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Jack H.

Jack H.

Joined on 02/17/16

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Solid AS'Rock (lolpun)

ASRock N68C-GS4 FX 95W Socket AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 processors NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
ASRock N68C-GS4 FX 95W Socket AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 processors NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: -came with latest BIOS -plenty of sata and usb connects, friendly layout for micro atx -hookups for just about anything including legacy stuffs (ps2 mouse/key, IDE hdd etc) -incredible component flexibility

Cons: -not sure what to think of the XFast 555 stuff...? -no free stickers? jjk

Overall Review: Plugged in Athlon II x2 215 (AM3), 2gb ddr2 cheapo, GT 420 128bit 2gb, lscribe dvdrw, antec VP450 supply and booted clean into existing win7 install after first restart (technically only component changed was board). FYI for those in question about RAM/CPU compatibility between ddr2/ddr3 - ONLY THE AM3 CHIPS SUPPORT BOTH ddr2 AND ddr3 (not intermixed but either ddr2 OR ddr3) AM2+ etc only ddr2, AM3+ only ddr3. It's on ASRock's webpage for this boards specs somewhere... Enabled us to use old pc parts to start a slow but sweet upgrade process over time for this one. Quality board this one.

Great Product.

G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-17000CL9D-8GBSR
G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-17000CL9D-8GBSR

Pros: -stable -2133mhz

Cons: n/a

Overall Review: Had to manually configure to 2133mhz 9-11-10-28. SPD had it 1600mhz etc.. Good stable RAM will think of g.skill more often

This thing rocks!!

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 ATX Video Card GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 ATX Video Card GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G

Pros: -annihilates everything thrown at it -very well built

Cons: n/a

Overall Review: Seriously folks this is one of those rare get way more bang for buck than ever expected deals. Completely annihilates everything I throw at it. I have decent experience with quite a few different video card models and brands, and this card is by far my most favorite ever. Stop overthinking and buy one right now.

Quality

Ballistix Sport 2GB DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model BLS2G3D1609DS1S00
Ballistix Sport 2GB DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model BLS2G3D1609DS1S00

Pros: heat dissipation, price, they own up.

Cons: n/a

Overall Review: recognized 1333-7's/20, simple bios adjust to 1600 "auto" picked up 9's/24. asrock n68c-gs4_fx.. heat spreaders DO look sharp up close, reminiscent of polished mower or razor blade kinda.. Quite nifty!!

Excellent.

Cooler Master Hyper TX3 - CPU Cooler with 3 Direct Contact Heatpipes
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 - CPU Cooler with 3 Direct Contact Heatpipes

Pros: wonderful build quality despite low price range came with plethora of mounting hardware for the creative or worrysome types hardware for 2nd fan addition

Cons: It didn't reply when I asked it to be my Best Man at wedding...

Overall Review: Running old am3 dual core 2.7ghz stable at 3.7ghz (x.x) never has breached 44*C running prime overnight. Hit 51*C at 3.9ghz lollz... Although is a low watt cpu, and have gobs of case fans effectively purifying the living room air, I'd comfortably wager this on a much higher duty application. Used the supplied AMD lever clamp thingy with Arctic Silver 5 and achieved solid pressure contact with acceptable stability. If supplied fan ever balks, will replace with higher grade CoolerMaster fan(s) for push/pull 4ghz+ insanity. Love it

Wonderful Fans!

Enermax T.B.SILENCE 120MM Blue LED Twister Case Fan
Enermax T.B.SILENCE 120MM Blue LED Twister Case Fan

Pros: -does what it says they do -near silent with non irritating less than whisper audible operation -plenty of cable length, adapter included

Cons: na

Overall Review: -Blue LED's match my Rosewill Challenger front fans blue LED's perfectly. Used bright yellow zip ties on cables throughout case and these Enermax LED's light them up like a blacklight would, what a gnarly rad bonus =)