Joined on 02/09/08
GREAT MOBO!
Pros: The layout and design is top notch. Loaded with features for extreme OC. No need to buy the top of the line MOBO enless you want DDR3 and a 3rd PCI-X slot. Bios is loaded with ocing features.
Cons: really bad vdrop and vdroop with my board. easy to fix with pencil mod.
Overall Review: The ai suit works great, I didnt use the cd late came with it. I always download and install the latest drivers and software form companys websites and never have a problem. Still need to use bios for extreme oc and tweaking. I highly recommend the Pencil mod if your a mild or extreme oc'er. It really fixes the vdrop and vdroop problem and make the system 100% stable on prime95 when ocing my Q6600 3.5ghz +. Also, the C.P.R. feature works great never have to use the clear cmos switch when ocing fails.
BEST RAM 4 THE MONEY!
Pros: This memory OC's with ease. Can run over 1000mhz no problem. with only 2.1v windows, 1.94v in bios.
Cons: none
Overall Review: G.Skill makes the best ram for the money. Price for performance ratio is out standing. Great OC'er.
Great OC'ER!
Pros: The cpu is a OC'ers dream if you can't aford the QX9650 or higher. This cpu can handle anything I though at it, except when extreme oc'ing cuz the temps.
Cons: none, just wish I'd gotten a lower VID! My VID is 1.300, so the cpu need extra volts to oc 3.4ghz + then alot of the people need to run @ those clock speeds that I've read up on.
Overall Review: This is an amazing cpu for the money. running @3.5ghz with zalmen 9700 cooler and keeps my core temps @30-37C idle and 55-65C prime95 100% load. Going with water cooling so I can run 4ghz+.
Great card!
Pros: Great graphics card. Great oc'er with ati tool software. the dual height cooler works pretty good.
Cons: Runs alittle hot for my taste when extreme ocing.
Overall Review: I can oc the hell out of this card. the stock cooler works good but I'am swicthing to water cooling so I can run max oc setting 24/7 stable. I've run the gpu well over 900mhz and the memory upto 1400mhz. OC's like a dream. Can play crysis at high res. with mudium settings no problem. I'm waiting for the new HD4870x2's to come out to run quad crossfireX so I can play crysis on max res with setting max'd out on high.
LOVE THIS CASE
Pros: The best case design more the money. Very well made and not to heavy. Tons of room for upgrades. HDD rack works great. Holds upto 8 fans and keeps temps very low.
Cons: none
Overall Review: Cable managment is nice and easy. 5 out of the 8 fans work with upto 140mm fans. Easiest PC build I ever had with a case this cheap. NO other case is designed this well for the price. Go COOLMASTER.
BEST AIR COOLER EVER!
Pros: Easy to install and very well made. Mirror finish on the bottom. Blue LED is bright and adjusable speed controller is nice and works great. Quite can barely hear it a 100% fan speed.
Cons: none
Overall Review: Keeps my Q6600 @ 3.6ghz cool at idle only 30-37c core temps. core temps 55-65c prime95 100% max load.
Seller wont respond to emails. seller only sent 1 out of a 25 pack of the item the i ordered.
DO not recommend this seller to anyone. they shorted my order and won't respond to emails.