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Take gameplay to the next level with this XFX R7-370B-CDFR AMD Radeon R7 370 graphics card, which features 2GB GDDR5 memory and an assortment of technologies, including Mantle and AMD Freesync, to deliver realistic visuals.
Posted by: MackBolan
from Allentown,PA USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
As a gamer/PC builder since 1996, I have seen many a card come & go. XFX has continued to pump out affordable performance series cards in the AMD R series lineup via Best Buy only. For the price, this card really delivers! Comparing it to the R9390, it comes in real close in performance & the quality is outstanding for half the cost. Don't get me wrong, I have the R9390 now & the is a difference. However, compared to other options out, this is a great choice for those who don't want to rebuild their PC to have great video. Be sure to team this up with the Corsair RM600 power supply Best Buy has or have a 600w one with a PCIE "rail". If not, the card may not get enough power & it will glitch making you think the card is bad. This comes factory over clocked & there's more room left. This card can go 1200mhz & 1725mhz on stock cooling! It won't get close to overheating either.
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung 4.5 Cu. Ft. High-Efficiency Top-Loading Washer: Clean bedding, delicate items and more using this Samsung top-loading washer, which features 9 cycles, 6 options and automatic temperature control for flexibility. Simply select the cycle you want via the rear-panel digital controls, which feature an ice-blue LED display to promote visibility in dim lighting. Instead of having to clean the washer yourself, self-cleaning technology does the work for you to simplify your to-do list.Measure Twice, Deliver Once Learn how to measure your space and check connections for a new washer and dryer. Watch the video ›How to Prepare for Delivery and InstallationLearn how to get ready for the delivery and installation of your new washing machine. Walk the path, check your hookups, order new parts, and empty your old washing machine.Watch the video ›
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from Allentown,PA USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'm old school & prefer dials over buttons when it comes to electric & water. I also am not a fan of "smart" appliances, since too much runs on that stuff. I almost spent $100 less on a lesser model but that would've not been the best deal. I got this on sale & was leery about how hard it would be to set up. It was easy. Done in about hour, mainly due to the learning curve of how the machine operates. After you figure out how to hang the drain the 39" minimum height & in my case, also use an extension from the end to prevent splashing, you must follow the instructions to calibrate the unit. The process takes about 20 mins to do if you get it right the 1st try. Leveling was easy, it comes preset to almost level from the box! Only 2 levelers in front making it a breeze to level. They tell you to fill the washer with water to level it, no sir. Use a level & compensate for the slight downward angle of the glass, doesn't need to be absolute. I used my cell phone & a level app, setting my phone inside, balancing it in top of the center auger. Don't ask, it worked. Use a real level or just a glass with some water in it on top of the lid until it looks level. Operation from that point is flawless. It went off balance once & that was my error in a small load with the wrong setting making the spin too high. Another feature you can change on any cycle is the spin speed, water temp. & over ride the default water level. Like most washing machines it has more settings than most of us use, however the savings in energy & water are significant. The "smart" feature is simply an app to read the code on screen should one occur & the manual has them listed as well. Very well built, the electronics seem solid, 50 or so loads done already. Cleans like no other even if you fill it to the max line. With the HE soap, it uses less than the detergent says on a full load. Don't go cheap & get new hoses from Best Buy or wherever.
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Get control of the game with this Logitech Extreme 3D Pro 963290-0403 joystick that features a twist-handle rudder and 12 programmable buttons for precise control. The hand grip features sculpted curves for a comfortable hold during long gaming sessions.
Customer Rating
5
Tried & true!!
on February 15, 2016
Posted by: MackBolan
from Allentown,PA USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had 3 or 4 of these over the years. They were all great until the throttle would break or the yaw would do it's own thing. This one is far improved. Much sturdier than before, better calibrated so none is needed in games I've used it in. No software required to run it like before. Response time is as quick as a mouse & keyboard finally! I searched long & far for anything as good as one of these that would be compatible with Windows 10 & by luck, not only was it on this site but was in stock at the store when the site said they didn't carry it. One in stock & I got it. Joysticks aren't the popular thing now but some games you just gotta have one. This one is universal & works with 99% of flight games, even as a controller if you dare, in a driving game!
