Recent content by OldandCrusty

The biggest issue I have is that it's not available!The Node 202 is not on the market despite having been reviewed by most of the PC websites months ago.

I didn't like the windowed version at all, but once I saw the "black" version, I was impressed. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163288&cm_re=rvz02b_rvz02b_rvz02b_rvz02b_rvz02b-_-11-163-288-_-Product It's even $10.00 cheaper than the windowed version. And at $69.99...

I like the idea of the hanging PC. If it was done well a hanging setup would be very cool.

I agree completely. The X2 is a big clunker of a case for mini ITX, and the MI2 is too limited. The amount of extra work required to do a full custom build vs. a build off a bare bones is so small that I don't see a reason to ever use one of these.

I don't know if it's because I'm an old fart, or what, but all the loud colors and bright lighting effects of the ROG line is bothering me more and more. I'll pay for a premium product with top of the line performance, but I don't want to pay extra for useless lighting, etc. that do nothing to...

A Obsidian Series mini ITX in a HTPC format. No one has that perfect solution yet, but I'll bet Corsair could make it.

I build a new PC about every two years, while my friend is still using his Q6700 from about '08. All he's done is upgrade his video card, and re-install / upgrade his operating system a couple times, and his seven year old system works great for moderate gaming. I like to build and tinker, but...

It's not clear if this was being thrown with any kind of profit motive. If not, than this lawsuit would be the same as me getting sued for having a Green Bay Packer themed party at my house to watch the game with my friends and family.

Even the FTZ01B? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163278&cm_re=ftz01b-_-11-163-278-_-Product Then the Fractal Design Node 202 should fit your needs. http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/node-series/node-202

This case is now showing up at retailers. I just bought one at Newegg for $74.99. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163288

I agree. At this point I'd start looking for components that meet your needs that go on sale. For example, I was able to get a Seasonic Platinum rated power supply for less than the gold rated one I had been planning to buy for my build. Some flexibility now may save you money, or get you...

I really hope Zen is a game changer. AMD needs a win right now to survive. Intel has gotten so complacent and lazy without effective competition. If AMD doesn't shake things up, it looks like sandy bridge will be running strong another five years. However, AMD has had generation after...

Can you answer a couple questions? What do you do with your computer? If you use it for gaming, what games do you play? Finally, what's your current system? I mostly play RTS and turn based strategy games. So my system (listed below) is already overkill. Upgrading to a GTX 980 Ti wouldn't make...

Apple doesn't have a clue without Steve Jobs. And a big part of that is because Jobs was such a control freak and egomaniac that he surrounded himself with yes men that couldn't take a sh*# without his permission.

No matter how all this turns out, you can count on two things. #1 The only winners are the lawyers #2 The biggest losers by far are consumers