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Christopher S.

Christopher S.

Joined on 08/24/04

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Most Favorable Review

Works as it's supposed to

OCZ 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model OCZ3X1600R2LV6GK
OCZ 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model OCZ3X1600R2LV6GK

Pros: Rock solid. Have not messed with it, but I am at 7.9 in Windows 7 with just one set of this RAM. Was debating buying another set, but this works great as is.

Cons: Nada.

Overall Review: Using with EVGA E758-TR 3-Way SLI (x16/x16/x8) LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard

Most Critical Review

It's true what they say about the drivers

XFX Radeon HD 5870 1GB DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 CrossFireX Support Graphics Card HD-587X-ZNFC
XFX Radeon HD 5870 1GB DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 CrossFireX Support Graphics Card HD-587X-ZNFC

Pros: Power.

Cons: I gave it the benefit of the doubt, but the drivers are terrible. I didn't see this in any of the reviews, but do a google search for "dual monitor flickering." I guess it's with all the 5870s, but I seemed to have it as bad as it could be. There are lots of little issues, like why it causes Win7 to revert to the "standard" desktop, why changing from windowed to full screen causes the games to be covered in yellow fuzz and be unseeable until restarted. My nVidia 7800GT never had any of these problems...

Overall Review: c'mon ATI, this thing isn't new anymore! We're paying $400+ for these things, so support us with working drivers!

Works as it's supposed to

ZALMAN CNPS9900ALED 120mm 2 Ball Low-noise Blue LED CPU Cooler
ZALMAN CNPS9900ALED 120mm 2 Ball Low-noise Blue LED CPU Cooler

Pros: You'd have to be pretty thick not to realize the plastic shroud is supposed to come of before installing!

Cons: Maybe the LED if you don't want blue... doesn't look like you can turn it off.

Overall Review: Buy the Artic MX-2 paste to use with this...

Totally satisfied

EVGA E758-TR 3-Way SLI (x16/x16/x8) LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
EVGA E758-TR 3-Way SLI (x16/x16/x8) LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: 100% satisfied. MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER WITH EVGA! Worked well with bottom-mounted power supply.

Cons: Honestly have not had any issues so far.

Not much new to add

Cooler Master HAF 922 - High Air Flow Mid Tower Computer Case with USB 3.0 and All-Black Interior
Cooler Master HAF 922 - High Air Flow Mid Tower Computer Case with USB 3.0 and All-Black Interior

Pros: Large, solid case. Everything about it feels sturdy and well-built. But yes, bigger than I thought it was going to be. HDD cage tool-less design works well.

Cons: I would love to stack my external hard drives on top of this, but the only flat spot is where the top fan is located...

Overall Review: Very happy with this purchase... I spent a long time looking for the right case. For the price it can't be beat.