Joined on 11/15/04
780i bracket upgrade

Pros: The zalman bracket has all the harware needed to replace stock brackets which comes with the 9700nt. The fit is exact and provides sturdy retention. Also clears the mosfets by 2 millimeters.
Cons: takes delicate work manuvering the retention brace then some effort to screw brace to bracket.
Overall Review: Mod tip: using tin snips, cut a large hole in case's motherboard backplate to give future access to remove screws below the cpu. Specs:780i e6600@4ghz
Crooked rebate tactics

Pros: None.
Cons: D-link can't even identify their own UPC codes for rebate. They stated I purchased a 8 port Gigabyte switch and sent me a 10 dollar refund check. Wrong!
Overall Review: My rebate was incorrectly identified and now I must wait 4 more weeks. Shady business practices.
Sleek design

Pros: Compact design and works as expected. The 2AA batteries adds heft, which I like. Recognized immediately by xp. on/off switch to prolong batt. life. The scroll wheel is smooth as silk. Has red accent stripe down sides. Its a mouse.
Cons: loud clicking button, but not annoying. Downloaded latest update, but no changes as you still use xp mouse properties. I guess I was expecting a setpoint type program. no biggie just didn't need to D/L anything.
Overall Review: Glad I purchased this mouse, Thanks to the warehouse crew for the great work they do.
clip works for 9700nt

Pros: simple and sturdy clip for 9700nt
Cons: none
Overall Review: Evga 780i
Quiet and moves more air

Pros: Replaced my aging thermaltake fans with these. Reduced noise greatly and has better air flow overall droping cpu temps a few degrees. Newegg shipping has never let me down.
Cons: should have bought two more
Overall Review: The noisiest fan is my northbridge 780i fan which I replaced with a evercool 60mmx10mm fan. my 8800gts runs full speed and other fans are set to smart monitor temps then boost when needed. Specs: evga 780i e6600@4ghz 8800gts640 corsiar hx620 zalman 9700nt artic silver tim modded heatsinks. Tsunami case w/fan grills punched out for better flow and noise reduction
smashing legos are fun

Pros: we chose to buy this because we had so much fun playing lego star wars. play all three movies. good graphics and overall fun play.
Cons: there are some flaws: jumping to complete objective can be aggrevating because the player must hit jump just right to accomplish. Game does crash to desktop every now and then. no patch coming. Lucas community very helpful with game settings.
Overall Review: 2 wireless controllers, receiver, game, and manual were 200+ at local store. EVGA 780i/e6600/8800gts640/hz's/lg24"