Our Senior European reviewer Grace at XR has a look at some unique case modding products by a newcomer from France, Boogie Bug. Grace evaluates an assortment of their Boogie Bug modding accessories in this installment from her review bench.

OCZ has delivered another kickass product and while some of the testing showed that 4x UTT using 2-2-2-5 with 2T settings was a faster alternative when running 2GB, when using TCCD we were limited in our overclocking even when both kits can do 300+ on their own. Also, not all motherboards will provide the 3.1 volts UTT needed to run these speeds. Obviously, popping in two 1GB sticks of memory will be the preferred way of running 2GB of memory however, if you already have an existing gig of memory and are looking to add more moving to this type of kit may not be the most cost effective option.

After much waiting, we've finally gotten our hands on the first X-Fi sound cards. X-Fi brings with it a whole series of technological innovations that make its introduction nothing less than a watershed event in the history of sound on the PC.

Toms Hardware Guide

Once again the Madshrimps test the limits of Transcend DDR2 533, this time in 1024MB (x2) module size. If you recall, overclocking DDR SDRAM resulted in higher frequencies when smaller 256MB modules were used. Fortunately DDR2 doesn´t seem to be bootstrapped in the same manner. Transcend memory has been keeping pace in performance with some of the more costly modules out there and for much less money. Their current DDR2-533MHz modules are based on Elipida E5108AE-5C-E IC´s and they´ve simply been spectacular.

Asus sent us their new 7800 GTX TOP edition that claims to cool the card better for improved overclocking ability at the cost of a return to dual slot cooling. Is the change worth it?

PC Perspective

OCIA.net takes a look at the Steelpad Steel Sound 5H Headset in their latest review.

I mentioned back on page 1 that I will be comparing this headset against my cheap-o $20 Koss headphones. Sure, it's probably not a fair comparison as the two are in different price ranges, but they are the only headphones that I own, so, yeah... end of comparison. The Steel Sound 5H simply blows the Koss headphones away, plain and simple.

We?ve already introduced the 6600GT previously, so for now, we?ll skip the introduction and get straight to the actual product. Although it?s a minor thing in the grand scheme of features, the black PCB color and orange copper actually make this card attractive than standard versions we see from manufacturers these days. The heatsink and fan combination are a needed accessory to dissipate heat off of the modern GPUs.

With more power per cubic metre than a nuclear bomb, the Shuttle SLI combines an Athlon 64 and two NVIDIA 6800 GT graphics cards in SLI to form one of the most powerful SFF systems anywhere. We test it, rip it apart, photograph the insides then stick a pair of 7800 GT cards in just for fun.

Bit-Tech

OCIA.net takes a look at the Hiper Clavier Aluminum Keyboard in their latest review.

Moving to the right side of the board -- this is where it is similar to a notebook keyboard. The Home, End, Insert, Print Screen, Pause/Break, Scroll Lock, Page Up (just to the left of Page Down, cut off in the picture), and Page Down, are all relocated very much like a notebook keyboard. Notice to better utilize the space, the Zero key in the numpad is only half the normal width, and the numpad moved closer, keeping the arrow keys in a standard layout (great for those using the arrow keys for movement and strafing in FPS games).

I was lucky enough to obtain a Creative Labs X-Fi Fatality FPS sound card at the 2005 Quakecon. Curious about it I wanted to know whether or not CPU utilisation is reduced or whether the marketing claim about 10,000+ MIPS was anything but hype.

Elite Bastard's Mendel takes a look at Ulti-Mat's Original mouse pad to see if he can feel the difference of using a niftier mousing surface.

OCIA.net takes a look at the OCZ Platinum EL PC-4800 Elite Dual Channel DDR Kit in their latest review.

To test the limits of each kit, I first lowered the multiplier from 9 to 8, which will prevent the processor from maxing out and let us fully test the modules. I set the HT multiplier to 3x, and used the rated timings of 2.5-4-4-10 2T. To verify stability, I ran each setting for over an hour in Memtest86 (4 full passes). If the settings used passed this test, I then proceeded to run Prime95 to check stability in Windows. If a particular setting failed in Memtest86, I would reboot and bump up the memory voltage in .1 increments in hopes of attaining stability.

MBReview has finished off a quick and dirty review of Intel's budget-oriented Pentium D processor, the 820. Intel has jumped into the dual-core market with these cost effective processors that have already turned heads simply for the pricing. How does the Pentium D compete against the 6xx, 5xx, and Extreme Edition processors? Read on to find out.

Today at Xtreme Resources we have the pleasure of evaluating the EVGA e-GeForce 6800 GT videocards in both single and SLI configurations. Enjoy the read as our Editor-in-Chief Frank "Gooch" takes the cards for a ride aboard his Intel SLI test bench consisting of an Asus P5ND2-SLI Deluxe mainboard with Pentium 4 530J 3.0GHz CPU aboard supported by Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X1024A-5400UL DDR2.

Are you looking for a quality sound experience at a great price? We are looking at Chaintech's AV-710 card, which is based on the proven Envy24 chipset. Does it have what it takes to compete with the big boys? Let's check it out.

TechGage

Thermaltake has done a great job of designing a kit that brings the user everything needed for a system that cools well, and is oh-so-quiet. The BigWater kit brings the bling, as well. A clear block cap complete with a blue LED, UV hoses and coolant, lighted reservoir and stainless steel fittings all combine to make the kit very visually appealing. Quality of materials is excellent and installation was a breeze, despite a poorly written and executed manual.

Wicked Lasers - The green laser specialist's, as you guessed, specializes in the most advanced DPSS laser technology, providing some of the most elite compact portable laser modules available. Established in 2003, with over 20 highly trained technicians and employees, wicked Lasers offers pointers and modules ranging from 5mW to 125mW and there latest milestone of the worlds most powerful portal laser coming in at a record breaking 450mW of green laser power.

OCIA.net takes a look at the Thermaltake Golden Orb II in their latest review.

Aside from the printed insert, the package contains only a small accessory box and the heatsink itself. The first thing you will notice when picking it up is the mass. At 752 g's the Gorb-II is definitely no featherweight.

Elite Bastards have taken a look at Acer's Aspire 5021WLMi notebook, featuring AMD's Turion 64 processor and a Mobility Radeon X600 among other things.

OCIA.net takes a look at the Hiper Type-R 480w & 580w Power Supplies in their latest review.

Four of these piggyback style extension cables are included. Hiper has taken modular PSU's one step farther as far as keeping a tidy case. I rather like this idea, more truth to the common phrase "only hook up the connections you'll use.