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Review on ADT Link Extension Extender Conversion Vertical by Mike Robinson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I didn't know a vertical cable could be this good.

I permanently removed the lid from my Mini-Box M350. I love USFF, a high-performance build, and when building for myself I see no other goals than smaller, faster, high-performance, clean build, quality from core to surface, with aesthetics driven by function of those primary goals, and an unhealthy part, of course, or six addressable RGBs. If you subtract RGB, you have a fair description of this high-end vertical cable, where the aesthetics have been compromised just to match the form factor and features. In fact, I didn't know that such a boring, underrated component could be so sleek and attractive. Vertical cables, in my experience, are ugly, unyielding, stiff, sulfurous, and uncomfortable. Not here. Here the flat cable itself is flexible, pliable, deformable, pliable and can be restored to its original shape without showing what it has been through. The 90 degree connector (make sure you pick the right model as there are up to four options for each length) at the end is clean and minimal. I'm assuming the flat cable is insulated with silicone, but I'm not sure. The way it holds shapes and curves beyond their original planes allows the map to be placed exactly where I need it, and once there it even contributes somewhat to that position hold instead of reverting to their box shape and shape. I really can't say enough here, so I'll just add that it arrived from China WEEKS ahead of the perfectly reasonable originally suggested delivery date. Amazing quality of this item with seller service to match. It is highly recommended to use both options. If you want to spend a little more time, read on. The M350 has been running great for over a year now with an i5 8400, 32GB DDR4, Engine 27 and 4x PCIE 10GB USB 3.1 Type-C x2. Map (and a whole list of blah blah blah.) The box was crammed but not that uncomfortable, nor was there a clear upgrade path, and I wanted the K processor. This, of course, meant saying goodbye to the Engine 27, not to mention the necessary repositioning of components. Well, long story short, I took the top off to fit the card because I moved the card to fit the AIO, because I added the AIO to cool the K...that Whole thing left me with an open frame of a baby beast. Even though the new phone I replaced has 3 or 4 USB-A 10Gb/s ports plus a half-speed (20Gb/s) Thunderbolt 3 Type-C port, I wanted my StarTech PEXUSB312C2 not give up. This boner did it all and looked good doing it. I can't imagine upgrading my car again in a few years.

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