Joined on 02/10/12
Runs cool
Pros: -Hasn't gone past 40c with the stock fan when stress testing -Unlockable 4th core (with motherboard options)
Cons: -None so far!
Overall Review: I got this with the BIOSTAR TA970 AM3+ AMD 970. It allowed me to unlock the 4th core of this processor with a simple "enable" option. The only issue I ran into when I did that was the temperature was not reporting properly on the CPU. It read constantly at more than 70c, even though the heatsink was cool to the touch. I do not know if that is a Mothrboard issue or a CPU issue. When it is not unlocked, the temperature is reported just fine, and has never gone above 40c, even when stress testing.
Worked for a year and a half
Pros: -Cheap
Cons: -It failed after about a year and a half
Overall Review: I used this in my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.0 7" tablet. It worked for about a year and a half. I use an app to link my apps to my SD card. One day, I got a notification saying the app had stopped working. I hit OK, and then my tablet restarted itself. When it booted back up, all of my apps that were on the SD card were no longer installed. I took it out to test it in my laptop, and I was never able to recognize it. It was dead. Just up and died.
Awesome product
Pros: -7" screen -Battery lasts for days to weeks on standby -Long battery life (see other thoughts) -Supports a 64GB memory card, even though it says it only supports a 32GB(see other thoughts)
Cons: -Isn't compatible with some apps (you will get this with any tablet though) -Calls internal memory "SD Card." (see other thoughts)
Overall Review: -The battery will last a very long time if you turn off wifi when you are not using it, and close down all apps once you leave them. I have had my battery last over a week and a half on standby with wifi off, and no apps on in the background. -The internal memory being called "SD Card" is misleading and a nuisance. It makes it confusing to figure out what is actually on the internal memory, and what is on the physical external SD card you put in. I had to download "link2sd" to link my apps to my physical SD card. This saves a lot of internal memory, since there is little to start with (about 5GB after the OS takes what it needs) -The tablet will actually support a 64GB memory card, even though it only says it supports a 32GB. I have a 64GB in mine formatted into 2 different 32GB partitions.Partition 1 is for the app "link2sd,"for linking my apps. The other is useful for movies, music, ect.
Great for the price
Pros: -Works great with my mobo -Got them for $58 with a promo code
Cons: -None so far.
Expansion, Expansion, Expansion...
Pros: -7 internal HDD bays -4 External 5.25" bays -7 expansion slots -Room for 6 120mm-140mm fans (1 included) -Pre-drilled liquid cooling holes
Cons: -The removable side panels are a little flimsy. Not too bad, considering that is was less than $30.
Overall Review: -Having 6 possible fans is awesome. 2 on the top of the case, 2 on the main removable panel (left side panel if looking at the front of the case), one at the top in the back, and 1 on the bottom in the front, in front of the HDD bays. -The HDD bays are sideways, so you might want some 90 degree SATA cables to connect them. You can use straight connectors, but the right side panel is very close, so you have to make them do a sharp turn down. I am a little worried about the stress on my cables and on the drives from the cables.
Very snug fit
Pros: -Allows me to use my old laptop HDD's in my new system -Holds 2 drives in one 3.5" slot -Removable face plate allows you to put on a white, black, or no faceplate.
Cons: -VERY snug fit in my case. I had to apply quite a bit of force to get it where I needed it to be. Getting it back out isn't the easiest either.
Overall Review: As stated in the CONS, it was a very snug fit for me. It has to be perfectly alligned to go in and out, but it does with some force. I was thinking at first that it wasn't going to go in. But, for $6 and some change, you can't complain too much. It does its job quite well.