Kingston ValueRAM

February 24, 2019Memory Reviews, NT IT ReviewsMaverick

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Kingston Technologies is a huge company in the production of SSDs, USB Sticks and RAM. This review focuses on the RAM part of Kingston, specifically their “Value RAM”. This line of RAM is, as shown in the name, a great value for Business and Home use. This specific stick of RAM is best for home use.

This RAM is great for both home and business use. When I installed this and tested it, it worked perfectly for web browsing and using Microsoft Office. Using this stick for gaming wouldn’t be horrible either, but not the absolute best due to the stick not having any heat spreaders and the slower speed when compared to other RAM you can buy. Not to mention this doesn’t look the greatest either, but if it’s inside a home PC it won’t be very noticeable.

I have talked a little about my experience with using the RAM now onto the specifications.

Generation:DDR4

Speed:2133

CAS Latency:15

Size: 8 GB

Access Time: 7 NS

ECC: Non-ECC

Image result for kingston valueram in a pc

In my eyes, this RAM would be great for multipurpose use. There are also other people who have had similar experiances.

Declan K

Pros: Cheap, quality ram with no unnecessary frills that a regular user like I wouldn’t notice or need such as the few degrees cooler ram with a heatsink runs or extra mhz that doesn’t make a difference for the average user

Cons: Aesthetics would be my only negative however I knew what I was buying and it isn’t visible in my case anyway, not that I believe aethetics are very important as after the first few days of having my computer i barely look at it anyway

Other Thoughts: Greatly recommend I personally bought 2 sticks for dual channel 16gb great performance came sufficiently packaged and a lifetime warranty would highly recommend

This RAM would be great for home and possible business use. I would highly recommend this to anyone who want to build a PC for a low price.

Note: This review is part of a classroom project.

WORK CITED

K, Declan. “All Reviews.” Newegg, 1 Dec. 2016, www.newegg.com/profile/reviews/eFdxN2h6dFhVSURSa3p6bmFNWE11YjUzWjRpMTdDZHU=.

“Kingston ValueRAM.” Newegg, 18004memory, www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAB0Z7HS1636&Description=Kingston%2BRAM&cm_re=Kingston_RAM-_-20-242-187-_-Product&recaptcha=pass.

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G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 32GB (8GBx4)

February 23, 2019Memory ReviewsHarry

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So I am writing about G.SKILL’s Ripjaws v Gaming ram. I wanted some thing cheap and effective for my computer, so this is the choice I made. This ram has a speed of 2133 MHz. It also has dual-channel architecture and a clock latency of 15, that is pretty good when you have 4 sticks of ram. Finally I have 4 sticks of 8 GB (32 GB) which is plenty for a gaming computer.

So to test my new set up I started by playing A popular MMO I enjoy playing. I started easy but started to push it a little bit, I started playing the game and running videos (music) in the background. Even playing a few videos in the background while playing the game, the computer could still handle it. It was after I started running more the three videos and a couple more applications it tarted to have a hard time. That is when I decided that too much music is too much, and called it quits.

I think that this ram is excellent, four sticks for $180.00 is a pretty good deal for any build it yourself gamer. So if you want good performance ram this is a good way to get what you want for a good price. G.SKILL has been a leading manufacture of good efficient ram. So for those who want a deal on ram G.SKILL is the way to go. So go enjoy learning and building a computer and, I hope you learn something from what you’ve read.

This is part of a school Project.

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When Elegance Meets Performance. (A review on the Corsair Dominator Platinum)

February 20, 2019Memory ReviewsDaytona

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If you have a top of the line PC nothing can put the cherry on top like some good sticks of RAM. Even though it is not thought of as the biggest price point in any build you definitely do not want to sell yourself short in the RAM department. Corsair has been on top of its game lately by making some of the highest quality of RAM on the market for your special rig.

