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OCing 102:

ModTheBox throws in their two cents on how to get the biggest baddest OCs out there.

Welcome to the second in MTB’s series of overclocking articles. In our previous article, Overclocking 101: Overclocking Fundamentals, we introduced the reader to the most basic concepts of overclocking. Multiplier adjustments and front side bus increments are basic elements to tweaking a processor beyond its specifications. However, modifying these settings alone will not result in high-level overclocks. In this instalment in our series, we will cover how clock dividers can help increase the total overclock on a given system.

Wetter is Better:

OCIA takes a watercooling kit and puts it to the test. Is it worthy of your hard earned green? Personally is does not look up to snuff from the pictures and apparently OCIA think about the same.

In conclusion, I honestly cannot recommend this unit, at least not at its current state. I feel this is an excellent design, but it still needs some refinement before it will fit my bill.

Yamaha Burner:

The crew at BenchHouse have found some Yamaha action that has gotten them exicted. Worth a look if you are about drop some cash on a new optical drive.

In the last few months, we were witnessing a serious lull in the CD-RW world, as new burners, except for questionable speed increases, didn’t offer anything new. In light of events like this, it’s refreshing to see something as unusual and impressive as the Yamaha 44x writer, maybe not entirely adequately named – F1. Although it is not really a Formula 1 in the world of CD-RW burners, this device definitely sets new standards

Wetter is Better II:

I have yet to see a bad review of Switech equipment. AMDMB reviews the inline pump to keep you PC cooled down with whatever liquid you desire.

At roughly 3/4ths the price of the Eheim 1048 pumps the MCP300™ has almost 50% higher flow rates making it more comparable to the Eheim 1250. The pump is, as are all Swiftech products that I have tried, of an excellent, well constructed and thought out design.

ClubOC:

ClubOC has a ton of new stuff posted, six reviews to be exact. From front mount control panels, to flashy lights. Check it all at ClubOC.