Pros: * Delivers excellent performance in a single card * 40nm - low power consumption, less heat for performance delivered (lowest in its class) * Noise doesn't exceed other case fans unless you manually force it to a high setting - then it's pretty loud * Overclocks very well - pushing the max in GPU and memory clock in ATI Overdrive is no problem - you'll need "unofficial" apps to push it further; HD 5870 clocks are easily reachable - Has circuitry to bump up voltage for extreme OC (third-party apps again) * Length is suitable for most cases (*See other thoughts) * DX11 compliant - the new DirectX standard starting with Windows 7, and DX11 features looks great! * Plenty of output connections including native HDMI with audio support - VGA with included adapter, both DVI connections can convert to HDMI with sound as well * Eyefinity multi-monitor setup (*See other thoughts) ** Closed cooler design streamlines airflow and diverts heat out of the back of the case

Cons: * Availability - This seems to be easing just in time for the holidays - I spent days of constant refreshing before finally being able to get one * Price - well above the release price due to shortage * Documentation - General installation guidelines with nothing specific to the 5000-series. Included driver CD is outdated and on-disc manual only includes information for 4000-series and lower. You are better off downloading the driver from the AMD site. Also, with Catalyst 9.11, you do not have to download the hotfix from the Sapphire site, but there's no indication of that anywhere - you have to ask Sapphire directly to learn this. * Length of card may block some SATA ports, but enough clearance to use L-plug cables. * "Bundled" game Dirt2 must be downloaded from (free) Steam account - direct download would have been more desirable ** Closed cooler design makes it impossible to blow out dust without disassembly - would doing this void my warranty?

Overall Review: Even with shortage-bloated prices, the HD5850 is still cheaper than the nVidia GTX285 while delivering better performance @ lower power; between this and a GTX285, it's a no-brainer. And if you were waiting for the Fermi cards, maybe they'll outperform this series (a big "maybe"), but at what cost? The length is roughly the same as a standard ATX/mATX motherboard, so if your case can accept full-height cards and doesn't have anything hanging low over the motherboard, you should be able to fit this card. Eyefinity with three monitors requires using the DisplayPort connection in one form or another. Apparently, only an expensive active (powered) adapter, to convert it to HDMI or DVI, is necessary for acceptable results, since DP-capable monitors are few and far between. I suppose if you're going to buy more monitors just for an Eyefinity setup, the additional cost isn't that big a deal. Maybe DP monitors will become more popular...

Pros: * free shipping * big 47% rebate * Memory worked fine after RMA with Corsair itself - RMA process relatively painless, if somewhat tedious

Cons: * First set wasn't close to being stable at DDR2-1066 with 5-5-5-15 timings (or 7-7-7-21), even when overvolting to 2.3V (only after 2.1V failed miserably) * It seems as if a good number of users who purchased this product around the same time that I did had problems as well. By offering a significant rebate, Corsair might have been trying to get rid of a spotty batch and hoped some portion of them wouldn't bother to go through the RMA process. I almost didn't, since the first DIMMs I received worked @ DDR2-800, CL4, stock voltage, and the price after rebate was cheaper than other 4GB CL4 kits.

Overall Review: If your kit works, it actually works quite well. Even though it is spec'ed @ 2.1V, I've been running the replacement @ 1.9V successfully under Prime95 Blend (RAM intensive) tests. Also, I was able to OC to 1150 @ 2.1V. I had gotten this memory to replace a much cheaper, lesser-named manufacturer's 1066 memory 4GB kit (that Newegg no longer sells) which worked hassle-free at DDR2-1066, CL5 timings, that was no longer fully working (one module). I thought a name-brand product might work better with the same lack of hassle, but I was obviously hoping for too much. This product was initially such a disappointment. Too bad I had to spend extra money for shipping and wait several more weeks to fix that. Now, I hope that I will get the rebate, or else the whole exercise wasn't worth it. Starting at 5 eggs, +1 egg for the AR price and eventual capability , but -4 eggs for the hassle.

Pros: You don't see 1680x1050 monitors any more, a must for any obsoletia electronica collector who is looking for one in mint condition.

Cons: Don't open the original box, it loses value.

Overall Review: Just another wager...Thanks, Rick.

