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Logan H.

Logan H.

Joined on 03/21/11

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Most Favorable Review

Best Bang for your buck

AMD FX-6100 - FX-Series Zambezi 6-Core 3.3 GHz Socket AM3+ 95W Desktop Processor - FD6100WMGUSBX
AMD FX-6100 - FX-Series Zambezi 6-Core 3.3 GHz Socket AM3+ 95W Desktop Processor - FD6100WMGUSBX

Pros: Installed this CPU with an Antec 620 Liquid Cooler and 16GB (4x4GB) Corsair Vengeance 1600. (Was using AthlonII 250 @ 3.0GHz, 4 GB(2x2GB) ADATA 1333m RAM, and stock cooling before) I have yet to take a leap into Overclocking outside of bumping it up to the Turbo setting. (All cores at 3.6GHz) Using this in conjunction with the above products on an Asus M5A97 Mobo. While on 100% Load on all cores using Prime 95 the highest temp I recorded was 28C after installing the liquid cooler, and it idles at 7C/8C. Runs SWTOR, Starcraft II, Civ V, and a few others like a boss. Haven't used anything yet that can slow it down.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Looking forward to overclocking it in the future, just going to be careful since it'll be my first try. I'll update the review when I get to it.

Great Game, Great Value

Mass Effect: Game of the Year Edition Xbox 360 Game
Mass Effect: Game of the Year Edition Xbox 360 Game

Pros: I bought this recently to replay it, as my friend lost my original copy. I also previously bought seperately the first DLC package that comes contained in this 'Game of the Year' Edition. This game is an absolute steal to be added to your collection, especially if you pick it up on sale ($15). It contains a large amount behind the scenes content (documentaries on the vision, creation, art, etc. of Mass Effect), a total of 18 new gamer pictures, the DLC packs for the game, Premium Xbox Theme, the Soundtrack, and Concept Art Galleries with commentary from the artists. All of this bonus content is contained on the second disc, while the entire game is stored on the first disc. This game created a very rich and interesting universe, I would recommend this to anyone who has yet to try Mass Effect, or is looking to replace a damaged or lost copy.

Cons: None. It has everything I could want.

Overall Review: (Side note: If you have played Mass Effect 2/3, but not the first one, be warned that there is much more RPG-focused elements in this game, and the combat can be clunky when compared to the sequels.)

Fantastic

CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9B
CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9B

Pros: Fantastic RAM. Good price for the RAM, well-built, does everything it's supposed to. Looks good.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Blue Matches my Asus M5A97 Mobo and Blue LEDs. Running this with: CPU: FX-6100 3.3GHz (Auto-Boosted to 3.6GHz)* Motherboard: Asus M5A97 GPU: HD Radeon 5770 RAM: <See Above> Power Supply: Logisys 575W Optical Drive: Asus 24X DVD-RW HDD: Hitatchi 500GB 3.0gbs 7200RPM Case: Cooler Master 430 Elite *Using an Antec Kuhler 620 Liquid Cooling System

Review Update

LOGISYS Computer PS575XBK 575W ATX12V SLI Ready   Power Supply
LOGISYS Computer PS575XBK 575W ATX12V SLI Ready Power Supply

Pros: ** This is an update to my previous review (a week or two ago)** Power supply still running fine. Updated specs below: CPU: AMD FX-6100 (3.6GHz) GPU: Radeon HD 5570 Mobo: Asus M5A97 RAM: 16GB (4x4GB) Corsair Vengeance 1600 Power Supply: <See above> HDD: 500GB Hitachi 7200RPM (3.0Gbs) Optical Drive: Asus 24x DVD-RW Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 Also added an after market liquid cooler, Antec Kuhler 620, and I've added a review for that as well. (Good product for the price) Everything seems to pretty much be going to plan.

Cons: I had an issue on two difference occasions where my system would randomly just shut down, without any kind of warning. I originally had this placed in the bottom of my case with one fan pointed down (through the "vent" at the bottom) and one pointed out the back. I was told this would be fine, but this is my first system, so that coul be totally incorrect. Once I unplugged everything and swap it so the fan orginally pointed down faced the middle of the case, the problem has yet to occur again. This makes me assume it had something to do with the power supply.

Overall Review: Took off an egg because it seems the power supply gave me a bit of trouble. Since I change it's orientation it's been running golden though.

Good Product, search youtube for install instructions

Antec Kuhler H2O 620 Liquid Cooling System
Antec Kuhler H2O 620 Liquid Cooling System

Pros: Keeps my CPU ice cold. Core Temp put max temp at only 28C after a few hours of prime 95. (AMD FX-6100 @ Auto-OC'd to 3.6 GHz) When idle it usually sits at 7C/8C and 16C at low load. And this is with the pre-applied Thermal Paste.

Cons: Pain to install, instructions were hard to understand at some points. Though I didn't take off an egg because if you search youtube you can find easy to follow instructions on how to install.

Overall Review: This is my first aftermarket cooler, and I'm glad I chose this one. Performs well, especially for the price.

Quality Product

StarTech.com EPS8EXT 8 in. EPS 8 Pin Power Extension Cable Female to Male
StarTech.com EPS8EXT 8 in. EPS 8 Pin Power Extension Cable Female to Male

Pros: Does what it's built for. Nice extension for a 8-pin power cord. Well constructed for the price.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Would be awesome if it was wrapped in mesh, but I knew it wouldn't be, so no worries.