News: Still Working on YouTube Build Inspiration

Hey everyone! So I have already done the build now (twice actually) and have yet to actually record it. I have been drawing inspiration from other YouTube channels, like my favorites, Linus Tech Tips and Awesomesauce News. It's more of a self conscious thing and I don't like how I look and sound on camera but I actually did a few takes of introducing my build but never really felt satisfied.

I have definitely acquired the "build bug" as I like to call it. I have lots of ideas for fun videos and fun PC builds but just not sure where to start. I'd really like to build the blog and eventually have it be more YouTube centric.

Continue to stay tuned for more reviews and videos in the near future! Thanks everyone!

Review: iPhone 6s, Prodigee Flow Blue for iPhone 6

My wife really loves this case and has a fantastic look and feel. She's pretty picky about the looks and she loves it and mentioned that it looked feminine without being over the top.

The case fits snug and looks to provide ample protection. The bottom plate is also snug, but just easy enough to remove if you want to dock it on your bedside. They really nailed it with that. We have not had any problems with the buttons and they are working great for us.

Overall, this is a fantastic case with great looks, good protection, all while being understated and complement the natural beauty of the iPhone 6. Highly Recommended!

News: Parts List

And here's the parts list:

• Intel "Skylake" Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz
• MSI Z170A Gaming Pro
• Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Case
• Crucial DDR4-2666MHz 16GB 2x8
• NVidia GTX 970 - EVGA-3975 SSC + ACX 2.0
• Corsair H115i Extreme Water Cooling
• EVGA 850W Gold Semi-Modular

Hooray! I'm working on a format for building my YouTube channel, featuring your's truly!

News and Upcoming DIY Build and Reviews

Hi all, been a while since I've done a non-review post on the blog. That doesn't I've been idle in the background, in fact quite the contrary.

It's kind of a long story that starts with, of all things, floors. To save some short term money I sold my trusty MacBookPro Retina 15 inch. I tried just using my wife's cheap netbook, but I still needed something that could do basic photo editing (Lightroom). Which lead me to the purchase of an Alienware Alpha.

I was exposed to a whole new world that I haven't visited in almost a decade. I could now upgrade the processor, which I immediately did to an Intel Core i5-4590S. I could also upgrade the RAM and the hard drive which I also did as well. It opened up my inner computer geek and like a gateway drug, left me wanting for more.

Before you know it, I'm selling it on Craigslist, looking up parts and doing research on Intel Skylake processors, Z170 motherboards, and DDR4 RAM. Not long after that, I have parts ordered for a new PC. Stay tuned for reviews on individual parts and the overall build as well as a review on the Alienware Alpha.

Review: LED Keyboard and Mouse Combo-BlueFinger® USB Wired

This is a fun keyboard set for the price, and I will review it as a set since that's how it came.

Keyboard:
The thing that stands out most isthe lightning design and LEDs. The design is striking enough (no pun intended) while not being as noisy looking as I thought it might from the pictures. I'm not a great typist, but I can say that I didn't encounter any issues in my regular use. I did do some light gaming on it (couple rounds of CS:GO) and managed just fine. The keys are easy to read and everything is how you would expect. Keep in mind that the Return key is an odd shape for the states, but I've gotten used to this by now so not a big deal for myself. There are seven different colors of LED with 5 levels of brightness and off. There's also another LED option where it cycles through each color, though I felt it was a tad fast for my personal taste, but still cool none the less. The keyboard has a good feel to it, just don't expect it to be a tank, but that's not the target for this anyways. Overall, it's a very pleasant keyboard to use and would recommend. I also appreciate the braided cabling to give it a more premium feel and look.

Mouse:
This is my current mouse of choice as it not only looks cool and feels natural in my hand, it also has the added benefit of being a very quiet mouse so it doesn't wake up my wife, which she appreciates. Happy wife, happy life right? :) There are 4 different colors and just does a slowbreathing pattern on the chosen color. I could nitpick and say I wish there was a couple more colors, like green and white for example, but that's just being picky. Overall it's easy to use and doesn't hinder any computing experience.

Overall, I would recommend this set for anyone looking an affordable and great looking casual LED keyboard and mouse set.