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Caymen O.

Caymen O.

Joined on 01/12/13

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G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL

Pros: RAM still running like a boss. No issues over the last year that I've been running the stick, it still passes all the memory tests. Just ordered another DIMM to upgrade my system to 8GB! $30 a DIMM!

Cons: None!

Overall Review: The red heat sink is a nice effect, as always

Most Critical Review

Intel i3 - 4150 Haswel

Intel Core i3-4150 - Core i3 4th Gen Haswell Dual-Core 3.5 GHz LGA 1150 54W Intel HD Graphics 4400 Desktop Processor - BX80646I34150
Intel Core i3-4150 - Core i3 4th Gen Haswell Dual-Core 3.5 GHz LGA 1150 54W Intel HD Graphics 4400 Desktop Processor - BX80646I34150

Pros: This is on the cheaper end of Intel Processors. It typically can handle a dedicated task with relative ease.

Cons: The processor's utilization of dual-core technology is noticeable in modern software, web applications, and gaming particularly. Even with hyper-threading, there just simply aren't enough cores to keep up. Processor also started getting hot about 6 months in and I had to replace my thermal paste.

Overall Review: It's like trying to run a system with 4GB RAM these days....it might be really nice RAM...but it's still only 4GB.

RAIDMAX RX-635AP 635W

RAIDMAX RX-635AP 635 W ATX 12V v2.3/EPS 12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Power Supply
RAIDMAX RX-635AP 635 W ATX 12V v2.3/EPS 12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Power Supply

Pros: -Price per Watt was really good deal when I made this purchase! -Bronze Certification -Modular cables were really nice. Combined with the right case, a technician can really implement some cable management. The bluish-black sleeves are a nice touch. -Blue LED is a soft glow, nice addition to the unit. I use Corsaid white LED fan cases, so the blue glow of the PSU is kinda like my systems Heart ;]

Cons: None thus far!

MSI R7 260X

MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 CrossFireX Support Graphics Card R7 260X 2GD5 OC
MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 CrossFireX Support Graphics Card R7 260X 2GD5 OC

Pros: -Afterburner OC Utility -Larger Stock Fan -Comes OC above the typical R7 260X -Runs my games on High/Ultra only paired with an i3 4thgen & 4GB DDR3 1600MHz (Starcraft II, Planetside 2, AvP, Guild Wars 2)

Cons: -None thus far.

Overall Review: It's a large card, but not nearly as bulky or long as some others, such as Radeon 7770. Easily fit on a mini-ATX board with a mid-sized tower. HDMI driver already installed, so it booted from HDMI to my TV no problem, even after a fresh build.

GIGABYTE GA-H81M-DS2V LGA 1150 Intel H81

GIGABYTE GA-H81M-DS2V (rev. 1.0) LGA 1150 Intel H81 USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-H81M-DS2V (rev. 1.0) LGA 1150 Intel H81 USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: -GUI BIOS -Easy OC -Easy installation -Not DoA -Easy to update

Cons: None thus far