Pros: - When it was first installed, everything worked (other than WiFi, but that was a firmware/driver issue with Nobara/Fedora Linux, not a hardware issue). - The PCIe latch switch is a huge plus for installing video cards in the first slot, especially if you need access to the M.2 slots underneath the card at a later time.

Cons: - The Ethernet port no longer works, at all. This seems to be a rather common issue with this motherboard based on several forum posts, with no solid solution other than to possibly replace the motherboard. Mine stopped working for unknown reasons and it's a case where Linux does not even see the Ethernet interface at all. It was working fine when I first installed the motherboard, then doesn't even light up the indicator LEDs after not having used the PC for about a week. Changing Ethernet cables does nothing, and my network switch will show a 10/100 device is "connected", but no other information when looking at the details on the connected switch port. I'll have to use a USB Ethernet adapter, or use the only other open PCIe slot for a network card (middle slot is blocked by the GPU cooler), if I want wired Ethernet unless I replace the motherboard. Not good. - The UEFI menu is a confusing mess, though not a deal breaker. It's very limited in settings as compared to the older UEFI menus from, say, ASRock and Asus. It's confusing as to where some settings are without going through all of the menus.

Overall Review: I'm not sure if the WiFi "issue" is limited to just Fedora-based distros or not, but it will work fine until you perform system updates where the WiFi will then not work. This is a known regression issue with the Atheros firmware that's part of the latest update and directions are to downgrade to the previous firmware version. Once downgraded, the WiFi works again without issue. I built this new PC to replace my old gaming rig, and decided to move away from Windows at the same time. It runs great so far using the latest version of Nobara (Fedora variant). AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro AIO MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi Team T-CREATE Classic 64 GB DDR5-6000 kit XFX Mercury RX 9070 XT OC Corsair RM1000x Shift PSU Antec Flux Pro case

Pros: Easy to set up. Doesn't take up much room.

Cons: Preview and Scan both produce a verticle line along the scan. It appears to be about two-thirds of the way from the left edge.

Overall Review: I purchased this to scan comic book covers. With the vertical line, my scans are useless. There does not appear to be any physical defects in regards to the platen glass, and I made sure to clean it. This is wasting my time and money.

Pros: This was very easy to install. I like the fact the video card is supported in two spots while many braces only support one spot on the card.

Overall Review: I used this to support an XFX Mercury RX 9070 XT card in an Antec Flux Pro case, and it fit fits without issue.

Pros: Installed the kit and both sticks showed up at default JEDEC speeds. MemTest86 showed no issues. Turning on EXPO1 in UEFI changed the speed to the rated 6000. MemTest86 again showed no issues. Additional RAM benchmarking in Linux went smoothly without any lockups, crashes, or reboots.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: This kit was installed on an MSI X870E Tomahawk Wifi motherboard, paired with a 9800X3D CPU. This kit is on the QVL and has been a very easy install with no issues. The kit may be very basic with the heat spreader, but functions very well for those looking for RAM kits without LED lighting.

Pros: - Very spacious case, making it easy to work in. - Multiple setup options. - Multiple spots to install SSD drives. - Cable management - easy to route and secure cables, though I did have to remove the bottom hard drive cages to fit some of my longer power supply cables (though not a con as I don't need them for my setup). - Fairly light case (compared to my previous case, the Phanteks Enthoo Primo).

Cons: - None

Overall Review: Bought this case to replace the Phanteks Enthoo Primo case I was previously using for my gaming rig (I ended up really hating that case, especially working in it). This is not only better laid out than the Enthoo Primo, but setting up a water cooling loop is much easier, along with loop maintenance (the loop fill port install position at the top of the case is a nice plus). I wish this case was available when I built my gaming rig a couple of years ago. The different case setup options now has me thinking of getting another Define 7 XL case and using the server setup option to create a data storage system (rackmount systems aren't much of an option in an apartment).

Pros: This case is GIGANTIC! There is plenty of room to cram lots of fans in to this case and use thick radiators for water cooling. This case does have the aim of containing a complete water cooled system. The lighting isn't extreme and fits in nicely with the aestetics of the case design. Being that I ordered the Black/Red case, the LED stripe along the front right and top right match (I was concerned that I would have to replace the LEDs until I lit them up).

Cons: A couple of issues that I have found: - The biggest issue (and made me consider packing this case back up and sending it back) was the primary PSU location. There should be no reason I should need to use my knee to press my PSU to align three of the four screw holes to secure the PSU. This is due to some failure to check that the one piece motherboard tray and lower case divider was properly aligned and fit in place. The result was that only the lower left screw hole aligned properly and the other three holes did not line up (the top of the PSU ends up being pushed outward because of the single piece tray). This will cause issues should I have to replace the PSU when this build is completed. This alone knocks an egg off the rating. - The release mechanism for the toolless 5.25" drive bays is CHEAP! I installed a burner in the lowest drive bay, then changed my mind on location. When pressing the release so I could relocate the drive, the mechanism popped off! The plastic pins this pivots on are too short and the whole thing pops off with little effort. - As mentioned by others, Phanteks cheaped out on fan dampening on four of the five included case fans. - Some of the screws on the case are difficult to remove and install due to the paint. This is fixable by working the screws a few times to remove the paint from the screw holes.

Overall Review: I purchased this case to replace the CM HAF Xb Evo I was originally going to use for a new build, just so I could keep everything internal. The PSU issue is a big concern especially if I have to replace the PSU after this is built.