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy crisp, clear images with this PNY Technologies GTX 730 PCI Express 2.0 graphics card that features NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology and 1GB DDR3 memory for optimal performance. HDMI output provides reliable high-definition connectivity.
Posted by: MackBolan
from Allentown,PA USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this to replace an older model to run 2 monitors more smoothly. Both were Nvidia cards & this new one shocked me. I was in a hurry so I didn't read the full specs. This thing is not even a full PCIE card slot long, more the size of a PCI card. It was nice that it was small enough to fit & it did do the 2 monitors good enough...until this. The screen would go black & a message about the video card driver failed would constantly happen. I found out Nvidia has had a bad driver for quite some time now, since July 2015. Any card can be affected & this one was for sure. I tried a new one to be sure, put a 600w power supply in for good measure, no dice. Returned & bought the AMD R7240 & that ended that. Performance wise, while it did work, it was sub par due to a wide array of things like being a PCIE 2.0. Working or not it isn't worth trying, not even as a "last ditch" effort.
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Cuisinart DCC-3000 Coffee on Demand Coffee Maker: This stylish coffee maker brings carafe-free brewing to your kitchen and is programmable for coffee that's ready when you are.
Customer Rating
5
Best coffee maker period!
on February 15, 2016
Posted by: MackBolan
from Allentown,PA USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I read many reviews, tried to understand why I would spend $100 on a coffee maker. I was wondering where all the $20 Mr. Coffee's went. Then I realized, I'm getting old. I hate cleaning a glass carafe, the inevitable leak from the silicone hoses they used. The lime build up you didn't know about until it was taking an hour to brew. The features on this one really impressed me. It's not a complex thing at all. Fully programmable without going to MIT, easy to fill side reservoir & comes with a gold tone filter for lazy me! Better yet, the carafe is internal, a plastic, like a thermos, all you need is a cup! Plus the LED that lights up when filling was a nice surprise. Flavor is as good as anywhere one would pay $5 a cup & a full 12 cups brews in just under 12 minutes. I like the adjustable shut off time default at 2 hours but I can set it longer if I want the coffee to stay hot longer than 3 hours. So after this recent purchase, we've brewed 1000? cups of coffee or close to it. The charcoal filter is still fine, the "clean" light hasn't come on, not a single glitch. That's why I spent $100 on a coffee maker & it was a steal at that price now that I've experienced this machine. I got the last one on the shelf. Wasn't on display, just saw it online & found a lonely one there in the back. Everyone was buying the super expensive ones & missed out on the best cup after cup of coffee for cheap. Did I mention it takes about 5 minutes to take it apart & clean it? Very easy & I only take the whole thing apart for that once a week. 3 year warranty as well, you can't beat this machine! Some say a larger cup won't fit under. Some will by simply removing the drip tray to fill your cup.
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your computer running smoothly with help from this Corsair Hydro Series liquid cooler, which works with select Intel® and AMD processors and features a 240mm radiator and dual 120mm fans to dissipate heat.
