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Kingston Fury 16GB Beast 3600 memory review, Is it anything special?

Memory Reviews

My name is Jude and I’ll be reviewing the Kingston Fury 16GB Beast 3600 for the price of $209.99. After properly installing and using the memory I can say with certainty that its just ok. Its fine middle of the road just average. When I attempted to have many tabs open it struggled. Would I ever go out of my way to buy this memory again? Probably not in the same way It is a reliable component that would not be discarded or sold. It’s a functional memory with no great shiny numbers. It does have some colorful display.

I personally enjoy some decent color and decoration so this is a win for the memory. If you really wanted to buy it you should go to here to Newegg. It’s not to pricey and not to cheap either again fitting it into a more average side of things. I would recommend this more for home setups as it’s not well suited for the stress of gaming. I tired playing Minecraft as a test (Minecraft is surprisingly hard to run) and it wasn’t handling it great it ran but very slow and choppy. Suppose it could for smaller games but if you need a gaming memory you should look elsewhere. It is however well suited for simple things like home computing. 

In conclusion the Kingston Fury 16GB Beast 3600 is a simple memory for basic tasks with an average cost at Newegg. Just recommend this for people in need of a decent home pc with little risk with some research and no one else honestly.

 

(STUDENT ASSIENMENT NOT REAL REVIEW)

 

 

CPU: Ryzen 9 9950X3D AI Reviewed

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Motherboard: X870 Steel Legend

My motherboard is the ASRock X870 Steel Legend, a solid mid-range board. It features an AM5 socket and DDR5 support, PCIe 5.0, and USB-C connectivity, so it has what it needs, but not all the bells and whistles. I picked it up for $230, and it’s been solid, reliable, and handles everything I need without any fuss.

CPU: Ryzen 9 9950X3D

I bought the CPU for $670 on Amazon, a very hefty price tag. The CPU has been amazing and has proven to be very capable at anything I’ve thrown at it, like high-FPS gaming and 3D rendering. So it is a very powerful CPU, but for the majority of people, I would call it overkill for things like watching videos and even casual gaming. While it does shine at high settings, it’s just not enough to justify the price tag for most users.71hZfMZNZuL._AC_SX466_.jpg

Ryzen 9 9950X3D Specs:

  • Socket: AM5
  • Base Clock Speed: 4.3 GHz
  • Cores/Threads: 16 cores (all performance) / 32 threads
  • L1 Instruction Cache: 16 cores × 32 KB
  • L1 Data Cache: 16 cores × 48 KB
  • L2 Cache: 16 cores × 1 MB
  • L3 Cache: 128 MB
  • Passmark Rating: Very good thread ratingCapture-1.jpg

My Thoughts:

The CPU has been fantastic to use, running smoothly through basically any task, and will definitely be a solid choice for a long time. It handles gaming, video editing, streaming, and multitasking exceptionally well. But I would not recommend this CPU for the average person—most people will barely ever (or never) use this CPU to its full potential and would have a very similar experience with a less powerful one. I believe this is an amazingly capable CPU, but I would argue it is too much for most people.

This review is part of a classroom project.

Ryzen 5 5600 Review

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The Ryzen 5 5600 is an amazing budget CPU from AMD. It offers a 6-core, 12-thread processor that base clocks at 3.5 GHz and boosts up to 4.4 GHz. It is priced at $193.78 on Amazon (as of 2/4/26). This CPU uses the AM4 socket type, which is not AMD’s current platform (AM5). While AM4 is older, it is still very capable and does not automatically mean the CPU is slower—performance depends more on the architecture than just the socket.

One thing I noticed during installation is that some older AM4 motherboards may require a BIOS update before the Ryzen 5 5600 will work. This can be inconvenient if the board does not support BIOS flashback. Additionally, because AM4 uses a PGA (Pin Grid Array) design, the pins are located on the CPU itself. If any of those pins get bent during installation, it can potentially ruin the CPU, so you do need to be careful when handling it.

Even though there may be some concerns with BIOS compatibility and careful installation, it is still a great budget-friendly option. In my testing and research, PassMark shows it with a single-thread rating of 3,257 and a multi-thread score of 21,545, which is very solid for the price point. In everyday use—gaming, multitasking, and light content creation—it performs smoothly and feels responsive. For a mid-range build, it definitely holds its own.

