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Experience life-like visuals when playing HD games with this 15.6-inch ASUS laptop. The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H processor and 16GB of RAM enable rapid responses, and the gamer-focused keyboard layout includes four hot keys for faster, more intuitive control. This 15.6-inch ASUS laptop is powered by an NVIDIA GeForce 1660 Ti Max-Q graphics card for high frame rates.
 
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4 out of 5
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Good video card, OK CPU.
on October 27, 2019
Posted by: Rafer
Verified Purchase:Yes
Overall I still like this laptop, even if the CPU leaves a bit to be desired, the performance with majority of games is pretty well. The GTX 1660 can keep up with a lot of games at 1080p, but the CPU/GPU isn't going to push high frame rates, even though they equipped this with a 120Hz screen.
The biggest con to me would be the fan noise after about 6 months they started sounding weird / clicking.
The build quality feels pretty good, it's an all plastic design, but still feels sturdy, and has held up fine thus far.
While the Ryzen 7 3750H is OK, it would be a better product with an Intel i7 in it, but for the price I don't know how reasonable that is.
Length of ownership: 157
Mobile Submission: false
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Enjoy a selection of your favorite retro games with this PlayStation Classic video game system. It comes with 20 games installed for multiple play options, and it's 45 percent smaller than the original PlayStation, so it fits in the palm of your hand. This PlayStation Classic video game system includes two wired controllers for multiplayer action.
 
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2 stars for the stock device
on October 27, 2019
Posted by: Rafer
Verified Purchase:Yes
5 stars for the modding scene around this device. With a USB drive, and a little time you can turn this ps1 classic into the ultimate 90s emulation machine with retroarch being able to play thousands of 8-32bit classics.
The ps1 classic itself has pretty good build quality, and the controllers feel as good today as they did back in '95. It doesn't include an AC adapter which is a little weird, but whatever, I've got plenty of old cell phone adapters that worked fine.
Length of ownership: 112
Mobile Submission: false
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Introducing Nintendo Switch~ Lite, a new version of the Nintendo Switch system that~s optimized for personal, handheld play. Nintendo Switch Lite is a small and light Nintendo Switch system at a great price. With a built-in +Control Pad, and a sleek, unibody design, Nintendo Switch Lite is great for on-the-go gaming. Nintendo Switch Lite is compatible with popular games such as Super Mario Odyssey~, Mario Kart~ 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros.~ Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda~: Breath of the Wild, and more. If you~re looking for a gaming system all your own, Nintendo Switch Lite is ready to hit the road whenever you are.
 
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Great addition to the switch family
on October 27, 2019
Posted by: Rafer
Verified Purchase:Yes
I liked the original switch, but I prefer this smaller switch lite for handheld play. The original switch is slightly too big / heavy for me to consider it a handheld console, it was more of a console that happens to be portable, where this one truly shines as a handheld device. Much more comfortable for extended play sessions handheld than the original switch.
Length of ownership: 36
Mobile Submission: false
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Enjoy solid performance and secure communication with this aura white Samsung Galaxy Note10+ smartphone. Its quad HD+ Dynamic Infinity Display with S Pen support offers smooth touch operations, while the 12GB of RAM allow simple multitasking. This Samsung Galaxy Note10+ smartphone has a 4300 mAh intelligent battery that provides up to 16 hours of Internet use time.
 
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Fast with great screen and camera
on October 16, 2019
Posted by: Rafer
Verified Purchase:Yes
Samsung still does weird stuff to Android, but they have gotten better since their touchwiz days, overall it's not a bad phone.
Length of ownership: 45
Mobile Submission: false
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Customize your Nintendo Switch Lite with this black Insignia comfort grip case. The slim, compact design fits in backpacks for easy carrying, while the textured handles add grip for secure, comfortable handling. This Insignia comfort grip case has a wraparound design for effortless mounting and unmounting, and the four slots at the bottom offer convenient storage for game cards.
 