Right out of the gate you can probably assume that this is not something you want to put in Suzy’s computer at the office. This is formally built for the best of the best rigs and should be treated as the such. With a hefty proce tag of over $500 you get what you pay for out of each stick of RAM. This is proven by the specs

Check them listed out here below:

Generation: 4th
Speed: 3333 Mhz (PC4 26600)
Memory Size: 32 GB (4 x 8)
Cas Latency: 16
Channel Support: Quad
Voltage: 1.35V
Access Time: 4.8 NS
ECC: Non-ECC

To check out more specifications here is a link to corsairs website https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Memory/DOMINATOR%C2%AE-PLATINUM-32GB-%284-x-8GB%29-DDR4-DRAM-3333MHz-C16-Memory-Kit/p/CMD32GX4M4B3333C16

Oh and not to mention…. It comes with its own RGB fan mount to keep your RAM looking stylish and fast

What the Ram + Heat-sink looks like on a motherboard

My word and specs not enough?

Check out some reviews (Via Newegg)

“Dominator is the only memory I EVER choose for my computers. The best out there.”
~Steven P.

“Building my own gaming/utility PC. I wanted the best and this was selected as one of the best options according to several reviews.”
~Andrew M.

If you would like to read up on more reviews from Newegg check out the following link: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820236168

In conclusion this is RAM I would endorse. It is fit for most use cases and if you have the kind of money to blow on this kind of RAM most of the times it will serve you and your rig wonders.

Note: This was apart of a classroom project

Works Cited:

“Dominator Platnium.” Corsair 32 GB, Insider | Newegg Newegg Insider, www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAG7R7DW9500&Description=corsair%2Bdominator%2Bplatinum&cm_re=corsair_dominator_platinum-_-20-233-973-_-Product.

“RETAILERS.” Corsair, www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Memory/DOMINATOR%C2%AE-PLATINUM-32GB-%284-x-8GB%29-DDR4-DRAM-3333MHz-C16-Memory-Kit/p/CMD32GX4M4B3333C16.

Soderstrom, Thomas. “Corsair Dominator Platinum Special Edition 4x8GB DDR4-3333 Review: Speed & Polish.” Tom’s Hardware, Tom’s Hardware, 15 June 2018, www.tomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-dominator-platinum-ddr4-3466-memory,5583.html.

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Review of the 2nd Generation Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

February 5, 2019CPU reviewsCollin

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The Stats

Power usage: 180 Watts
Socket: sTR4
Tech: 12 nm
16 cores, 32 threads
Speed: 3.5 Ghz, overclockable to 4.4 Ghz
Cache: 8MB of L2, 32MB of L3
Passmark score: 25,681
Price: $879.99

My Experience

I purchased the Threadripper 2950x to put it into my Meg X399 motherboard that I previously reviewed on this website. I wanted the best processor that would fit the board, and this one certainly hasn’t disappointed.

Let me tell you, this build blows my old PC out of the park. With 16 cores and 32 threads, I can multitask like crazy. And with 40 megs of cache, the speed of any minor task is super speedy. Lastly, being that I can overclock all 16 cores to 4.4 GHz, this thing dominates any game I throw at it. Not just gaming, but video editing, processing 4K video, having tons of tabs open at once, etcetera. It’s a powerhouse.

What others have to say

“Skip the pricey Intel Skylake-X CPUs and even AMD’s new WX-series. Price-to-performance, you won’t find a better value out of a high-end desktop processor than the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X.” -TechRadar
“Ryzen Threadripper 2950X builds on all of the goodness offered by AMD’s first-gen Ryzen Threadripper processors, addressing some of our concerns in the process. If you’re looking to upgrade from an older CPU to an all-around crowd pleaser, Threadripper 2950X does not disappoint.” -Tom’s Hardware
“Whatever your choice is, you’ll love your Threadripper PC, whether that is 12, 16, 24 or 32 cores. But for the demographic of this website, the 2590X somehow makes sense, as it could be the best match in application compatibility and gaming.” -The Guru of 3D

Final Thoughts

The AMD Threadripper 2950X is a great processor. It can handle all sorts of heavy task, play games well, and multitask like a pro. If you’re in the market and have a $1000 price range, then you’d be crazy not to buy this processor. At just under $900, it’s a steal for the price. I absolutely recommend it.

