Joined on 01/11/05
Epic display
Pros: Amazing screen. First 10 minutes of use were just like the first time back in 2009 when I got my first 30in 2560 monitor. I fell in love instantly with this thing. As a die hard Dell Ultrasharp monitor user I was leary about trying out another manufacturer esp. with some of the other reviews of this screen out there regarding light bleed issues and what not. Either I got lucky or the latest revisions of this screen are better than the earlier ones.
Cons: Years of 30in monitor use have gotten me use to lots of vertical area and I do notice the lack of height going from 30in 16:10 to 34in 21:9 though not a deal breaker. I just run them both =)
Overall Review: Just do it!
First ones a dud
Pros: Specs are great Feels like a very solid machine Newegg Customer service to the rescue and replacement on the way
Cons: BSOD on first boot Mem test Showing hardware errors Can't get wireless up and running Popped off the cover to pull stick of ram and discovered machine was obviously tampered with. Screws were loose, Warrranty void sticker was torn on the cpu retention system
Overall Review: I feel that if if you get a good one this thing is incredible. I will follow up my review with a subsequent review of the new one.
Best card I've ever owned
Pros: I'm generally not a big fan of non reference cards since they tend to be built budget grade. I did not know what to expec when I bought this card. In my 15 years of being a techie, this is no doubt the best best I've ever got my hands on. MSI really has something special with the Lightning and Twin Frozr cards. This card runs super cool and quiet while being able to overclock like a champ.
Cons: Being an enthusiast card, If you don't have 2x 8 pin pci-e connectors, a large case, and the power to push this baby then it's your fault and not the a con.
Overclockers dream
Pros: Simply the best. Outperforms the GTX 580 it replaced by a good margin and blows it away when overclocked. 1300mhz core speed is attainable on my card although I just run it at CCC limits of 1125/1575.
Cons: early adopter price premium
Great drive
Pros: Drive has performed as expected and without a hitch. Fast and Stable Just waiting on the rebate now...
Cons: Hmmm, no sata cable or bracket. None of which matters as I didn't need them.
Overall Review: Can't wait till large capacity drives are cheap so I can replace my 1tb hdd storage drive
great ram for the money
Pros: Works at rated specs reliably
Cons: none
Overall Review: would buy again