2017 Hardware Thread

Dude · 12 Oct 2017

ThrashZone said:

Hi,
Winner Winner chicken diner got my original win-7 back off an image from 10-1-17

AddRAM · 12 Oct 2017

copiertech25 said:

I pulled the trigger. I ordered a EVGA GTX 1070 to replace my 970.

Which model did you get ?

EVGA - Products - Graphics - GeForce 10 Series Family - GTX 1070

copiertech25 · 12 Oct 2017

AddRAM said:

Which model did you get ?

EVGA - Products - Graphics - GeForce 10 Series Family - GTX 1070

FTW2.
EVGA - Products - EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 FTW2 GAMING, 08G-P4-6676-KR, 8GB GDDR5, iCX - 9 Thermal Sensors & RGB LED G/P/M - 08G-P4-6676-KR

AddRAM · 12 Oct 2017

Good choice. :)

pparks1 · 12 Oct 2017

sygnus21 said:

Where are you reading those reviews?

This review on YouTube demonstrates many of the things I mentioned.
Cooler Master H500P Review - Its FINALLY Here! - YouTube

Reviews on NewEgg are going towards negative too: MasterCase H500P ATX Mid-Tower Case with two 200mm RGB fans in the front, light grey tinted tempered glass side panel, cable management covers and up to 360mm radiator support by Cooler Master - Newegg.com

sygnus21 said:

And If you want glass and all metal, you'll need to up your budget.

I just don't want flimsy plastic that basically falls off when you lift up the case. I was expecting more from Coolermaster on this case. I totally expected the vertical GPU mount, apparently that is a separate purchase.

I'll keep looking at other options. (all of these are less costly too)

Fractal Design Define C TG Black Tempered Fractal Design Define C TG Black Tempered Glass Window Silent Compact ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Newegg.com
Corsair Crystal Series 460X RGB. Corsair Crystal Series CC-9011101-WW Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ATX Power Supply - Newegg.com
Phanteks Enthoo Pro M SE w 2 x Halos RGB. Phanteks Enthoo Pro M SE with 2 x Halos RGB Fan Frames, Integrated RGB lighting, Tempered Glass Side Panel White interior - Newegg.com

essenbe · 12 Oct 2017

Here are a few more reviews

Cooler Master MasterCase H500p Case Review - the perfect case? - YouTube
Building a PC in the new Cooler Master H500P - YouTube
Why Not Build a Mini-ITX PC in the Cooler Master H500P? - YouTube

sygnus21 · 13 Oct 2017

pparks1 said:

This review on YouTube demonstrates many of the things I mentioned.
Cooler Master H500P Review - Its FINALLY Here! - YouTube

I wouldn't get that case anyway, I don't like it. I also think the front and top clear acrylic panels are a liability as they're definitely prone to scratching. Another reason I wouldn't touch that case.

As for the misalignments and gaps, it appears to me the reviewer got a rushed product. All and all, no way I'm touching that case. And this is coming from a guy who loves his Cooler Master HAF X case.

Just wanted to add Gamer Nexus murdered it - Cooler Master H500P Case Review – Illegitimate Heir

AddRAM · 13 Oct 2017

Ya it looks a piece of junk, and those 200 MM front fans, yuk LOL

pparks1 · 13 Oct 2017

Yeah, i had high hopes. I liked the concept of the giant front fans, but as reviews showed, air flow is impacted by case design. I have never had a flashy case before. This doesn't seem like a great place to start.

solarstarshines · 13 Oct 2017

copiertech25 said:

FTW2.
EVGA - Products - EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 FTW2 GAMING, 08G-P4-6676-KR, 8GB GDDR5, iCX - 9 Thermal Sensors & RGB LED G/P/M - 08G-P4-6676-KR

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 TI Full Specs and Clock Restriction Detailed talk about bs I would make them give me the Ti