Pros: For the price, I can't say enough about this processor. Yeah, I've read the tech reviews and realize that Intel beats the pants off it, but I've yet to run into trouble with this CPU. I play all my games on ultra settings without issue: WoW, Crysis 2, Mass Effect 2, Shogun II, etc.

Cons: Stock fan isn't adequate if you plan to really push this CPU, but that probably goes without saying. Plan to buy an after-market fan.

Overall Review: - ASUS Sabertooth 990FX AM3+ - EVGA GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) - 8GB G.SKILL Sniper Series DDR3 1866 SDRAM - 850W Cooler Master Silent Pro - ZALMAN CNPS9900 NT 120mm CPU Cooler - Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced nVidia Edition Case - Windows Home Premium (64bit)

Pros: - Compact - Supposedly plug-and-play

Cons: - Doesn't work with my computer (see title for make/model/os)

Overall Review: I bought this specifically for microphone-only use (running a small lavalier mic into my MacBook Pro). My Mac recognizes that there is a "USB Audio Device" plugged in as the Input, but it won't detect any sound. The Card itself has a blinking red light on it when the mic is plugged in. Like an idiot, I discarded the packaging before making sure the product actually works, so I can't return it. Luckily, it was only $11 so it's not like it'll prevent me from being able to retire or anything.

Overall Review: This has been a great case and was perfect for my "pandemic build" back in 2021. Back then, all my chosen parts fit nicely in this rather small-ish case (it's on the smaller side in the "mid" category). However, 3 years later I've decided to upgrade my GPU and I'm basically out of luck due to physical space limitations. None of the modern 3-fan GPU's available today will fit in this case, so I'm unfortunately going to have to migrate all my internals to a different case. Every time I build a PC I say I'm gonna re-use the case for my next build, but it just never works out that way. Parts just keep getting bigger and bigger.

Pros: I always use AS 5, and this build was not exception. I love this size too, because I don't need much (I don't build often enough to warrant a larger size). Helps the Zalman keep my CPU nice and cool under heavy gaming.

Cons: None

Overall Review: System: - AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition - ASUS Sabertooth 990FX AM3+ - EVGA GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) - 8GB G.SKILL Sniper Series DDR3 1866 SDRAM - 850W Cooler Master Silent Pro - ZALMAN CNPS9900 NT 120mm CPU Cooler - Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced nVidia Edition Case - Windows Home Premium (64bit)

Pros: I've only owned for 3 weeks now, but so far no issues whatsoever. Quiet.

Cons: None so far.

Overall Review: I've always bought Seagate, because I've never had a problem with their HDD's. As expected, this one didn't dissapoint.

Pros: Seems to be keeping my mildly-overclocked AMD 980BE pretty cool. Haven't seen any temps over about 65C (though I'll admint I don't constantly monitor). This is under heavy gaming on ultra settings. Though massive, it fit in my case with room to spare.

Cons: Though less complicated, the AMD single-clip installation made me nervous. The fan continued to twist out of position very easily after installation. Simply elevating my mobo for installation caused the fan to twist off-center from the CPU. That's the only reason I gave 4 vs. 5 eggs. The fan itself, and its performance, are otherwise great.

Overall Review: - AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition - ASUS Sabertooth 990FX AM3+ - EVGA GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) - 8GB G.SKILL Sniper Series DDR3 1866 SDRAM - 850W Cooler Master Silent Pro - Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced nVidia Edition Case - Windows Home Premium (64bit)