Reddit reviews Sabrent 74-in-1 3.5-Inch Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer with USB Port (CR-USNT)

This drawer for your USB drives, adapters, memory cards, etc. Looks silly and has crappy build quality, but it's damn convenient.

There are also card readers for your unused 3.5" or 5.25" bays I own that specific one, and there's not much to say about it. It's functional so if you need one, it'll be worthwhile. I will note I had to open that one and cut out the power LED because it was so blindingly bright and unnecessary (it's built into my computer-- once I've tested it once I can assume it's turned on whenever my computer is turned on). But that was an easy fix and besides, $7 card reader, do you expect perfection?

Haven't seen it mentioned yet, but an internal or external SD/MicroSD card reader (Sabrent 74-in-1 3.5" Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer with USB Port, Black (CR-USNT) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GAKX34E/) is great. Even having a small USB card reader always plugged in and easily accessible is good. (Transcend USB 3.0 SDHC / SDXC / microSDHC / SDXC Card Reader, TS-RDF5W (White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FJRS8F8/)

the original one i bought was the Rosewill Internal Card Reader (RCR-IM5001) but since that one is now out of stock the next one i recently ordered(yesterday) was the Sabrent Internal Flash Media Card Reader.

I painted all of the faceplates to match the case as close as I possibly could. All of the front panel components were black:

EverCool Dual 5.25 in. Drive Bay to Triple 3.5 in. HDD Cooling Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032UUGF4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ybi2Cb4W2XVGV

Sabrent 74-in-1 3.5" Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer with USB Port, Black (CR-USNT) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GAKX34E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_g7g2Cb0S7E9C2

Here's a build which includes a card reader.

Do note the case have a special 3.5" slot on the front so you can mount the card reader. So if you want to another case, you may have to change to another card reader.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor | $110.88 @ OutletPC
Motherboard | MSI H110M ECO Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $58.99 @ SuperBiiz
Memory | G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | $34.98 @ Newegg
Storage | A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $63.49 @ NCIX US
Video Card | Sapphire Radeon RX 460 2GB Video Card | $113.49 @ SuperBiiz
Case | Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $29.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $58.99 @ SuperBiiz
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit | $88.88 @ OutletPC
Other| Sabrent 74-In-1 3.5-Inch Internal Flash Media Card Reader/writer with USB Port | $6.99
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $596.68
| Mail-in rebates | -$30.00
| Total | $566.68
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-17 21:36 EDT-0400 |

I have this one currently but I've been looking at this one because the SIM and Smart Card slots seem cool. Won't bee getting it for a while though. Lots of death in the family so we're all broke as shit.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $179.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard | ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $66.99 @ SuperBiiz
Memory | Mushkin Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $63.98 @ Newegg
Storage | Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $104.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.99 @ SuperBiiz
Video Card | Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card | $152.98 @ OutletPC
Case | Aerocool DS Cube Black/White Silent Cube MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $89.99 @ Directron
Power Supply | SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $54.99 @ Amazon
Optical Drive | Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer | $13.99 @ Newegg
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) | $92.00 @ B&H
Other| Sabrent 74-In-1 3.5-Inch Internal Flash Media Card Reader/writer with USB Port (CR-USNT)| $7.00 @ Amazon
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $876.89
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-29 16:03 EST-0500 |

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CPU: i5 4460 is more than enough for your usage plus it carries itself great in games.

Motherboard: Decent motherboard with support for the aforementioned CPU out of the box.

RAM: 8GB of fast RAM at a great price

Storage: A 256GB SSD and a 1TB for your other storage needs

Graphics: Since you're not going to be playing heavy titles nor is the machine primarily gaming based you will find this graphics card more than adequate. While there was still budget for a faster graphics card, I've opted to not add one. This will play most titles - even recent ones - at 1080p/60fps at reasonable settings.

Case: Great look case, small. It does carry a $30 premium over the typical suggestions here, but it's gorgeous. Especially if you want to move it into the living room for those HTPC purposes. Since there was budget, I've opted to include this one - a good case is a great investment.

PSU Overkill to be sure, but at that price, it's a steal. You would save $10 if you got the 500W Corsair modular, but it is in all aspects worse.

Optical Some people still use this, so I've added one.

O/S Windows 8.1, as per your request.

Other The card reader you've requested. 300+ 4star reviews on amazon suggest it will do its job fine. Will match the black/white theme of the case.

Build ready, is there anything else I need to add on? If I want an SD card reader would this one be compatible? Do I need a networking card to connect directly to my router?

Intel Core i5 6600K 3.50 GHz Quad Core Skylake

GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB GDDR5 256 bit

Toshiba OCZ TL100 Series 2.5" SATA III 240GB SSD 

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x 8 GB) (Dual Channel Kit) 3000MHz DDR4 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM Desktop Memory for Intel Z170 Chipset (F4-3000C15D-16GVR)

WD Blue 1TB SATA 6 Gb/s 7200 RPM 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch Desktop Hard Drive 

XFX ATX12V/EPS12V 650W Power Supply P1650BBEFX
CRYORIG M9i Mini Tower Cooler for INTEL CPUs


Gigabyte LGA1151 Intel Z170 ATX DDR4 Motherboards GA-Z170X-UD3

Rosewill TYRFING ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case, supports up to 400 mm long VGA Card, comes with two fans pre-installed - Front 120 mm Fan x 1, Rear 120 mm Fan x1

Mmh, just a philips screwdriver with magnetic end (is it called like that?). Regarding static electricity, just plug your psu without turning it on and touch it before touching any other component. About SD Cards, I think you're looking at something like this, not necessarily this model. Optical drives are not necessary since you can install Windows from a flash drive

if you want things like an SD card reader and other peripherals then get this bad boy right here https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-3-5-Inch-Internal-Reader-CR-USNT/dp/B00GAKX34E/ref=sr_1_35?ie=UTF8&qid=1475122106&sr=8-35&keywords=sabrent basically every computer I've built has one, only downside is the indicator light will fry your retina if you look directly at it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD FX-8370 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor | Purchased For $189.99
CPU Cooler | NZXT Kraken X41 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | Purchased For $67.54
Motherboard | Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard | Purchased For $178.99
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | Purchased For $99.99
Storage | Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | Purchased For $99.99
Storage | Toshiba 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | Purchased For $0.00
Video Card | Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card | Purchased For $175.00
Case | Thermaltake VN10001W2N ATX Full Tower Case | Purchased For $0.00
Power Supply | Thermaltake Toughpower 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | Purchased For $70.00
Optical Drive | LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer | Purchased For $0.00
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) | Purchased For $0.00
Wireless Network Adapter | Asus PCE-AC68 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter | Purchased For $0.00
Case Fan | Rosewill Hyperborea 89.5 CFM 140mm Fan | Purchased For $10.99
Monitor | Dell E2213 60Hz 22.0" Monitor | Purchased For $0.00
Monitor | LG 29UB55-B 60Hz 29.0" Monitor | Purchased For $0.00
Card Reader| Sabrent Card Reader| Purchased For $6.99
USB Expansion| NZXT Internal USB Expansion| Purchased For $24.45
Bay Drawer| 5.25" Bay Drawer| Purchased For $9.77
Stand| VIVO Dual Monitor Desk Mount| Purchased For $34.99
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $968.69
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-26 16:34 EST-0500 |

I've built this computer from parts other people have owned, from parts I previously owned, and I've had a few of these items as gifts. Looking to upgrade my CPU/GPU/motherboard this coming year.