Pros: Finally got around to building a HTPC and was stunned at how few choices there were of enclosures that fit a DVD player-like profile/size (I mean seriously, why do I want cube cases to fit on a HTPC shelf). I'm very happy with the unit. The instructions were very well detailed on dealing with this case (some things are really recommended to be installed in a certain order). I really like the PCIe extension, but sadly I just didn't find a use for it with "good enough" integrated graphics from both Intel and AMD for video/movies, and in-home streaming options for gaming making dedicated GPU's for HTPC seem like a diminishing thing as well. Maybe a sound card when I get back around to this small build.

Cons: I don't think there are any major cons to this case, just a quirks - so see below.

Overall Review: Because of it's form factor, installing stuff requires a bit more attention otherwise you'll just frustrate yourself. For instance, after installing the sfx PSU, then installing the bracket over it - if you didn't pay attention to the instructions and turn the PSU switch ON, well.....you're going to have to take it back off now. The build process in this case really ought to be followed in the instructions - so this is not really a case I would tinker with often (though I don't see why you would in a HTPC build). A decent amount of storage mounting options, but in this day and age of NAS devices, it was another feature (like the PCIe extension) I didn't find that useful personally. The Power/Reset LED's are blue, and a bit too bright in my tastes for something that will sit in a dark room. You could just leave the leads off the motherboard and deal with no LED's or see if you can mentally tune out the shining LED /shrug. Double check your shelf/setup and this case's height. While it appears to have a DVD-player-like size, it's a bit taller. Two fan openings are on the bottom of the case.

Pros: Follow up review, see below

Cons: Follow up review, see below

Overall Review: This is a follow-up review - scroll by most helpful for my detailed initial review. I'm sorry, but anyone giving this more than 3 stars is a gullible chump. After rebooting the computer, the software suite simply WILL NOT launch on my windows 10 computer. I can see the process in task manager, but it just won't do anything. Re-installing is the only way I could get it to even open again. Maybe just me, but I don't understand why it's so hard to just write software that works. I wrote about how the software is just pre-mature in terms of customization. There's a HUGE difference between un-intuitive and pre-mature. The software and lighting customization is just completely lackluster for this price - so many features are just NOT here. It's not hidden away behind complicated menu's, it's just completely lacking. It's 11/12/15 as of this typing, and the software STILL hasn't been updated. Software on their website is still dated for 10/15/15. A whole MONTH? A whole MONTH and I still can't even have basic stuff like lighting effects WITH static lighting? I'm sorry, but that's just ridiculous. The software was already lacking a huge amount of features at launch, and if they haven't updated it at all in over a month.....I'm done waiting. If you really think this keyboard deserves 5 stars, I'm sorry - you're a gullible consumer that's easily satisfied. Corsair's software may be un-intuitive, but it does HAVE all the features you want. Razer's software suite is unmatched and has 90% customization on what people want. Lots of off-brand RGB keyboards are coming out with software-less customization. I wanted to like this keyboard, I really did. But the software has to at least support basic amounts of customization to be worth it. All I got to pick was what color I want the keys. A month later, that's still all I get to pick.

Pros: I wanted accessory displays for web browsing, youtubing, HW monitoring, etc etc. Never intended for my main display, but I needed one with VESA mounts as I already have an arm setup. An affordable monitor WITH VESA mounts is very rare. I was skeptical of going with TN next to my LG 34UM95 (a high end IPS), but I had a hard time justifying spending more for accessory monitors.

Cons: This is still TN, but the biggest problems are the brightness and contrast out of the box. THEY ARE TERRIBLE. Anyone who thinks the brightness and colors are good clearly haven't used higher quality displays. It's not that it's TN, it's as if Acer tried to make it look like an IPS on store shelves by cranking up contrast and brightness to stupidly high levels. Turn Contrast to zero (yes ZERO). Turn Brightness down to ~60. One needed 60 and the other needed 63. Checked with my i1 DisplayPro but you can tell the difference immediately.

Overall Review: AFTER CHANGING THE ABOVE It's an ok value monitor. VESA mount is a huge plus, as I think there are a few better options if that's not important (but remember those other options probably have terrible non-adjustable stands nor VESA mounts). Side viewing angles are decent for the price. Vertical is worse, but given the price......eh, I can live with it. As far as accessory displays go, I'm satisfied (not very happy, just satisfied) with these for the $150 price each. As much as I wish I went with something a little more, there are far better things to spend my money on than better accessory displays.

Pros: Packaging was nice. Construction felt solid. Nothing out of the ordinary. One big thing of note is the length of this unit - it's an inch or two shorter than others in it's class. Also chose this unit because the fan was recommended more than those used in other units. Was using an EVGA 1300W Supernova - arguably the most popular because of it's price/value - but the fan on it was LOUD at full load. Hence my search for a higher quality PSU with a well regarded fan.

Cons: This thing just simply can't perform. CONSTANTLY tripped OCP on an overclocked, watercooled 4930k and Titan Tri-SLi setup. My old, louder, cheaper EVGA unit could power this just fine. I was in disbelief. Tried different configs (and voltages), and searched around on OCN forums. Turns out this PSU really isn't as quality as you think it is.

Overall Review: Those that think this PSU is great are probably just kids overbuying PSU output for what they need. Those that actually need ~1300W should be well aware this unit absolutely sucks at it. I've already wasted 2 weeks of my time thinking something else was wrong with my setup. In a market loaded with PSU choices, this one is just not worth your time. You either don't need a 1300W unit, or you actually do need one and this one isn't it. I was so fed up with the time I wasted on this unit, I just went big with the AX1500i instead. More expensive, but the EVGA Supernova is too loud and I don't want to deal with "should be good enough" units anymore. Anyone who needs this much power should consider the same imo.

Pros: Anyone looking for an MX Blue keyboard with Red LEDs knows there's very limited selection (and even less so in available stock - newegg is listing this out of stock at the time of this, so who knows if they will restock these). Keyboard construction is good - nothing really at fault.

Cons: From all the pictures, it gave me this impression that is had a slim profile. Coming from a K70 and wanting something different but still slim/sleek, I thought this would fit the bill. But the frame of this keyboard is NOT slim. It's not overly bulky - it has a very similar shape/size to a Razer Blackwidow, maybe a little taller. even more similar with the wrist rest attached.

Overall Review: I tried it for a while, but I couldn't get over the shape/size of it. Just wasn't what I was looking for. Anyone who's seen/touched a Razer Blackwidow (your local Best Buy always seems to have one on display) will have a very good idea of the frame of this keyboard. But hey, at least it's an offering of MX Blues with Red LEDs

Pros: You're probably here because of the raving reviews all over that this PSU has - and the price compared to others on the market. It's all true - this is an amazing value PSU.

Cons: BUT this thing is NOT quiet. Anyone who thinks this thing is quiet probably bought too much PSU and never put this thing under load. As a 4930k and Titan Tri-SLi user who just water cooled his system, the noise of this power supply is driving me insane now. I have to get rid of it - it's TOO loud. all 15 of my fans don't come close to how noisy this thing is under load (even disconnected all fans to confirm it was the PSU - I couldn't believe how noisy it was) After looking into it more, a few forums report that the fan (made by Hong Hua - HA1425H12B-Z) is a much higher rpm fan of the 1000W version.

Overall Review: Hope this non-jaded review helps others - this power supply is NOT quiet when actually used to it's fullest potential. Still a great value power supply, but for some it's a deal breaker. If you're using this on air cooled gpu's, then this loud PSU will be drowned out - but if you have plans on water cooling silence...nope.