References:

Please note that this review is part of a classroom project.

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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X CPU Review

January 29, 2019CPU reviewsSyd

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Imagine that somebody buys a new Intel CPU. He dished out over 300 dollars for it. The enthusiast inside him says that they want to overclock it,

… but he didn’t notice that the processor is locked.

Meet AMD, the underdog of the two CPU tech giants. Their Ryzen series comes with not only a CPU cooler, but every CPU in the Ryzen series is able to overclock.

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

Meet the fastest CPU for this motherboard. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X sports:

8 Cores/ 16 Threads
Stock Frequency of 3.7 GHz
Max Frequency of 4.3 GHz
768 KB of L1 Cache
4 MB of L2 Cache
16 MB of L3 Cache
TDP: 105 W
Comes with the Wraith Prism Cooler

After unboxing it, we put the CPU and its included cooler into a Gigabyte B450M DS3H after making sure all other components are installed and properly working. Booting it was a breeze with little to no problems. No bluescreening, no failed POSTS.

Reviews/Passmark

Passmark charted the 2700X with a score of 16974, putting it ahead of even the high-end 8th gen processors.

Look at the 8086K falling behind by 300 score even though it is almost double the price.

Being only $309.99 on Newegg, the CPU gains mostly positive reviews. People call this a great CPU that rivals Intel in how much performance you are getting for the price.

Pros: -Comes with a top-notch cooler. I’ve been doing this stuff for years and have never seen a stock cooler I’d even CONSIDER leaving on. Performs EXTREMELY well. If I didn’t already have a big AIO I’d just bolt this puppy on and call it a day.
-Most of the issues people had with 1st gen Ryzen are solved here : Is able to use much faster ram without complaint and gets a pretty nice boost in single/multicore max speed.
-Silicon lottery isn’t much of an issue here. Your CPU WILL boost to 4.3 for single core loads, and will hit 3.9-4.1 on all-core depending on your cooling. In other words, works EXACTLY as advertised.
-With some tuning and fiddling, comes within spitting distance of it’s main competition in single core loads and DEMOLISHES it in multi-core.
Justin D, 2018

While the CPU might be potent with its raw performance, some people noted:

Pros: So fast it cought me off guard at 1st. Everything runs super smooth and fast. Replaced my 6700k.
Paired with MSI Carbon Pro and G Skill 3200mhz memory.
Everything Worked like a charm. Didn’t even had to re-install windows it just worked. I will reset windows just in case.
Stock cooler is good. I was playing cs go with an open case and my temps were 49-51 Celsius which is insanely cool.
Cons: Fan a bit loud, but it’s not a big deal
Tolik O.

Resources:

cpubenchmark.net

Newegg.com

Note: This review is part of a school project.

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AMD RYZEN 7 1800X Review

January 29, 2019CPU reviewsCameron

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AMD is a semiconductor company that develops computer processors and other related technologies for business and consumer markets (Wikipedia). There rival is Intel, when it comes to selling CPU’s. Intel is known for having more high-end CPU’s, but with AMD you are probably going to get more bang for your buck. AMD has good performance CPU’s for excellent prices.

The AMD RYZEN 7 1800X is a 7th generation CPU. It is extremely fast with 8-cores and 16 threads. Passmark gave it an outstanding score of 15,390. I would highly recommend this CPU to anyone looking to upgrade their computer. It is a little pricey at $338.77, so it may only make sense to buy for a business or gamer computer, but its performance makes it well worth the price.

Specifications:

CPU Socket Type- Socket AM4

Core Name- Summit Ridge

Number of Cores – 8-Core

Number of Threads- 16

Operating Frequency- 3.6 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency- 4.0 GHz

L1 Cache- 768KB

L2 Cache- 4MB

L3 Cache-16MB

As you can tell from the specifications this is a very high performance CPU at a great value. It has an excellent clock speed at 3.6 GHz and has plenty of cache. I can guarantee you that you will not be disappointed in this purchase, as it is fast and dependable. If you are looking for a high-end CPU, then the AMD RYZEN 7 1800X CPU is the one for you.