Pros: * Sturdy steel construction * Space enough for long GPU cards * Mesh design allows for a lot of airflow * Front panel mesh, including the drive bay covers, have built-in filters * Price - some would say NZXT skimped on the fans, I would say, "Buy a more expensive case!" * Inclusion of plenty of thumb screws * Back panel actually has enough space to route PSU cables for clean wire routing * Removable lower HD cage, essential if you want to use a self-contained water cooler, like the Corsair H50 * Overall, a quality case and nice layout for an oft-ignored mATX form factor * OK, I'm sold on the switchable orange LED motif (see Other Thoughts) Don't forget to use the motherboard standoffs, even though the tray reminds me of one that doesn't need them. I think some of the issues of some of the other reviews were related to that.

Cons: * The 4-pin Molex power connectors for the fan controller and front panel LED are TOO SHORT and CHEAP. It took a little wrangling to power up those connectors, and I actually broke on of the wires trying to make the stretch. Fortunately I was able to repair it, but only because I had done a little modding to power connectors before. * To continue, the Molex connectors also CANNOT be piggybacked to each other and require a power connection each, since one is a 12V connection and the other is a 5V connection. That would be OK if each connector had four pins, but they only had two each, connecting their relevant pins only. Given that they were already short, I had to do additional snaking of the cable from the PSU to give each their own connector. * The silicone bumpers for the PSU slot get yanked out easily when you try to slide your PSU into place. I wondered why mine wasn't fitting only to find that they had popped out and were jamming the slot. I even lost one and can't find

Overall Review: I didn't buy my case from here, but I saw that NZXT responds to comments and have a big question for them: DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO FIND ORANGE LED FANS?!? OK, I'm into the orange LED's now, but I can't really find them anywhere, at least ones with good noise/airflow specs. The closest one easily available is the Xigmatek one, but it uses white LED's on transparent orange blades, which affects how it looks. Aerocool also has one in their Shark line, but I can't find it in US anywhere (I considered biting the bullet on shipping from the UK, but they use white LED's too). Your site doesn't even sell them, and that would be great especially if they were compatible with your LED switches. And since only your 200mm fans are guaranteed to fit, how come no orange version of it either? Anyways, I have some orange LED's coming, but it would have been appreciated if I didn't have to do the mod, especially since it was your idea in the first place, haha.

Pros: *Nice performance for the price *Cheapest A8-3500M model at this time *Well-built, solid-feeling body *The 17.3" screen is nice, could be big for some people *Great graphics performance without battery-draining add-on card *Chiclet keyboard is responsive, has finger placement bumps on "F","J", and keypad "5" *Touchpad has multi-touch gesturing *Even screen backlighting *Brightness has wide range, minimum brightness is sufficiently visible, max is too bright for me *Great battery life, charges quickly even while using *Second empty drive bay; ready for additional drive or conversion to SSD+HD setup;SATA III *Came with 1333 memory, even though Gateway site says 1066

Cons: *A little heavy, but not unexpected for its size *Memory/hard drive panel is a little tricky to remove *Glossy lid, while pretty, is scratch/fingerprint magnet, keyboard area is matte though *Screen is not anti-glare, but a 381mm x 215mm anti-glare screen protector is a perfect fit *CPU portion may be less powerful than Intel's most (expensively) powerful, but more than enough for most people's needs *Speakers aren't very loud - grab some earbuds! *No software discs included - have to create them with backup using included Gateway utility *Too much bloatware *Not much in accessories included

Overall Review: I bought this laptop on special from somewhere else for a lot less; now that the special is over, the total price is higher than Newegg's. But I like it a lot and wanted to give some observations I thought would be helpful. The bottom panel has three screws that stay on the panel when undone, but then you have to "snap" out the panel with a bit of force instead of just lifting it out. A little scary at first, but it's no big deal once you've done it. I can see the other reviewer's battery observations. With the brightness turned all the way down, I can really stretch out the battery life, around 4+ hrs for movies, 6+ for productivity. Turning it all the way up cuts the battery life almost in half. The 1333 memory and second drive bay were nice surprises. The SATA connectors are hard mounted in place and ready to go, no need to route cables or such.

Pros: Got two of these to CrossYolk them. Screaming FAST!!! Finally cracked 10000 in 3DMark11 Eggstreme! More sizzle than the GTX590!

Cons: VERY HOT! One of them blew up on me at stock settings when I tried to overeasy them. No problem, Newegg scrambled to get me a replacement the next day. Om-a-letting off one egg for the hardboiling my watercooling rig took.

Overall Review: Don't forget to order the crispy CrossYolk baconbridge...they didn't come with one. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16800996160