Joined on 04/19/11
Built another one
Pros: My first build was just a server/VM machine. Didn't really over clock it at all. This time i decided to overclock it a bit since I'm pairing it with an H100 cooler and will be my primary computer. Couldn't be more impressed. Disabled Turbo Core altogether and clocked it up to 4.2 Ghz. Runs like a dream. Runs actually pretty cool too, 20 degrees idle and a little over 40 on full load. Could push higher if I wanted
Cons: No real cons, see other thoughts for some info.
Overall Review: If APM is enabled it seems to drop multiplier during load. During Prime95 my multiplier kept dropping to 14 continuously. Which is lower than stock. Did a little research and disabling APM in BIOS solves that problem. Hopefully that info keeps someone from banging their head on a wall. Also, had to bump up voltage a little, USB ports started acting up. All good now.
Still Flawed
Pros: Just an update to my last review
Cons: The 'fix' for the stuttering has come and gone. Still happens. I have lost all faith this can be resolved with drivers and is simply a poorly designed piece of hardware. Suppose it's time to sell it and get something that actually provides a good gaming experience.
Overall Review: I still stand by EVGA
Can't Go Wrong
Pros: Super Fast. Have it in a Hyper-V server with the host system and 3 VMs on it. Everything runs super fast and smooth. Have it running 24/7 and haven't had a single hiccup in 3 months.
Cons: After a couple VM's the drive is full, but that's to be expected I suppose.
Overall Review: Couldn't be happier with this purchase. Performance is through the roof. SSD's are the best performance increase you can get.
Does what it was designed for
Pros: Flawless playback of 1080p to my WDTV (Using 5Ghz) Excellent throughput even at low, 40-50%, signal levels Almost nothing to configure, it just works
Cons: Price is a little steep, but you get what you pay for I guess
Overall Review: What more can I say, it does exactly what I purchased it for