Pros: This drive is ridiculous. To just say "it's fast" would be so inadequate as to be offensive. Gone are the days of launching BF3 then going into the kitchen to grab a drink and a snack, maybe take out the trash along the way. Now I can't get up to turn off the lights before I'm already in-game. (Not exaggerating) With the current setting I am running on the Magician software, I'm actually getting higher Read/Write speeds then the drive advertises, I'm getting "559/534MBps" on the average of 5 tests. Although my IOPS are much less "68,621/62,456 IOPS", again that's due to my current configuration. So far, this drive has been the epitome of my new build. Yes I do enjoy all the eye candy these games have to offer, but honestly, the ability to play and load this fast makes things so seamless that I wouldn't trade it for anything. (other than a couple "Titan's" that is) On a more serious note; If you are debating between drives, buy what fits your needs and your budget. Any SSD will be astronomically faster than an HDD, after that you start getting into how much space you need and the reliability of the drives. When Buying this drive, know that this is 100% Samsung. The NAND is manufactured by Samsung, so is the controller, the cache, the firmware and the software. This makes it extremely reliable (especially since they did it right). Why else would you get a 5yr Warranty on it? Be sure to have AHCI and TRIM enabled when using an SSD and to set your power mode on "High Performance", or at least set the SSD to "Never turn off" otherwise the TRIM and Garbage collection won't operate to its proper potential. You want to make sure the drive is as fast at 95% Used Capacity as it was out of the box.

Cons: This thing makes me feel old and slow. It won't let me use the restroom or grab a drink between matches... The price is still a bit high, grabbing an 830 at a good price would be a better investment IMO, but if you want those higher speeds, this drive won't disappoint.

Overall Review: On a different but earnest note, please stop rating products poorly on the sole basis that you received a device that was DOA. Maybe if you had 2 or 3 in a row sure... there could definitely be a fault with the product revision then. Also please stop giving poor evaluations due to a lack of accessories, if you want them, pay more for the versions that come with them, just test the product and give you assessment based on performance and reliability rather than pent up frustration due to life and its everyday quirks. It doesn't help the community nor does it provide any valuable information to help people making an investment. Nice to see Manufacturers still giving case badges. Also, for those debating on which storage capacity to go with for gaming, I have Window's 7, BF3, Bioshock 2, War of Thunder, World of Tanks, Planet Side 2, Arma II/Operation Arrowhead, DayZ, along with 6GB of music and other misc programs and I'm sitting at 136GB free of 238GB (Remember that "Over Provisioning" will set 10% aside to accommodate for NAND failure later down the road so you won't lose any information on the drive. Also to prolong the life of your drive, never fill the SSD completely, leave a few GB's on top of the Over Provisioning for TRIM and Garbage Collection. (I apologize for any typo's and grammatical errors, it's 5:30am now and I'm exhausted) ^_^

Pros: Still one of the best power supplies on the market after it's original release around 3yrs ago. The cables are well made and plentiful for almost any configurations. The SATA/Molex cables are flat which makes them easy to zip-tie flush with the rear motherboard tray and drive cages. Voltages are incredibly stable under any load with very low ripple. The "AX860" logo on the side is printed to be shown up-right regardless of whether the PSU is mounted with the fan on the top or the bottom which is nice attention to detail. Corsair offers individually braided cables that can be purchased optionally to replace the standard black/sleeved cables that come with the unit which is a nice+. The PSU comes with a 7yr warranty which is fantastic and is nice peace of mind. Cables are of good length and can easily accommodate a 760T -one of the more popular cases chosen by my customers/clients. Which I might add can accommodate 1xODD+1xSSD+1xHDD all with a single SATA power cable thanks to the spacing provided in the case and the positioning of the connectors on the cable. Can't remember if I've used this PSU on the bottom of an Anctec Nineteen Hundred or not... so I'm not 100% sure but I believe the cables are more than long enough to accommodate that obelisk of a tower without the need for extension cables)

Cons: None thus far with any of them.

