Joined on 09/16/07
Growing on Me
Pros: When I bought this case, I planned for a mATX MB for a compact system and initially I probably would have rated it 4 Eggs. But as I have developed the system, I have learned enough and done enough to the case (little stuff) to make it a really great compact system. A mATX MB "will" fit, but really makes it hard to put larger PCI/video board in and and lower right corner of the MB (read SATA plugs and front panel jumpers) wreak havoc with the hard drives. So I used a mini-itx board and now I have room for 3 3.5 HDs and can still put a card reader in the external 3.5 slot.
Cons: I wouldn't consider it enough of a con to drop and egg, but I have also worked on ventilation. Comes with only a 60 mm far in the back (marginal). I had added an 80 mm over the MB/CPU and have a couple of fans I can mount behind the front panel over the HDs if needed.
Overall Review: I took out the screwless HD brackets and redrilled the drive cage holes to make screw installation of HDs work well. Overall, it has been an interesting project and I have a whale of a good compact PC now.
Does the Job...
Pros: Simple, cheap plastic (yes, it is all plastic) bracket that come with four self-tapping screws. You have to use the mounting screws from whatever you are adapting from 3.5 to 5.24 inches to mount it in the bracket. Then use the self-tapping (like a wood or metal screw) screws to install in your case.
Cons: None
Overall Review: Worked fine and did the job.
USB3 Expansion Adapter
Overall Review: Needed additional USB3 connections on the front of my PC, so I bought this to convert and unused PCIE-1 slot with a USB 20-pin plug so it would serve the front of the computer. Hooked it up to a 5-1/4 slot adapter with four USB3 plugs. Everything worked just fine and installed without any problems. Works as good as the factory USB3 plugs on my PC. Also gained two USB3 ports on the back of the PC if needed. Recommended.
Good Buy!!!
Pros: Hooked up hardware and booted computer. Computer (Windows 10) recognized the hardware and installed drivers immediately. Worked well.
Cons: None
Overall Review: Order placed, shipped and received promptly.
Good Toner and Drum Catridge
Pros: It fit. It works fine. Quality of printing seems to be fine. Good job!!
Cons: I did have just a little trouble getting the new components to slide in properly, but probably my fault.
Overall Review: I would recommend this.
Good Board -- Rebate Rejected
Pros: Good board.
Cons: Sent in rebate with correct info. Rebate rejected saying wrong proof label sent in. MSI web site pictures show processed with proof from an ASUS Router! Someone replaced my proof or mishandled it since I own NO ASUS routers -- and I could get nothing done about it. Don't buy MSI.
Overall Review: I hate to be so negative, but there obviously was an MSI problem here and I hate it when no one even tries to resolve a problem.
Good Job!!
Order processed promptly and shipped, arrived a little ahead of time. Item was as described. Service was great as far as I can see!! Good job!!
Good job!!
Ordered and was shipped promptly. Actually arrived ahead of time. Works well as expected. Would buy again.
Good Job
First time ordering from them through Newegg. Process was Newegg and the usual great job. Accessory Geeks got the shipment out and even USPS it still arrived very soon. Would do it again!!!