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- Review count146
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- First reviewJuly 20, 2018
- Last reviewAugust 25, 2025
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- First review commentOctober 2, 2019
- Last review commentDecember 5, 2019
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Vinyl LP repressing. GREATEST HITS is a 1988 compilation album by British-American band Fleetwood Mac. It covers the period of the band's greatest commercial success, from the mid-1970s to the late 1980s. The track listing for the US differs slightly from that of other territories. It includes the 1975 track Over My Head but omits the 1987 track Seven Wonders. Album Tracks 1. Rhiannon 2. Don't Stop 3. Go Your Own Way 4. Hold Me 5. Everywhere 6. Gypsy 7. As Long As You Follow 8. Say You Love Me 9. Dreams 10. Little Lies 11. Sara 12. Tusk 13. No Questions Asked
Customer Rating
3
A vinyl pressing of Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits.
on March 18, 2020
Posted by: surfahdude
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This is a decent pressing of FM's greatest hits. The music comes on two discs and is of good quality with heavy vinyl.
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Listen to your records with this Pioneer turntable. Its direct-drive format provides better-controlled rotation and reaches 33.3 rpm in 0.3 seconds, and the vibration-damping base and rubber springs insulate against external vibrations to create crisp sound. This high-torque Pioneer turntable comes with pro-grade gold-plated RCA jacks for a high-quality listening experience.
Customer Rating
4
A decent direct drive turntable...
on March 18, 2020
Posted by: surfahdude
Verified Purchase:Yes
This turntable is one of the many Taiwanese clones of the Technics SL1200 MK II turntable made by Hanpin. That company supplies clones for many companies, such as Audio Technica, Reloop, Stanton and others. While all of them may look like the Technics, they are definitely not engineered like the Technics.
Motors are not as stable, the anti-skating is inconsistent, platters may be warped. Hanpin then released an upgraded clone known as the Super-OEM which this Pioneer is derived from (note that the cheaper Pioneer PLX500 is a derivation of the cheaper Technics clone).
This model is definitely a step up from the cheaper clones but still not perfect. There is no hinged dust cover (just a drop-on), the motor leaves a bit to be desired compared to motors from the 70s and the arm mass is a tad high.
But it is still a good value for its price, although it does not come with any cartridge. Technics has re-released the SL1200 and its price is double the Pioneer. While it is definitely better, most audiophiles will not be able to hear a difference.
Just remember, this is a full manual turntable, it does not have any auto functions, just like the original Technics...
Length of ownership: 371
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4
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2
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![2001: A Space Odyssey [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [1968]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/72eb8ad6-1353-41ef-be19-b619eb6e6bd9.jpg)
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5
Classic Sci-Fi movie from Stanley Kubrick
on March 18, 2020
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This was the first movie to realistically represent space travel. There is no air in space so there is no sound. The premise is that man has found a space relic on the moon and tries to trace its source.
The new 4K transfer is a remaster and has noticeably better detail and colors. if you love this movie, it is a must...
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Keep your computer running smoothly by using this CORSAIR thermal paste on its components. It has an ultralow thermal impedance that enables efficient heat transfer from the hardware to the cooling system to prevent overheating, and the low-viscosity material is simple to apply. This CORSAIR thermal paste lasts for years without degrading.
Customer Rating
3
Fair thermal paste
on March 13, 2020
Posted by: surfahdude
Verified Purchase:Yes
There are better thermal pastes than this... It leaves a lot to be desired...
Length of ownership: 207
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Keep sensitive electronic components from overheating with this CORSAIR Hydro Series CPU fan. Magnetic levitation provides maximum power and reduces noise, and the included CORSAIR Link software lets you adjust speeds, color and temperatures to your needs. This CORSAIR Hydro Series CPU fan shuts off at low temperatures to eliminate noise.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent AIO CPU liquid cooler
on March 13, 2020
Posted by: surfahdude
Verified Purchase:Yes
This cooler is quiet and keeps my CPU cooler than an air cooler. Just make sure it fits in the case you have as it is pretty large. Installation can be a bit difficult with an AMD processor until you realize you must partially flip the lever in order to attach the unit.
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Customize your computer with this Corsair lighting node. Its four RGB LED strips work independently to showcase different lighting effects, and they adhere easily to your PC via their mounting tape backings and magnets. This Corsair lighting node has a USB 2.0 interface, so it plugs into the motherboard.
Customer Rating
3
A decent RGB light strip
on March 13, 2020
Posted by: surfahdude
Verified Purchase:Yes
It is somewhat nice but newer neon-like strips look nicer. Also, setting this up is a bit cumbersome and may require the purchase of Corsair's Commander Pro control unit (like I did) to get full use out of it...
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5
A really fun movie where the Beatles do not exist.
on March 13, 2020
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A musician wakes up from an accident and finds out that the Beatles (along with some other things) never existed. He releases all the Beatles hits under his name and becomes a sensation, but loses his sense of reality when his life falls apart...