Overall Review: System builds and repairs are what I do and when the customer/client asks for recommendations on what PSU to use it is an easy choice to make. (as long as it fits their budget and power requirements) Of the builds I've done with this PSU I haven't had but a single person contact me regarding issues with their unit and it was a non-issue as the fan indeed worked but was set on "Hybrid", they were concerned that it wasn't moving any air most of the time and were unaware dual fan-mode feature. I'm currently using an older OCZ ZT750W as I got an irresistible price on it years ago. However, I'm going to purchase one of these for myself as my current PSU is now causing my over clock to become unstable under load after 2yrs. (I just hope it hasn't damaged my CPU as the voltages fluctuate too-much and it produces a bit more ripple/noise than I'm comfortable with) Now I'm not going to sit here and tell you that this is the only top-tier PSU you can buy... that would be preposterous and a lie. However, if you're in the market and want the best of the best in terms of quality and reliability then I can strongly recommend this PSU. Their are incredibly detailed reviews out there if you need information to help you make a decision on which power supply to purchase, I can't provide links in this review but I can advise that you do a Google search for jonnyguru/kitguru which provide invaluable information on a plethora of PSUs. On a side note, I noticed alot of negative rating here on this power supply which confuses me as I've used so many of them in multiple builds. All I can really say on that note is if by some chance you happen to get a defective unit whether it's DOA or fails after a short period of time, both Newegg and Corsair are incredibly awesome when processing RMAs. I've had to do them in the past with both companies over the years and it's been a pleasant experience on all occasions. I think at least a good percentage of the time when someone has a negative experience in regards to anything related to customer service, the individual was negative to begin with. I see people that are furious when denied for something that is far outside a covered warranty. Obviously that is a small fraction of people, but know (I've worked in customer service/advocacy at a few jobs over the years) you always have a much higher percentage of people that make their voices heard when they have a negative experience or don't get what they feel they should have then those who are content or very pleased. ...but back to base, it's all-in-all one heck of a power supply and definitely one that should be given close consideration if you're in the market and can fit it in your budget. I hope the small amount of information given can provide even the slightest in assistance to help make a decision one way or the other. Happy Building/Gaming/Editing/Mining/BingeWatchingGameOfThrones guys and gals!

Pros: Shhh.... Do you hear that? Exactly... So I'll go ahead and hurry up past the subjective part of this review. It's down right Sexy, *Warning, Your Girlfriend/Wife/Partner/etc. Will Get Jealous and you may develop lower back problems due to the large amount of time you will be spending on the couch * Coming from an original Phantom, and before that a old Thermaltake, it's night and day in terms of how quiet the H440 is in comparison. I was extremely impressed that even though I have a reference design GTX 780 (Blower Fan), and it's right next to a an even bigger window, even my GPU wasn't as loud as it was in my phantom...to me that is actually really impressive. I'm not 100% sure, but it seems that even the few parts of this case that are plastic (Foundation of the front and top panels) are made of a sound dampening plastic material. I'ts a little hard for me to explain, but it feels very solid, while at the same time it has a texture like that of felt or suede. What ever material they are using, it definitely makes a difference. I also have a H100i in the top which some cases are not very forgiving when using in conjunction with Dominator Platinums, but luckily there is plenty of room. It looks like there is just enough room to fit an H105, but nothing thicker than that at the top. The front on the other hand has a ridiculous amount of room since there aren't any 5.25 bays. The sound-dampening material appears to be comprised of about 1/4in (6.35mm) of neoprene foam. It's located in the top and front panels, full back panel, and the solid portion of the side panel. It also seems to be of good quality as well, it definitely performs. The overall construction is very well made, MUCH better (apologies for sounding like a broken record) than the Original Phantom. My old case didn't seal all the way and left gaps at the side/top/front panels, the metal was a bit flimsy and the plastic felt very cheap, even though it was also really tough. The H440 however is designed and manufactured with a much higher standard and scrutiny. The LED's in the back work well and are a big help, the lit "NZXT" logo on the side is back-lit from the LED's that shine light indirectly through the logo so it's not a bright beam of light, but a rather a 'nice' subtle glow. The USB and 3.5mm connections on the top are solid and tight, with no wiggle nor locking and the The H440 has only been out for 2 days, but I feel that this case is a solid winner and should definitely be a consideration regardless of whether you plan to water-cool or air-cool.

