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Steve J.

Steve J.

Joined on 02/25/07

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Most Favorable Review

One Great CPU!

Intel Core i5-3570K - Core i5 3rd Gen Ivy Bridge Quad-Core 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Intel HD Graphics 4000 Desktop Processor - BX80637I53570K
Intel Core i5-3570K - Core i5 3rd Gen Ivy Bridge Quad-Core 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Intel HD Graphics 4000 Desktop Processor - BX80637I53570K

Pros: Dropped it in and it just works. Haven't done any overclocking with this, probably won't. It puts to shame my old Prescott Pentium from 4 years ago, plus this runs with less wattage. Having four cores helps too! Really SPED UP my video editing program and videos. I use the onboard graphics 4000 for video and while I don't do any heavy gaming (1980 Pacman?) it handles my video editing fine. Will probably get a video card sooner or later though.

Cons: It went down $5 after I ordered it. Oh well!

Overall Review: I was going to do my computer build in mid-March but a tire blowout on my car cancelled that for two months. Maybe it was a good sign. By spending my computer upgrade money on tires, I had to wait for 2 months for my computer, which means I was able to get the newest Ivy Bridge technology components rather than Sandy Bridge. Things happen for a reason I guess!

Great discs as always

Verbatim 25GB 6X BD-R 3 Packs Jewel Case Discs Model 97341
Verbatim 25GB 6X BD-R 3 Packs Jewel Case Discs Model 97341

Pros: The best discs and high reliability. Never had a bad one yet. Hard coat gives the write side of the disc a mirror-like shine.

Cons: Not a con because this is a rating for the discs themselves. The item description was a bit deceptive. It mentioned that these discs were "printable". I thought that meant you can use a printer to print the labels. These had the standard Verbatim logo branded for the label. No big loss though, I needed the discs.

Overall Review: If it's not Verbatim, then it's no good! Love their quality they put into their discs.

I'm a fan of this fan!

COUGAR CF-V12H Vortex Hydro-Dynamic-Bearing (Fluid) 300,000 Hours 12CM Silent Cooling Fan
COUGAR CF-V12H Vortex Hydro-Dynamic-Bearing (Fluid) 300,000 Hours 12CM Silent Cooling Fan

Pros: Bought this to replace my whiny high shrieking fan for my case exhaust fan. After installing it and turning on the computer, oh my, quiet! Just could hear the CPU fan a little, but couldn't make out anything from this really nice fan. I have ordered another one for an intake. No vibrations that I can hear. Case stays cool. Bearing rated for 300,000 hours, that's 34.2 YEARS if left running 24/7! It'll outlive me.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: The whiny fan I had had colored lights in it but I'm not one that needs a computer that looks like a Christmas tree. A black case fan with orange blades is fine because it does what it's supposed to and is quiet. Rated for 17.7 db at 1200 rpm to move 60 CFPM.

12/20/2013

Big, I Like it!

NZXT Source 530 CA-SO530-M1 Matte Black Steel / Plastic / Mesh ATX Full Tower Computer Case
NZXT Source 530 CA-SO530-M1 Matte Black Steel / Plastic / Mesh ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Pros: I have yet to install my computer from my old case but I already like this one. I don't need fancy lights and stuff like that, just a good case. Plenty of inside room for airflow and cables. Had room for lots of fans but I only use 3 to cool my system, an intake, exhaust and the fan on my CPU and it stays cool. It also has filters to keep out dust. These are located along the bottom and front side. You can put fans on the bottom to bring air in from underneith. There are openings on the top for more fans too. I may take the filter and place it on top instead since dust falls down, that will keep the dust out. Nice side window to see inside, it'll be a good case, good price too. Has front USB 3.0 ports too, a plus.

Cons: None for right now, I haven't used it yet but from what I see, it will work well for me.

Overall Review: There are much more expensive cases, like high-techy looking cases and gamer cases but this plain-jane black case works well for me, for a sub $100 case, it'll do the job.

12/20/2013

Great burner

LG Black 12X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 12X DVD-RAM 10X BD-ROM 4MB Cache SATA 12X Super Multi Blue with 3D Playback & M-DISC Support WH12LS39 LightScribe Support
LG Black 12X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 12X DVD-RAM 10X BD-ROM 4MB Cache SATA 12X Super Multi Blue with 3D Playback & M-DISC Support WH12LS39 LightScribe Support

Pros: It's nice when you buy a piece of computer equipment and it works right away. I've burned dozens of discs with this and has worked every time. With LG, life is good! No noise issues either.

Cons: None that I can think of.

Great Blu-Ray discs!

Verbatim 25GB 6X BD-R 25 Packs Spindle Disc Model 97457
Verbatim 25GB 6X BD-R 25 Packs Spindle Disc Model 97457

Pros: Can't go wrong with Verbatim. So far every disc has burned and played great.

Cons: NONE