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![Toy Story 4 [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [2019]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/36e62994-034b-4428-a3e1-f5e0139a8880.jpg)
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3
Pixar needs to make better movies
on March 13, 2020
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Each Toy Story sequel after #2 is a step down from the previous episode. While it may still entertain you, the story is not as great as you would expect from Pixar..
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Delve deep into your favorite games with this Dell gaming monitor. Nvidia G-Sync technology minimizes stuttering and screen tearing for smooth graphics, and the adjustable display lets you customize your gaming setup for optimum comfort and visibility. Boasting a 27-inch screen, this Dell gaming monitor makes it easy to see minute details as you play.
Customer Rating
3
Nice large monitor but image is lacking
on March 13, 2020
Posted by: surfahdude
Verified Purchase:Yes
The image seems a bit "dull", the colors do not pop like some others. It's still 1080P so it does not give you any more real estate to worth with... But for the price paid, it's still a good deal.
Length of ownership: 99
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This set contains a collection of episodes from the anime series following the mad scientist Okabe, who struggles to recover from a previous failure and creates an all-new artificial intelligence.
Customer Rating
4
A very good anime
on March 13, 2020
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This anime is about a group of college aged kids who invent time travel. The protagonist goes back in time to try and save the girl from being murdered. The problem is that everytime he thinks he prevents her death, others get hurt or she still dies in another way in a different timeline.
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Take your gaming performance to the next level with this MSi gaming motherboard. Compatible with up to ninth-generation Intel processors, it supports high-performance features like DDR4 RAM and USB Type-C, and the Gaming I/O cover offers enhanced lighting options. This MSi gaming motherboard includes thermal enhancement features for high-speed M.2 storage to provide optimal performance.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5A well designed board with a fatal flaw...
By surfahdude
The MSi Gaming Pro Carbon is a nice looking board with great features with one fatal flaw. The board utilizes a 4+2 voltage regulator design which is insufficient for the latest high (95+) wattage AMD Ryzen CPUs. Better boards have as much asa a 14+2 VRM deisgn (such as MSi's top boards). MSi cut corners here and it shows when the board is pushed under load.
When running under load, the voltage regulators will run a steady 95 degrees, extremely high where some other brands run only 65-75 degrees C. If you are using a 65 watt or lower Ryzen CPU, this should not pose a problem.
If you are looking to use a AMD 3900X or any CPU that draws 95 watts or more, I would look elsewhere, especially if you want to overclock the CPU. The motherboard will cause the CPU to thermal throttle, e.g. slow down until the temps go down.
surfahdude
October 2, 2019
Ahh!!! You're right... I wrote the review for the AMD X570 version of the motherboard and submitted it under the Intel version... Sorry for any confusion...
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Build a computer to dominate the competition with this MSI MPG X570 Gaming Plus motherboard. The four DDR4 memory slots accommodate up to 128GB of RAM, while the five PCIe expansion slots offer space for additional components. This MSI MPG X570 Gaming Plus motherboard works with select AMD Ryzen 9 processors for a powerful computing experience.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5Not for 105-watt AMD CPUs
By surfahdude
If you are planning to buy this mobo for a 65-watt CPU, fine... Avoid this if you are planning to buy this motherboard for any 105-watt AMD CPU (3800x/3900x/3950x). The power supply design cannot supply the current required for those CPUs. The voltage regulators will overheat, hitting 100-120 degrees C. When this happens, t he board will throttle the CPU speed down until the VRs cool down. When the VR temps rise again, the process will repeat itself.
MSi really screwed up the board design on all of the MPG lineup of X570 motherboards. All of them have terrible VR designs causing the to overheat. I have one and it really sucks. Better boards will only hit temps of 60-70 degrees.
surfahdude
Honolulu
as requested...
December 5, 2019
Look at the ASUS X570 boards...
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Experience deep black and natural colors of OLED in a more compact size, powered by the Picture Processor X1 Ultimate. Complimented by Acoustic Surface Audio, sound comes from the entire screen to put picture and sound in perfect harmony. Enjoy OLED picture quality and cinematic audio packed into a beautifully compact form with Sony~s 48~ MASTER Series A9S BRAVIA OLED TV.
Is the supplied remote infrared or Bluetooth?
4 years, 7 months ago
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Play to your full potential with this GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1650 OC graphics card. The WINDFORCE 2X cooling system offers high airflow to keep components at optimal temperatures, while the NVIDIA Turing architecture provides realistic visuals for complete immersion. This GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1650 OC graphics card has 4GB of GDDR5 RAM and 896 CUDA processing cores for fast, responsive performance.
Does this require a power connector from the power supply?
5 years, 1 month ago
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Bring a cinema-quality experience home with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The HCX processor maximizes the visual appeal of 4K UHD images to display your favorite films in stunning picture quality. Smart networking technology lets you create your own home streaming network with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
I understand that this player can access a NAS via DLNA through Wi-Fi... My question is: 1. Does the player recognize chapter stops on MKV files that are on the NAS server 2. Does the player support only 2.4 GHz on Wi-Fi? Thanks in advance...
