Joined on 10/07/04
Excellent motherboard
Pros: - Amazing gaming motherboard - Amazing BIOS - Recognizes up to 32gb of 2400 RAM. - Able to operate even without a case if you like, thanks to buttons on board - Plenty of options for graphics cards, expansion cards, SLI, etc.
Cons: - Expensive. - Only PCI Express 2.0 (Though the difference between 2.0 and 3.0 performance is negligible) - Requires electricity?
Overall Review: It's expensive, I get it. But you get what you pay for. Honestly, this is my third ASUS ROG board. This is the only board I buy. It's worth it.
(almost) simple liquid cooling
Pros: - Relatively easy to install - Keeps your CPU cold. Like, really cold. My AMD FX-9590 idles at 10-15*C and even with heavy load and games rarely goes above 30*C.
Cons: - Instructions can be vague (explained below) - Tubes are a tad stiff
Overall Review: Two tips. One, ensure you can have space for BOTH the radiator and attached fan. Two, the metal mounting part you screw onto the heatsink/waterblock, turn COUNTERCLOCKWISE to remove it, CLOCKWISE to secure it. The directions were vague on this part. Otherwise, buy this immediately and use it.
My first SSD
Pros: - Wow this thing is fast - And so small!
Cons: - Cost.
Overall Review: Get this SSD. Put your Windows and your most used programs on it. Buy a nice 1-2TB HDD to store everything else (video, music, misc programs and less intensive games). The speed is amazing, loads right into your OS.
Awesome PSU
Pros: - Modular - Powerhouse - Great for bottom-mount cases when you don't want your PSU to suck air from under your case. - Extremely quiet. Fan actually doesn't engage until a certain power draw or temperature threshold.
Cons: - Cost
Overall Review: The power output is a bit overkill for the average computer, but if you have the money to spend on it, you won't be disappointed and will never have to worry about your power draw ever again.
Solid RAM
Pros: Reasonable price, good speed, solid performance.
Cons: None really.
Overall Review: Good RAM. My second set. Pairs well with the ASUS ROG Crosshair V board I recommend, both in performance and visually.
Solid mouse
Pros: It's a wired mouse. It moves the cursor and clicks on things. It glows blue. It's not expensive. Has just enough buttons without being excessive.
Cons: Have to wait for it to arrive in the mail. Doesn't just appear when I buy it. Can only click things on the screen, cannot click on fridge to retrieve beverage. Doesn't comfort me when I've had a bad day.
Overall Review: Did I mention it glows blue? It has other features too. Let's face it, if you wanted a million buttons, you wouldn't even be looking at this. I own two of these. I recommend it to friends. Just buy it.