Joined on 01/16/14
Large amount of heat dispersal
Pros: Noctua build quality. 2 high performance and fairly quiet fans for push pull setup on this cooler. Speed adjustments with cable attachment or software controlled. Quality mounting hardware.
Cons: slightly heavy
Overall Review: I have a mini ITX motherboard, which is pretty small, and although this cooler is rated to fir on mini ITX boards, I found it too heavy and cover up too much of the motherboard. I'd say use a cooler of this size on a micro ATX or larger motherboard.
Windows 8.1 Update 1 FATAL ISSUE
Pros: Aside from this current problem, it is hand's down the best ITX motherboard.
Cons: With the latest Windows 8.1 (64bit) Update 1, the integrated graphics absolutely do NOT work. The computer does not even see this component in device manager. The driver's page on ASUS's website only has old 2013 drivers. They replied to my issue on facebook and said an update was on it's way - that was over a month ago - they have not replied to my inquiry since. I am not asking myself - why did I decide to go the Windows route?! I am very frustrated that ASUS would not fix this crucial problem. Thankfully I have a graphics card! It i didn't I would have no display output at all! Asus, it is not OK not to reply back and say "an update is coming" Tell me when.
Overall Review: It's 2014, PC's are still in the stone age, and Windows is as bad as can be. Do yourself a favor, buy a Mac Pro. - Run Windows on that if you must!
BLAZING FAST + RELIABILITY
Pros: Blazing fast read and write speeds. Installing software is faster than anything you have ever been used to with an old HDD. Windows startup is under 10 seconds! I often transfer large amounts of data between drives, copying is extremely fast. Choose SSD, don't waste your money on HDD's. Speed over capacity rules in my opinion.
Cons: None so far.
Corsair Quality
Pros: Fully modular allows you to only connect the cables your setup needs. Fan is extremely silent. There is a hybrid mode to keep the fan off until needed, however I have my set to normal, and you never hear it at all. Never experienced any power issues. This is a top notch PSU. Super high quality power components inside.
Cons: None so far.
Fast, Efficient
Pros: Great drive, plays blu-rays and DVD's without hiccup. Burns very fast as well. Nice looking front panel.
Cons: just a tad bit noise when in full use, but not like a jet engine or anything. Not too different from most other drives.
Look Inside
Pros: Exceptionally fast, I use my PC for 3D rendering in Cinema 4D, process video in After Effects and run many many apps at the same time without struggle with this processor. It is built for overclocking it's already astounding performance. Hard to believe such a tiny chip can be so powerful. Highly recommended for any PC user who uses their machine to the max.
Cons: None