5 years, 1 month ago
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Enjoy fast online streaming with this NVIDIA SHIELD TV media player. The 4K HDR capability provides visual quality, while Dolby Atmos and DTS-X surround sound offer an immersive watching and listening experience. This NVIDIA SHIELD TV media player supports unlimited applications for movies, shows, games and music of your choosing, providing endless entertainment. GeForce NOW instantly transforms SHIELD TV into a powerful PC gaming rig. Play over 1000+ titles and nearly 100 of the biggest free to play games. The new GeForce NOW RTX 3080 membership unlocks GeForce RTX 3080 gaming servers in 4K HDR, with shorter wait times and longer session lengths, with RTX ON including ray tracing and DLSS graphics for supported games.
1. Does this recognize a NAS server on a Wi-Fi network using DLNA? 2. When viewing a MP4 or MKV video from the NAS server, does it recognize chapter stops 3. When fast forwarding or reversing, can you see a preview of what's being seen?
5 years, 1 month ago
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Enhance your creativity potential with this Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 and Premiere Elements 2020 bundle. The Adobe Sensei AI technology powers automated options to get a starting point for creative exploration, and the Quick Edit mode allows you to easily put clips, transitions, and effects into your movies. The Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 and Premiere Elements 2020 bundle lets you quickly upload your creations to YouTube or Vimeo for versatile use.
Does this program natively support CR3 RAW files? I am planning to buy a new Canon 90D which only supports CR3 RAW files (I understand that CR3 files has been out for nearly two years)
6 years, 4 months ago
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Get absolute precision with this Logitech wireless mechanical gaming keyboard. Place it anywhere you like thanks to the long-lasting battery and the efficient Bluetooth connection, and enjoy the feel of a mechanical connection that provides the perfect resistance. The full-size layout ensures this Logitech wireless mechanical gaming keyboard makes your games easy to control.
Are the left Windows and Alt keys the same size / can they be swapped easily? Want to use for both Mac and PC with the correct key location. Looks like it, but want to make sure.
They are the same size but you cannot easily swap the key caps or it's function...
7 years, 5 months ago
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Get absolute precision with this Logitech wireless mechanical gaming keyboard. Place it anywhere you like thanks to the long-lasting battery and the efficient Bluetooth connection, and enjoy the feel of a mechanical connection that provides the perfect resistance. The full-size layout ensures this Logitech wireless mechanical gaming keyboard makes your games easy to control.
is this compatible with pc
Yes, as long as it is not a laptop... You cannot enter a boot password as the keyboard will not be active until the OS is loaded.
7 years, 5 months ago
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Immerse yourself in room-filling sound with these Sony Core Series SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, which feature 5" woofers and 3/4" and 1" tweeters for precise instrument and vocal reproduction and dynamic acoustic depth.
Is a sub necessary? thanks
I would strongly recommend a sub with this speaker as the bass output is a bit weak.
7 years, 7 months ago
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Immerse yourself in room-filling sound with these Sony Core Series SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, which feature 5" woofers and 3/4" and 1" tweeters for precise instrument and vocal reproduction and dynamic acoustic depth.
I just hooked up the Sony SS-CS5 to my sony fm stereo fm-am receiver str-de415 and i got audio from my record player - do I still need an amplifier to get better sound?
I don't know if the receiver has a phono input. If it does not (and if the turntable does not have a built-in phono pre-amp), you cannot hear the sound correctly.
7 years, 7 months ago
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Immerse yourself in room-filling sound with these Sony Core Series SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, which feature 5" woofers and 3/4" and 1" tweeters for precise instrument and vocal reproduction and dynamic acoustic depth.
I have a insignia book shelf stereo system 25 watts a ch. would the sony core ss-cs5 speakers be compatible? thanks Ken
Yes... 25 watts will be fine with the speaker.
7 years, 7 months ago
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Immerse yourself in room-filling sound with these Sony Core Series SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, which feature 5" woofers and 3/4" and 1" tweeters for precise instrument and vocal reproduction and dynamic acoustic depth.
Are these 100watts rms each? Or 100watts rms for the pair/50watts rms each?
It handles up to 100 watts per speaker...
7 years, 7 months ago
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surfahdude
Watch movies at home on this Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player. It plays video from nearly any type of disc or file format and displays images in crisp detail and vivid color, creating an immersive experience with life-like visuals. This Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player also connects to your Wi-Fi for convenient video streaming.
I have a sony receiver, can i get atmos sound if i do not have a 4 k tv. Would i be able to rent a movie on vudu and get the atmos sound? With this blu ray I know it has just a audio hook up and a video hook up separate. Could i just hook up the audio?
You will need UHD movies as ATMOS is rarely pressed on Blu-Ray discs. Also, to get ATMOS, you will need a sound system that supports it. The TV has nothing to do with it.
7 years, 8 months ago
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Watch movies at home on this Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player. It plays video from nearly any type of disc or file format and displays images in crisp detail and vivid color, creating an immersive experience with life-like visuals. This Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player also connects to your Wi-Fi for convenient video streaming.
Does this support Hulu and Vudu apps in addition to Netflix and Amazon?
It does support VUDU and HULU...
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