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Alexander G.

Alexander G.

Joined on 07/17/12

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Most Favorable Review

Perfect for my needs

Canon Rebel SL1 8575B001 Black 18.0 MP Digital SLR Camera - Body Only
Canon Rebel SL1 8575B001 Black 18.0 MP Digital SLR Camera - Body Only

Pros: Sensor allows for video autofocus very small, lightweight durable all current, standard Rebel line-up features Touchscreen High ISO range

Cons: This camera is a crop sensor like all the other rebels. Know the difference between 1.6x crop sensors and full frame sensors before you buy a DSLR, as it has an effect on focal length when buying lenses. This also has a somewhat different layout of buttons, it takes a little bit of work to get used to if you use lots of different cameras Weight is so light shots can sometimes be shaky

Overall Review: I do lots of film work with DSLR's and I needed my own rather than borrow my Film Department's standard: a canon t3i that is heavily used by lots of other students. So I did some research and I decided on the SL1, Scratch that, My SL1. I had a 50mm f/1.4 USM lens lying in wait for this camera, so it does not dissapoint when it comes to superb image quality. The touchscreen is a nice addition as it provides somewhat of an extra set of buttons on your 3" screen to use. All of the features from a t4i crammed into the smallest DSLR in the world!

10/13/2013
Most Critical Review

terrible game

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 PC Game
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 PC Game

Pros: Campaign from what I've heard

Cons: I personally have tried my best to stay away from this game. If you've ever played the original Modern Warfare, you know these maps are recycled in every detail. Don't waste your hard earned cash on an unoriginal, problem infested, unfairly priced game

Overall Review: Get cod4 if you want some better, fairer multiplayer

Lightweight Workhorse

Bose AE2 Audio Headphones - Black
Bose AE2 Audio Headphones - Black

Pros: Durable Clear highs Comfortable Easy to Travel with Little Bleed with good ear cushions Detachable cord for replacements

Cons: It's a little bit nitpicky but I ride the subway every morning and sometimes if the cord snags on a rail or something it immediately detaches without notice and falls to the floor. I've nearly lost the cable numerous times from this. At least replacement cables are inexpensive.

Overall Review: I've had these Headphones for 2 and half years and they still are going strong. The main worry you'll have with these is replacing the wire every few months from general wear and tear. The socket end usually strips with continuous commuting. Right now The audio quality has only diminished a little bit - the clarity is getting a little bit fuzzy, which is normal after such a long period of time blasting music. Soon I will have to replace the ear cushions on this set because the foam underneath is pretty much completely exposed. Overall, I think for 2 years of utter abuse these have held up pretty well. Earbuds for me usually only last one or two months.

Good deal, silent all together

COOLER MASTER R4-S2S-124K-GP Silent Case Fan (4-Pack)
COOLER MASTER R4-S2S-124K-GP Silent Case Fan (4-Pack)

Pros: These fans are quiet, and have adequate cooling

Cons: comes with 3 pin adapters, only.

Overall Review: A Friend and I together built his very first PC and we needed a low cost cooling solution. since his NZXT case has 7 fan mounts we went with these. I brought him from home some molex to 3 pin adapters to make all of them work. Later on we bought a fan controller to cool them all.

case update #3: I made the right call

Cooler Master HAF 912 - Mid Tower Computer Case with High Airflow, Supporting up to Six 120mm Fans and USB 3.0
Cooler Master HAF 912 - Mid Tower Computer Case with High Airflow, Supporting up to Six 120mm Fans and USB 3.0

Pros: This case is super durable. It has survived interstate trips by car and has only received a couple scratches. Unwisely I've put my weight on the top of the case before without holding back much and the case takes it without even a hint of weakness. I've had this HAF 912 for almost 11 months now and it was the smartest investment I've made building my first computer. It's got great cable management for one thing - enough for 4 hard drives, and old GTX 480 and a five fan speed controller along with a CM v8 heat sink setup, with some extra room to spare. The overall size is massive, which in my mind is a plus because you get more for your money. The fan filters are easily cleaned and the stock cooling arrangement kept gaming components safe and cool for a good 6 months before I decided to upgrade. What more can I say this case is awesome

Cons: A few things, but they come with the territory: The case is heavy. That's my main concern. There's so much steel inside the thing that fully assembled my case is around 35 pounds! In short, it's not built to travel. USB 2.0 standard. It's an old case mind you, it's just to great to let go. Solution? Go to the CM store online and get a $10.00 front panel replacement with USB 3.0. No side panel. A personal preference - I bought one ( I like to see the parts spin) Non painted interior - who cares? Spray paint it.

Overall Review: I think at the one year mark I'm going to have to part ways with my HAF, and have a friend inherit it. Not because of loss of love, but because of lifestyle changes that will make my HAF come to not suit my needs, which calls for a serious drop in computer size overall. I will always love my first pc case, covered in manufacturer stickers and glowing a subtle red from CM fans through my acrylic side window.

Installation a pain, but worth it.

COOLER MASTER V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel 1366/1155/775 and AMD AM3/AM2+/AM2
COOLER MASTER V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel 1366/1155/775 and AMD AM3/AM2+/AM2

Pros: This thing looks awesome. Not only do I love computers, but I also love cars. This CPU cooler does the trick for me due to its distinctive car engine looks. Its very silent, and usually if I turn off all of the fans in my computer if I'm doing a task that requires silence, it cannot be heard. Temps are on par. With my unusually hot room and CPU, an Intel 2500k, the V8 idles the processor at around 36 C. My room is about 24 C. As a point of reference, a hyper 212 used to cool this CPU at max fan speed at around 40 C. The red accent in the middle underneath the logo is a nice touch to my red, cathode lit HAF 912

Cons: Its a bit pricey, but its quite large, so most of the money went into the level of material. That size is also a big downer. I risked breaking my motherboard as I put on the heat sink and nearly crushed it with the V8's weight. this is mostly due to misinformative instructions, which you find on almost any well reviewed piece of hardware out there. For easier installation, when actually mounting the heatsink onto the heatpaste, flip both pieces over and then lower the motherboard upside down onto the flipped cpu cooler. I didnt understand intially. I wish the fan control was automatic, but thats's only a small issue

Overall Review: Overall this cooler is pretty decent. During some screw ups in the installation I bent a metal fin to a small margin and also scratched the V8 logo. I figured since it wasn't such a big deal I'd keep the thing. The aluminum fin was easy to bend back into place and the scratch Isn't very noticeable.