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James H.

James H.

Joined on 01/02/13

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MSI N760 HAWK G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 760 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
MSI N760 HAWK G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 760 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Pros: +Build +Design +Colors +Cooling +Black PCB +Noise +Price!

Cons: -Not as powerful as a 7970

Overall Review: I went from a 7970 which had 0 performance issue other than physx was missing. I decided to make a lateral move to the HAWK because I was able to sell it for $250 and pick this card up for $260. It was well worth the swap, because I really wanted the physx built into the card, and I wanted something that consumed less power. The HAWK doesn't disappoint during game play at all. I notice a 10 FPS hit in several games but that 7970 was pumping 70+ FPS in every game so it was an easy trade off for me. This card will drive quad monitors and GeForce experience is great! I have not OC'd the card at all because I don't need to. RIG i7 930 Liquid cooled (H60 wannabe) 6GB RAM (triple channel) 1000w Ultra PSU Everything running stock speeds. Tomb Raider 50 FPS Avg Battle Field 4 50+FPS Avg Border Lands 2 100 FPS Capped Crysis 2 Looks excellent (unknown FPS)

Solid!

CORSAIR CX-M series CX430M 430W 80 PLUS BRONZE Active PFC ATX12V & EPS12V Modular Power Supply
CORSAIR CX-M series CX430M 430W 80 PLUS BRONZE Active PFC ATX12V & EPS12V Modular Power Supply

Pros: -Size -Semi-Modular -Color -80 Bronze or whatever -Price -Quiet I bought this PSU because of the price thinking I would need it eventually. NEVER did I expect it to replace my Ultra x3 1000w Modular PSU... but it did. Short story - had a big computer with lots of power, got a new processor then I build an ITX with more performace than the big tower but my old PSU (1000w ultra) would not fit. So I steal the CS430M from my HTPC (which had a 1045T in it and sucked) and slapped it in the ITX build with my new i5 4670k and guess what, it runs!!!

Cons: -No Badge -Semi-Modular I would have loved to see these two things, not going to lose an egg over it though.

Overall Review: This thing is running my build and I am happy with it. I have had luck with every Corsair product I have had. New or Used. RIG: Windows 7 x64 i5 4670k MSI GTX 760 HAWK edition (1111Mhz 1185Mhz boost) ADATA 4GB Ram (its a gaming machine what?) BitFenix Prodigy (White) Gigabyte B85N mITX HDD 250 GB who cares and second HDD 320 GB holds games

Gets the job done

Manufacturer Recertified OCZ Vertex 2 2.5" 100GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) OCZSSD2-2VTX100G
Manufacturer Recertified OCZ Vertex 2 2.5" 100GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) OCZSSD2-2VTX100G

Pros: Nice fit and finish Fast Works

Cons: No good software for cloning HDD included Somewhat slower (boots to desktop in 45sec vs 15 like other options out there)

Overall Review: Seems to be a great unit so far.

Works as expected :)

ZALMAN CNPS7000V(AL)-1-PWM 92mm FSB (Fluid Shield Bearing) Silent Pure Aluminum CPU Cooler with enhanced performance and silent operation
ZALMAN CNPS7000V(AL)-1-PWM 92mm FSB (Fluid Shield Bearing) Silent Pure Aluminum CPU Cooler with enhanced performance and silent operation

Pros: Low Profile - This fits inside my HTPC. Quiet - It runs at an acceptable db level for the living room. Omni-directional dissipation - Good for controlled case air-flow

Cons: Not simple to install

Overall Review: Like the product overall. It's weird but I like that the fan is a smoke color (clear but tinted).