Joined on 02/14/06
Cools as Expected
Pros: keeps 4770k @4.4, 1.28v at 70C under Prime95 small FFT load, goes up to 80C at 4.6 and 1.35v (stable overnight but too much voltage for me). Disclaimer: this is non-avx instruction set stress testing. Vastly superior mounting method than my old H50 (ring-interlock system), hardest part of mounting in the top of my HAF932 was getting the stock fan (with the allen-head screws) out. I've got the 4-pin fans plugged into my mobo headers so I can use Fan Xpert2 to control them (works great). Don't have the USB plugged in, I may try it eventually but am satisfied enough with my current setup I may not....so I can't comment on the Corsair Link stuff or running fans through the pump hub.
Cons: wish it came with a usb plug or adapter to use a rear panel port instead of one of the motherboard headers (used by my front panel ports)
Overall Review: [email protected], 1.28v Asus Maximus Hero 2x8gb g.skill trident 2400mhz evga gtx670 samsung 840 corsair ax760 HAF932
got a defective stick
Pros: great potential to be a life-extender for aging laptop
Cons: installed in a compaq r4000 and immediately got system beep codes; ran memtest, looked fine at first but it started giving errors after a few hours
Overall Review: never had to RMA with newegg before, here's hoping it goes smoothly so i can re-review and 5 star it
Meh....OK
Pros: It's a router. It's wireless. Handles a lot of LAN traffic well. VERY easy setup, if that's what you're looking for.
Cons: It's my own fault for not researching enough and maybe expecting way too much for what this costs, but the "parental controls" are a joke. It's OpenDNS filters, that's it. I had thought pre-purchase that the router would offer filtering and time controls for each computer on my network separately with differing filter levels for each..boy was I wrong. If you use the controls, they filter your entire network; if you want your own PC unfiltered, you have to run a "work-around" in the background.
Overall Review: Not much of a "real world" upgrade over my WRT320N. Not worth the hassle of returning it, but would not purchase again nor recommend it.
Thumbs Up
Pros: Seems very solidly built and holds drive very securely. Next enclosure I get will be the usb3 version of this, hope it is as well-constructed as this one. This product has >1200 five-egg reviews for a reason.
Cons: There's no sort of stand included if you intend to set it up vertically.
Overall Review: Windows 7 keeps giving me the me old "this device can perform faster" pop-up. New system and new drivers...time to do some benchmarks and check bios settings.
Great Board
Pros: Board appearance is pure sechs with performance to match. I always wanted an ROG board, it has not disappointed. More uefi/bios options than I know what to do with. set xmp memory profile and multiplier and got a nice easy OC Nice software bundle...daemon tools pro and kaspersky anti-virus. Have read mixed reviews on FanXpert 2 but it's working great for me.
Cons: The Q-code LED and "start" button are sort of bright, I haven't found a way to dim them yet, if you have a case with a side window and your tower is on your desk or side table, it's can be little distracting/obnoxious. OTOH, it stands out as a reminder that you've got a really nice mobo in there...
Overall Review: 4770k @ 4.4ghz, 1.28v 2 x 8gb g.skill trident 2400mhz corsair h100i evga gtx670 corsair ax760 haf932
Satisfied (with the hardware)
Pros: Upgraded from a 5830 to this card, substantial increase in 3dMark11 and Heaven benches. Maxes Skyrim on Ultra at 1080p, HD textures and a bunch of other graphical mods and doesn't even break a sweat.
Cons: Card itself is great. For 1080p or less, only seems to be a slight increase in performance over 660ti. Went with the 670 for more "future-proofness", we'll see how that turns out.
Overall Review: Feeling ripped off by the free game promo which started after I ordered but before I even got my hands on the card. I contacted customer service about it, was basically told "tough", only option I was given after I complained a second time was that I could return it (and then wait 2 more weeks for the process and a new card!!!) The gigantic "free game" screen that presented itself when I installed the drivers didn't help, either. I will think long and hard before buying from newegg again.