Joined on 01/12/04
Nice Dummy Build
Pros: Works! No problems with XP install. HD / CDROM cage easy to remove and load. Drivers install smoothly.
Cons: Case Fan LOUD. Had to replace and acually started installing new fan while it was on since the power supply and CPU fan aren't nearly as loud. (Not silent but MUCH better with the new fan.) Lid doesn't fit well but does the job. (gaps and over hangs.)
Overall Review: I read the reviews and expected to replace the case fan. Much happier that I knew a part of this case was instant trash.
WOW that's LOUD!
Pros: Kinda small. Sturdy Metal. Room for another fan. Design lets you stack stuff on it. Nothing sharp. SSD fits easily. plenty room for cables unless you add another fan, then it gets tight.
Cons: WOW that's loud! Didn't read the reviews due to the cost and I regret it. I have a server running 6 fans that's quieter! Came with NO feet. No Sticker for the little area in the front. No Screws provided. (But don't we all have a million by now?) Power LED could land a plane. Why have such a bright light hiting you in the face when you can hear it two rooms away?
Overall Review: Will consider buying a new Power Supply if the rebate holds true. Covered the on light with a permanent industrial black Sharpie - its still brighter than the USB Drive next to it but no longer performs Lasik.
SLOW Menu
Pros: Sturdy metal construction. Wired connections fast and stable.
Cons: Features are VERY confusing. This may be improved is the interface wasn't SO SLOW. Wireless kicked all users off if a hacked droid phone connected to the wireless. (<- read that again and explain that to me.) Interface SLOW (not connection speed)
Overall Review: Interface (browser based) was painfully slow. Menu required drilling down and changed menu options so switching between menus was impossible. I thought I could deal with the complexity since I'm MCSE and CCNA and I could but it took minutes to do simple port restrictions. And when the wireless kicked all users off because of a droid phone, that was it! I put my old router (with less ports) back.
Server's Best Friend
Pros: Read the description. These drives last. Use for Servers or for a RAID drive D to go with your SSD Drive C. Use the RED for NAS. (all good experience with both.)
Cons: Noisier than solid state but thats not why you're buying this!
Loose
Pros: Works, Cheap, Thick.
Cons: Doesn't fit snugly. Sticks out a little when connecting to the Intel DC3217IYE.
Overall Review: Worried that it might slip out and turn the computer off. Will try another brand next time.
Two DOA
Pros: Fits in Case. Cables are short
Cons: Doesn't work. I got first one DOA. Spent $$ for shipping for a repair and second one is DOA. Other power supplies of the same manufacturer work and higher and lower Watts work... Just a bad egg unless New Egg shipped me back the same power supply thinking is was good...
Overall Review: Was trying to build a cheap PC and so far paid over $300 for nothing that works. sigh. You get what you pay for.