Pros: This board has AMAZING OC features and the BIOS are top notch. No updates needed out of the box, and once I got everything working it was flawless... However, see cons!

Cons: Had to re-seat the i5 3570k CPU about 5 times to get the board to post. This may be the cause of many of the people who say this board was DOA. The CPU socket has enough edge-play that if it's not sitting EXACTLY right it won't post and will give various errors (00,15,30) on the display. Also, it WILL blue screen if you use both a USB wireless networking controller and connect to a wired network at the same time. The packet-shaping software, IMHO, needs work.

Overall Review: Once I got it working, I took this setup to the MIllion Man LAN in Kentucky, and played every game at Ultra with NO slowdowns. Overclocked i5 3570k to 4.2 ghz on stock cooling and left it running for 4 days straight, no issues. This board is the real deal for gamers!

Pros: Finish is the highest quality I've ever seen in a PC case, on both outside/inside. The flat black is just stunning inside. The white is not overly shiny or plastic-looking. All hardware is also quality. Fans seem to move a lot of air, and my hardware is about 3-5 C cooler than the last case as a result. Can't comment on longevity of fans yet.

Cons: If you do not buy the right power supply you may find that some of your connectors are too short to go through the grommets since the PS installs on the bottom of the case. Most PS's are built to go in the top, so the cords aren't long enough to take advantage of the some of the cable-hiding abilities of the case. I'm buying a new PS as a result.

Pros: I have an Ivy Bridge i5 3570k which was sitting at about 35-40 C at idle while at stock settings. After mounting the cooler it sits at about 28 C at idle, overclocked to 4.6ghz. Even during the most intense gaming it never gets above 42 C. Happy with the purchase, but see cons.

Cons: The hardware that's included isn't the most user-friendly. I had to remove my mobo (ASUS Maximus) from my case to install the backing plate. However, when I tightened the nuts to a resonable tightness the CPU was moved just enough to cause my mobo not to post. I then had to take the computer back apart because I had to loosen the screws on the backing plate. Long story short, this isn't a cooler you can take off and reposition easily...

Overall Review: Despite the hardware, it's a great cooler for the money.

Pros: These speakers deliver flat response to all frequencies. If you listen to 128 bit rap MP3's you have no reason to complain about lack of bass. Just crank up the sub and you'll be fine. However, if you listen to lossless FLAC or other formats you'll notice the bass response is accurate, powerful and does not exhibit any of the peaking normally found around 80-100 Hz in cheaper systems, meant to counteract the ravages of music played from an MP3. The settings for "gaming" also work wonders on the soundtrack of a FPS. It makes the dialog clear no matter where it's coming from around the player.

Cons: Cables are too short, but I made it work. People talking about them being "ridiculously" short may be using an unusual desk setup. For best sound, place the sub under your desk with the port facing you. If you do that, I can't imagine the cables being too short...

Overall Review: I spent $189 on these speakers. For that money they're the best on the market. The Klipsh 2.1 speakers sounded a little muddy compared to these, likely because of the bi-amps.

Pros: The sound of this system is great at high volumes. The speakers are clear and precise, and do not distort at all at the highest volumes. The sub is boomy at any level higher than half way up, but provides adequate oomph for movies and music. Multiple decoders make stereo sources sound good from all 5 speakers. Remote is full of useful functions.

Cons: You have to use a separate audio connection (optical or Digital Audio) for HDMI devices. There are only 2 places where you'll find this information: On the box and one line in the instructions. Instructions are vague, and misspellings, bad translations and a heavy technical wording sometimes confuse. My Comcast Digital Cable remote activates random functions on the reciever. When I hit a button to change the channel with my cable remote, it sometimes will up the volume, or change the decoder settings rendomly. Perhaps that other reviewer that had the problem with his unit turning off should look into this as a solution.

Overall Review: Great for the price, and UPGRADABLE!!! If you don't like the speakers you can buy better ones for use on the "B" input!