Specs of Ryzen 5 5600
Class: Desktop

Socket: AM4

Base Clock: 3.5 GHz

Max Boost Clock: 4.4 GHz

Cores: 6
Threads: 12

Typical TDP: 65 W

Cache per CPU Package:
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 × 32 KB
L1 Data Cache: 6 × 32 KB
L2 Cache: 6 × 512 KB
L3 Cache: 32 MB

***Please note this is for a school project***

Artificial Intelligence and its Consequences

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Before I get into the meat of this post, I’d like to provide some background for those of you who bother to listen.

Recently, I was assigned a project which seemingly required the usage of generative AI to “review” our blog posts and “improve” them. I myself firmly refused this and instead reviewed it myself, and submitted that. Mr. Pool seemingly wasn’t happy with this, so he assigned me to create the article you’re reading now. It was a bit hard to scrounge up time in-between classes to actually finish this, but alas.

What is it?

The acronym “AI” stands for Artificial Intelligence. The concept is to create a machine that can think and learn in the same way that a human can. Even before the birth of computers, humans have been intrigued (or alternatively scared) by this concept. Modern AI systems are almost always Generative, which is a newer form of AI and the focus of this article. Generative AI typically utilizes a system that is designed to create “new” content based on its input, which is different from more basic machine learning algorithms, which primarily focus on predicting what would come after something and have smaller and stricter datasets.

Digital Theft

One of the biggest issues with AI is that in order to appear lifelike (if you could call it that), is that it requires massive amounts of data to train itself on. So, most generative AI models will go through the internet and collect whatever data they can find, almost always without the permission of the humans behind said data. For example, Charlotte artist Elliana Esquivel, who uses artwork as her sole income, had her artwork put into one of the largest datasets available for AI models, and in an interview by WCNC stated “I’ve tried to get it taken down and everything, but it doesn’t really matter, because it’ll just get scraped again, and it’ll end up back on the website. It’s kind of a dystopian thing to be dealing with”. Chatbots are not exempt from this, either. Websites used by authors to host novels and fanfiction are regularly raided for training data, without original authors having any say in it. The big AI companies do this on purpose, knowing that they can get away with it due to their size.

Environmental Issues

Due to being one of the biggest industries in the US, huge AI datacenters have popped up across the country. These centers require hundreds of thousands of devices and servers to power these massive machines. And those devices require a lot of power to be able to piece together sentences and images. In fact, according to an article by Goldman Sachs, a single query from ChatGPT uses up around 10 to even 20 times the amount of power that a regular Google search does. The most common energy source used by these datacenters is fossil fuels, which, when burned, release greenhouse gases that pollute the air and accelerate climate change. AI centers also use massive amounts of fresh water, which to cut costs is usually disposed of into local water supplies, which causes serious concerns for not only the environment, but with citizens of surrounding areas, which relied on said water supplies for drinking.

One Intelligence to Another

One of the biggest pull-factors to AI is its convenience. Why take hours writing an essay when this bot can just make it for you in 30 seconds? I don’t know what to do about this thing, so I’ll let ChatGPT make up all of these ideas! No need to make your own decisions or choices, when it’s just so much easier to let the algorithms do it. Well, using AI repeatedly can lead to cognitive decline and even at some point dependance on AI tech. An MIT study from 2025 showed that, compared to using an LLM (Language Learning Model, like ChatGPT), people who wrote essays using only search engines or just their brain showed significantly more brain connectivity.

an Insult to Life Itself

While the quote from Hayao Miyazaki is about another form of machine learning, it is highly applicable to Generative AI as well. In all works, whether artistic, musical, literary, there is at the very least a glimpse into the person who created it. The chaos, the grammar mistakes, the wording, are all a part of the human behind that. In work done by AI, this humanity is stripped away, only being hinted at by prompts and copied from existing work. The “Turing Test” is a well-known concept that tests how easily someone can tell an AI from a human. Almost always, the human can identify a robot due to one simple factor: the lack of humanity that artificial intelligence inherently brings with it wherever it’s used. AI tends to sterilize, to break things down and paint them corporate white before putting it back together with school glue sticks and masking tape. The mere fact that a soulless robot like ChatGPT could take what you have made and spit out a copy of it with all of its life sucked away is itself a disturbing one. The consequences that it produces only furthers this.

