Joined on 09/05/11
Great Except for the Fan
Pros: -Handles two monitors without a hitch. -Relatively quiet. -Newest drivers installed without any issues. -Takes up only one slot in your case. -If you're looking for performance, it scores between a 6.7-6.8 in WIndows 7 for both graphics "benchmarks" depending on your setup.
Cons: The fan started making noises after about 4 months of use. I air-dusted it out and the noise persisted and now a second video card (same model) is starting to have the same issue. Knocked off an egg for an otherwise great video card.
Overall Review: I have used 4 of these in different systems. All are used in conjunction with the on-chip Intel HD4600 graphics for a 3-monitor setup. It's not the ideal setup but it works when you are on a budget and you only work with documents and spreadsheets all day. Drivers were not an issue and I didn't bother with the drivers from the disc, as the newest NVIDIA drivers will be your best bet. I think the fan noise we are experiencing on 2 of the same cards is due to a design flaw of the fan as we are not in a dusty environment and it is not under any stress (they're not used for gaming).
Works great
Pros: Used this in an office setting with 6 employees sharing this printer via Ethernet. Fax and pretty much everything else is very easy to use. Havent done the cost per page calculation but its been cheaper than replacing ink cartridges. Unlike the other poster, I havent had ANY issues with standby mode.
Cons: Havent had any woth the printer itself but HP's software is always clunky. It doesnt detract from the printer though. Once its setup youre good to go.
Great Little Cooler!
Pros: -Its fan and fin layout makes good use of the very little space it takes up. The fact that it also is a low-height also helps with the airflow to the rest of the case. -Has a copper core. -4-pin PWM so its fan speed can be controlled by your motherboard. -Looks better then the stock Intel fan. -The cable is sleeved. -Comes in minimal and hassle-free packaging.
Cons: It's designed for processors with a TDP of 65W or less. If you need anything higher than that, then you're looking in the wrong place to begin with. Not worth taking off an egg for that.
Overall Review: There is nothing bad I have to say about this fan. I bought this to replace a stock Intel fan that died on a Celeron G530 on a LGA1155 board. It gets used as an HTPC and it's not audible from about 10 feet away on our couch. It is doing a great job of cooling an already low-powered and cool-running CPU.
Almost Perfect
Pros: -Comfortable to type especially with the built-in wristpad. -Quiet as you are typing. -USB cable is long (roughly 6 ft) -Keyboard software is not a resource hog and very minimal.
Cons: Some labels on the most used keys are starting to wear out, after about 4 months of use. This is because the characters are printed on, instead of being engraved. Also, the "quietness" of the keys seem to wear out also, depending on how hard you press on the keys. Your mileage will vary.
Overall Review: I replaced the standard keyboard that came with 8 different Dell workstations at our data-entry-heavy business and everyone has been happy so far with them. It takes a little getting used to the layout but once you do, your wrists will thank you. If it weren't for the cons listed, then it would have been a perfect 5 eggs.
Awesome
Pros: -It has enough connectors for your most low to midrange configurations plus a 6+2-pin for your video card. -Its fan is very quiet, roughly on par with my other 19dB 120mm case fans. I have never heard it spin up under load. The fan is supposed to be thermally controlled. -It runs very cool, even under a full load. -All of the cables are sleeved very nicely. -The screwholes are there if your case allows you to mount it with the fan facing in your case or towards the outside. -PFC, 80 PLUS Bronze, and 3 year warranty top off the cake.
Cons: Not modular. If you absolutely need something modular, look somewhere else. Definitely not worth taking off an egg as the pros outweigh the cons by a mile.
Overall Review: This power supply says "quality" especially at this price point and the power level advertised. I have used this on 4 different PCs, some for work and some for personal use but all within the specifications and they have not had any issues with power. You would have to really try to make one of these fail. If you keep having to replace power supplies, you may have to look into your electric company.
DVI Cable
Pros: -The cable has a good quality feel to it. -The connectors fit right in without having to push too hard...and they are gold-plated. -It has ferrite cores on both ends of the cables. -Will fit if you use them side by side on your video card.
Cons: None. The thickness of the cable itself may put off some people but it's not worth taking off any eggs, it comes down to preference at that point.
Overall Review: I used 3 of these in a triple-monitor setup and they all worked great without any issues. The cables are thicker, roughly about the diameter of your average surge protector so keep it in mind if you want to do some cable management.