Joined on 08/28/12
Great RAM
Pros: Easy to install. Simple to use. Works perfectly.
Cons: None.
Overall Review: I was not that familiar with the G.Skill brand name. So I took some time and did some research and bit the bullet and bought this. And I'm thrilled that I did. My next purchase is going to be another 16Gb and an SSD from G.Skill. I'm very happy.
Not that great
Pros: It is inexpensive
Cons: Three things bother me with this cooler: 1.) Non modular fan. I can't just switch out the fan for another one. For example, other coolers allow you to replace the fans if one dies. Unfortunately I did't know that much about such things when I bought it. 2.) At it's lowest RPMs is is moderately quiet, but the moment you go a tiny bit faster, the volume just starts becoming too loud to ignore. 3.) When it starts speeding up, not only is there a significant volume increase, but it starts vibrating. And when at mid-higher RPMs, I can feel the vibration through my desk despite the fact that my system sits on the floor beside my desk without touching it. Currently it is around: 20.0 - 32.0 dBA. I'm going to replace it with a coolermaster 212 evo I think, which runs from 9 - 36 dBA. For some the volume doesn't matter in the slightest. And for that, this cooler will probably be fine since it does a decent job of keeping my chip cool. But this is the loudest fan in my build and after a while it starts to bug me. Your mileage may vary.
Overall Review: With my build there are 3 things I would have done differently. I would have gotten faster RAM, a motherboard that had 2+ PCIe 3.0 slots, and a different cooler.
Oops
Pros: Color
Cons: Stiff
Overall Review: I said I got the PCIE cable. Don't know why. It was the VGA cable I was referring to.
Not bad for the price
Pros: Extremely inexpensive. I got it for $20 and at that price it is great. Nice smooth aesthetic.
Cons: Very thin metal. Not that bad considering the price and all. But the edges are very sharp. There is a tiny spot for an SSD under the drive cages and the clips on the back are pointed. Don't know why they weren't flat. Caught a knuckle on one. Odd sized fans, 92mm, and only one included as an exhaust.
Overall Review: All in all, I'd get it again for the same price for low-end builds. It really is attractive. And the cons are fine for $20. At anything higher than that I'd consider another case. But I still give it a recommendation.
Effective
Pros: Simple, straightforward, and it does what it is supposed to.
Cons: None really
Overall Review: I just needed a adapter cable for an additional drive.
Pros: Fits perfectly. Amazing price.
Cons: None
Overall Review: I was a little concerned that it wouldn't fit properly, not being a Microsoft OEM product. But it fit perfectly and does it's job without any issues.