Pros: - 6 cores, 12 threads is great for gaming and heavily multi-threaded applications. - Runs cool.

Cons: - Expensive - Performance difference from 5820K is minimal - Not the greatest overclocker

Overall Review: I "side-graded" from my 5820K. I wasn't expecting a vast performance difference, just wanted to play with the latest and greatest technology. I can only manage 4.3Ghz stable on my ASUS X99-PRO @ 1.300v. The system would immediately crash at 4.4Ghz @ 1.325v. I could have tried cranking the voltage up really high, but I didn't think it was worth it. From what I've read, 4.2-4.3Ghz seems the normal range for this particular chip. This CPU is running noticeably cooler than my old 5820K, despite running at higher voltage. Idle temp is about 32C, and goes up to about 46C during gaming. Impressive. System Specs: 6800K @ 4.3Ghz ASUS X99-PRO Corsair H110 16GB G.Skill PC2800 DDR4 MSI Gaming 980 Ti 500GB Samsung 850 EVO EVGA 850w Platinum Dell U3011 Jonsbo W2 Case NOTE: I happened to get this CPU on sale, and with a gift code for $399.99. At the regular price of $439.99 I think it's overpriced compared to the 5820K.

Pros: 1. Compact length. The Ventus is the same length as Nvidia 2080Ti FE cards, with makes it easier to fit into most cases. This was a big selling point for me, since my case can only accommodate cards up to 11.0 inches in length. 2. Good cooling performance. The large fans and beefy 2.5 slot heatsink do a good job at keeping temps low, as long as you run the fans at a moderate speed. 3. Simple, industrial design. There are no flashy LED's on this card, which I personally prefer. The design is very simple, yet sophisticated. It's all a matter of preference though.

Cons: 1. Low power limit of 112%, which is even lower than Nvidia FE cards. Having a low power limit will keep your card from maintaining peak GPU speeds while overclocking, which I noticed on my card. If you're into overclocking you may want to opt for a brand with a higher power limit, like Gigabyte or EVGA cards. I don't believe MSI offers an updated BIOS with a higher power limit for this card, unfortunately. 2. Fans have an annoying hum/whine above 50% speed. It was very noticeable. I had to keep the fan speed low because of this, which of course meant accepting slightly higher temps. If you prioritize cooling over noise, and you're willing to deal with the hum, then this may not make much difference for you.

Overall Review: The Ventus is a good "no-nonsense" 2080 Ti card that offers good cooling in a compact, sophisticated design. The main drawbacks are the whine of the fans when over 50% and the very low power limit which restricts top performance compared to other brands. I would recommend it only if you can get one that doesn't suffer from fan whine, and only at about the $1,200.00 price point. If spending $1,250.00 - $1,300.00 I would consider a brand with a higher default power limit. i7-7820X @ 4.7Ghz AsRock X299 Taichi 32GB PC3200 CL14 DDR4 1TB Samsung 960 EVO Corsair H115 EVGA P2 850W ACER Predator HXB31HK 32" G-Sync Windows 10 64bit

Pros: - Sleek design - can fit into most cases with no space issues. No risk of GPU sag. - Quiet operation - fans turn off when card is idle, stays whisper quiet during gaming. - No thermal throttling - runs at full GPU speed all the time. - Voltage adjustment up to 1.100V

Cons: - Noticeable coil whine when fully stressed - common issue amongst all users. - Only +10% power limit adjustment - limits overclocking potential. - Expensive - $1,800.00 USD for a video card is an investment for the long haul.

Overall Review: I've overclocked the card to +135 core and +1500 memory. Core temp stays to around 55C during regular gaming, and about 63C while benchmarking. Hot spot is around 60-65C and memory temp is about the same. The default fan curve works very well, and I haven't felt a need to do any custom fan curves. I would recommend this card highly to anyone who wants a top-performing RTX 4090 that is super quiet and runs cool. The card is only 10.6 inches (27cm) in length, so it will fit into any tower case without issue. The only drawbacks are the coil whine and that its full potential is neutered by a mere +10% power limit adjustment. Fortunately, the coil whine cannot be heard with headphones on. System Specs: CPU: Intel i9-10900K GPU: MSI SUPRIM LIQUID X 4090 Mobo: MSI Unify Z490 Mobo RAM: G.Skill 32GB PC3200 CL14 DDR4 HDD: 1TB Samsung 980 Pro NvME PSU: EVGA 1000W P2 Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280mm AIO Case: Lian Li LANCOOL II Monitor: Acer Predator X321HK 32" 4K OS: Windows 10

Pros: This CPU is running smoothly at 5.2Ghz @ 1.295v on an MSI Z490 Unify. Temperatures run about 34C at idle, but unfortunately get very hot at 95C under full load with a 280mm AIO. I'm not sure if I just got unlucky silicon, or if I need a better AIO, but temps are higher than I've been hearing from others. The CPU is pulling about 255W of power under full load with Cinebench R20. With 10 cores and 20 threads the 10900K can handle gaming and multi-tasking with ease. Though, it will likely soon be outclassed by the Ryzen 4000 series later in 2020. Cinebench R20 @ 5.2Ghz: Single Core: 542 Multi Core: 6748

Cons: - PCI-E 4.0 not supported by the CPU. - Uses a lot of power. - Lags behind in multi-threaded work compared to the cheaper 3900X.

Overall Review: Intel i9-10900K @ 5.2Ghz MSI Z490 Unify 32GB PC3600 CL16 DDR4 ASUS GeForce 2080Ti Ultra 1TB Samsung 960 EVO nVME Corsair H115i 280mm EVGA 850W Platinum PSU Acer Predator 32" 4K Monitor w/G-Sync Windows 10 Pro

Pros: This board offers more than most at this price. - Powerful 16 phase 90A VRM. - Great for overclocking. - Dual 8-pin CPU power connectors. - Post Code. - Sophisticated design.

Cons: - More USB ports would have been nice.

Overall Review: I have been able to overclock my i0-10900K to 5.2Ghz @ 1.295V on this board and the VRMs stay very cool Overall, it has performed very well and I would recommend it. This review is for the MSI Review Rebate Program.

Pros: - 130% power limit. The default BIOS comes with a 130% power limit, which give a max of 325W power envelope to work with, which is higher than a lot of other cards. - Low noise. I am able to run the fans at up to 60% speed with very little noise. This card is quieter than other 2080 Ti cards I have used. - Good cooling. Temps never get over 74C during heavy gaming. The thick heatsink aids in providing good cooling with low oise.

Cons: - Despite the higher power limit, overclocking has only been mediocre. I was able to get +175 core and + 700 memory, giving me a maximum boost of 2,025Mhz core and 7,700Mhz memory. This is decent, but I was hoping for a bit more. Your luck my vary.

Overall Review: System Specs: Intel i7-7820X @ 4.7Ghz AsRock X299 Taichi 16GB 3400 CL15 DDR4 EVGA 2080 Ti XC ULTRA EVGA 850W Platinum PSU 1TB Samsung 960 EVO Corsair H115i Pro Acer Predator 32" 4K IPS

I should have looked at the user reviews prior to using this seller. They are located in China. I placed my order on 12/03/2018 and it is now 1/03/2019 and my item still hasn't arrived. The tracking number they gave me only shows my item processed on 12/12/2018, but nothing after that. This is ridiculous. Don't order anything from this company. Newegg needs to look at all the poor reviews about his vendor and ban them from doing business on Newegg.com