Joined on 01/28/03
Update on Processor

Pros: I have had this processor for almost a month. I built a new Photoshop Machine running under Windows Vista 64. This processor has handled everything I've thrown at it and not stuttered a bit. I don't know if it's as fast as a Q6600, but for me it's been stable and not crashed once. Files that took 2:24 on my old Opteron 185 now take :54 seconds.
Cons: The overdrive software has been flaky. I'd get a stable overclock at 2.8, and when it restarted the next day I'd need to clear the CMOS and reset everything. I don't blame that on the processor, rather it's an issue with software. I stopped trying to over clock it for now because it's fast enough for everything I've done with it.
Overall Review: Running it on a Gigabyte Board with the 790FX chipset, a Noctua cooler, 8GB of Corsair XMS and a 3870 video card. Thermaltake 650 watt supply, Lian Li case, WD 150GB Raptor, WD 640GB,Seagate 320GB. Everything but the cooler and Motherboard from NewEgg. Great service as usual.
one big problem

Pros: lots of connections.
Cons: the screw holes that attach to the case are stripped out. this packaged was sealed properly, so certain it was brand new. I expected better quality. I won't by a Corsair again because of this one bad experience. Now the holes need to be tapped out because I'm not going through the hassle of doing an RMA. Even though NewEgg is pretty good about them.
Overall Review: Stick with PCP&Cooling or Enermax. I've never had one of them fail, nor have I had them shipped with stripped out mounting holes
works fine

Pros: Fits my D800 nicely. Not to tight like I've read with some other aftermarket batteries. Charger works and it comes with a car charger too.
Cons: None so far. If the battery fails I'll post it.
Overall Review: The first Item I was sent was wrong, but eventually NewEgg or someone got it fixed.
I love Photoshop on this monitor

Pros: Color out of the box. Amount of space to use photoshop with one screen. Seems to be of high quality build and materials. I was able to get rid of some old external speakers since they're built in to the monitor. They don't sound bad.
Cons: it had two small scratches on the base. I know this won't affect the quality of the displayed image, but maybe Asus will read the review and do something to make sure this doesn't happen to others.
Overall Review: I'm a Photographer and needed a bigger monitor as I'm getting older and my eyes are going. This was the best money I've spent all year. The color is fantastic and there is so much screen space that I was able to dump my two monitor set up for Photoshop and just put everything on this one monitor. I still run a second monitor for Emails in landscape, which is also a big help since my pallets do not block client e-mails that have all their instructions on them. Also I was able to run both monitor with DVI. I think I read somewhere that only the display port cable will support the resolution. Not true. I can run both monitors at full resolution no problems. And one other thing.....very bright out of the box. I ended up setting the brightness to 16 from the original 50 that it came at.
Great purchase

Pros: Large, fast and quiet. Also runs cool.
Cons: None
Overall Review: Used as a stand alone at the moment, this drive has enough space for me to consolidate all of my old 640GB drives down to one with space to spare. I'm very impressed with the build, and again with how quiet the drive is. I would buy more.
Bought 2

Pros: Quiet-see cons. Easy assembly, adjustable fan speed. Well packed.
Cons: 1 of the 2 units purchased had fan noise that was caused by the cover touching the fan. Seems better by pushing out the area of the door that touches the fan.
Overall Review: Nice enclosure.The little stand is a nice help for those with less room on their desk. I'm only using the e-sata as I don't have USB 3.0 yet. I would recommend this to others.