Joined on 06/24/07
Piece of Cake
Pros: This is my first M.2 PCIe NVMe and I did not know what to expect after reading about problems with all of these devices such as OS or motherboard incompatibilities. My PC is new and I do not use Windows 7 so I had high hopes that were fulfilled. I did a fresh install of W10Pro via dvd after using Windows disk manager to GUID initialize and simple partition NTFS. To my surprise, Windows created a dual boot menu with both disks listed to choose from. It functions perfectly.
Cons: None.
Overall Review: So much better than the HDD, fast and quiet. High temperature (78c). More airflow brought it down 15 degrees. Ordered a heat sink. Update; added a 80mm silent fan to the case and along with the heat-sink on the M.2 it reduced temperatures by 28c degrees from 78c to 50c.
Turned down my review on this cheap item stuck in the orient.
Pros: None.
Cons: None.
Overall Review: Avoid this company. They send you a nice email explaining why it takes forever to get it...weather, customs, borders, etc.
Nice Monitor.
Pros: My last Dell monitor lasted 10 years. This one is lot cheaper but I like it just as much. Nice picture and a good size for office work and photo editing. Adjusts easily to many positions. Good viewing angle.
Cons: None.
Overall Review: Cannot beat it for the price.
Works!
Pros: Brought my temps down from 78c to 58c immediately, without a case fan! I have a temporary fan blowing in until my permanent one arrives that brings the temperature down to 52c with light use. Well made product. Shipment arrived in 3 days.
Cons: None.
Overall Review: Study the diagram 3 times before you install it. You must remove plastic from both sides of the padding as well as the circular "foil" on the logo. Do not drink coffee before doing this. The clips take a bit of force to make them click into place. Takes a leap of faith but it is the only way.
Simple Ellegance
Pros: Never been a gamer but have built big ones for photo and video editing. I purchased this machine because it is small, well built, powerful and easy to work on. No need for expensive video cards as the integrated graphics are sufficient for non-gamers. I like this PC. It is a cut above the consumer Dell products and made to last. I recommend it if it suits your needs and it runs quiet.
Cons: Came with 2x4gigs of ram so I bought 2x8s to bring it up to 16. Not a con since 4 was enough, but who doesn't want 16? Added video card bumped the price but I don't even use it. Adding an M.2.
Overall Review: Yes, you will like it, if it suits your needs.
Works?
Pros: Seems fast, a few glitches under W7 64bit.
Cons: Could be faster. UPS (of course)
Overall Review: UPS...the package looked like it was dropped from a 747 right onto my porch. One day delivery, now that's what I call service!
Slow boat from China.