Pros: This was my first build. Flashed the BIOS to 1.5 w/ USB Utility on MSI forums. I can't say how intricate the OC tools in BIOS are, but I easily OC'ed to 3.2 and set RAM timings to 4-4-4-12 w/ 2.1v. 4 PCI-e slots.

Cons: LiveUpdate is garbage, do not use it. The Windows and DOS BIOS flashes both failed, only one that worked was USB Flash drive which you can only find on their forums. The heat pipe is way too close to the PCI-e slots especially when you got a long card like the 4850. The back of the card practically touches the pipe in PCIEx16 (1) with the back and it overhangs the pipe on PCIEx16 (3).

Overall Review: The processor bracket only had one clip on each side overhanging. The Arctic Cooler expects there to be three. Don't know much about brackets so I can't say if that's a con or not, but it was a pain in the rear to install it on there. THIS IS NOT REVISION 2! REVISION 2 HAS A BETTER LAYOUT! LOOK ON THE INTERNET TO FIND REVISION 2!

Pros: Using these at the gym, they stay on great for all my cardio and weightlifting. The behind the ear/in ear combination provides a secure fit that strangely doesn't agitate my ears (this was with the 3 cup buds that came on it at the start, which is surprising cause that's usually my least favorite style).

Cons: I'm not gonna lie, the sound quality on this is way below average. The treble on it is decent at best to below average at worst. The bass on the other hand just provides no 'oomph' and is generally static-y . This is on my EVO which by default is not the best listening device, but with DSPManager you can still crank out some better sound (worked wonders for the AUX jack in my car). That being said, the effect on these buds was nominal at best.

Overall Review: Though these aren't the most comfortable buds I have ever owned, the fact they don't agitate my ears when I workout (1-2 hrs.) and I almost never have to adjust them is something I have come to very much appreciate. That being said, outside of the gym, your going to want another pair should you have earbuds as your primary choice for listening to music. BTW, I snagged these when they were on sale for $20. If I paid the current $55 tag, it would definitely get less eggs.

Pros: The campaign and War Games multiplayer are fantastic. Minus the first mission, I enjoyed playing the whole campaign. The campaign cutscenes and graphics are great. A lot less 'light bloom' and 'softening' are used this time around probably due to the increase in graphical fidelity (mainly increased AA on character and weapon models). Cortana's is practically the star of the game as her 'conflict' becomes extremely captivating. War Games are fun as well. Each game mode is broken up into their own playlist (Oddball, Flood, Dominion, Slayer, etc.). You would think some of these playlists are ghost towns, but new gametype centric daily challenges help keep multiple playlists populated so you don't always have to play Slayer. The hitboxes for headshots have been increased quite a bit, so lining up someone long distance with a DMR or BR isn't as much of a challenge. Contrary to what another impatient and juvenile reviewer posted, you CAN play with 4 people on one Xbox, though the setup is not as easy as it was in H3 or Reach. Go to custom games with all the controllers turned on, and you will see a flashing 'Press A to Join'. On any of the controllers not signed in, press A, and sign everyone in as 'Guest'. Back out to War Games, and you can play online with up to 4 people on one Xbox.

Cons: Spartan Ops is innovative, but innovative doesn't always equate to 'good'. Its not bad, but the missions don't provide the same adrenaline rush that you got in Campaign. This could improve over time, and might even be better for H5, but as it stands, I don't believe I will be spending too much time in this mode.

Overall Review: MAJOR KUDOS TO NEWEGG FOR RELEASE DATE SHIPPING! Originally, my package was slated to ship from CA, which I knew meant I had no chance of seeing the game on time. However, the shipping confirmation stated it was actually coming from NJ, about a week after Hurricane Sandy. To see it on release was quite surprising. ***** 5 stars for NewEgg!

Pros: The mostly-transparent/slightly opaque lightning blue looks great. The balance draws your attention not only to the board on the inside but the artwork on the outside as well. Joysticks have the same design pattern as the Reach controller, but the texture is a bit smoother; more akin to the texture of the Dualshock controllers. This create a smoother feel rather than a dry and gritty one found on the Reach controller.

Cons: The glossy front doesn't attract fingerprints, but it is slick to grip even with the slightest moisture present. Thankfully, the textured plastic on the back provides a good grip. Also, there's no charge kit included which surprised me considering the price.

Overall Review: The price is a bit steep (even with a 10% off coupon). If it included a play-and-charge kit, I'd give it 5 eggs.

Pros: Performance gains are good when hard drive is functioning properly...

Cons: ...which is seldom to never. Whatever algorithms are in place on the firmware simply are not working correctly. Maybe they need more NAND.

Overall Review: It doesn't matter if you have SD23 or SD24 firmware, you will continue to have issues. I do applaud Seagate for trying extremely hard trying to remedy the issues, though I'd imagine its mostly because they are touting Hybrid drives as the next big thing and if they can't get this working right, it's a big investment going down the drain. It seems the SD25 beta drivers are running good for most people, but I think I would just hold off for a brand new model with more NAND. BTW, I see absolutely 0 difference between this model and the cheaper $99 model other than model name.

Pros: Previously had on a Arctic Freezer 64 Pro which was fairly loud. Though I wouldn't call the H212+ whisper quiet, but it is definitely as quiet if not quieter than the CPU fans on many manufacturer's machines, but considering it's cooling a quad-core Phenom II 965 (and quite well I might add) and not some underclocked Athlon XP makes it impressive. Installation instructions were quite informative...

Cons: ...however using the conversion bracket was a bit of a hassle. I eventually got it on but not without the heatsink smudging the thermal paste around a tad. Still, once on, it is very secure and shows no signs of budging at all. One other thing to note is just how tall this thing is. I have a HAF 922 which is a lot bigger than my previous SopranoRS. It's a mid-tower case, but IMO quite large for a mid tower. I had about 2-3" of clearance between the side panel and the top of the heatsink. A case fan would be cutting it close, and I wouldn't even consider doing it on anything smaller.

Overall Review: If you want to keep your quad-core cool while not sending the decibel meter through the roof, this cooler is for you.