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RYAN M.

RYAN M.

Joined on 01/18/09

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Most Favorable Review

Complete Kit

1STPLAYER/KITCOM Gaming PC Build Customization Mod Sleeve Extension ATX Power Supply Braided Cable Kit/Set 18AWG ATX/ Extra-Sleeved 24-PIN/8-pin PCI-E (6+2, 4+4) with Combs, Crystal White
1STPLAYER/KITCOM Gaming PC Build Customization Mod Sleeve Extension ATX Power Supply Braided Cable Kit/Set 18AWG ATX/ Extra-Sleeved 24-PIN/8-pin PCI-E (6+2, 4+4) with Combs, Crystal White

Pros: Plenty long enough Well assembled New Invader sticker is optional

Cons: I had no issues with this product, and I've already had to undo and redo the cable management once as I upgraded to an AIO CPU Cooler recently.

Overall Review: Its been a solid product so far, haven't had any issues with it. The cable combs work really well, not sure what more you'd be looking for in these cables.

Most Critical Review

Cheap Flashlight

Weiita F1622 Saurus Series Flashlight
Weiita F1622 Saurus Series Flashlight

Pros: Very Bright, Rechargeable Battery

Cons: This light only lasted a couple months then it quit working on me. The anti-roll ring on the back isn't advisable to remove because it leaves exposed threads where it is supposed to sit, so its not really pocket friendly. The slide mechanism became stiff and unable to slide over the course of a month. The charger feels very cheap, only has a 12" cord. Very poorly executed design in general.

Overall Review: Unfortunately, I would not recommend this flashlight. I got it on sale for $22 and still feel I overpaid for it. I ended up getting a Streamlight Strion DS HL.

Beast Mode

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - Ryzen 7 9000 Series Zen 5 8-Core 5.2 GHz - Socket AM5 120W - AMD Radeon Graphics Desktop Processor - 100-100001084WOF
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - Ryzen 7 9000 Series Zen 5 8-Core 5.2 GHz - Socket AM5 120W - AMD Radeon Graphics Desktop Processor - 100-100001084WOF

Pros: This thing is amazingly fast, my first X3D processor. I've built with them for customers for a while, but I've run a 7900x since AM5 launched. This thing is mind blowing and runs a lot cooler!

Cons: Price, but it's an investment.

Overall Review: I've built 5 rigs with this processor in it, I've never had a problem out of any of them.

Awesome Board

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial AM5 AMD X870E Extended ATX Motherboard
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial AM5 AMD X870E Extended ATX Motherboard

Pros: This thing is packed with features, lots of high power consumption consideration (considering it's an OC Monster). Tons of ease and quality of life features like the EZ PCI-E Release, the M.2 quick release hold downs, and white peripherals.

Cons: You can't use the pretty cover with the silver ROG logo due to it covering both PCIE slots. I have 1 SATA drive and the cover they included for the lower ports doesn't fit properly with a drive connected, works fine with the USB and Audio headers, but I can't get the 90° to work with my case due to cutouts. This board has the same PCIE Gen 5 issue with 50 Nvidia series cards. I'm running a 5090 and found the port needs clocked down to Gen 4 for stability.

Overall Review: Great board, tons of features I'll never use as I'm not doing XOC, just regular old OC lol. Looks great in a white build though, I'm in love.

Great Budget Case

LIAN LI LANCOOL 215 X Black Steel / Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
LIAN LI LANCOOL 215 X Black Steel / Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: Easy to build in Glass Side Panel works like a traditional sliding panel instead of a bolt down panel Some of the baked in RGB is pretty cool!

Cons: Case material is kinda cheap, has a chip in the paint on mine The RGB Controller is very cheap, also wants to control the fans, I just used the motherboard headers for that. The 2 pins that go to the RGB switch on the front panel don't like staying connected with the connector, even tried adjusting connector tension by depinning the connector and tightening the pin clamp. Not a deal breaker though.

Overall Review: It's a budget case, can't expect the best out of it. My first Lian LI chassis, and probably won't be my last.

Great Keyboard, Needs Passthrough

EVGA Z15 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Clicky Switch, RGB Backlit LED, Hot Swappable Kailh Speed Bronze Switches 822-W1-15US-KR
EVGA Z15 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Clicky Switch, RGB Backlit LED, Hot Swappable Kailh Speed Bronze Switches 822-W1-15US-KR

Pros: Tactile Hot Swappable Keyswitches (will definitely try that later)

Cons: No USB Passthrough

Overall Review: Love the keyboard, just wish it has USB Passthrough. Bronze switches are interesting, took some getting used to, coming from Cherry MX Browns.