Pros: - Coming from someone who built primarily older, budget builds, just about everything is a huge improvement. - The options! There are a metric ton of settings, fan control, voltage options, etc. that aren't present in a budget board. - The sound! I've never heard an onboard chip sound so great. It's no match for a dedicated high end sound card, but for onboard sound, it's better than anything I've heard so far.

Cons: none for the price

Overall Review: The box came in somewhat battered. The motherboard was fine, and I'm sure it was the fault of those responsible for the shipping, so I can't dock off any eggs for that.

Pros: Really quiet, made by Seasonic, does everything I bought it to do.

Cons: Not modular-- it has so many cables! Of course, for reliable 550w at a discounted price of $~35, I can't complain.

Overall Review: I'm hoping the rattling sound from the fan never rears its ugly head, but so far, it's nearly silent.

Pros: - Overclocks to 2200mhz at 1.55v - Low profile, great voltage specs

Cons: Nothing