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OK grip for switch lite/probably not worth 15 bux
on October 14, 2019
Posted by: Rafer
Verified Purchase:Yes
Pros: -It was available at launch.
-Adds slightly more comfortable feel.
Cons: -Leaves scuff marks on switch on the back above the switch logo, and on the bottom where the two brackets that hold it are located. The scuff marks do wipe off (so far), but may want to add some felt or something for prolonged use.
- Grips are too low, and slightly too small for real comfort
Length of ownership: 24
Mobile Submission: false
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Enjoy hyper-fast movement with this CORSAIR Harpoon RGB wireless gaming mouse. The contoured shape makes it easy to grip during gameplay, and it offers up to 60 hours of battery life to keep you slaying dragons and firing on the enemy longer. This CORSAIR Harpoon RGB wireless gaming mouse lets you easily customize sensitivity and DPI settings.
 
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Really like this mouse.
on October 14, 2019
Posted by: Rafer
Verified Purchase:Yes
Nice balance weight, good size, optical sensor, and multiple connectivity options. Good value for the price.
Length of ownership: 152
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Transfer media between multiple devices with this SanDisk Ultra Fit flash drive. Its 64GB capacity provides room for storing music or photos, and it offers read speeds up to 130MB/sec. thanks to high-performance USB 3.1 technology. This SanDisk Ultra Fit flash drive is compact and lightweight, so you can take it with you anywhere.
 
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The drive is great
on October 14, 2019
Posted by: Rafer
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought a couple it for their compact size, price, and performance. Now if I could only stop losing them. Works great when I can actually find it, that's a me problem, and I can't fault the drive for it.
Length of ownership: 87
Mobile Submission: false
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Enjoy playing PC games with this Corsair MM200-M medium gaming mouse pad, which features an antiskid base and textile-weave surface to support precision mouse movements. The cloth construction offers a comfortable resting spot for your wrist.
 
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Good quality / size for the price (when on sale)
on October 14, 2019
Posted by: Rafer
Verified Purchase:Yes
I keep this rolled up in my laptop bag for gaming in hotels (because 90% of them have glass desktops and I prefer an optical mouse). It's a pretty nice modern mouse pad, oversized, thin, fast, does the trick fine.
Length of ownership: 68
Mobile Submission: false
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Awesome film, very cool SteelBook
on October 14, 2019
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Really enjoyed this film, and glad I picked up the SteelBook version, it is simply stunning.
Length of ownership: 79
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Safeguard a 7.9-inch iPad mini with this Speck Balance folio case. The full-perimeter outer shell and protective interior liner provide impact absorption from 4-foot-high drops, and the adjustable stand supports multiple viewing and typing modes. This Speck Balance folio case has a clasp closure to securely cover your iPad display.
 
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Pretty good case in a pinch
on October 14, 2019
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Verified Purchase:Yes
My wife and I were heading out of town, and wanted to pick up a case locally. This seemed to offer better protection than the Apple cover. It also allows more viewing angles / better stability when using it as a stand to watch videos.
Length of ownership: 22
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The CORSAIR 12-Pin GPU Power Cable (CP-8920274) connects any CORSAIR Type-3/Type-4 modular power supply to any GPU by converting two 8-pin PSU power connectors to a single 12-pin GPU power connector, ready to power your new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series GPU. 660mm Black sleeved cables allow for easy cable management and match the aesthetic of any build.
 

I understand this cable does not have the 4 sense pins as the 12VHPWR cable and thus, is rated at 450W. However, is it okay to still use this cable on the RTX 4090? I am not overclocking and my 4090 only pulls about 340W under load.

No, Corsair makes a different cable for the 4090. This cable wouldn't even provide you the 340W.
3 years, 7 months ago
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Acer Predator XB273U GSbmiiprzx 27" WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS Monitor with NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, VESA Certified DisplayHDR400, Up to 0.5ms (G to G), 165Hz, (1 x Display Port & 2 x HDMI Ports)
 

How do I turn on the front lights of the monitor ?

In the monitor settings, go to System, then Ambient Light, and then turn it off.
4 years, 7 months ago
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11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700K unlocked desktop processor. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and PCIe Gen 4.0 support, unlocked 11th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver high performance overclocking for an added boost. Thermal solution NOT included in the box. Compatible with 500 series & select 400 series chipset based motherboards. Refer to motherboard vendor for compatiblity details. 125W.
 

what is the major difference between this one and Intel - Core i9-11900K 11th?

