Pros: I initially had problems installing this drive using Windows 7 pro 64bit. I kept getting this message: fine-set-root--ignore--floppies-ignore-cd/bootmgr: error 15: file not found. I could not get passed that. I almost returned it and even had a RMA. I was surprised since I have a fairly upate to date i7 ivy biostar motherboard. After some experimentation and discussions with tech support, I came to the conclusion that the problem was my Windows 7 pro 64bit original restore disc because I had no problem installing using a retail disc that had Windows 7 service pack 1. However, the problem was eventually, solved by updating the firmware to MU03. I then reinstalled my Windows 7 restore disc without SP1 and it installed without any problems.

Cons: I decided to give it 4 stars, even though, eventually I got it working fine so far with the firmware but Crucial should not have put this out to market like that. I didn't have any problems with Windows 7 without SP1 on other SSD drives. I have already purchased about 4 so far and this is the only one requiring a firmware update.

Overall Review: Nice fast drive. I thought the price was decent for a 480gb SSD drive. 240gb gets to be a little thin these days. It's nice to have more room. These SSD drives are amazing. I put one in a Dell GX280 SSF 2.8ghz HT and it runs Windows 8.1 32bit like a champ. Much better than Windows XP. Windows 8.1 may be clunky but a SSD drives brings back life to this ole computer. I did it out of curiosity and now use the computer as a backup computer.

Pros: It works

Cons: The USB and audio cable is too short to use for a laptop without extensions. What were they thinking? This adapter is probably most used for a laptop. The audio, in particular, needs generally to go all the way in the front. So it is shy of only 1 inch because they were to cheap to even add a full 12 inches. Actually, I needed just 1 more inch on the audio and it would have fit. I even needed an extension to reach the USB port

Overall Review: I gave it 3 eggs because of the short cables but it does work. So now you have to pay for more cables when $25 is enough anyway.

Pros: I really like this power supply; granted it is not modular but I love how long cables are, particularly the CPU cable. I have a mid tower case. The CPU cable is so long that I am able to route it around my motherboard keeping it out of sight. I have a 900 watt Antec and disappointed how short the CPU cable was. I had to route it over the video card which generally seems the case. Some complained that the cables were too long. I love how long they are. It gives you plenty of room to play with them.

Cons: It is not modular but I didn't want to pay extra for a modular PSU, so it is not really a con.

Pros: I was choosing between the Antec three hundred two and this Corsair 200R computer case due to pricing. I have to agree with the reviews. I liked the Antec three hundred from a previous build but it was messy; whereas, as the reviews say, it is a joy to build with the Corsair 200R. There is just plenty of room to maneuver and hide the cables. It has very nice 4 ssd drive bays that easily fit in. You do need the spacers for your SSD drives that usually come with it to make for a snugger fit. And they have 4 bays for your 3.5 hard drive that face towards you but have to be plugged in from the other side. They are all plastic but I was satisfied how well they fit and snapped in place.Due to it's width, it can accommodate these monster sized video cards nowadays. The Antec three hundred was a little tight for the video card but there was enough for it to fight..

Cons: I don't know if I like the power supply on the bottom but that seems to be the trend. You have to be careful if you put this case on a rug. I would recommend putting a board underneath or thick plastic sheet.. It also makes it farther for the CPU power supply cable to reach. It could always be cheaper :) But I liked the nice clean look and there were no sharp edges. Beautiful interior. All black. So I was satisfied. I wanted to buy the Antec three hundred two since it was $10 cheaper but I decided to to just spend the extra $10 since the Antec Three hundred two was messy.

Overall Review: The only thing that bothers me with newer cases is that the power supply is on the bottom; so the CPU power supply cable has to reach all the way across the motherboard. But when you add a video card, it is tight to stretch over the video card. I decided to buy the CABLE STARTECH| ATXP4EXT RT. This OCZ 600 watt skimped on the CPU power supply cable. I actually haven't put the video card in yet, but I can see it is going to be tight like my previous build with the Antec 300.

Pros: Price

Cons: This drive is not getting a lot of good reviews and I can see why. I had such serious lags in copying files to it. and general operations. It took forever to copy a file to it. I'm talking about 4 gigs taking forever. I finally realized that there is something wrong with this drive. I put an older Sata II 5900rpm drive in it and it copied large files very quickly. I have a computer with an i7 processor and a sata 3 port.. I even tried different ports and cables. It was returned. This is a 7200rpm drive with sata 3. It should fly. compared to a the other drive. I am not taking a chance on another one.

Overall Review: As usual, NewEgg makes the RMA process painless and easy; so it makes you want to return to NewEgg

Pros: I have been through 3 NEC USB 3 cards which did not work very well for me. It would just stop in midstream, losing my transfers. I'm not bashing NEC, which worked very well in USB 2. So I don't know whose fault: manufacture or NEC. Koutech also makes a NEC USB 3 chipset pci-e card. This TI [Texas Instrument] chipset works consistently to the end of large gigabyte transfers. It was recommended to me. I wanted to try USB3 because I have been very annoyed with eSata ports and cables not being very sturdy and easily coming loose. So far USB 3 seems to keep pace with my eSata adapters and drives. Of course, you are always limited to the drive, even though it may be sata 3 with USB3. Probably only SSD drives would come close to the speed USB 3 promises. I'm presently only getting speeds twice as fast.

Cons: No cons. Great card.