Joined on 12/16/07
Excellent drive

Pros: Works exactly as expected.
Cons: None.
Overall Review: Aside from going on sale right after I purchased it, there is nothing that indicates this unit doesn't follow in the steps of what made Plextor the go-to drive for those of us who expect performance right out of the box. It installed in seconds and reads, plays, and records just about anything thrown at it. It is relatively quiet and the tray operates smoothly. Why Plextor over less costly units? I have them in all my machines, and unlike other brands, they are still working admirably after years of use, one with over 10 years of duplication in a studio environment.
Horrid

Pros: None
Cons: Utter fail
Overall Review: DVD was faulty right out of the envelop. It froze on first stage of installation. I had to use a downloaded version from a previous build, which worked flawlessly. But who needs the DVD anyway as long as the key code is valid?
Stunning SSD

Overall Review: My benchmark test rated this SSD as "outstanding!" That's good enough for me!
Fast and dependable

Overall Review: I imagine a gamer might want something somewhat more powerful than this CPU, but with a good video card and mobo, a bunch of RAM, and WIN 10 Pro 64 bit, this thing just flies! Runs at a cool 28°C under normal application in a 70°F room.
Great case

Pros: Incredible design, great crisp looks, tons of space, very quiet!
Cons: None
Overall Review: This is the best case I have ever used for a build. I love the classic design! A great price for something that well designed and sturdy!
Solid ram

Pros: Works
Cons: Can be problematic with AMD Ryzen CPUs at above adjusted speed of 2132MHz
Overall Review: Losing some ram speed is irrelevant to me; it works great in my setup.
Rating has nothing to do with the seller. Just that the CPU isn't booting. MSI said mobo is compatible with Ryzen 5500, new bios was installed, yet no go. Not the first time this happened with that item based on reviews. Oh well, win some, lose some.
Rating has nothing to do with the seller. Just that the CPU isn't booting. MSI said mobo is compatible with Ryzen 5500, new bios was installed, yet no go. Not the first time this happened with that item based on reviews. Oh well, win some, lose some.