Succeeding the popular Hyper 212, the Hyper 212 Plus carries on the legacy of providing a great balance of performance and noise level during high and low speed operations.Hyper 212 Plus is Cooler Master's first cooler to be equipped with an all-in-one mounting solution that includes LGA 1156 and 1366. Direct Contact heat-pipe is now also utilized in this latest update.
This Intel® Core® i5-3570K processor features Intel® HD Graphics 4000 for stunning images and a 6MB Intel® Smart Cache for quick and easy access to data. Virtualization Technology (VT-x) support offers enhanced operation.
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Multimedia (music, movies, photos)
This CPU is the best bang for your money. It's highly performant and beats any AMD CPU out there. And it's priced not much more than comparable AMD CPUs. However, since AMD is not competitive anymore, Intel can get away charging the same price now as when this CPU was launched a year ago.
My Best Buy number: 0966735961
What's great about it: Best value/performance combo on the market. Runs very cool.
Help ensure the safety of your equipment with this APC BE350G UPS that features 3 battery back-up and 3 surge-protected outlets. A 365-joule rating offers a high level of energy absorption.
This UPS is underpowered and will not provide enough power for an average computer + monitor. That means that it will overload and shut itself off, taking your electronics down with it. And it beeps like crazy upon adverse power events. Finally, the surge rating is very low - don't expect it to protect your electronics from surges.
My Best Buy number: 0966735961
What's great about it: Relatively cheap.
What's not so great: Had one die on me. Underpowered. No monitoring.
Carry your laptop and other items conveniently in this SwissGear Synergy backpack. The padded laptop compartment protects your computer from bumps and dings, and the easily accessible Quick Pocket is perfect to store your essentials. The internal and external zippered pockets in this gray SwissGear Synergy backpack offer ample storage space for your business and personal items, and the shock-absorbing shoulder straps provide long-lasting comfort.
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At first I thought it had too many pockets, but I got used to it. It's a very sturdy backpack and I expect it to last at least 10 years. However, it's not as comfortable as I would like it to be. It's a bottom-heavy and puts pressure on your lower-back.
My Best Buy number: 0966735961
What's great about it: Sturdy.
What's not so great: Bottom-heavy. Only average comfortability.
Make your tablet hands-free wherever you go – with or without a flat surface. The PadPivot can sit on a table or other surface, but it is also designed to rest securely on your leg, so you can go hands-free wherever you need to stay connected.
Enjoy high-speed networking with this ASUS Wi-Fi four-port Gigabit router. The 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band transmissions enhance signal strength, and the Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver reliable performance. This ASUS Wi-Fi four-port Gigabit router has two built-in USB ports for printer, file and 3G sharing, and the download master enables wireless data storage.
This is the best router you can buy. It's very stable and very performant, even with the stock firmware. The range is awesome. In addition, it is also compatible with custom firmwares, if that is your thing.
My Best Buy number: 0966735961
What's great about it: Excellent range. Excellent performance. Excellent stability.
Surf the Internet and navigate your laptop with ease with this Logitech K400 920-003070 wireless touch keyboard that features a built-in multitouch touchpad for simple Web browsing. Plug-and-play design allows immediate use.
The keyboard works very well with HTPC setups. However, the keyboard creaks quite a bit. While the trackpad supports multi-touch, it doesn't come close to Apple's. It's just not responsive enough.
What's great about it: All-in-one keyboard and trackpad
What's not so great: Creaks, trackpad is not so great