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Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD Upgrade Kit Review

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Review Link: http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17450&Itemid=1

Review Snipit:
" Kingston has recently introduced the HyperX 3K SSD and one of the options with it is the ability to purchase an upgrade kit that includes everything you need to get the drive installed in your system. I mean everything here, software for data transfer, actual tools, a 3.5” to 2.5” adapter and even a 2.5” USB external enclosure. This kit has everything you need to upgrade from a mechanical hard drive to a much faster SSD. So read on to see what’s all in the kit and see of the HyperX 3K SSD does against other drives…."

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Thermaltake WATER2.0 Performer All-In-One LCS Review

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Review Link: http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17448&Itemid=1

Review Snipit:
" So it seems I’m doing a few cooling related reviews lately so I figured I’d toss another in the mix. Today for review I’ve got the latest product from Thermaltake called the WATER2.0 Performer All-In-One LCS. The LCS there means Liquid Cooling System, and that’s what it is, an all-in-one closed loop cooling system to keep your CPU running cool and quiet. The Performer LCS offers cooling by liquid but without the hassles of setting one up yourself. The Performer is well made and it offers decent cooling performance for the price"

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How To Fix Netflix Error n8156-6013

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So I’ve posted about this a few times now but I thought it’d be easier to put it all in one posting.

So there are a few ways to fix this wonderful error that Netflix throws up.

Netflix says it’s the users fault essentially, and that’s wrong it’s not your fault. It’s the fault of Microsoft and Netflix.

They say your computer time could be wrong, which is possible.

So here’s a list of fixes for the dreaded n8156-6013 error for you:

1. Run as Admin – This is one is simple, just right click and run your browser in Administrator mode. This one works sometimes and it was one of the things that worked for me.

 

2. PlayReady – This one is a bit more complicated as it involves finding a possibly hidden folder. You’ll most likely need to go into your files and folders settings and change to view hidden files and folders.You’ll need to find the folder and rename the mspr.hds file or you can just delete. There have been problems with deleted it, so it’s safer to rename it. you can just call it mspr.old if you want or whatever. (some have said to delete the actual PlayReady folder, don’t do that as it will cause an error.

– Windows 7: it’s located at C:/ProgramData/Microsoft/PlayReady\mspr.hds or C:\Users\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\PlayReady\mspr.hds

– Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\ApplicationData\Microsoft\PlayReady\mspr.hds or C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\PlayReady\mspr.hds

– On Mac: HD > Library > Application Support > Microsoft > PlayReady > mspr.hds

 

3. Fix the time on your computer – You’ll need to go into the BIOS and set the time to the correct time and date. This has worked for some people.

 

4. Replace SilverLight – The last fix is one that I used originally and you could call it a last ditch effort and that’s to install on older version of Silverlight. This might work for a while but Netflix will complain that you need to upgrade.

-You can go here to find the SilverLight 3 SDK: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=16011

-Direct link is here: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=150228

There really isn’t any actual fix for this. The fix would be for Microsoft and Netflix to get their acts together and work together to fix this for people.

I know I run into this error every once in a while and it annoys me to no end. I originally used option 4, but options 1 and 2 seem to work but not every time. Sometimes one will work and sometimes the other will.

As I said it’s their problem and they know about it and they won’t do anything for whatever reason.

 

Here’s the links for the original posts:

https://www.kristoferbrozio.com/2011/08/25/netflix-error-n8106-106/
https://www.kristoferbrozio.com/2011/03/07/fix-for-netflix-error-code-n8156-6013-updated/
https://www.kristoferbrozio.com/2010/06/25/fix-for-netflix-error-code-n8156-6013/

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ROCCAT Kave Solid 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset Review

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Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-roccat-kave-solid-5-1-surround-sound-gaming-headset/

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"Gaming is all the rage with the kids these days! Who am I kidding I game as often as I can so I’m in that category as well. I have kids and they’re young and I like to game when I’m alone without distractions and that means at night when they’re sleeping so I need a decent set of gaming headphones. Today for review Roccat has sent over the Kave 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming headset that obviously features 5.1 surround for a truly immersive gaming and movie experience. Roccat makes some excellent products and if you’re looking for new gaming headset you really can’t go wrong with these, so read on…  "

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MSI Interceptor Series Ravager PC Case Review

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Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-msi-interceptor-series-ravager-pc-case/

Quote:
"Up for review today I have another PC case from MSI, this one is part of their Interceptor series and it’s called the Ravager. Yes it’s a different name for a case but it’s a unique looking case. The Ravager is meant to be a gaming case and it has claw marks on it that give it a very unique and rather interesting look that is just a perfect fit for a case destined to have a gaming system it.  The Ravager isn’t just all about looks though as it’s mostly tool-less making installation quick and easy, the only thing you’ll need a tool for actually is installing the motherboard. Anyway, read on to learn more about an exceptional case from MSI….  "