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Jeffrey R.

Jeffrey R.

Joined on 03/11/03

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Most Favorable Review

Good airflow, quiet

Vantec Thermoflow 92mm Double Ball BearingTemperature Controlled Case Fan - Model TF9225L
Vantec Thermoflow 92mm Double Ball BearingTemperature Controlled Case Fan - Model TF9225L

Pros: Good airflow at relatively low noise. I need airflow and don't mind some noise--the silent PC type fans just won't move air like I need them to, but I cannot stand any fan like a Tornado or high power Delta...this is a happy medium.

Cons: None for me..the noise/airflow ratio is perfect...not suitable for a silent PC freak, though.

Overall Review: Good value for someone who needs to move more air than most stock cases do, but doesn't want to be deafened by their PC. The three pin connectors and thermostat are very nice too.

Most Critical Review

Horrible performance, but simple to setup

BELKIN F5D7230-4 Wireless G Router 802.11g
BELKIN F5D7230-4 Wireless G Router 802.11g

Pros: It was easy to setup. Setting up security was no problem.

Cons: Slow, intermittent connection. Even wired performance was horrible. I am not exaggerating when I say I had to unplug the router 5 times a day minimum to stay connected. I didn't realize how slow the connection was until I tried the Lxxxsys WRT54G...night and day.

Overall Review: It's cheap, but you get what you pay for. This one is not worth the aggravation in my opinion. I've had an SMC and a Lxxxsys and the Lxxxsys is the cream of the crop. A huge, noticeable speed difference, and the dropped connections have ended.

Big, Quiet, Pretty Fast

Western Digital Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
Western Digital Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: Funny that below someone claims a high understanding, but doesn't know where the jumper goes to make this run in 150 mode...lol.

Cons: A little hotter than my other drives.

Excellent value

Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g
Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g

Pros: Easy install. Very fast compared to my replaced Belkin 54g. Holds a connection well, network sharing is fast. Firmware upgrade was simple.

Cons: None so far.

Overall Review: Absolutely shocked at the difference between the Belkin 54g and this model. I figured wireless g is wireless g...dead wrong. I'm very happy with this product.

Nice case for the mony

XION Solaris XON-403 Black with Green LED Light Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
XION Solaris XON-403 Black with Green LED Light Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: Front bezel comes off easily. The CD/DVD covers/trays work well. 80mm fans included can be replaced with 92mm fans (except the side panel fan). PCI slot covers come off easily and won't slice your hand. The case is sturdy yet lightweight. Airflow seems to be good. PSU is performing well so far.

Cons: The PSU doesn't have a lot of peripheral connectors...so if you have a lot to hook up make sure you have some molex splitters. No Sata connectors either...but most of us have adaptors these days. The included fans, with the exception of the side fan, are pretty weak for my needs. I replaced both with more powerful 92mm fans. There is no motherboard speaker hook up..not a huge deal but most cases have them.

Overall Review: Overall this is a good buy..especially for someone who is on a tight budget that wants a nice looking, sturdy case with a decent PSU. There are a few minor annoyances as stated above, but for the money this case is really a good deal and I would buy it again.