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SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2 2280

Hard Drive Reviews

I recently bought the SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2 2280 SSD drive for my gaming motherboard. I purchased it from Newegg for $95.99. The SSD drive works very well for my motherboard and it has 4.8/5 eggs on Newegg. It is 1TB, has a PCIe connection type, is an MLC drive, and has a 5-year warranty from Samsung.

I definitely would recommend it for others to get. As long as it works for the motherboard of your choosing, I feel it would work great for what it was bought for.

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

References:

https://www.newegg.com/samsung-1tb-980-pro/p/N82E16820147790

https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-aorus-z690-ud-ddr4/p/N82E16813145349?recaptcha=pass

WD Black 10TB Review

Hard Drive Reviews

The WD101FZBX is a high-performance hard drive manufactured by Western Digital, a well-respected name in the storage industry. This hard drive boasts a capacity of 10TB, making it an ideal option for users who need to store large amounts of data, such as gamers, content creators, and professionals who work with large files.

One of the key features of the WD101FZBX is its 7200 RPM spin speed, which ensures fast data transfer rates and quick access to files. It also has a large 256MB cache, which further enhances its speed and responsiveness. The drive uses the SATA III 6Gbps interface, which is the latest and fastest standard for hard drive connectivity.

The WD101FZBX uses Western Digital’s advanced technology, including the HelioSeal technology, which provides an airtight seal to prevent air from entering the drive, ensuring that the disk components remain free from dust, debris, and other contaminants that can cause damage to the drive.

The drive has a mean time between failure (MTBF) rating of 2.5 million hours, which is quite impressive and offers excellent reliability for long-term use. The WD101FZBX is also compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux.

In terms of pricing, the WD101FZBX is a bit more expensive than some of its competitors in the 10TB category. However, it offers excellent value for money, given its high capacity, impressive performance, and reliability. Overall, the WD101FZBX is an excellent choice for users who require a high-capacity hard drive with fast transfer speeds, high reliability, and advanced technology features.  The drive is currently $257.82 on NewEgg and is 4-star rated by > 2500 buyers.

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

https://www.newegg.com/black-wd101fzbx-10tb/p/N82E16822234427?recaptcha=pass

Kingston FURY Beast DDR4 Memory

Memory Reviews, NT IT Reviews

Kingston is a technology company that makes mostly flash-memory products other computer items. And one of the products we’re focusing on is the Kingston FURY Beast DDR4 Memory. This memory is mostly made for home PCs due to it being 8GB, it is known as the fastest memory for home PCs, despite the fact it’s has no overclock. As I already said it’s capacity is 8 gigabytes, it’s a DDR4 3200 CL16, it is a Non-Error-connection code, it is a dual channel, it’s CAS Latency is 16, it’s voltage is 1.35v, and it’s access time would be 200. This memory is pretty decent as a home computer, but I would recommend a memory with an overclock, because it would way faster when you need it to be. plus this costs $71.98, there are way more cheaper and definitely more worth to buy, but if you still want to buy it the link is at the bottom.

information: https://www.kingston.com

where to buy: https://www.newegg.com

note: this review is for a classroom project

Corsair Vengeance LPX Memory Review

Memory Reviews

VENGEANCE® LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz C16 Memory Kit - Black

When I purchased this memory I wanted it for my computer at my workplace so I would not be gaming on it. So it had good ratings so I figured that it would be perfect the motherboard that I have that it will be going into is the Gigabyte x570s Aero G so far this memory I have installed it perfectly I have had no problem it came in pretty fast and was an easy install I would recommend it but I wouldn’t get it for gaming because its only 16 GB it is pretty cheap I am pleased with my purchase and would recommend you buying it for your use.

NOTE: THIS IS FOR A CLASS PROJECT

references:  https://www.newegg.com/corsair-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820233859

CORSAIR Vengeance LPX Memory Review

Memory Reviews, NT IT Reviews

VENGEANCE® LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz C16 Memory Kit - BlackI recently purchased the CORSAIR Vengeance LPX with 16GB DIMM Memory Module (CMK16GX4M2B3200C16) for my motherboard I use for gaming.  The motherboard I use for gaming is the A320M-K AMD Ryzen, it only takes DDR4 RAM.  I got it because it was fast, a cheap price, and I wanted 16GB or more of RAM. After making my purchase and putting the ram in the motherboard, I realized that this definitely wasn’t the best RAM that I could’ve came up with. The recommended GB for gaming usage is 32GB and I went under the recommendation, which caused my PC to be a little slow. Personally, if you’re going for gaming, I do not recommend this choice of RAM.

Reviews For This Memory:

Memory Details:

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

References:

https://www.newegg.com/corsair-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820233859

https://www.newegg.com/asus-prime-a320m-k/p/N82E16813132977

Kingston Fury Beast Memory Review

Memory Reviews

I recently acquired the Kingston Fury Beast 32GB DIMM Memory Module (KF556C40BB32) for my gaming setup. My motherboard, the MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK, only supports DDR5 RAM. I opted for this module due to its speed, affordability, and the fact that I wanted 32GB of RAM. However, I later realized that I should have gone for a 2x16GB set instead, in order to take full advantage of my motherboard’s dual-channel capabilities. Although this module would have been a good choice for future expansion if I needed 64GB, 32GB is already more than sufficient for a typical gaming setup, making my purchase a mistake.