Note: This review is part of a classroom project.

References:

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+Ryzen+7+1800X&id=2966

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?reviews=all&Item=N82E16819113430

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Micro_Devices

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Intel Core i7-8086K Coffee Lake Hexacore CPU Review

January 24, 2019CPU reviewsSeth

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A photo of the Intel 8086k processor packaging( Credit: Intel Corporation)

Intel released their 8086 CPU back in 1978 that became the rise of the x86 architecture that CPU manufacturers based their current architecture off of. Now, 40 years later, Intel decided to celebrate their success by making an 8th Gen CPU that would be like no other. The CPU was a disappointing tribute to the 8086 that made Intel what they are today. That is the i7 Coffee Lake 8086K.

A photo of the original Intel 8086 processor from 1978 next to the new Intel Core i7-8086K limited edition processor. (Credit: Intel Corporation)

This CPU has impressive specs when it comes to clock speed and that is about it. However it wasn’t what I expected for a limited edition CPU.

8th Gen Coffee Lake
6 Cores and 12 Threads
Base Frequency of 4.00 GHz (5.00 GHz Turbo)
12 MB of SmartCache
TDP of 95 Watts

It is one of the first to hit the 5 GHz clock speed. However, it does not run 5 GHz on all cores, it matches benchmark scores with the 8700K, and its basically a glorified 8700K. With the $463.54 price tag from Newegg, it sees no use. It doesn’t even have stock cooling with the CPU. The 8700K comes at a price of $369.99 from Newegg.

These reviews from AnandTech and Techradar support the fact that the 8086K is very underwhelming. I would recommend the 8700K over the 8086K because it’s cheaper, it has the same benchmark scores, and the only difference between the two is a mere 300 MHz.

Note: This review is part of a classroom project.

References: Newegg, AnandTech, Techradar, and Intel.

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Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE

January 24, 2019Motherboard reviewsHarry

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The motherboard I tried out is the Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE, AT first I was a little nervous that I would have to spend a little bit to much on this mother board, and all the required parts but that wasn’t the case. The mother board itself was only $349.99, Which is not a bad price for a Gaming mother board. The motherboard itself does come in fact with a great many things, like”

1151 Intel socket for 9th and 8th Gen CPU’s.
2133 DDR4 dual channel architecture memory of up to 64 GB ( 4 sticks of 16 GB).
2 x16 PCIe slots for expansion Cards.
Aura Sync (colored leds that can be changed to preference).
8 channel high definition Audio.
2 M2 Slots and 6 sata Ports.

I tried the in my home computer and it was amazing Game play like I have never seen before ( My home computer is old, so game play was SLOW). I used just a couple sticks of Ram and used a little 8th Gen i5-8400, has 9MB of Cache and 2.8-4.0 frequency, It was like a brand new computer (technically it is a new computer).

THIS IS PART OF A SCHOOL PROJECT

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Intel Core i7-7700 Quad Core Processor

January 18, 2019CPU reviews, NT IT ReviewsMaverick

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One of the main worries when building a brand new gaming PC is if you will get enough performance out of your components. Thankfully the i7-7700 is packed full of performance with a max clock of 4.2 GHz and 8 MB of cache, this processor will cut through any game you throw at it like butter.

The i7-7700 might be a very powerful processor, but it surely is NOT the most powerful by any means. The one thing that holds this back is that it is a 7th generation chip which doesn’t compare to the newest i9 processors. It is nonetheless a very powerful CPU.

Also, if you spend another $100 then you can upgrade to a CPU that has almost double the performance

Even if it isn’t the best CPU on the market the specs of this CPU isn’t anything to ignore.

Specifications

Clock Speed
- 3.6-4.2 GHz
Cache
- L3-8MB
Socket
- LGA 1151
Number of Cores
- 4 Cores 8 Threads
Passmark Rating
- 10744

i7 7700

Most of the reviews of this product are great as well.

