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Noel R.

Noel R.

Joined on 06/19/11

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Solid Build, High OC

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity     (100315L )
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity (100315L )

Pros: High Overclock Price Performance Temperature

Cons: None so far

Overall Review: I've been running it at 850Mhz Core and 1155Mhz Memory clock without any problems. Deeming this the most overclockable "intro" 6850 that I've used. Temperature not exceeding 58 degrees C. I'm not sure how the temperature stays so low, probably because I have insane negative flow from my case. The card was a substantial upgrade from my last XFX5770, giving me about 10-20fps more in most graphic intensive games. I am very happy with the card so far, and will probably look to sapphire again for future upgrades. WoW Ultra - 60+ SWTOR Highest - 30-60+ MW3 Highest - 55+ SC2 Ultra 1v1 - 55+ System: Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.8GHz CyberPower 800w PSU Gigabyte 880GM-UD2H 8GB DDR3 @ 1600Mhz Sapphire 6850

Unleashed full wifi capabilities

ASUS PCE-AC88 AC3100 4x4 802.11AC PCIe Adapter
ASUS PCE-AC88 AC3100 4x4 802.11AC PCIe Adapter

Pros: Fastest WiFi adapter I have ever used. Getting solid 125mbps down 75mbps up (25/10 on powerline, 15/10 on USB adapter)

Cons: Price

Overall Review: I was struggling with choppy and slow internet for years before my friend suggested one of these. The price can be a bit daunting but I don't regret it one bit. This is the first adapter that I have used that gives me the full speed from my ISP, and it's 2 walls and a floor away. Amazing unit.

Fast, perfect for OS or game drive

SAMSUNG 860 EVO Series 2.5" 1TB SATA III V-NAND 3-bit MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-76E1T0B/AM
SAMSUNG 860 EVO Series 2.5" 1TB SATA III V-NAND 3-bit MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-76E1T0B/AM

Pros: Faster than 850 EVO, is usually on sale for ~130

Cons: None

Overall Review: I'm using this as a game drive. It works great.

Works flawlessly on Asus Z390-H

G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Desktop Memory Model F4-3200C14D-16GVK
G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Desktop Memory Model F4-3200C14D-16GVK

Pros: B-Die, CL14 3200 with XMP

Cons: A bit pricey, but it's b-die.

Overall Review: RAM was easy to install and once XMP was enabled, showed the advertised speed and latency. No issues when benchmarked.

Cool Temps, Good Paste

Noctua NT-H1 3.5g, Pro-Grade Thermal Compound Paste (3.5g)
Noctua NT-H1 3.5g, Pro-Grade Thermal Compound Paste (3.5g)

Pros: Easy to apply, low temps compared to stock paste. Was on sale

Cons: None

Overall Review: Great budget paste.

Fast and reliable, Easy to setup

AMD Radeon Gamer Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model AG316G2130U2K
AMD Radeon Gamer Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model AG316G2130U2K

Pros: Went on Asus M5A99FX board with no issues at all. Coupled with 8350 the 2133Mhz setting was already there and ready to go.

Cons: Price compared to other high end brands

Overall Review: Picked up for ~130 in MC. The memory was already set to go right out of the box. Great memory to go with your new AMD or Intel Gaming rig. I noticed less stutters than my previous 4x4GB 1600Mhz. I am in no way biased towards any good brand of memory, but I was pleasantly surprised to see this memory perform as well or better than GSkill and Corsair.