALMAN CNPS7000V(AL)-1-PWM 92mm FSB (Fluid Shield Bearing) Silent Pure Aluminum CPU Cooler with enhanced performance and silent operation

Pros: Umm...better than a bucket of molten lava?

Cons: After a couple instances of overheating with an AMD FX -8350 (NO OVERCLOCKING), I decided to get a better cooler immediately. Went to uninstall this POC, and it has fused itself to the processor! I didn't know this at the time, so I thought it was just stuck a little. I gave it a little yank, and it ripped out the whole processor with it, bending most of the pins. I finally got it off the processor, bent the pins back in place, installed the new cooler, and prayed. I managed to save my processor with little damage, but the bad quality of this cooler is just unbelievable.

Overall Review: I'm so relieved that I could save my processor after the whole incident, and I gladly smashed this thing to bits afterwards.

So...Perfect.

NEW NZXT H440 STEEL Mid Tower Case. Next Generation 5.25-less Design. Include 4 x 2nd Gen FNv2 Fans, High-End WC support, USB3.0, White/Black
NEW NZXT H440 STEEL Mid Tower Case. Next Generation 5.25-less Design. Include 4 x 2nd Gen FNv2 Fans, High-End WC support, USB3.0, White/Black

Pros: Where do I start? I swear NZXT must have taken ideas from case forums all over the internet and stuck them into one case. - One of the best looking cases on the market - PSU cover with 2.5" drive cages - Clean and minimalist - Superior cooling capability (I especially love the ability to remove drive cages to make room for radiators) - Cable management. It seemed that whenever I went to tie down a cable behind the motherboard there was a tie-down point in the perfect place every single time. It's as if NZXT hired a guy to sit there and route cables around and mark places where a tie-down needed to be. The rubber grommets are also placed perfectly. - Nice big window. - Removable dust filters - Did I mention it looks amazing? - LED to illuminate the I/O panel - Slotted individual PCI slot covers - Very solid build quality - The NZXT fans coupled with the sound-dampening foam makes this case one of the most quiet cases I've ever seen.

Cons: My only problem with this case (not really big enough to take off an egg) is the lack of a 5.25' drive bay. I occasionally burn CDs for people and was kind of disappointed to find this out. However, CDs, like the floppy disk, are going obsolete. NZXT took out the bay to allow for a cleaner build and more airflow, and I respect that. If you still use CDs like I do, don't let this fact scare you away. I recommend getting an external burner or fitting your current one next to the power supply, under the hard drive bays.

Overall Review: No case is perfect, but this is as close as it gets.

Buy it if you have a brain.

NETGEAR N600 Dual Band WiFi Router (WNDR3400)
NETGEAR N600 Dual Band WiFi Router (WNDR3400)

Pros: -High Bandwidth -2.4 and 5 GHz channels -Netgear reliability -Super Simple to set up (Seriously, the cables have colored shapes on them and the manual has an entire diagram about where to put the shapes. Your grandma could set up this router.) -Looks great

Cons: -Slight range problem with the 5 GHz channel but that's to be expected with any router. - Gets a little warm while under load but nothing catastrophic.

Overall Review: To all the people complaining about this router not reaching across a room or burning holes through the floor : if you followed the kindergarten-level instructions, maybe that wouldn't happen. Just a thought.

Kudos, Asus

ASUS PCE-N15 300Mbps Wireless-N Network Adapter, PCI-E interface, Full Height and Low Profile bracket, WPS button Support
ASUS PCE-N15 300Mbps Wireless-N Network Adapter, PCI-E interface, Full Height and Low Profile bracket, WPS button Support

Pros: Great signal, router is 2 rooms away through 3 walls and I get about 4/5 bars of signal strength.Connects fast and has very nice software. Never disconnects.

Cons: None!

Overall Review: I love it. Thanks, Asus.