Pros: Able to undervolt by 0.215 V and be completely stable runs at 0.848 V under full Prime 95 load, idles at .792 Never gets above 52*C, even during torture tests, all using the stock cooler. I lucked out to get something this steady. The HD4000 GPU isn't *terrible*, and seems to handle most games just fine on medium at 720p.

Cons: Price is still a little high... but you really do get what you pay for.

Overall Review: I keep mine underclocked at 3.0 GHz and undervolted on an asrock z75 mobo, since I rarely fire up an application that truly taxes this chip anyway. I bought it with the knowledge that it will be more than sufficient to power most any game over the next 2 -3 years or more.

Pros: Nice red color

Cons: Loud without the fan controller Fan controller stopped working Potentially messy wiring

Overall Review: Just spend an extra five bucks and get a PWM fan.

Pros: Built like a tank, silent, and dust-free

Cons: If the bottom dust filter could be pulled out the side, instead of the back, would make cleaning a bit easier.

Overall Review: I have mine set up so that it cools primarily via heat convection. The top vents are open, the rear exhaust is closed off, and the bottom and front intake spots all have 140mm fans, all spinning as low as the PWM will let them. The i5 3570K is running at stock speeds, as is my Radeon 7850, and everything is slightly undervolted. I wanted mid-range, powerful components and longevity, so no overclocking for me. Very happy with this case and its quietness. *9 year ownership update* Just replaced this case with a Fractal North, and disappointed to see the decline in quality. My good old R4 will likely find a place in service as a media server - I doubt I will be saying the same thing of the North in another decade.

Pros: Dead silent. Pretty. Reasonably priced. Modular. Runs an i7-3770 GTX 1060 and all components with no issues.

Cons: I wanted to run all my components (sans mobo and GPU) off a single modular cable. Had to buy a $3 molex to SATA adapter to make up for the included cable's short length.

Overall Review: Good product. Nice packaging. Would definitely buy this brand again for a new PC.

Pros: The wood is nice.

Cons: Only one 3.5" bay can be used with a normal sized PSU.

Overall Review: I'm a nine-year owner of a Fractal Define R4 - one of the most nicely built (read as sturdiness/quality) cases I've ever owned. It's a great case, and I'm sure I will be able to use it without complaint for another decade. Aye, but there's the rub. I bought this North model the day it launched (it's a perfect style match for my midcentury style desk), and I'm disappointed to see Fractal using louder fans and thinner, cheaper metal. This is an $75 quality case that comes out to $150 after shipping and taxes. I'm not seeing the value here other than the style (which I must admit, is the tops and the bee's knees). Don't make my mistake of thinking that you're buying Define-level quality in this case - you aren't. That price point has nearly doubled in the past nine years. Honestly, it's hard to recommend anything other than the look of this case. The front I/O, the overall quality, the internal layout options - all of them are a step down from the old R4. Something that screams "luxury style" should also have luxury quality, and in that sense, it seems Fractal is chasing the same lowest common denominator gamer/influence/nouveau riche market that led Mercedes to quit making good quality cars in the late 90s/ early 2000s. I get it guys, we're in post-pandemic recession, but don't let Fractal turn into Cadillac or Beats by Dre. We don't have Lian-Li anymore; I was hoping there would be at least one good quality manufacturer left. There is not. All we have left are empty status signifiers that scream sparkling into a void of Instagram likes.

Pros: Low price Not the best performance, but you won't notice it (entitlement much?)

Cons: firmware issues

Overall Review: I have been having issues with both my v300 series SSDs (a 120GB and a 240GB) where Windows hangs up, and upon restart, neither SSD is recognized by the BIOS. Troubleshooting ensued, and there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth. The problem seems to have been solved by updating both drives to the latest 525ABBF0 firmware (after previously having shed many a nerdy tear over 505 vs 506 firmware issues). The firmware updates via special software that can be found on Kingston's website. It worked without complaint. Points to Kingston for fixing the problem, and slaps on the wrist for the problem existing in the first place.