Posted by: MackBolan
from Allentown,PA USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
After reading the horror stories of cooler lines breaking & difficult installs, I was leery to say the least. But I did research & found Corsair redesigned the model with high quality braided hoses. Plenty of length & flex to install in the 2 positions one would normally place it in. The cooler lines now mount in the top of the CPU block & the revamped hoses. Also revamped is the Corsair Link software for controlling the lights & fan speeds. I had a Corsair H60 & H80i, so I was familiar with the way Corsair coolers tend to fit. This was easier than I thought & had it installed in 30 minutes. I needed to replace my H80i due to it blocking airflow to my north bridge, not for any other reason. At 5 years old that cooler is still working fine! Corsair builds quality products & every PC I build has some in it. This cooler left me with no disappointments keeping my AMD 8150 OC'ed to 4.4GHZ at 26c idle 36c full load! For the nay sayers, the product has been redesigned down to the software. It works as well as the higher models for less. With any liquid cooler, care with how the lines are run in relation to the radiator & clearance inside the case all must be taken. This cooler is generally top mounted & the hoses do pivot & flex to a point! On mine, I noticed I needed to move the radiator forward about 1/2" to relieve pressure I was not comfortable with on the lines. The kit mounts quickly to Intel & AMD CPU's, but some case modifications may need to be done to fit this correctly. Corsair won't tell you this, but DO NOT connect the pump to the CPU header!! Many board won't put a full 12v to that plug no matter what. It should go to the SYS fan or power fan connector. If not, adapt it to connect to a nomex. Failure to do so will result in the pump running less than 3000 rpm which will result in poor cooling. You should also replace the stock thermal paste with one of your choosing, as from the factory the spread is too thin or not coating your CPU all the way causing hot spots. Any undertaking like this should be done with some knowledge as the instructions are very general. This obviously will not fit in most brand name PC's.
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Print crisp and vibrant photos with this ink and paper combo pack that is compatible with select Canon printers.
Customer Rating
5
Long lasting & affordable
on February 15, 2016
Posted by: MackBolan
from Allentown,PA USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
We all hate to buy ink, especially when it often costs more than the printer! This is a good deal. I got it on a sale & it's the 3rd time in 4 years I needed to replace ink. It's not like I print very little. I run a small home business & print invoices, pictures, medium amount of printing. I've refilled cartridges before & it's always a mess, the ink is sub par thin, same with after market ones. To get the most money out of your ink, buy the XL pack. It's a better value than buying the standard ones. You get so many more pages for so little more money.
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
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With Mantle, AMD Freesync technology and 8GB GDDR5 memory, this XFX R9-390A-8DFR AMD Radeon R9 390 graphics card helps create striking gaming visuals. AMD CrossFire technology allows you to combine multiple graphics cards for a performance boost.
Posted by: MackBolan
from Allentown,PA USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is the "cream of the crop" Best Buy has offered in AMD cards so far & I love this card! To get the full advantage of this card, you must be a serious gamer, with a serious system. Don't even think about using this with a low end power supply. Get or have a quality 850w minimum power supply with a 150w or better total 12v rail. If you don't understand that lingo, ask someone before you buy! In "reviews" benchmarks are not the same as " real world " performance. I've had the best Nvidia cards, tried the 970 & this card still smokes them in quality & FPS. For the price, you get a rock solid card that knocks the socks off cards in the $500 range. No need to run 2 cards, this handles it all just fine, at the highest settings & beyond if you use virtual resolutions. It comes factory overclocked at 1000mhz & 6000mhz effective memory clock. I have pushed this to 1050, stable but the thermals aren't very good & the gain isn't worth it. Fan noise is low, even on 100% & at stock speed it never goes over 60c. The card never crashes, the visuals are beyond excellent. You can have all the "eye candy" jacked up & still max out the frame rates built into the game. Give it power, give it air, & it will give you a whole new gaming experience. Videos are enhanced beyond rendering levels most Blu-ray players offer. As with all my XFX cards, perfect & never had to return one for warranty yet. It's nice to have Best Buy around the corner offering "enthusiast" level components.
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Expand your PC or laptop's storage capacity with this SanDisk SSD Plus SDSSDA-240G-G25 solid state drive, which offers 240GB of space and sequential read speeds up to 520MB/sec. The shock-resistant design ensures lasting use.
