Pros: This is a great procesor!! Mine was purchased at NE in 2/2009 and is still running strong with WEI at 7.5. It overclocks nicely with non-stock cooling, and just keeps going and going. Very stable CPU. I do not understand the change Intel made to their processors (I really do, its $$$), and feel that their i series is better off in laptop applications, but for desktop apps, there is nothing like this processor - an opinion only. I also run a 965 in another system, but this processor is 'smoother' if thats the appropriate word.

Cons: People complain about price, but you really do get what you pay for. For a budget build, a 965, but for great "feel" and a noticiable difference in quality of running apps, this is the way to go. To me, it is well worth teh difference in price. Intel products have earned my respect and loyalty!

Overall Review: Asus w/Intel P 48 express chipset, 8 gigs PC 8000 ram, ATI 5770 graphics, Rosewill case, Seagate 500 gig hdd. Steady, consistant performer. I am a grant writer and researcher who has 15-20 apps open at once. I depend on this machine to keep up with my work load and cannot afford any crash, etc. I love this machine and will not part with it... and its because of the processor and overall build- it is sweet!! That says it all!!

Pros: I am not sure if there are any... It does seem to appeal to the younger set with tablets who yet lack the brains to discover the whole reason for pc's in the first place. Same applies to those ADD folks who prefer color to functionality. Major error in judgment on my part, however MS marketing really paid off. I think if it had appealed to the more savvy users, few would buy. I bought and did not like from square one. It is an almost useless attempt to clone a Mac.

Cons: I lost over $200.00 in software making the transition. My printer does not like the new software, nor do my DVD and Blu Ray drives and USB drives. Only Microsoft could come up with a more complex, non - user friendly, software hog such as this. I had an inkling before I bought an upgrade from Win 7 Ultimate to a lesser version (Pro) of this trash, but so seems to go with MS. I knew in my hearts of hearts that a $40.00 piece of software had to be

Overall Review: What a waste !!! This OS is trash !!!!

Pros: Excellent memory running it on a z97-AR board. After tweaking in BIOS it read right at 2133 MHz. The memory is stable and responds well to overclocking (mild on my rig). I chose this RAM because it reads at 1.60 volts and not 1.65 creating less strain on a system I am hoping lasts a long time.

Cons: On install it wanted to default to 1333MHz. Here's where a little knowledge goes a long way; adjust the voltage in BIOS to tweak it to read correctly. After that, its clear sailing.

Overall Review: My rig 4790k, 512 Crucial SSD,32 gigs Hyper x Savage memory, Z97 main board, ASUS x2 DVDRW, ASUS Radeon R9 200 series graphics card. I set the system up to run conservatively in order to create a lasting system, not that its not smokin' fast as is:) The RAM is what makes it happen. Invest in good quality RAM if you do nothing else.

Pros: Performs well. I bought the Haswell to replace an 8350 AMD unit because I have always had good experiences with Intel products.This was a little different however. I used a good ASUS z97-AR board, 1866 memory, and a cooler master hyper 22 cooler and while it runs a lot cooler thant the AMD unit ran, I have yet to notice ungodly real world performance gains. Maybe it was wishful thinking on my part. The WEI score that went up was the 'calculations per second' to a 7.9, my cpu stayed at a 7.8. I have yet to over clock this beast giving it time to break in, The AMD would not overclock with its Gigabyte board period, so I ran it stock using it to play some games like Crysis, etc, which it did quite admirably, and research.

Cons: While there are o real cons, if I had to do it over again I would not have spent the 300 bucks on a new processor and the extra bucks on a new board as the performance gains are just not worth it. However as I say, I have not over clocked the machine, so I don't know how it will respond to O.C.efforts

Overall Review: Just wanted to get this out. In my experience both the AMD and the Haswell as so close in stock performance as to be negligible. The AMD is lots cheaper, runs hotter, but is very stable and robust. Sounds like I am a fan of AMD products, I am not, I just try to be objective about a thing. My preference is for an Intel based system, however their processors took a nosedive when Intel changed manufacturing processes a few generations back. The last good processor put out by Intel affordable by the masses was the i2700k. Now the price of those run as high as $460.00 - ridiculous, but so goes the market.

Pros: Corsair quality. This is my third build with this excellent case known for its above average and able layout and airflow and capacity for accommodating large AGU cards. What I have a problem with is New Egg's shipping. I signed on for expedited shipping leaving plenty of time for the holidays. the shipping label was correct but still the D*** at UPS sent across town to another zip code in spite of having the right one on the friggin box!!!

Cons: Poor shipping performance cost me an hour in the freezing cold outside a strangers house waiting to see if they had my friggin box. Thank fully they did and were most kind in a tongue in cheek kind of manner. Get a grip New Egg and UPS or hire someone who has one on board.

Overall Review: No complaints whatsoever about the case however. It is well laid out, lots of room, thoughtfully designed, and I take issue with those who state that the case is "cheaply" made. I do not find it so at all. For a budget case this is the way to go!!!! The worksmanship is first rate...

Pros: Great design on paper, sturdy build, easy install with non-furnished fan screws, 4 pin connector. Had to install with 3 pin extension (see below) then they ran well and quietly.

Cons: Would not start with 4pin fan terminal on Gigabyte 990FXA UD3 AM3+ mobo. Used a 3 pin connector/extension to install; be sure you have one available in case your fan won't start.

Overall Review: Great fan if you get past the expectation that it will run off stock motherboard current with factory connections. They are truly silent. Used screws instead of supplied rubber mounting attachments for a simple swap.