Joined on 11/02/03
Fast, and colorful
Pros: Easy to install Had enough fan plugs Colorful when it posts Good number of connections for new drives, good memory, etc.
Cons: Relatively expensive but might just be worth it
Overall Review: Would recommend and would buy again on next build
Doesn't like 64 bit OS
Pros: Works as designed on my 32 bit system. Elements has always been a great program
Cons: It refuses to install on my Win 7 64 bit system. Gives error. Lots of suggestions one the internet to get it to work, none seem to work. Including the ones from Adobe. I am sure it is an OS problem but it is extremely frustrating to pay money for a program and not be able to use it. There should be a disclaimer somewhere.
Don't trust MSI
Pros: Trying to think of any advantages, can't seem to find any
Cons: I have just built a very high end system with Vista x64, 9770 extreme quad core, etc, etc. Thought this card would be a terrific addition. Newegg exchanged the first one without problem, couldn't get it to work. The second one does work but the drivers are not very good on x64 Vista. And, see my other thoughts. I would avoid MSI, not a company I equate with quality anymore.
Overall Review: I had heard that MSI was a good company with good support. I have found that to be totally false and I would avoid them at all costs. I have sent numerous emails to them over the last month for some help on the card and also to see if they, like all the other companies, plan to rebate cash to customers who paid full price ($659.99 in this case). Either MSI customer service is brain-dead or they just really don't care but I have heard nothing related to my questions. Remember, you have been warned.