Pros: 3 ghz and two cores, plenty of cache, runs cool. CHEAP.

Cons: Intel HSF kinda dinky, but does the job.

Overall Review: Paired this with 8 GB and a 7770 for a great gaming computer. Don't let someone try to convince you ya need a 300$ processor to play games unless you have a 30" monitor. This thing works great at 720 and 1080.

Pros: - It is very quiet, generally - it keeps low temperatures - it has nice clean aesthetics - huge heatsink assembly - its overclocked already without using Overdrive - 3GB RAM - Lots of output options (2 DVI, 1 HDMI, 2 DP)

Cons: - Sticks about an inch and a half off the end of an ASUS Sabertooth M-board. Can be a tight fit. - Fan bearings/shafts/mounts/sleeves could be a little better. They get noisy (in a clicky way, not an airflow sound way) when they spool up to full. - Draws a lot of watts when going balls to the wall.

Overall Review: Keep in mind that this 280x is an iteration of the 7970. However it is overclocked and the RAM runs faster too. It runs very nicely. Windows calls it a 7000/R200 series, but the correct 280x will show up if you use current version of GPU-Z. I'm pretty happy with the card, overall, and it looks and sounds great compared to my old 6850, and video lockups are no longer an issue. WIN 10 Pentium Anniversary @ 3.85 Ghz 16MB DDR3 1600 XFX R280x Black OC ed. Crucial 256MB SSD Corsair CX600M

Pros: -Easy to install hardware -Great airflow -Simple to clean -Strong and stiff yet fairly lightweight -Attractive and clean finish

Cons: -Right hand side placement of front ports for audio and USB is a little bit odd and akward (as I am used to putting the tower on the right side of desks). -Would be happier with a included quieter 120mm rear fan -Not as quiet as a 100$ Corsair.

Overall Review: I have built quite a few machines for family and friends over the last 15 years, and this case really impressed me with its value and sturdiness. This particular build was a 3.4 GHz i3, 8MB RAM, ASUS board, and 430W Antec Earthwatts PSU. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend or purchase myself this case for future builds

Pros: Extremely quick. Installed Windows 8 very fast and boots in less than 5 seconds. Lightweight and small. Great value per GB for an SSD.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Haswell i7 3.4 Ghz 32MB Crucial Asus P87 Pro

Pros: -Very easy to use BIOS with tons of tweaking options. -Very stable power delivery. -Great performance. -Lots of space for aftermarket cooling (full ATX) -2 USB 3 and 1 SATA 6

Cons: -Onboard sound could be better, but it works just fine. -Wish they swapped the PS2/KBD out with more USB 3

Overall Review: Running a Pentium 860, Samsung SSD, and Radeon 7770 with Windows 8. No problems whatsoever installing or running this motherboard. I recommend it highly if you don't want to pay the price or need the extra features of a Z77 chipset.

Pros: -very accurate and smooth -precise tactile feedback on all 5 buttons -long durable cord -ergonomic shape and excellent feel

Cons: -To use the optional Razer configuration software you have to create an account (minor gripe).

Overall Review: I have been using MS Intellimouse Explorers since they came out (~10 years), so I was very apprehensive about trying a different mouse. This mouse has more weight oriented toward the rear than the Explorer, so it took some getting used to. It feels a bit heavier on the pad. As far as the feel goes, it is very clsoe to the Explorer. It seems like a very durable and solidly built mouse, so I'll have to see if it can survive 3-4 years of daily abuse before breaking like my Microsoft mice did. I feel optomistic that it will.