Cons: Besides having tons of things I love about this case, there are a few things I think that have fallen short. The ventilation is a bit restrictive, both in the front and top of the case. This could have been helped by making both panels slightly thicker and allowing the vents to go all-the-way around each panel. Do to the slight restriction on airflow, some of that warmer exhaust will be circulated back into the case if you use something like an AIO liquid cooling solution in which one of the three fan slots is open and if using a 120/240mm Rad/Fan the other 20mm of extra width going along the length of the case that allows the installation of 140/280mm rad/fans up top will be easy places for the air to travel back into the case. HOWEVER!, you can help out a little with No 'Custom' Modding. The mesh covering the vents are held on by 'Phillips' screws and can be removed from both panels without any hassle, and put back on just as easily if desired. The backside of the motherboard tray only has about 1/2in (12.7mm) of usable space after considering the 1/4in (6.35mm) sound dampening foam. This isn't too big of a deal since you have almost the entire bottom of the case/shroud to hide cables, but cables like the 20+4 Motherboard connectors can get pretty thick, especially when needing to cross other cables. No Fan Control. This isn't really a con Per se, but for those that have to have one, it only has a Hub.

Overall Review: I completely understand why they went without the 5.25 bays, they're slowing becoming obsolete as we move ever faster towards flash storage. However, it would have been amazing to see a small space set for a 'Slot-Load' ODD. I plan on modding one in, but it would have been epic if it had been implemented into the case stock. Again, the Ventilation Mesh can be removed with a Phillips screw driver.

Pros: It's not just that it's loud, alot of setups are loud. What this 2.1 system has going for it is that the audio is Clean, Crisp, and Clear WHILE being extremely loud. I don't want to listen to noise, I want to listen to music, footsteps/explosions in games, and every moment of a movie. I want to do this with a good frequency response, crisp highs, and a ton of bass...and the SP2500 has met those needs. Even the local 'Mail-Man' was so impressed, he wanted to take a look at what was rocking and picked up a set himself. The speakers literally sell themselves. TBH, sound is subjective, what sounds good to you may not sound good to someone else. With that being said, I would still definitely recommend the SP2500 for anyone who either wants, too much bass, crisp highs, broad mids, small satellite size, or all of the above. Of course if you just want QUALITY Bass, not just the ability to turn it up, you get that too. I can get down to 34Hz of realistic bass, meaning I can still hear it when listening to music. It will go lower, but only to say that it can, it's not usable in any form what-so-ever. Speakers are "Bi-Amplified". This means that the tweeters, and the drivers in the satellites are on different amps. The quality difference it brings is very noticeable and greatly appreciated. (of course the sub is supplied it's own power separately as well) Everything is well constructed and built to last, I plan on enjoying these for many years. Nothing rattles, or creeks, even when using the little 'desk-stands' that come with it to angle it upwards your ears. The satellites cable length is good (6ft/1.8m) for putting on a desk. Some people complain about the cable length for their application, but there IS a Solution. The connectors used for the satellites are standard ATX 4-pin (CPU) connectors, and even the "Control Pod" uses a standard VGA/DSUB connection. So all you need to do is get a couple of extension cables of desired length and you're good to go! Pfft...cable problems...What cable problems? The Control Pod works well. You get great control and easy access to your audio. There is a 3.5mm Headphone jack and a 3.5mm AUX connector on the 'CP'. So you can use your 2.1 to listen to your iPod/etc. without the need to turn on your PC. All I can really say is that I'm completely satisfied and love my new setup. If you're in the market, you can't go wrong, the next step-up from these would be Home-Theater. (Yes I'd recommend the SP2500 for your TV as well, if you don't want 5.1, can't afford a huge setup, or don't have the space)

Cons: Proprietary Controls. I love the control pod, its fantastic, but manual volume control on the main unit/sub would've been a nice backup option. Not a big deal though.

