Cody T.
Joined on 01/29/12
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Fantastic Performance and Value

Pros: Note that ABS computers are built with what they have on hand, so brands and parts may differ - i7-8700K processor is insanely fast and handles everything I throw at it. I bought this to pivot from console to PC gaming with my group and it handles that role perfectly, but also more than meets my needs as a software developer - Graphic card was a Zotac Gaming 2080 AMP, runs whisper quiet and cool (under 50C) while getting 150+ fps on Battlefield V with Ultra settings at 1080p, RTX off. An up-to-date Battlefield V was still getting over 60 fps on Ultra with RTX on, except for in particularly hectic multiplayer battles. - Two intake fans in front and an exhaust in the back so plenty of airflow going through the case - CD drive, seems antiquated nowadays but I like the option - No wifi card but came with a wifi dongle - Fantastic cabling, everything is out of the way with minimal slack - Yes, 600W is enough. Looking up my parts I had, at the highest possible load, over 150W to spare - 165mm clearance for tower CPU heatsink - All other parts are at least decent and meet their specs, with nothing sticking out as blatantly bad
Cons: Clear panel has large scuffs across it but I'll chalk this up to FEDEX seeing how they also didn't knock and just left it on my front porch. Can still see into the case fine and it doesn't affect performance so I'll live - Came with a small downdraft CPU cooler that could be better. Temperatures still only top out at 80C in newer games like Battlefield V on Ultra (16C-21C ambient), which is normal for this processor. January 17, 2019 update - Today I heard something hitting a fan before quickly slamming into the case. The graphic card has three fans on the bottom, in the middle of each is a 1.5 inch diameter black disc with the Zotac logo. These were glued on, and one of them had its adhesive fail. I don't think it hit anything, but I've taken the precaution of removing the discs from the other two so they don't whack the motherboard.
Overall Review: Have owned it over a month so far with no issues aside from the January 17 update, good price for the parts. Would recommend.
Great Sound, Great Mic, Proprietary Cables

Pros: - Simple but nice look - RGB ring on the rim outside of cups and for mute indicator on mic - Mic stows away inside headset - Quick, easy, comfortable fit with ski band. This was easily the biggest woah moment for me.
Cons: - Proprietary cables, don't break or lose any of them. I have never seen the pole adapter used to connect the headset to console controllers, phones, tablets, etc in stock at their online store. - The cable connectors are half the size of micro-USB. I've been careful with mine but they seem almost designed to be easily broken if something happens. Had to dock an egg for the use of such unnecessary proprietary connectors that are even worse than the standard.
Overall Review: I've had this headset for a little over 4 months now without any problems.
Quiet and Powerful

Pros: Been a little over a week and no problems so far, this is a very quiet PSU and I love the on/off switch so it doesn't keep eating my electricity. The mesh-covered wires are awesome, and seem like they would last longer than others. At first I thought it was DOA, but then I realized I had missed the 4-pin connector on the mobo...once I plugged that in it worked fine.
Cons: None yet.
Better Than Integrated

Pros: Only had this card a week but I'm loving it already! First dedicated GPU I've put in, so the jump from integrated to this is just amazing. I'm used to running flash games at the most with anything else being unplayable due to low framerates, so being able to download Dirt 3 with the coupon and play it at max settings was great! The game was simple and easy to download, no hassles or hoops just put in the code and go.
Cons: None yet.
Overall Review: My computer is noticeably louder when it kicks in, but the fan is for the most part drowned out by game volume.