Generative AI is a category of program that I personally wish to stay far away from in any stage of work. My opinion on this isn’t going to change easily, especially without major changes to the way Generative AI works fundamentally and how the operation is run. Otherwise, I’d rather use my own brain instead of giving it away to false humans.

(This article is part of a school project, however it reflects my own views and was written by hand.)

Threadripper PRO 9985WX AI UPDATE

CPU reviews

The Motherboard for the CPU
I recently paired the Threadripper PRO 9985WX with a Gigabyte TRX50 AI TOP motherboard. Being such a powerful processor, it definitely runs hot – I’d highly recommend investing in a robust water cooling solution. The TRX50 AI TOP itself is built for serious performance with its quad-channel memory support (capable of handling up to 8 RAM sticks), four 6GB SATA connectors, three M.2 slots, and four PCIe lanes. Speaking of performance, this CPU is a beast. It handles everything I throw at it with smooth efficiency and blazing speed. While there are undoubtedly more powerful CPUs available on the market, the Threadripper PRO 9985WX delivers exceptional results within its price range.

The CPU
Now, let’s talk about the cost: This combination isn’t exactly budget-friendly. The motherboard clocks in around $1,900 and the CPU itself comes with a hefty $8,000 price tag. So for this build alone, you’re looking at nearly $9,900 before factoring in other components like storage, peripherals, and a case.

Threadripper PRO 9985WX Specifcations

  • Socket: sTR5
  • Cores: 64
  • Threads: 128
  • Max Turbo Speed: 5.4 GHz
  • Memory Support: DDR5 6400
  • L1 Instruction Cache: 64 x 32 KB
  • L1 Data Cache: 64 x 32 KB
  • L2 Cache: 64 x 1024 KB
  • L3 Cache: 256 M

Final Thoughts
This CPU is a fantastic choice for users who demand the absolute best performance and have the budget to match. If you’re looking for incredible speed and multitasking capability, the Threadripper PRO 9985WX delivers in spades. However, there are more affordable options available if you don’t require this level of power.

                                                                              Refrences

Threadripper PRO 9985WX

Gigabyte TRX50 AI TOP

Passmark

Motherboard Price

CPU Price

Note: This review is part of a classroom project.

Intel® Core™ i9-11900K Review

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My Build: Intel® Core™ i9-11900K on an ASUS PRIME Z490-P

I recently picked up an ASUS PRIME Z490-P motherboard  for $101.22 new from Newegg. This motherboard is older and more budget-friendly, but it still packs a punch. The Z490-P features the Intel® Z490 chipset, two M.2 slots, six SATA 6 Gb/s ports, and overall solid build quality for its price point. Although this motherboard was originally designed for 10th Gen Intel CPUs, a BIOS update allows it to support 11th Gen Intel processors, including the i9-11900K used in my build.

The Heart of the System – Intel® Core™ i9-11900K

Although the Intel® Core™ i9-11900K isn’t the most powerful CPU on the market, it still delivers strong performance. It’s an impressive processor that continues to hold up today, especially for gaming and general daily use. In my experience, the i9-11900K handles modern games and multitasking without issue.

The main downside is the amount of heat this CPU generates, along with its relatively high price of $460.73 on Newegg at the time of purchase. Because of this, it’s hard to call the i9-11900K the best value CPU available right now. That said, I personally enjoy using it and plan to continue running it in my system.

Intel® Core™ i9-11900K – Specs (11th Gen Intel)

Socket: LGA 1200
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Max Turbo Boost: Up to 5.30 GHz
Cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Memory Support: DDR4-3200
PCIe Support: PCIe 4.0 (supported on compatible motherboards with 11th Gen CPUs)
Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics 750

Reviews & Benchmarks

For in-depth community and expert opinions, check out these review hubs:

Newegg Reviews – User-submitted real-world experiences
https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i9-11th-gen-core-i9-11900k-rocket-lake-lga-1200-desktop-cpu-processor/p/N82E16819118231?srsltid=AfmBOoqRkMN9UBfuEYymfEIZNFoumHDqSsDcjBbmNbmoeF9ury5mniPg

Specs & Comparison Info – Official Intel specifications and details
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/212325/intel-core-i911900k-processor-16m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/specifications.html

My Thoughts

I think the Intel® Core™ i9-11900K processor is a functional and well-built CPU. In my setup, it does struggle with thermal throttling at times, although this is likely due to the cooling solution rather than a flaw with the CPU itself. While the i9-11900K is not inherently a bad processor, it has become much more expensive relative to its performance because of its age. Additionally, LGA 1200 motherboards are now considered outdated.

