Joined on 02/26/13
Pretty wonderful
Pros: The build of it is really nice, im using it on my AMD FX 6300 and it's keeping it pretty cooled down! Overall, it's really great, dropped my temps on idle from 45c all the way down to 24-26c! while using cinebench, the temps never went past 39c!
Cons: the tubes on the water block are sturdy, so it is kind of difficult to hold the block down(when the radiator is installed i mean), so make sure you install the block first lol Another thing you should note, the radiator itself is larger than 120mm, so make sure you have room in the fan slots otherwise you're going to have problems, i "rigged" mine to the case by installing the screws into the wrong holes so, make sure you check your case before you buy this!
Overall Review: This is meant for an I5 4690k which has yet to be released and arrive, so temporarily im using it on my current build: AMD FX 6300 @ 3.5GHz-3.8GHz Gigabyte 990FX Motherboard Zotac AMP! Edition GTX 760 10% OC Rosewill Green Series 630W PSU ThermalTake V3 AMD Edition
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Pros: None
Cons: Was DOA when i got it, the fan would spin up but it wouldn't load ANYTHING when starting the computer. i know my mobo can support it and everything, my psu is brand new so it's not a problem, and i have tried EVERYTHING to get it to work before realizing it was a DOA. i RMA'd it instantly, just waiting for my replacement. future reference: just go like $20 more and get the Sapphire. :/
Feels really nice
Pros: - Keys are really responsive - The entire build just doesn't feel cheap at all, feels like someone actually made the board and everything - The mouse is comfortable, even after hours on hours of gaming. - Flashy colors! who doesn't like that!?
Cons: Be aware, the backlight on the keys are toggled with the Scroll Lock key. while that isn't an issue for me, it might be for you.
Overall Review: Another thing i would have to mention is that the mouse scroll wheel has a chance of derping up and causing it so every time you scroll it can jump back a bit. the mouse can also get a very annoying squeaking, so keep that in mind as well. Overall, it's really good, just that squeaking xD
very strong
Pros: very strong, high IPC, and most of all, very easy to overclock. managed to clock it at 4.6Ghz and still be under 80c on my cooler master seidon 120v! goes really well with my Zotac AMP! Edition GTX 760, very nice processor all around.
Cons: this isn't so much of a con of the processor itself but i won't be pre-ordering from newegg. i was stuck on pre-order ever since it came, i went to a different site, and boom, next day it's here.
Really good if you're on a budget
Pros: Very quiet, was able to OC to 4.2GHz with it being stable
Cons: None at all
Overall Review: I guess i was probably lucky? i got the processor, slapped it in, and it runs VERY cool with the stock cooler! Honestly, if you got a tight budget, get one of these, they work really great, i got mine with a Gigabyte 990FX mobo and i am able to run it really well, really recommend this!
Great for the price
Pros: Really powerful, loved how quiet it is! i got it on sale for $249 and was not dissapointed, i do intend to buy another in the future.
Cons: None!
Overall Review: As an old AMD user, i didn't think Nvidia was going to be any better. however, i was proved wrong, it is better by a large margin. I went from a Radeon 6950 to a GTX 760, really worth it! Specs: Intel Core i5-4670K Asus Z87 Motherboard Zotac AMP! Edition GTX 760 8GBs Kingston Ram