COB's are outdated now? There are tons of people on here growing fire with them... I also have some.. I dont know enough about the QB tech (I am assuming thats what you are saying is the most up to date tech? or strips I guess?) to venture into that and I honestly dont feel like re learning all of that at this point when, from what I am seeing the difference between COB and boards seems negligible. It is not like I am a huge opp anyway.. just looking to upgrade from my shitty 600 hps. Anyway I was questioning the reliability of the company themselves rather then the tech.