Posted by: MackBolan
from Allentown,PA USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I can't give this more stars. While SanDisk makes decent flash drives for a low price, the ssd market is a place better left to others. Out of the box, there was a piece of paper to go to their site for software that is actually worthless trial ware, that will not clone or find your drive! Ok, so I found a program. Next issue, speed. This thing was so slow you couldn't surf a web page, load a game do more than one thing, without a crash or hassle. I looked online & found the Best Buy advertised speed was 500mb/s read but they failed to mention the 148mb/s write speed! That's as slow as a regular hard drive. It was like one way cable for internet, fast down & nothing going up. Then it disappeared from my list of drives, although the machine was running?? So that was it. Not worth the "savings" & had I known the write speed was that poor I would not have bought it. I found it's a discontinued drive SanDisk made for about 2 years as a very basic entry level ssd for cheap. Your USB 2.0 stick is faster than this ssd. 3 clones later, do not buy this drive. I did return the drive with no problems & bought the Samsung 840 EVO 240GB for a few dollars more. Buy that drive. Well worth $20 more.
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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With 2GB GDDR5 memory, Mantle and AMD Freesync technology, this XFX R7-360B-CDFR AMD Radeon R7 360 graphics card helps create rich, immersive visuals to enhance your gameplay experience. HDMI, DVI-I, DVI-D and DisplayPort outputs simplify connectivity.
Posted by: MackBolan
from Allentown,PA USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've had many AMD & Nvidia cards & own a R9390. This card makes me think twice why I paid more at times. Even at 2GB this card out performs cards $200 & more with ease. The 7.1 audio via HDMI works very well as it always did. AMD stays on top of their drivers & at this time, for the money, you can't buy a better card. In real world gaming, this card can run all games I have on "high" with no lag & excellent frame rates. I notice the slight difference between the R9390 & this card, however, for 99% of gamers, this card is more than ample to stomp opponents into the ground. It has the same power hungry appetite of the larger R series, but a 600w power supply will do fine. In fact, out of the entire R series line, this card has the best performance per dollar out there.
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
My Best Buy number: 2858795954
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With TurboWrite technology, this Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E500B 500GB internal SATA hard drive allows you to quickly update files. The 32-layer 3D VNAND flash memory ensures reliable performance, and AES 256-bit encryption keeps your data private.
With TurboWrite technology, this Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E500B 500GB internal SATA hard drive allows you to quickly update files. The 32-layer 3D VNAND flash memory ensures reliable performance, and AES 256-bit encryption keeps your data private.
With TurboWrite technology, this Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E500B 500GB internal SATA hard drive allows you to quickly update files. The 32-layer 3D VNAND flash memory ensures reliable performance, and AES 256-bit encryption keeps your data private.
Is this compatible for the HP Pavilion TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC
Yep, just know what you are doing taking the HP apart. Use the software provided to clone your drive, skip the "recovery" partition, it's a waste of space. Don't freak out if your drive is a 1TB, as long as you haven't used more than 500GB, the software will fit everything onto it.
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With TurboWrite technology, this Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E500B 500GB internal SATA hard drive allows you to quickly update files. The 32-layer 3D VNAND flash memory ensures reliable performance, and AES 256-bit encryption keeps your data private.
Will this fit without any tweaking for a Asus X550 (PC)?
It should. All the Asus laptops I've worked on had no special connector for the hard drive. The drive housing is thinner than a regular drive by about 1-2mm. PNY gives you a spacer, Samsung does not, however it usually isn't an issue that can't be solved with a little thought.
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What size vga fan is needed for replacment?
I have a Amd Radeon HD 6500 Series. The card works fine however the fan stopped working. I have looked all over and even contacted the maker and I can not find out anywhere what size fan is needed for replacement. I do not have the fan it self, so I can't go by that. I'm not sure how to measure where the fan was. If the fan size goes by the distance from each screw mount? It is a 3 screw mount fan. Or does it go by the diameter if the fan from center to the end of the blade? At this time my only option is to replace the fan, can't afford a new card.