Despite appearing fast, the specifications (listed below) reveal the true speed of the RAM. When calculating the response time (40/5,600,000,000), the result is 7.14ns, which is not particularly impressive. I was disappointed with this result, especially when comparing it to the faster response time and lower CL of a DDR4 stick in my previous system. However, at the time of writing, the cost of the module is $125.82, which is a reasonable price for 32GB of DDR5 RAM.

I would strongly advise seeking out a dual-channel set of RAM and conducting the necessary calculations, rather than relying solely on the MHz specification. Dividing the CAS Latency by the frequency enables you to determine the RAM response time, which is a crucial factor to consider. By way of comparison, the G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 2x16GB boasts the same frequency, but with a lower CL of 36, resulting in an impressively fast 6.4ns response time. Furthermore, it is priced at a mere $119.95, making it both cheaper and faster than the Kingston Fury Beast. Consequently, I must advise against purchasing the latter RAM at this time.

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

References:

https://www.newegg.com/p/0RN-001J-013N1

https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-32gb-288-pin-ddr5-sdram/p/N82E16820374332

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B650-TOMAHAWK-WIFI

Kingston Fury Beast RGB Dual Memory Kit

Memory Reviews

I recently bought this memory and tested it for my gaming PC. It works well for my PC even though it is not very fast because I choose non-overclocked memory. This memory is 32 GB (2x 16BG), which is what I recommend if you are buying memory for a gaming PC and don’t want to overclock. It is $86.55 on Newegg and has a 4.9/5 egg review.

Specs and Reviews:

Overall, it is very good memory and I highly recommend it if you’re looking for 32GB of DDR4 memory.

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

References:

https://www.newegg.com/kingston-32gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/0RN-001J-00ZW0

https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-aorus-z690-ud-ddr4/p/N82E16813145349

Memory Blog Post

NT IT Reviews

Review of PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB and PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB

This is my review of the latest two memories I have used. They are both rather successful and faithful in what they seek out to do. Nothing too much of failures, all did well in their own way. My goal was to see them as the fastest and cheapest. The fastest was certainly fast but the cheapest certainly showed, but did it’s job.

The fastest was the best out of the two obviously. It did very well, it’s speed were unmatched and it was certainly expensive. I suggest others use it too as it is quite good memory.

As for the cheapest it was to be expected with it’s results. It did what it was said to do. There’s not alot to say about it, as it was the cheapest, it did not have much special qualities. Certainly not the worst memory I suppose, considering cheapest doesn’t always mean the worst. With that, I conclude my review. Thanks for reading.

 

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

CORSAIR Dominator Platinum Memory

Memory Reviews, NT IT Reviews

I bought and tested this memory and I use it in my gaming PC and it’s super fast and does it’s job well. This memory retails for  $344.99.  Here is the link to where you can purchase this memory. I would recommend this memory for your gaming PC or if you want use this memory to refresh one of your older PC’s.

Here are some specifications of this memory.

  • Brand: Corsair
  • Cost: $344.99
  • Type: 288-Pin PC RAM
  • Generation:DDR5
  • Non ECC
  • Speed: 5600 MHz
  • Channels: Dual
  • Cas Latency: 40
  • 1.25 V

References: Newegg

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

Kingston Fury Beast Memory Review

Memory Reviews

Kingston Fury Beast

I recently purchased the Kingston Fury Beast 32GB DIMM Memory Module (KF556C40BB32) for my gaming rig.  The motherboard on my rig is the MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK and takes only DDR5 RAM.  I got it because it was fast and a good price and I wanted 32GB of RAM.  After making my purchase I realized that I should have purchased a 2x16GB set in order to take advantage of the dual-channel nature of my motherboard.  If I needed 64GB this would have been a good choice for future expansion, but 32GB is more than enough for a normal gaming rig, so my purchase was really a mistake.

This memory is new enough that there are no NewEgg reviews. 

It is seemingly fast but the specifications (below) tell the truth.  The response time can be calculated to find the true RAM speed (40/5,600,000,000)=7.14ns.  This is not a great response time and I was relatively unhappy when I did the calculations.  A DDR4 stick in my old system had a far faster response time and lower CL by comparison.  The current cost as of this posting was $125.82, not a terrible price for 32GB of DDR5 RAM.

Memory Details
Capacity 32GB
Type 288-Pin PC RAM
Speed  DDR5 5600 (PC5 44800)
CAS Latency  40
Voltage  1.25
Color Black
LED Color None

I would recommend looking for a dual-channel set of RAM.  I would also recommend you do the calculations and not just look at the MHz of the RAM.  dividing the CAS Latency by the frequency gives the RAM response time.  The G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 2x16GB by comparison is the same frequency with a CL of 36 giving it a 6.4ns response time.  That and it is $119.95.  Cheaper and faster.   In short, I do not recommend this RAM at this time.

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

References:

https://www.newegg.com/p/0RN-001J-013N1

https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-32gb-288-pin-ddr5-sdram/p/N82E16820374332

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B650-TOMAHAWK-WIFI