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aaron r.

aaron r.

Joined on 04/10/07

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Most Favorable Review

First HTPC working GREAT

nMEDIAPC Black Aluminum panel & Steel HTPC 1000B Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case
nMEDIAPC Black Aluminum panel & Steel HTPC 1000B Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case

Pros: Good looking case with option for an LCD. Was just about the smallest case that would hold a full size Graphics card. Can hold 4 HDDs. I would recommend this case to anyone.

Cons: HDD installation requires a bit of work, but nothing too difficult. Not much room to stuff extra wires, but I was able to make due. Back panel is a bit weak, and I dont like non-replaceable slot covers in back.

Overall Review: Foxconn 780g w/ HDMI, AMD 4850e, 2gb ram, Saphire HD4830, coolmax 480w psu. Stock AMD HS fan is the loudest in the case. This may require me buying a nice silent low profile CPU HS. Using some simple ingenuity I was able to make the DVD button hit the drive. I wish they would include a small nub to stick to the drive. I used a cabinet door rubber silencer. The little things to keep the door from slamming loudly when shut.

Most Critical Review

DVI - D will not convert to VGA

KINGWIN ADP-04 DVI-I Male (24+5 pin) To VGA HD 15 Female Adapter
KINGWIN ADP-04 DVI-I Male (24+5 pin) To VGA HD 15 Female Adapter

Pros: hasan is wrong. The adapter he links says specifically that it will not work trying to convert to vga. DVI D does not output VGA signals.

Cons: Titled wrong

Overall Review: This is just a Dual Link DVI to VGA adapter.

Great case

NZXT Phantom 410 Series CA-PH410-G1 Gunmetal Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Black Trim Computer Case
NZXT Phantom 410 Series CA-PH410-G1 Gunmetal Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Black Trim Computer Case

Pros: Great looking case. Almost tooless design. DVD drive was installed in 5 seconds. Everything feels high quality and works as it should. HDD cage removal was a snap. More quiet than the Antec 900 its replacing. Lots of cable routing space as well.

Cons: Wish fans were not blue. Full size phantom has different fan colors on some case color combinations. Would have loved red or orange fans on this color. Will have to look into picking some up. PCI slot thumbscrews all need screwdriver on my case. They are either crossthreaded or something. Mine did not come with any filters. I think only the PSU vent on bottom is supposed to have one, but mine did not. One of the reasons I picked this case over my second option the 500R. Both supposedly had dust filters on bottom but this was $40 cheaper.

Overall Review: New 2600k from MC with ASROCK z77, 8gb 1600, HD4890, corsair hx620. Only thing left is a XSPC Rasa 240 water cooling kit if they ever get in stock. Do not hear mid fan level noise on my case.

Dont waste money

Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000

Pros: Nice typing, soft keys. Lots of media buttons.

Cons: Works from no more than 3'. This is in an office conference room where we have a wireless router and HTPC connected to the TV. The PC sits under the center of the desk. I placed the receiver on top of the box and was not able to use it when sitting at the table with the Keyboard above it. Tried to stuff it down into the center cutout where the wires are routed to keep it out of view and this also did not work. The only difference between this and a wired keyboard is you may get farther from the PC, but may not. Seems like a good Keyboard but the poor wireless is a real let down. Bought a off brand for my home HTPC and I can sit on the couch and use it and the receiver is just a USB stick in the back of the unit 10' away.

great cooler

Thermaltake CL-P0114 120mm Big Typhoon CPU Cooler
Thermaltake CL-P0114 120mm Big Typhoon CPU Cooler

Pros: Very good cooling. I have had this on my overclocked e4300 at 3.4ghz for over 2.5 years now. It keeps it cool no matter what the temp is in my room. Has a variable fan to keep it quiet. If you have a side vent it is tall enough to suck the cool air from outside. Tower coolers do not have this ability. Since it blows air down though, you need enough exhaust to get that warm air out.

Cons: It came with the push pin style mounting for the lga775 when I got it, the new mounts look much more secure. But, mine has been mounted for 2.5 years with no temp change and even made a move from up up up state NY to cincinnati ohio.

Overall Review: With the new mount I would not hessitate to get this cooler. Though I do agree that it is a bit overpriced for its age. For the reviewer who gave it 3 eggs because they bought it before confirming it would work, you are not so bright. But typical in this day and age to blame someone else for your mistakes. Very easy to send an email to them asking the questions you want answered, not relying on a reseller to give you the correct information.

Best zoom on a point and shoot

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K Black 9.0 MP 10X Optical Zoom 28mm Wide Angle HD Output Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K Black 9.0 MP 10X Optical Zoom 28mm Wide Angle HD Output Digital Camera

Pros: 10x zoom!!! I was looking at the standard super zooms, but kept thinking I would not want to lug around the big camera with me. This combines a large CCD and and very large zoom lens in a small package. The pictures look very good. I wish there was a bit more of a manual mode, but its a compact point and shoot. It records 720p and can zoom while recording video. Amazing LCD on the back.

Cons: The grip on the front is not all that grippy. I would have liked a bit more of a rubberized feel. Mic location is in a very bad spot. LCD is not protected at all. Would be nice to have a ridge around the LCD to prevent scratches if laid on back. For smokers, its about the size of a pack of 100's, but about 1.5 packs thick.

Overall Review: Feels very solid and well made.

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Still waiting on shipment

Label created on order date 1/10/20. Still waiting at their building for handoff to carrier on 1/19/20. Not possible for 3-8 day delivery at this point.

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