There are newer CPUs available that offer better performance and value for less money. Because of its age and current pricing, I would not personally recommend this CPU to most buyers today.

Note: This review is part of a classroom project.

References:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/212325/intel-core-i911900k-processor-16m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/specifications.html

https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i9-11th-gen-core-i9-11900k-rocket-lake-lga-1200-desktop-cpu-processor/p/N82E16819118231?srsltid=AfmBOoqRkMN9UBfuEYymfEIZNFoumHDqSsDcjBbmNbmoeF9ury5mniPg

https://www.newegg.com/asus-prime-z490-p-atx-intel-motherboard-intel-z490-lga-1200/p/N82E16813119272

https://uk.store.asus.com/90mb12v0-m0eay0-feed.html

Intel Core i9-10900K, AI Edit

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The Intel Core i9-10900K is a strong choice for a home desktop build if you need a fast, reliable CPU. This processor uses the LGA 1200 socket and features 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock speed of 3.7 GHz and a turbo boost of up to 5.3 GHz. Because this is an older, discontinued Intel model, it can be a bit pricier than expected for its age (around $519 as of 2/4/26) and somewhat harder to find, since Intel no longer manufactures this specific CPU.

The motherboard I selected for this CPU is the MSI MAG B460 Tomahawk (shown below). It uses an ATX form factor and supports dual-channel, non-ECC, unbuffered memory. The board includes six SATA ports and two M.2 slots, along with one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 3.0 slot, and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. While the B460 chipset does not allow CPU overclocking, it pairs well with the i9-10900K for users who want strong out-of-the-box performance without manual tuning.

Despite the higher price for this specific CPU, it is one of the fastest processors you can use on a B460 motherboard. In my testing and research, PassMark gives the i9-10900K a multi-thread score of 22,359 and a single-thread score of 3,111. In everyday use, the system felt very responsive, with fast load times and smooth multitasking. Overall, it’s a solid CPU choice if you want your PC to run quickly and handle demanding applications well.

List of complete specs for the Intel Core i9-10900K are as follows:

Class: Desktop
Socket: FCLGA1200
Clock Speed: 3.7 GHz
Turbo Speed: 5.3 GHz
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Typical TDP: 125 W

Cache per CPU package:
L1 Instruction Cache: 10 × 32 KB
L1 Data Cache: 10 × 32 KB
L2 Cache: 10 × 256 KB
L3 Cache: 20 MB

NOTE: This review is part of a classroom project.

Resources:
https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i9-10th-gen-core-i9-10900k-comet-lake-lga-1200-desktop-cpu-processor/p/N82E16819118122?scrlybrkr=7a7e08ea

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B460-TOMAHAWK/Specification

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i9-10900K+%40+3.70GHz&id=3730

the Ryzen 3200G is REALLY Bad (AI revised)

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The Ryzen 3 3200G Is Not Worth Your Money

Recently, I found out that the desktop world is much better than being on a laptop. For a couple of years, I used a laptop from high school, and I noticed it was running very slow. After talking to a lot of IT people, they all told me to get a desktop system. They said it would be a little more expensive, but very worth it in the end.

The only problem is that I’m broke and don’t have money for a really expensive computer, so I decided to go as cheap as possible — and oh boy, was I wrong. I’ve had the worst experience and ended up spending more money than I thought. This was a big mistake, and I hope nobody else does what I did.

To start, I bought the MSI B550-A PRO motherboard. I had heard very good things about this board, and I still think it was a good option. I paid $90 for it, and I like the sleek design. Overall, I think it’s a pretty solid motherboard.

