Joined on 02/07/05
Good motherboard so far

Pros: Good motherboard with lots of room and fit my Arctic Liquid II Freezer 360 ARGB. I didn't need the extra ports of the X670E-E, so I went this model which was a good choice. I paired the motherboard with this RAM/Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance 64GB (2 x 32GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) - AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU (AM5) - Gigabyte 4090 - Corsair Airflow 5000D Case
Cons: It took a while in the BIOS after updating for it to properly detect the RAM and be able to set it to 6000 from 4800 or how it was initially detected. I still cannot turn on Memory Context Restore option as I was getting bluescreens when trying to load into Windows 11 with it on so I had to disable it, which let me boot normally. This AM5 platform still takes about one minute to boot. It has to do memory training on every single restart or reboot, which is kind of a pain... but only enough to dock one star and it may not even be the motherboard's fault but the AM5 platform/chipset in general.
Overall Review: - I'd give it 4.5 Stars, close to 5 Besides the slow booting times, once booted it is a super fast gaming system with my 7950X3D and 4090... awesome!
I couldn't buy the parts individually for cheaper

Pros: - As an experienced PC builder, I had an old PC die on me after 11 years and it was cheaper to buy this prebuilt than to buy these individual parts and put it together myself. I already had a 3060TI graphics card that was still good, so I just opened it up and dropped in and connected it up. - Booted on the first try, with the new GPU installed (along with another SATA SSD I put in) - Seems to be great value for the money, since Windows 11 alone costs $140 now - Didn't have any loose connections like some other reviewers mentioned, all cables were secure, along with the CPU cooler
Cons: - Could have been even cheaper? I really don't know, the value for the money is there - The GTX3060TI sags a little bit so I had to buy a separate GPU support stand
Overall Review: - Recommend to buy for others that have a GPU already and looking for a decent gaming PC to drop in a GPU. We use this new machine as my kids gaming PC, works great! - Was really easy, no real setup involved, boots decently fast - Runs games very well with the GTX 3060TI, and is a huge upgrade from the old one I had
Blazing Fast

Pros: - Top of the line Gaming CPU - Performance for power and temps. Blazing fast, doesn't use nearly as much power as some others, delivers top-notch performance in games - Paired with Arctic Liquid II 360 AIO, ASUS ROG X670E-F Motherboard, 64GB Corsair Vengeance RAM, Gigabyte 4090 GPU, this CPU absolutely crushes anything thrown at it. Can't wait to get more into VR and a large 4k high-refresh rate monitor.
Cons: - Cost, obviously I think it's a bit overpriced at over $700 like any top of the line CPU, and maybe the 7800X3D would be a better choice since I primarily play games, however I didn't want to wait two more months until April and this is still a top of the line product - Not sure if CPU or MOBO, but chipset drivers need to be updated for sure. Noticed a few odd behaviors, but I think that will get straightened out with more AM5 chipset drivers and upgrades
Overall Review: - Coming from an i7-4790K CPU from my last PC I built in 2014, this is an absolute massive upgrade - Any game (paired with a 4090), just go to settings and turn on 'Ultra' and Max every single setting, put on Ray Tracing, and just watch in awe as frames never go below 100FPS (1440p). - Since this 7950X3D was put in a brand-new PC Gaming Rig, and I had an 8 yr old gaming PC before this (with a 970GTX then a 3060TI), there is no competition. Absolute winner, if you are willing to pay the price for it.
Exactly what I was looking for

Pros: - Quiet! - Easy to Install - Push/Pin configuration, screwless, it was super easy and fast - Different mounting brackets came (even though I didn't need them) - High speed, pushes a lot of air for good airflow, and even at high speeds the noise isn't bad - I use them as Case fans (4 of them - 3 For Intake on Front, one in the back for exhaust), and so far I'm loving them way more than any case fan I've had before. With the Fan curve I have set, I don't hear them over the 4090 or the AIO I have installed.
Cons: - Price? - Otherwise none
Overall Review: - 5 Stars, would recommend - Quality construction, everything feels very premium and even the cables are nice too - Easy to install, fastest part of my build - Vibration dampening, keeps them quiet just like I wanted
So far so good!

Pros: - The main reason I bought this controller was for the paddles on the back of the controller. Being able to keep the right thumb on the thumbstick so I can aim, move, and do an action at the same time is amazing. I wish other controllers had these paddles in the back. - Buttons are high quality and the adjustable trigger pull distance is taking some getting used to compared to a normal Series X controller, but I do like the option. - One of the best options is the adjustable thumbstick pressure. I turned down the pressure on the left stick to move easier, but the right thumbstick I kept a higher tension - it just makes it easier to aim for me and less mess-ups. I really like it so far, I just hope I don't get controller drift on this controller like I've seen so many other reviews state.
Cons: - The main difference/con I would say is the weight, it is noticeably heavier than a standard Series X controller, so if you are planning long sessions it may be better to have something to rest it on (like a desk or your lap or something).
Overall Review: It's an expensive purchase, but if you play a lot of games and/or have the money and want a high-quality controller I would recommend. I think once I start playing more shooters, the paddles and being able to jump, aim, do an action all at once will be indispensable.
Good headphones

Pros: I bought these for my wife; she wears them all the time for working out, listening to audio books, studying for school, etc. So far she loves them. They are comfortable, and don't fall out of her ears. They seem to be of high-quality for the price. She seems to go through headphones a lot, so we'll see if these hold up long-term or not. She actually likes the bright orange color and I think they look cool.
Cons: Could probably be a little cheaper; but everything could be.