Anonymous

Pros: Good speed, great for running my gaming computer. Handles what I put it through well enough.

Anonymous

Pros: loading into rust is a flash as well as fortnite and other games run every thing perfectly.

Cons: none found yet

Other Thoughts: Make sure you update your bios before putting this in it maybe produce crashing or even start up failure for the processor is not found especially if you have a asus z-170 deluxe trust me

In conclusion, this processor is very great for gaming but is not the fastest you can get on the market. If you want you can buy it here if you would like.

Note: This review is part of a classroom project.

Work Cited

“Intel Core i7-7700 @ 3.60GHz.” PassMark CPU Benchmarks – AMD vs Intel Market Share, www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel%2BCore%2Bi7-7700%2B%40%2B3.60GHz&id=2905.

“Intel Core i7-7700 Kaby Lake Quad-Core 3.6 GHz LGA 1151 65W BX80677I77700 Desktop Processor.” Newegg, Insider | Newegg Newegg Insider, www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?reviews=all&Item=9SIA2F857B5136&Description=i7%2B7th%2Bgen&cm_re=i7_7th_gen-_-19-117-727-_-Product.

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An insight on the I7-5820k

January 15, 2019CPU reviewsDaytona

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Weather you build your PC(s) or buy one pre-built no one can argue the importance of ones CPU. Having a bottleneck anywhere in your PC is never a good thing, but especially when it could come from the brains of the whole operation.

When choosing a CPU for your rig one of the most important things to do before you decide on anything in particular is to make sure you appropriate your funds correctly according to your budget. If your budget for the entire rig is $500 you will not want to spend $300 on a CPU. This will cause you to cheap out on other parts of the PC and most likely cause a bottleneck somewhere within the rig.

Box for the I7-5820k

Luckily with the I7-5820k you do not have to worry about bottlenecks being an issue. Rated on PassMark as the best value CPU you can bet that you will see every ounce of performance for every dollar given out.

With the confidence form the Haswell-E series, and the power from the I7 line it is easy to see why this packs the most bang for your buck.

But it would be easier just to show you why. Take a Look:

Specifications

Socket Type: LGA-2011 (V3)

Number of Cores 6

Number of Threads 12

Processor Base Frequency 3.30 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency 3.60 GHz

Cache 15 MB (L3) 6 x 256 Kb (L2)

TDP 140 W

With many games only utilizing 4 cores this is perfect for a multi-purpose system. With the available cores needed to run most modern games at full potential plus a few left over you can always count on this to deliver for most common use cases. With the addition of Hyper-threading you have a lot of head-space to work with and from my experience it is better to have more then not enough.

Another thing you will notice is the abundance of the Cache on the processor itself. For a total of around 16 MB of Cache this gives you all the computing power for most needs. Especially gaming.

Where Cache is stored on the CPU chip: L3 is shared cache between all cores, L2 is located just off the CPU core, while L1 Cache is on the CPU core it’self

Not a believer just yet? Don’t worry, take a look at some of the best reviews:

“Hex core, super efficient architecture, overclocks well, relatively affordable, good temperature…”
Via Anonymous user on Newegg

“The most affordable Haswell-E processor available at the time, and still runs strong.”
Via TechSpot

If interested in buying this product I will leave a link where you can find it for the best price.

Which you can find here > https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117402&recaptcha=pass

For a moderate price you are gaining durability, performance and value. 3 things that don’t typically find themselves with one another.

Note: This review is part of a classroom project.

“Intel I7-5820k.” Specifications, Insider | Newegg Newegg Insider, www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117402&recaptcha=pass.

“Intel® Core™ i7-5820K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) Product Specifications.” Intel® ARK (Product Specs), ark.intel.com/products/82932/Intel-Core-i7-5820K-Processor-15M-Cache-up-to-3-60-GHz-.

Walton, Steven. “6-Core/12-Thread Core i7 for $200, i7-5820K Revisited.” TechSpot, TechSpot, 12 Jan. 2018, www.techspot.com/review/1558-core-i7-5820k-test-in-2018/.

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