All you need is airflow. Find a PC fan, like a 80mm or smaller & mount it to the top of the cooler heat sink. Do this by finding screws (small sheet metal ones are good) that will go through the holes of the fan & catch the fins of the heat sink. In other words, you're lining the fan up so it fits over the main cooling fins more than the solid block part. Then the screws should not break the fins but have enough drag to hold the fan down on top. Make sure it all fits in the case right & wire the fan or plug it in to a spare plug. The size of the fan can be slightly or hugely larger than the original one. It depends on room inside & effectively, I would say no larger than 80mm in your case. A cpu fan, exhaust fan, any PC fan will do for the most part. Fans spin counter clockwise when properly wired so you want the blades facing up from the heat sink, regardless of the way the card mounts. I just modified an R7240 to fit a Dell & had to take the stock fan & plastic housing off to do the same thing. When you're done run the AMD software to check the temp. If you're running up to 80c in full game, you're fine! I get 30c using an old CPU fan. You can use zip ties instead of screws if you can go around the whole card through the fan holes. Whatever mounts the fan, except glue. The fan simply needs to be wired, not to the card per se. The temp is your only concern, looks don't count, fan speed will be 100% when wired to 12v. You can wire it to the 5v to get 50% fan but not recommended. Any other questions, just reply.
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Enjoy rich graphics and smooth video performance with this EVGA GeForce GTX 960 02G-P4-2968-KR graphics card, which offers 2GB GDDR5 memory and a clock speed of 1304MHz. DVI-I, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs offer simple connectivity.
What Power supply is required to run this graphic card?
I bought a graphic's card a while back and when i installed it, it fried my computer due to the fact that i didn't have a power supply great enough to support it, So my question is still this, what power supply is need for my computer to support this graphic's card?
400w is minimum. I like to go at least 100w over that. So anything 500w or better will do. Check out these items below.
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Thermaltake - TR2 600NL2NC ATX 12V/EPS 12V Power Supply - Black
(665)8 years, 9 months ago
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Allentown,PA USA
Keep your important computer components running with this Insignia™ 400W ATX power supply that features a 6-pin PCI Express connector for simple installation. The 4.7" fan provides efficient cooling to ensure optimal performance.
Will this work well in my HP Pavllion 500-281?
It will, although I suggest one of the following products for stability & long life.
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Thermaltake - TR2 600NL2NC ATX 12V/EPS 12V Power Supply - Black
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Allentown,PA USA
This 430W power supply supports most Intel® and AMD processors and is compatible with NVIDIA and ATI/AMD graphics cards for wide-ranging compatibility. Built-in fans automatically adjust speed according to temperature for low operating noise.
will this work in a HP p6110f?
i keep looking through threads, trying to make sure this will work. and I have been coming up with nothing. the only reason i want to install this is to also put in a Geforce 550 ti, and i would really like to know before even attempting this. the HP thread says that the card will work and an best buy employee told me the power supply would work, but would they work together in that case?
much appreciated.
-brian
much appreciated.
-brian
Yes it will work great, better than stock.
8 years, 9 months ago
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MackBolan
Allentown,PA USA
This 430W power supply supports most Intel® and AMD processors and is compatible with NVIDIA and ATI/AMD graphics cards for wide-ranging compatibility. Built-in fans automatically adjust speed according to temperature for low operating noise.
Replacement for LiteOn PS-5201-05?
I have an Acer Aspire TC-605 with a LiteOn PS-5201-05 power supply that appears dead following a power surge. I can't find a match for the LiteOn part number, but this appears in stock at the local store. Are they interchangeable?
Yes it will.
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CORSAIR - CX Series Modular CX750M 750W 80 Plus Bronze ATX Power Supply - Black
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Evga - Bronze Power Supply - Black
Corsair - RM Series 650W Power Supply - Black
(3)8 years, 9 months ago
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MackBolan
Allentown,PA USA
This 430W power supply supports most Intel® and AMD processors and is compatible with NVIDIA and ATI/AMD graphics cards for wide-ranging compatibility. Built-in fans automatically adjust speed according to temperature for low operating noise.
Universal Power Supply for HP All in One desktop PC
Which Universal power supply would I use for my computer above? I am not trying to spend a lot of money but I would like a temporary power supply if I suddenly lose power and am on an important call. I would like to be able to finish the call.
You need a battery backup UPS. I use APC, but any brand will work. Get one in the 550-600 VA range. Typically around $50-70.
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APC - Power Saving Back-UPS XS 1500 - Black
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Allentown,PA USA