Pros: Love this black case, all interior black, black screws, rubber mounts for hard drives. I love the center pin for the motherboard -- makes installing the mobo a snap. Fans are generally quiet and there's room for a bunch. I really like the removable top fan try. Cable management is adequate. Best case for the money, hands down. Better than the 900 every wants to buy, in my view. Lots of fan space, and fit everything I put in it nicely.

Cons: Not a big fan of the hard drive tray, but it works fine. Wish the front panel mobo cables were a bit longer so it would be easier to do cable management. They reach fine, just hard to had at the length they are.

Overall Review: 1) Seen a few reviews talking about it being hard to remove the HD cage. It comes out through the front MUCH easier. If you're trying to pull it back through by an installed motherboard, you're just not thinking clearly. 2) I don't list my tech skill as high because everyone does that and its very seldom true based on the reviews I'm reading. I've been in IT management for 25+ years and when I was a bit younger, built hundreds of PCs. But my tech skill isn't "high" compared to people who buy from NewEgg. I've noticed over my career that most IT geeks generally have issues with unjustified arrogance. Please realize that everyone who buys PC parts from NewEgg knows how to assemble a PC and probably can do some overclocking just like you. Listen, just because your tech skill is "high" compared to your grandmother doesn't mean you should list it that way on you review here. Just sayin'!

Pros: Nice board. Does overclocking quite well. Excellent software package. I personally love the GUI overclocking and temp/voltage monitoring tools. Love that you can change your FSB freq from Windows 7 on the fly instead of rebooting every time. Nice board layout. Installed easily. I really like the nice front panel adapter that allows you to connect those FP connectors in pure daylight without the need for a flashlight and needlenose pliers. Connect the cables, route them neatly, and plug the whole block in at once.

Cons: Needs an optional black panel cover. The one that comes with it is silver aluminum. It's an eyesore on the back of my rig.

Overall Review: Overclocking was a breeze.

Pros: In my view, this is currently the best processor for the money. Overclocks to 4GHz for the average Joe. No hyperthreading, but who needs that for a gaming rig? I suggest buying this instead of that expensive i7 that doesn't overclock as well, and spend the extra cash on a nice video card.

Cons: Not sure yet whether I like the 1156 design, but I do like the low power consumption. Time will tell.

Overall Review: Operates great. 4GHz at 70C under load. Idles at 33C with my HyperCooler 212 on an ASUS P7P55D PRO