Joined on 08/02/04
Works
Pros: Works on Windows 7
Cons: Makes a loud snap when powering up computer. I've tried another IDE to Sata adapter from another manufacturer and it did the same thing. Only thing I can think is it's something to do with when power is supplied to adapter. Disconcerting though. No instructions to explain about the jumper.
Overall Review: Be sure to set your IDE drive to master with jumper or it will not be recognized.
Does not work properly with ipod 4th
Pros: Looks nice and enables you to hold the ipod better.
Cons: The case cutouts for the audio cable and 30 pin connector are not large enough to plug these into the ipod at all. Don't how this ever got by quality control.
Overall Review: I got it to work by cutting off bottom portion of case to plug in the cables.
Absolutely love this card
Pros: Runs quiet and cool. Using with an i7-8700 and a 144 Hz monitor. With Battlefield 1 as a example, I'm getting approximately 140 fps with settings on Ultra. I run the fans at 80% and temps stay around 60C when gaming. I do not hear the fans above my Hyper 212 EVO CPU fan. Idle temps at 35C. Experimented with running fans at 100% and sound is very smooth and not overly loud at all. Really no need to run 100% fan speed unless you're over clocking.
Cons: No back plate, but really doesn't bother me.
Overall Review: Be sure to use MSI afterburner to set a custom fan curve for your ambient temps and game to better control fan speeds.
Perfect
Pros: Fits ipod perfectly. All cutouts line up exactly. Sleek design, grippy and low profile.
Cons: None
Overall Review: Got this to just be able to hold ipod better. Not the best for drop protection, but if you just want something to be able to grip better, this does the job nicely.
Nice case. High Quality
Pros: Well built and solid. Side panels are reinforced. Some have commented that it's flimsy. Case I received had re-enforced side panels and is not light-weight or flimsy at all compared to other cases I've purchased. All black inside and out, including the screws. Tons of room and multiple cooling options. Metal grill on front is nice. Tool-less drive bays work great. Front I/O connectors and power switch located at top, which is helpful if case is on the floor. Panel for MB has a rear cutout for easily accessing back plate of CPU, which is convenient for changing out CPU without removing MB.
Cons: Tolerances for cd-rom drive bays is ridiculously tight. You really have to fiddle with it to get cd-roms in or out. 8 fan openings gives you options for cooling, but all of these openings can have detrimental effect. You want positive airflow thru case and all of the openings reduce that. Is not wide enough to accommodate some after market coolers. If you're a gamer and want to use a big cooler, measure first or get a low profile cooler. I tried two and one fit but rubbed the side panel and the other couldn't fit at all.
Overall Review: Would be nice if they provide a couple covers for fan openings. I blocked off two openings with cardboard to increase air flow. See con above. For the price, this is a very nice case.
Pros: Works fine and great price with no issues. Pretty blue matches my ASUS MB blue color.
Cons: None