Pros: The GA-X99-SLI is a motherboard that has many desirable features for the LGA 2011-V3 platform. The hardware is good looking in a black and yellow gold color scheme and ambient LED. It appears to be well designed and constructed with no corners cut. The specs on hardware/capacitors/PCB/chokes are solid on this board with good power delivery for core I7 2011-v3 processors, which is currently limited to a couple high end processors. I use an i7 5820k. This motherboard has 8 DDR4 sockets and supports up to 64 GB of system memory, but in my configuration was 4 channel DDR using G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB), which were compatible with no issues. There is support for faster ram up to 3333 MHz. It supports up to 4-way graphics, depending on CPU, and with the necessary SLI connector. There are plenty of connections for SATA and 1 SATA express, as well as dual M.2 and Wifi card support. Onboard sound is a Realtek ALC1150 with independent right and left channel and with support up to 7.1 playback, and built in Rear Audio amplifier. The audio sounded good to me in a variety of music and video and games. There are four PCI Express x16 slots and the speeds depend on the CPU used, so check the specs. There are 3 PCI Express x1 slots. Combined, there are ample expansion slots and Thunderbolt capability. Warranty is a standard 3 years. Installation of the CPU & RAM and other hardware was without issue. The software drivers I used were the Windows 10 64-bit drivers on Gigabyte’s website, which worked just fine. Performance and stability was great. The BIOS contains all the settings (i.e. frequency, voltage, etc.) in intuitive locations. Overclocking, directly using the familiar BIOS (or optionally using EasyTune in Windows to overclock CPU/RAM etc.) took the chip to the temperature limit of air cooling using a Noctua NH-D14 SE2011. The APP center includes the EasyTune and other Cloud Station Utilities that may be of interest to some users. In summary, this is a premium X99 motherboard that can be the basis for an extremely fast system for productivity use, video encoding, high resolution gaming, or nearly any need.

Cons: Only one Ethernet port is not an issue for me, but could be for some

Overall Review: Similar to other modern high end motherboards, there are no PCI slots for legacy devices, e.g. tv tuners, but this does not impact most users of this board.

Pros: One active displayport needed for three monitors. Works well for Eyefinity with a 5570, after a defective one was returned for replacement.

Cons: First one was DOA, has to return for a replacement.

Pros: The case is appealing and has two neutral colors. The build quality seems good and the switch has good feedback.

Cons: It features lithium battery power with a logo on the front, but it is just a AA and is not rechargeable type lithium ion battery.

Overall Review: High rpm cutting means no snagging. There are multiple attachments for use on brow hairs and nose hairs. Two different length spacers for brow trimming. Cleaning is simple with a rinse off with water. In use so far, it works as it should.

Pros: The CORSAIR RM850 PSU has a black exterior and has no LED lights. The full modular PSU lets one utilize minimal cabling (i.e. ATX 24 pin for motherboard, 8 pin EPS for CPU). The remaining connections can be used as needed, up to 6 PCIe and 12 SATA, which is enough for most scenarios. The connectors click firmly. Installation was simple. The 80 Plus gold certified means this will be 87% efficient at loads from 20-100%.

Cons: The 120 V power cord connection in its vertical orientation near the side is very close to the side, which meant I could not use it in OPHION M EVO TGS with a vertically mounted PSU that required a right angle power cord connector. There were no issues with a standard case with power cord at the rear.

Overall Review: The CORSAIR power supplies Ive used on past builds have been reliable and stable. The 135 mm fan is quiet when running, with the zero RPM mode my preferred default setting. It does not switch on until heavier loads. The 12V handles over 70A (850W), which should be more than enough for my foreseeable gaming builds. In my use in the past couple of weeks it is very stable and quiet. Corsair offers a ten-year warranty, clearly indicating they are confident in the component (e.g. capacitor) quality and will stand behind the product. I expect to be using it for many years.

Pros: The Seasonic SYNCRO Q704 is a quality and spacious reverse ATX mid tower case that has a few unique features. Nearly everything in the case is black including the screws. The right side tempered glass ships with a retaining clamp so the magnetically held side case door does not swing open. The case was well-packaged and had protective film covering the outside of the glass. Once removed, it is easy screw-less access. The top port access is easy access and gives access to the most commonly needed USB 3.0 (2x), USB Type-C, audio in out. The brushed black steel at the front covers the fans, so keep that in mind as it will cover the front case fans and wont directly show RGB from the front. I am using liquid cooling for the CPU and used the top mount, which can handle a radiator/triple fan up to 360 mm, giving a lot of options. As someone that spends a lot of time on having tidy cabling, including breaking out a Dremel tool on some cases, the cable management was well thought out when coupled with a SYNCRO PSU (DGC-650 for this build). The CONNECT module of that power supply helps with cable management and is modular including the connections to the video card. Up to two 3.5 and three 2.5 storage drive can be installed and are hidden. Installation does take a bit of time to route and manage cables, but the result is well worth the effort. The three removable dust filters are quick to remove being held in place with magnets. The case comes with four Seasonic Nidec fans (3 front, 1 rear), which provide good air flow for cooling. Selecting between the minimum to maximum fan RPM selection one can find a good balance or choose between cooling and noise when gaming or using the web.

Cons: There were some minor fit and finish issues with the screws. The painted screws were very tight and some thumb screws were difficult to start the threads. A couple needed a little grease, otherwise it would nearly needed pliers to install. Another possible con is the limit of two 3.5 disk drives. Coming from a case where I had three 2.5 and three 3.5 drives installed, this did require removing one drive.

Overall Review: The high-quality case can be made into a great looking system that is especially dark. It looks great both outside and inside with superb cable management.

Pros: The Seasonic SYNCHRO DGC PSU is designed for use with the Seasonic SYNCRO Q704 case. It has a unique cable management cable management with the CONNECT module. It does that well and results in one of the best modular cable management results I have used. Cables are routed and hidden well. A power supply tester is included and a welcome addition. Efficiency is respectable with 80 plus gold. Fan control includes fanless mode, resulting in near zero noise. It has shown stable performance and quiet operation in all usage scenarios. The case also looks good with black and subtle chrome mesh on the top of the PSU case. The 10 year warranty gives one confidence in long term reliability.

Cons: There are only 5 SATA as the corresponding case limits it to five drives. This PSU will only work in the case it is designed for, which limits future flexibility and moving to a different case.

Overall Review: Seasonic PSUs are known to be high quality and long lasting. I used a Seasonic S12-500 PSU from 2006 until 2020 until upgrading to a higher wattage, with about the last 5 years in 24/7 operation without issue. If you plan to use a SYNCRO Q704 case, this series is a choice I can recommend.