The main difference is the different Intel boost technology the 11900k supports. 11900k supports both Thermal Velocity Boost (debuted on 10th gen i9), and the all new Adaptive Boost Technology, both of those boost features are absent on the 11700k, only offering the more traditional Turbo Boost 2.0, and Turbo Boost Max 3.0 (which are also present on the 11900k). Other than that, features / core counts are the exact same.

Generally speaking the 11900k should be able to overclock slightly better than the 11700k, most 11900k seem to be able to hit 5.1-5.2ghz, while most 11700k top out at 4.9-5.0ghz, as with all CPUs, silicon quality will vary.
5 years, 1 month ago
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Take on your favorite gaming titles with this PDP Talon media remote for Xbox One, and enjoy an enhanced experience with nonslip grips. Textured trigger and shoulder buttons keep your fingers where you need them to dispatch the enemy. This PDP Talon media remote for Xbox One features an 8-foot detachable cable for simple storage.
 

Does this work with the Xbox One X?

Yes.
6 years, 7 months ago
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Experience life-like visuals when playing HD games with this 15.6-inch ASUS laptop. The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H processor and 16GB of RAM enable rapid responses, and the gamer-focused keyboard layout includes four hot keys for faster, more intuitive control. This 15.6-inch ASUS laptop is powered by an NVIDIA GeForce 1660 Ti Max-Q graphics card for high frame rates.
 

Does this laptop have a spot to put a 2.5” drive such as an extra SSD or is it not expandable at all storage-wise?

There is an additional m.2 slot you could an additional NVME m.2 SSD, but no room for a 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD.
6 years, 7 months ago
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Customize your Nintendo Switch Lite with this black Insignia comfort grip case. The slim, compact design fits in backpacks for easy carrying, while the textured handles add grip for secure, comfortable handling. This Insignia comfort grip case has a wraparound design for effortless mounting and unmounting, and the four slots at the bottom offer convenient storage for game cards.
 

Are the handles rubberized?

Nope.
6 years, 7 months ago
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Rafer
 
Customize your Nintendo Switch Lite with this black Insignia comfort grip case. The slim, compact design fits in backpacks for easy carrying, while the textured handles add grip for secure, comfortable handling. This Insignia comfort grip case has a wraparound design for effortless mounting and unmounting, and the four slots at the bottom offer convenient storage for game cards.
 

Does the support on the bottom block the bottom speakers at all?

Nope, no issues blocking the speakers. Plenty of clearance.
6 years, 7 months ago
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Rafer
 
Experience life-like visuals when playing HD games with this 15.6-inch ASUS laptop. The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H processor and 16GB of RAM enable rapid responses, and the gamer-focused keyboard layout includes four hot keys for faster, more intuitive control. This 15.6-inch ASUS laptop is powered by an NVIDIA GeForce 1660 Ti Max-Q graphics card for high frame rates.
 

How many Hz's is the screen?

The model at best buy comes with 120Hz screen.
7 years ago
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Rafer
 
Experience life-like visuals when playing HD games with this 15.6-inch ASUS laptop. The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H processor and 16GB of RAM enable rapid responses, and the gamer-focused keyboard layout includes four hot keys for faster, more intuitive control. This 15.6-inch ASUS laptop is powered by an NVIDIA GeForce 1660 Ti Max-Q graphics card for high frame rates.
 

How does intense graphical games like GTA V, Call of duty and Witcher perform on this PC? At max setting is it as smooth as Xbox ? If I have to lower the settings will it then be smooth as consoles? Basically Can this laptop run games smooth as Console?

I have been playing Witcher 3 on this laptop for almost a month, max settings everything ultra, runs around 40-60 FPS, I turn some things down like the nvidia hairworks, and turned some settings down from ultra to high, and get around 60-90FPS when playing. Division 2 is another modern title I've tried, not everything maxed, but mostly high settings, and it smooth, 60 FPS. Devil May Cry 5 everything maxed, runs at 60FPS. I don't have GTA V on PC, and haven't installed a COD, but the games I have tried, have played well at 1080p. This laptop can definitely outpace a xbox, and it's 30FPS cap on most games.
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