Pros: Fast delivery, easy installation, plug 'n play

Cons: OEM indeed, buyer beware, buyer prepare

Overall Review: I've had some bad experiences with archiving lately and so I've been looking for a more reliable way of storing information for later retrieval. Seems like burning discs is the way to go. USB's and HDD's no longer seem to be as reliable as they used to be, and I'm not all that trusting of cloud-storage. I found the LG Electronics WH14NS40 for a good price on NewEgg.ca's website some time ago, but resisted the temptation to buy it until I saw the sale-price creeping up. Still a good deal; my last DVD burner (a couple of years ago) was well over $100.00. Purchasing it was relatively straightforward, and within a couple of days I received it and replaced the OEM Hitachi Samsung SH-224 DVD burner that came with my CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra GUA250 AMD FX-4100 Gaming Desktop. My research into this drive had made me a little worried that there could be software / hardware compatibility issues (I purchased NewEgg's 1 year replacement plan, just in case the drive was DOA), but my PC had no apparent problems recognizing and accessing the drive when I booted it up. As noted it is OEM, so there is no cable set or software disc, though the burner was well protected with bubble wrap and came with a warranty and registration sheet. You're definitely on your own for burning and viewing software. No worries; I have a PS3 for viewing BD media and really wanted this to cut down on the number of discs I would need to buy for archival purposes. Three days later I successfully burned my first 7.5 Gb of data onto a Philips DVD+R DL disc. I was a bit cautious; some of the reviews I read earlier advised users to not max out the burner and risk buffer issues / coasters. The discs can be burned at 8X, but I slowed it down to 4X. It still only took 40 minutes to burn all that data, and everything checks out. I noted that the day before I got it LG placed a firmware update on their web-site (WH14NS40_A1.02-A0(ew).zip, release date 02/04/2014). My PC's W7HP OS seems to be working fine (so far) with the original firmware so why risk making a brick (if it ain't broke, don't fix it...) of the drive, I ask. I'm pleased with my WH14NS40's performance for now and look forward to trying some BD media and maybe some "M" discs for the really important stuff (when the prices come down a bit more...). If you're not afraid of the guts of a PC, this is a great way to get a bit more usability out of it. I would recommend this drive, as it does not seem like there is much more in the way of improved burners on the near-horizon. The capability to store up to 128 Gb of data on a disc? I remember my first PC only had 30 Gb of storage on the C-Drive, and that was only about 15 years ago. Technology...

Pros: Time proven design, great looks, nice lightshow

Cons: No PWM

Overall Review: There's about 2500 reviews of this cooler on Newegg; I hardly think mine matters, but here goes. Typical Newegg purchase process, fast shipping, received in good condition. I put it into my PC on a Saturday afternoon, and didn't even get out of my bathrobe to do it. No cuts, no nicks, no blood loss; I'm one of the lucky ones, I guess. No problems test-fitting and securing it to my motherboard, as there was adequate space to work on it. The AMD clips worked fine for me, and the connection is secure. It's about 100 gm. heavier than the board specs, but I don't intend to bring it on a roller coaster ride anytime soon, so there you go. No major temperature changes, but the PC was already running pretty cool in the first place. I bought it mostly for the look of it, and didn't even bother with the external speed regulator. I rarely see 35° C at full bore and it idles at 16° within a few minutes of start-up. Spinning at 2596 RPM's constantly and I barely notice the fan noise. The blue LED fan contrasts nicely with the couple of red chassis fans and compliments the blue LED of the PSU. Overall, a nice experience purchasing, installing and enjoying the cooler.

Pros: Ridiculously easy application, great control, even coating.

Cons: Tiny amount of compound. Just barely enough for one application to 2 surfaces.

Overall Review: Like tons of other reviewers, I love the ease of application of the compound. Got a nice even coat on both surfaces (CPU & Cooler Block). It does what it says, solid connection for heat transfer. My temps are 16° C. at idle and no more than 40° C. when tasking the CPU. Wish I had more of the stuff for future applications. Hear that, Zalman?

Pros: Good power, modular design, nice lightshow.

Cons: Stiff cabling, cables could be a bit longer.

Overall Review: I've had my CyberPowerPC GUA250 for over a year now and have always worried about a couple of bottlenecks in it's performance, chief amongst them being the PSU. Research online made me realize that I may have a potential hand grenade inside my chassis, just aching to fail and potentially take the whole PC with it. I purchased this newer PSU based on a few criteria. More power; apparently my OEM PSU may not actually be able to deliver the 500 watts "not clearly posted" on its label (probably cannot even tolerate loads over 300). Versatility; this new PSU has a semi-modular design cutting down on cable clutter, as well as providing more connection options. Serviceability; Raidmax keeps its eye on NewEgg reviews and is not afraid to communicate with the customer. Design; I liked the look of the new PSU case with the blue LED fan and modular cables. Price; NewEgg prices are the bomb, but you have to keep your eye on things (kinda like the stock market). Rebate; it's always good to get something back, keeps customers interested. Another quick NewEgg purchase; I had it in my hands in less than 24 hours. I installed it over the weekend, and it was not at all that difficult. My PC's mid-sized chassis mounts the PSU on the bottom, and even though there are vents below to allow airflow I mounted it "upside down (fan facing up)" to add to the interior lightshow. In addition to the native motherboard cables I only needed one of the SATA cables and the Molex cable, and all cables were able to reach their destinations with a bit of work. She's purrin' in the CyberPower as I type this. Runs quieter than the OEM PSU, and the lightshow inside the PC is nice to look at. The CyberPower / Thermaltake MSI Commander chassis is cavernous, and I'm always amazed at the coolness of the airflow leaving the PC. Even though it's early days I'm happy with my purchase. Fingers crossed for durability...