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Robert G.

Robert G.

Joined on 07/03/08

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Most Favorable Review

Works great!

NETIS WF2190 AC1200 Wireless High Gain USB 3.0 Adapter with Dual 5 dBi Antenna & USB Cradle Extension Compatible with Windows MAC Linux OS
NETIS WF2190 AC1200 Wireless High Gain USB 3.0 Adapter with Dual 5 dBi Antenna & USB Cradle Extension Compatible with Windows MAC Linux OS

Pros: easy to use, fast, easy to move/adjust for best reception

Cons: No sticky surface or mounting options. Would have been nice to have it come with double stick tape or a hole for a screw or something. I have mine sitting on top of a monitor and if the cord moves the thing falls down.

Overall Review: I like that you can plug it into the computer directly or use the base as an extension (as I have)

Solid and capable!

GIGABYTE GA-X79-UP4 LGA 2011 Intel X79 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-X79-UP4 LGA 2011 Intel X79 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: This card has been a solid performer and works great!

Cons: Limit on RAID through the on board Marvell controllers to pairs. Memory moduals are VERY close to the top PCi slot which prevented me from being able to use RAM coolers, but not a big deal.

Overall Review: It has been very easy to setup and get running. Had some issues loading RAID drivers, but there is a great video on Youtube for that. Every connection I could ever need has been taken care of in this board.

Works great!

Multi-Function LCD Fan Controller Panel Black
Multi-Function LCD Fan Controller Panel Black

Pros: I had some trouble installing this unit because of my case design didn't like short equipment, but that is the cases design fault, not this devices. It controls 4 100mm fans with LEDS and looks great. I wish I had gotten the one with the USB port instead of the eSATA (I already have 2 on my case). I like the 4 temperature readings. and individual fan control.

Cons: I wish it would have given some input about being able to install between the CPU and the heatsink or given some mounting squares or something to mount the probes instead of just hanging wire.

Overall Review: I haven't had need to use the card readers yet, but I really like the multifunction of this device. Cables are all good and long and the construction seems solid enough. Looks good and works well, what else could I ask for?

Didn't fit, but I McGyver'ed something.

G.SKILL FTB-3500C5-D Fans
G.SKILL FTB-3500C5-D Fans

Pros: bright (white) LEDs

Cons: Didn't fit my MOBO. It would have been touching my video card and bridging multiple pins with it's metal frame. As such I couldn't install it over my memory. I instead jury-rigged it behind my open drive bays to provide extra air movement and intake.

Overall Review: I didn't realize the LEDs are white, and they are BRIGHT. They totally overpower all the blue LEDs in my case. I will probably remove them from my case, but its a decent enough idea, especially for the cost.

Great case!

Thermaltake Chaser Series Chaser MK-I (VN300M1W2N) Black SECC Extra Big ATX Tower Computer Case Support ATX PS2 Power Supply
Thermaltake Chaser Series Chaser MK-I (VN300M1W2N) Black SECC Extra Big ATX Tower Computer Case Support ATX PS2 Power Supply

Pros: Lots of cooling and fan locations. Looks great, easy to use, solid construction.

Cons: HEAVY! Light on top front goes from off to ~50% then fades up to 100%, fades down to 50% then turns off. This pattern is repeated. My understanding was that it was supposed to fade from 0% to 100% smoothly, it doesn't. Also the tower mounted fan control buttons are right next the reset button. I was worried I'd hit reset instead of "High" so I don't use the top button. I got a fan controller separate anyway. The supports for bays at the top do not work well with short items such as my fan controller. I have to wedge plastic in to the back of the locking mechanism to hold it in place.

Overall Review: I picked up 2 extra 100mm blue LED fans, so I have the front side (intake) and 2 top slots (exhaust) filled with those plus the two 100mm blue LED fans that came with the case. Then I put a 60mm on the bottom for intake and an 80mm on the back for exhaust. All together this case is a wind tunnel. With all fans turned up its a little loud but no louder than I would expect from 6 fans running at full blast. Even under extreme load from rendering, my CPU has never tripped an temperature alarm. Wheels would have been nice. But I got a rolling support separate that works okay at best.

I'll never buy anything but Corsair!

CORSAIR AXi Series AX860i Digital 860W 80 PLUS PLATINUM Haswell Ready Full Modular ATX12V & EPS12V SLI and Crossfire Ready Power Supply with C-Link Monitoring and Control
CORSAIR AXi Series AX860i Digital 860W 80 PLUS PLATINUM Haswell Ready Full Modular ATX12V & EPS12V SLI and Crossfire Ready Power Supply with C-Link Monitoring and Control

Pros: Quiet! Cool, lots of extra cables. What can I say but this is the perfect power supply! The bag with the extra cables is great. It also comes in a velor bag that is beautiful, not sure what I'll ever use it for but it looks cool.

Cons: To be able to monitor the power supply you have to hook up a cable from the power supply to this somewhat bulky connector then connect a cable from the connector to your MOBO. This isn't a big deal but it adds to the cables for no good reason and the connector looks ugly in the case.

Overall Review: I haven't played with the monitoring but I have it setup.