Pros: 1) Sandy Bridge architecture. 2) Cool-running dual-core. 3) 1333Mhz memory bus. 4) Fast! 5) Cheap!

Cons: None!

Overall Review: I am so impressed with this processor! Both super-efficient Sandy Bridge cores run cool as a cucumber (Core Temp reports both cores at around 90F at idle and never above 115F even during games!). The 800-series Pentiums run with a 1333Mhz memory bus (the 600-series Pentiums are down at 1066Mhz). All of this for less than $100 is a real bargain! Get one, seriously - you won't be disappointed!

Pros: 1) Lowest default latency at 1.5v (7-7-7-21-2T) 2) Nice, metal heat-spreaders 3) G.Skill quality/reputation.

Cons: These heat spreaders are a little taller than some of their other models - keep that in mind if you're using a large processor heat-sink or installing in a mini-ITX case with height limitations (see other thoughts below).

Overall Review: When installing these in my Apex mini-ITX case, the heat-spreaders were a little too tall and I had to mount my internal DVD-ROM drive a little forward to avoid making contact with the heat-spreader. No fault of G.Skill - I should have just chosen a memory stick with a standard size heat-spreader instead. But that doesn't detract from what G.Skill does best - deliver dependable, high-quality, low latency RAM at a fair price. This is the 4th pair of modules I've purchased and all of them have worked flawlessly and some have even exceeded expectations (better timings at stock voltage than advertised). Keep up the good work, G.Skill! Love your products and always recommend them to others. 6/2019 Update: I've used this same pair of modules for almost 6 years now with zero issues. I've even had them mildly overclocked for that entire time (Running at PC-1600 with 7-8-8-24-T1 timings). I've tried all the tweaks I know to get to the magic 7-7-7-21-T1 at PC1600, but they just won't boot. Oh well, they still perform reliably and smoothly and have never even hiccupped once since I bought them back in 2013. Great memory from a great brand.

Pros: 1) Smooth video playback (720p) 2) Low power consumption 3) Low temps 4) Silent fan

Cons: Should have waited another 2 weeks and got the newer Gigabyte MB with a 1.8Ghz processor and PC1600 RAM. Oh well.

Overall Review: Does what it needs to do in an HTPC (see pros above). Since I keep my resolution set to 1366x768 (so I can read this while I'm typing it, lol) I can only report on online video playback in 720p - which this ULV Ivy Bridge-based processor does flawlessly. Processor temps never reach above 130F, even after hours of Hulu or Netflix viewing (and the max temp is 221F(!)). Stock fan is absolutely silent from 10ft away, which I attribute to the larger 60mm size (I avoided the MBs using 40mm fans as they are just inherently noisier at the same performance level - good move Gigabyte). Paired this with 4GB of low-latency (CAS7) G.Skill PC1333 RAM, Win7 x86 and stuffed it all into an Apex mini-ITX case where it runs cool and quiet in my entertainment center. Highly recommended.

Pros: Still going strong!

Cons: None so far.

Overall Review: As an update to my previous post, I tried running the RAM at 1333Mhz 7-7-7-21-2T @ 1.65v and it runs flawlessly (didn't set the voltage high enough last time). No hiccups, no crashes. Don't know if I'll leave them at those settings, but it's nice to know they can do it. This is some excellent RAM if you don't need more than 2GB (I'm running Win7 Home 32-bit so 2GB is plenty). I will definitely buy more G.Skill RAM in the future.

Pros: 1) Inexpensive 2) More than adequate space 3) Quiet 4) Quick

Cons: None at the moment.

Overall Review: Installed in my newly built system and put 2 partitions on it - one 12GB with WinXP (for legacy apps) and a 25GB with Win7 x86 (for newer apps). Left the rest unpartitioned for future use. Performance is snappy and activity is barely audible. Though a few here complain of DOA's (and rightly so), no drive company can realisticly guarantee 100% reliability (that's what the warranty is for). Even so, WD has always been one of the most dependable brands out there, with a great selection of capacities, options and features, IMHO.

Pros: 1) Light weight. 2) Easy push-anchor/push-pin installation. 3) Quiet fan. 4) Good quality Arctic MX-2 thermal paste pre-installed. 5) Excellent performance.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: Outstanding performance at this price point. Well made heat sink and easy installation (no need to remove MB). Fan is super quiet (let the BIOS control it's speed - it has a 4-pin fan header). At lowest settings it's virually silent. At its highest speed it's still barely audible. Performance is outstanding - my dual-core Sandy Bridge-based Intel Pentium G860 3.0Ghz runs at a reported ~90F at idle and no more than 115F at load (with SpeedStep enabled). That's incredible for a 3.0Ghz processor, IMHO. Anyway, no complaints here. 2 thumbs up!