Pros: Has the features of higher-priced Z87 mobos: - excellent UEFI - 3 PCI3 lanes incl. x8/x8 for Crossfire/SLI (instead of x8/x4) - 6 USB 3.0 ports + 7 USB 2.0 ports - HDMI out (+ in, which I don't use but maybe you would?) - 4 SATA cables included (more helpful than you think) - 3 chassis fan connectors (great for those who use multiple case fans) - integrated support for 4K - low cost NIC works fine for me. Sound is great. RAM slots work for me. First ASRock board...amazing quality for the price.

Cons: No wifi, but I didn't expect that at this price point.

Overall Review: All other brands' Z87 mobos at similar price points have similar features BUT use the older Realtek audio chipset (ALC892): - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-HD3 - MSi Z87-G55 - ASUS Z87 A The Fatal1ty Killer uses the newer audio chipset (ALC1150).

Pros: Fast, quiet, reliable (so far), and great value. Originally got the Western Digital Black WDFZ4003EX 4TB b/c it was rated as the absolute fastest 4TB HDD, but returned it since it was 2.5x the price of this one despite being only 1TB bigger. IOW, I could get 9TB (3x3TB Toshiba HDDs) for the price of one 4TB WD HDD. Couple comments: First, to make all 3TB recognized in Win7, I learned that during Win7 install, you have to: 1) hit SHIFT + F10 on the screen where it shows you the drives 2) enter: diskpart.exe 3) enter: list disk 4) enter: select disk 0 (or whatever disk number the 3TB drive is) 5) enter: clean (this is critical or else Win7 may only recognize 2 of the 3 GB) 6) enter: convert GPT 7) enter: create partition primary 8) enter: assign letter=c 9) enter: format quick fs=NTFS 10) enter: exit 11) enter: exit Then resume Win7 installation. You can also do this if you already have Win7 installed and are adding this HDD as a data drive but the OS is not recognizing all 3TB. Open a command prompt window and follow steps 2-11 in the instructions above (obviously using a different drive letter in step 8 since you'll already have a C drive). Second, since Toshiba bought Hitachi in 2012, my Toshiba HDD label (bought my HDD on BF 2013) no longer says manufactured from a Hitachi plant, as some older reviews have said. This is important, as Hitachi makes the most reliable HDDs according to an extremetech.com article; google it). Recent Toshiba HDDs may still have been built using Hitachi technology or from a former Hitachi plant, but it's not obvious anymore. My drive has been running fast and reliable so far (albeit only 2 months so far), so no complaints right now. Using to store my camcorder videos. To be safe, back up your data to two other sources (e.g., USB flash drive, Blu Ray/DVD, another HDD, etc.)

Cons: Nothing yet. Some people report failures around the 3 month mark. If happens to me, I'll post a new review.

Pros: First time buying G.Skill but flawless so far. Also, haven't actually tried it but based on measurements, it looks like this will also still fit under a 3rd-party CPU cooler like the top-rated Phanteks PH-TC14PE.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Using with ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer m/b.

Pros: I don't get why you would get an expensive case after having this case. Toolless slots for 4 SSDs and 4 HDDs, spots for 7 case fans, comes with 2 quiet fans, toolless side panels, cutouts for wires + ties included for cable management, standoffs pre-installed, two USB 3.0 ports + mic + headphone jacks in front, room for three 5.25" bays (DVD/BR drive, card reader, etc.), sturdy metal construction... this puppy has everything I need. Also, the painted finish on the metal exterior resists dust stickiness so I can just blow it off (compared to my previous metal case, an Antec, where I had to actually wipe off the dust). I guess I could pay a lot more for ultra high-end features or unnecessary features like a case fan spot on the side panel (which from what I read was debatable in its usefulness). Or I can pay $20 AR on BF and get everything I need with this case. This case is pure bliss! (And the rebate came FAST.)

Cons: None

Overall Review: I looked at over 50 different cases before deciding on this.