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Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540 MB/s – CT2000BX500SSD1 is awesomeness

Hard Drive Reviews, NT IT Reviews

The Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD (CT2000BX500SSD1) is a pretty awesome budget-friendly upgrade for users seeking improved speed and reliability over traditional hard drives.

With read speeds up to 540 MB/s and write speeds of 500 MB/s, it offers a noticeable boost in performance for tasks like booting up, loading applications, and transferring files. Its 2TB capacity provides ample storage for most users, while 3D NAND technology makes for better performance and durability.

 the BX500 delivers solid value with its shock resistance, 720 TBW endurance rating, and a 3-year warranty. It’s an excellent choice for those looking for reliable storage at an affordable price, making it ideal for both laptops and desktops.

  • Capacity: 2 terabytes (TB)​
  • Form Factor: 2.5-inch (7mm height)
  • Interface: SATA III (6Gb/s)​
  • Sequential Read Speed: Up to 540 megabytes per second (MB/s)​
  • Sequential Write Speed: Up to 500 MB/s​
  • Endurance: 720 terabytes written (TBW)
  • Warranty: 3-year limited warranty

price: $129.00

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corsair is awesomeness

Memory Reviews

The CORSAIR Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 7200MHz CL34 is an absolute game-changer for your PC build. This RAM is like strapping rocket boosters to your system, providing a crazy boost in performance with its blazing 7200MHz speed and ultra-low CL34 latency.

Whether you’re gaming, streaming, or rendering, you can feel the difference in responsiveness and smoothness—everything runs like it’s on fire. The RGB lighting adds that extra flare to your rig, making it look as fast as it feels. It’s not just about looks though; the Intel XMP support means effortless overclocking, and iCUE compatibility gives you full control over the lighting, ensuring your system’s aesthetic is on point.

As for stability, it’s rock solid, with Corsair’s reputation for quality ensuring you’re running at peak performance without any hiccups. If you’re building a high-performance rig, this 32GB kit is an absolute must-have, providing the right balance of speed, capacity, and style to elevate your system to the next level.

  • Capacity: 32GB (2 x 16GB modules)

  • Memory Type: DDR5

  • Speed: 7200MHz

  • CAS Latency: CL34

  • Voltage: 1.40V

  • Form Factor: DIMM (Desktop)

$149.99 on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-VENGEANCE-7200MHz-Compatible-

CORSAIR Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 7200MHz CL34 Intel XMP iCUE Compatible Computer Memory – Black (CMH32GX5M2X7200C34). Amazon, www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-VENGEANCE-7200MHz-Compatible-Computer/dp/B0BLYLPC9L. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

“Vengeance Gaming Computers.” Corsair, www.corsair.com/us/en/c/gaming-computers/vengeance. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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The AMD RYZEN 7 9800X3D is Awesomeness

CPU reviews

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800x3d is an absolute beast of a CPU. using this CPU is like opening doors as the hulk, its effortless and almost feels like overkill.

Gaming: this CPU is amazing for games, including  games that are notorious for being insanely demanding, and it runs well on even the higher graphic options like a hot knife through butter. The load time on this thing is almost non-existent, the 3D V-Cache tech this was absolutely worth it.

Cooling and Efficiency: the AMD RYZEN 7 9800X3D is cool as ice, and stays that way through even the most grueling of tasks, like heavy games or rendering things. For how much of a beast this CPU is, its temperatures stay down and the power usage is surprisingly low as well.

Compatibility: Any am5 motherboard is compatible, although you may need to do a BIOS update.

Overclocking: Its normal performance is already more than enough for most things but even then the overclocking on this thing is  superb.

final thoughts: i think this would be a fine addition to your pc build if you are a gamer, animator, or just want a beefy CPU for whatever reason.

Prices:

amazon, $569.59

new egg, $599.00

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CPUBenchmark.net. (n.d.). AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D benchmarks. CPU Benchmark. Retrieved February 5, 2025, from https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+Ryzen+7+9800X3D&id=6344

Newegg. (n.d.). AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Ryzen 7 9000 Series Granite Ridge Zen 5 Socket AM5 Processor. Newegg. https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-ryzen-7-9000-series-granite-ridge-zen-5-socket-am5-processor/p/N82E16819113877

Amazon. (n.d.). AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 16-Thread Desktop Processor. Retrieved February 11, 2025, from https://www.amazon.com/AMD-9800X3D-16-Thread-Desktop-Processor/dp/B0DKFMSMYK