Now, where I went wrong was buying the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G, which I paid $64.40 for on Amazon. I thought, “That’s a good deal, I’ll jump on that.” It was the cheapest CPU that would fit my motherboard, and I didn’t want to buy used because I’ve had bad experiences with that before. However, this was a really bad purchase that I’ve learned from.

Here are the CPU specifications:

  • Cores: 4

  • Threads: 4

  • Base Clock: 3.6 GHz

  • Max Boost Clock: Up to 4.0 GHz

  • L1 Cache: 384 KB

  • L2 Cache: 2 MB

  • L3 Cache: 4 MB

  • Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes

  • CPU Socket: AM4

Those specs look decent on paper for a budget CPU, but in real-world use, performance was underwhelming. Even basic tasks like web browsing with multiple tabs open and light gaming felt sluggish compared to what I expected, especially after hearing desktop PCs were supposed to feel faster than my old laptop.

My final thought is, I think this CPU is very bad. Sure, it’s cheap, but it’s extremely slow and not worth the $65. Anyone trying to build a PC on a tight budget should spend a little more money to get a CPU that’s actually worth paying for.

Note: This review is part of a classroom project.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Review – AI Update

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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Review

If you own a computer that is compatible with the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X CPU, then this is a strong option to consider. The motherboard I am using for this CPU is the ASUS-made PRIME B850-PLUS WIFI. The Ryzen 9 9900X is currently being sold for around $389.99 on Newegg and has received very positive reviews from buyers.

Reviews

Most of the reviews on Newegg consist of users saying that it was a good improvement over what they had before. There are some cons listed in many of the reviews, but most of them explain that while it is an improvement, it is not always a massive upgrade for gaming-focused builds. However, considering the price and performance balance, it still provides strong overall value.

Pricing vs. Performance

The price of the CPU is floating around $400. Depending on the site you buy it from, it could be slightly cheaper or more expensive. For the price, it performs very well since it can run many higher-end games and applications smoothly at the same time. During my use, multitasking performance felt very responsive, especially when running demanding programs alongside games. However, it is not always able to run every modern game at maximum graphics settings without pairing it with a high-end GPU, which is important to consider.

CPU Specs

CPU Socket: AM5
Number of CPU Cores: 12
Multithreading: Yes
Number of Threads: 24
Maximum Boost Clock: Up to 5.6 GHz
Base Clock: 4.4 GHz
L1 Cache: 960 KB
L2 Cache: 12 MB
L3 Cache: 64 MB
Default TDP: 120W
Integrated Graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics

PassMark Rating

On PassMark, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is rated very high in both multithread and single-thread performance, while also showing consistent benchmark results across thousands of samples. According to the data available at the time of writing, it ranks among the fastest AM5 CPUs and is one of the more affordable processors within the top performance tier. This makes it a strong option for users who want high performance without paying flagship-level prices.

Final Thoughts

If you have the right motherboard with the AM5 CPU socket, then you should strongly consider buying this CPU because it performs very well, especially for its price range. Based on benchmark rankings and overall value, there are very few CPUs that match its performance while staying under the $500 price point.

If your budget is just under $400, this would be a great CPU to choose, especially considering its strong PassMark ratings and solid real-world multitasking performance. From my experience using it, the Ryzen 9 9900X offers a good balance between power, efficiency, and price, making it a reliable option for productivity and general high-performance computing.

References

“AMD Ryzen™ 9 9900X.” AMD, Nov. 2024, www.amd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9900x.html.

“AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Benchmark.” Cpubenchmark.net, 2024, www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+Ryzen+9+9900X&id=6171.

“PassMark Software – CPU Benchmarks – CPU Performance by Socket Type – Socket AM5.” Cpubenchmark.net, 2026, www.cpubenchmark.net/socket-type/am5. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

“AMD Ryzen 9 9900X – Ryzen 9 9000 Series Granite Ridge (Zen 5) 12-Core 4.4 GHz – Socket AM5 120W – Radeon Graphics Processor – 100-100000662WOF.” Newegg.com, www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-9-9000-series-ryzen-9-9900x-granite-ridge-socket-am5-desktop-cpu-processor/p/N82E16819113842. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

“PRIME B850-PLUS WIFI.” ASUS Global, 2024, www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/prime/prime-b850-plus-wifi/. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

This review is part of a classroom project.