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Christian M.

Christian M.

Joined on 10/30/11

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Most Favorable Review

Good Case

Corsair Graphite Series 600T Arctic White Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Corsair Graphite Series 600T Arctic White Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: - Great cable management - Good looks - Lots of interior space - Latches make the side panels easily accessible - Plastic parts still haven't discoloured after two years of ownership - It can actually hold quite a bit of water cooling components if you're handy with your tools - Quality rubber grommets

Cons: - Build quality could be better since the side panels aren't flush with the front and rear bezels and the latches stick when pushed down to release the side panel. - Fan controller broke within an hour after I first built the system probably due to not using the stock fans - Stock fans aren't that great and the front fan makes a horrible whooshing sound due to the circular air flow holes - Rear fan isn't LED to match the other two case fans - Not enough cable tie down points on the motherboard tray - Flimsy clips are used for attaching the bezels and top plastic piece - Not enough space for push/pull on radiators in the roof - USB 3.0 pass through

Overall Review: I've had this case for over two years and I have to say I'm still not tired of looking at it. I've modded mine extensively to fit a 360 Monsta rad in the front and a 360 XSPC EX360 in the roof as it can fit a lot of water cooling stuff in it if you're handy with your tools. It's not a perfect case by any means and might be a bit too large for some people but overall it's a decent case and you don't have to worry about the white plastic parts discolouring over time since Corsair seems to have really done their research to make sure the plastic matches the metal parts well as it's hard to tell which is made out of which material. Highly recommended but do note the cons as previously mentioned above.

11/19/2013
Most Critical Review

Okay PSU

PC Power and Cooling Silencer Mk II 750W High Performance 80PLUS Silver SLI CrossFire Intel Haswell Ready Power Supply
PC Power and Cooling Silencer Mk II 750W High Performance 80PLUS Silver SLI CrossFire Intel Haswell Ready Power Supply

Pros: -Has all the connectors you'll ever need for today's computers. -7-year warranty. -Worked great for the first few months.

Cons: -One of the 6-pin pci-e power connectors doesn't work. -Power isn't always stable on 12V and 3.3V even on idle. -When powering the computer on, it loses some power then gets it back (the case fans turn off for 2 seconds then back on). It started doing that after about 3 months. -Not modular. -Made by Highpower and not Seasonic. -Not annoyingly loud but definitely not silent.

Overall Review: It's not a terrible unit but there are definitely better units at this price point that are modular. I just replaced it with the Seasonic Platinum 860W (not the same price point) due to the points above and the cable clutter was annoying me. I wanted to like this psu but I don't recommend it. The mk iii is a better unit and is modular even though it's an 80 plus bronze instead of silver (if that's a concern for anyone). Personally I'd spend the extra $40 ($20 after rebate) and get the Corsair AX series 750W instead. It's fully modular and 80plus gold.

Great Card

ASUS Xonar Essence STX Virtual 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Express x1 Interface 124 dB SNR / Headphone AMP Card
ASUS Xonar Essence STX Virtual 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Express x1 Interface 124 dB SNR / Headphone AMP Card

Pros: -Excellent clarity -No component interference due to the mounted shield. -Excellent head phone sound quality. -Switchable op amps. -Good looking card.

Cons: -Molex power cable can make cable tidying difficult unless you place it in a lower PCI-E slot. -Some of the effects included with the software are pretty useless for full time use but can be fun.

Overall Review: Someone posted earlier that this card is incompatible with Windows 8.1 but that is completely false. I have not had any issues with Windows 8.1 compatibility. This card, although a little pricey, is fantastic for those looking for a decent solution to so so onboard audio.

Great O/S

Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit (Full Version)
Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit (Full Version)

Pros: -Faster than Win 7 -Just type what you want on the Metro interface and it's right there -Better gaming performance than Win 7 -Very stable

Cons: -Takes about an hour or so to figure out then you are good to go -Not for those that dislike change. -Not ideal for older, lower powered systems

Overall Review: I've been using Win 8 since March and I haven't had any issues with its usage or stability. I really think people should stop complaining about the lack of the traditional Start menu as it's completely unnecessary. 8 is superior to 7 in almost every way. It's faster, very stable, has better gaming performance and is easy to use once you spend a bit of time with it. Aside from some changes it's really no different than Win 7. It even looks almost exactly the same once you go to the desktop. This Win 8 bashing is really no different than when people complained about the introduction of a Start menu back when Win 95 was released. Albeit it's not for everyone but it's not terrible like many claim.

Great Fans

AeroCool Shark 140mm Red, Red LED Case Fan
AeroCool Shark 140mm Red, Red LED Case Fan

Pros: -Moves tons of air even at low rpm. -Look great as the red is actually red -Black sleeved wires. (I just wish it was a higher quality sleeving. They have that waxy plasticy sleeving but it's better than none at all.) -Fluid dynamic bearings giving you an estimated 100 000 hours of use. -Very quiet unless operating at 100%.

Cons: -Nowhere on the fan does it tell you what direction air flow is going but it's easy enough to figure out. -At 100% they sound like a jet engine but that's due to the massive air flow. -Price but worth it.

Overall Review: I really love these fans despite them not really getting the credit they deserve. People seem to overlook them but they are excellent. Make sure you clean your air filters more frequently when using these as they will fill up with dust very quickly due to the amount of air they move.

Great Ram

CORSAIR Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9
CORSAIR Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9

Pros: -Overclocks well -Fits under all giant heatsinks.

Cons: -Green PCB

Overall Review: I wish it had a black PCB. Other than that you won't be disappointed with this ram as it performs very well.