Overall Review: Packaging was well thought out. I'm always concerned when ordering something like this or a case regardless of the seller/shipper/manufacturer. I know that things will get tossed about and accidents happen as well, but once I opened the package I knew everything was fine without the need to plug them in or inspect for defects. Corsair wanted them to get to your door in the same condition they left their factory in regardless of the obstacle. For that I'm very grateful, peace-of-mind is a wonderful gift.

Pros: It's easier to list the few Cons rather than write a book about the Pros, but put simply- Stupid Fast Extremely Stable (Fantastic OC'er) Very Solid build quality, like putting steel rods in my mobo. Sexy...sexy.....ram. Sorry ladies, but you're gonna have to get in line. Light Bar is very subtle. Just enough to let you know how much BadA-ness is in your dark rig without causing any distraction. (too dim for my personal taste)

Cons: Tall.... I talking 'Yao Ming' Tall. Be absolutely sure, if you're plan on using for example, a H100i etc. that you have the clearance. I knew my NZXT Phantom (original) would not allow me to keep my top 2x 200mm fans while using the H100i because the Ram sticks out too far, not a huge deal, but may find another case soon because of it. (those 200mm move a ton of air and are so, soooo quiet.

Overall Review: Keep an eye out for the prices, they are fluctuating quite a bit do to recent events around the world. In March of 2013, I payed far less ('Newegg' prefers that prices be left out), but I wouldn't hold my breath. Don't quote me, but I don't think prices will be dropping anytime soon.

Pros: Fantastic Motherboard. Very Sturdy, with a beautiful matte black PCB and nice backplates on the MOSFETs. Speaking of the power delivery, Gigabyte used the best Power Stages(PS's) and Chokes I have ever seen on a motherboard. They are true 6 phase and true 60A PS's. This is fantastic for all of you out there who want to overclock, or just want clean reliable power delivery regardless of the load. I was going to buy the "ASUS Maximus V Formula" but I already have an X-fi Ti-Fatality Pro so the high end audio on the board was irrelevant to me. I wanted the power delivery that this board could provide, and it has delivered. POST is extremely quick on this board as-well, which helps with total boot-up times. There is a small gap between the CPU socket and the RAM slots which will accommodate most of the larger CPU Air coolers, provided that your RAM don't stick out too far. The I/O panel is black and very clean, it also has a thick padding that provides cushion and firmness to the I/O panel and the I/O's themselves. Came with 2xSATA cables with a 90° angle connectors on one side of the cables, and 2 that have 180° connectors on both sides. Dual UEFI BIOS is very helpful, if you have a bad flash or if one BIOS becomes corrupt, you can switch to the other one. Also Gigabyte limited your ability to update your BIOS chip to the primary chip. This protects the user from corrupting both with a bad flash, etc.

Cons: Being a fantastic board, there are some drawbacks. Although there are 2 Thunderbolt ports, I don't believe that is enough to warrant only 2xSATA 3 (6Gbps) ports on the Mobo. Nor do I believe that the removal of the Debug LED from the more expensive "GA-Z77X-UP5 TH" was necessary. I'm sure consumers would gladly pay the extra dollar of two for that to be implemented.

Overall Review: Like before mentioned, I bought this board solely because of the Power Stages used for their new "Ultra Durable 5". I then soon realized that I would too love the Expansion layout. It allows me to place my Sound Card directly above it rather than below so my GPU's airflow isn't restricted. This is the first Gigabyte product I have personally owned, and If they continue to deliver quality boards like this one, I'll have to remove ASUS from it's mantle place as my primary boards.