Nvidia makes bridgeless SLI

GREEK website Gognet sends a review from OCZ. But this time, Bill Peppas the reviewer checks the Gamer Extreme Gold Edition, which is in an altogether different category. This dual Channel memory kit features Copper Heatsinks and Winbond UTT chips, capable of handling up to 3.1v without voiding guarantee. Peppas loves the product. Compares favourably with the best from Mushkin. On the expensive side though.

More of the 7800GT as Tweaktown reviews the overclocked BFG 7800GT, which they call the affordable 7800GTX; an oxymoron. The 7800 family, more than the 6800, suffers from the law of diminishing returns. The four pipelines do not make up that much difference as the 7800GT steams ahead of reference GTX cards with ease. Lifetime guarantee, SLI capable, very cool and single slot. Ideal for a SFF.

Laptop cases are not usually reviewed but Laptoplogic did it. The Brenthaven Fusion Flex, with its 23 pickets and double zipped end pocket, gets tested. A very rugged carry case indeed with a mature appearance, very conservative. If you are a trekking businessman, you will be seduced by the combination of blackish grey and olive brown colours. The cases do not come cheap but they do carry a lifetime guarantee.

Chris Tom did a Nvidia Driver Analysis. He tests the 77.76 beta driver from Graphzilla. Seems that you will be able to use the cards without the SLI bridge that usually connects two SLI cards. You do get a performance hit, whether you can live with it or not is something you will decide. As for SLI-AA, looks very promising but still too early to implement.

Siliconfactor tests the Shuttle ST20G5 SFF, which is a socket 939 SFF based on the ATI Radeon Xpress 200 chipset with DirectX 9.0c capable onboard video. Very stylish and posh looking PC. You get an ALC850 sound module - 7.1 capable model - loads of USB 2.0 ports, Firewire etc. But there are too many cons for it to be called a good buy. The ATI Chipset and the BIOS seems to be the main culprit. An update is more than needed.

The moditory reviews a dustproof fan called the Acoustifan from Acousti Products. It is appparently even more quieter than normal silent fans, it will keep dust from entering your PC and will extend its lifetime. Not bad at all. Not for overclockers obviously - silence and overclocking do not normally go hand in hand. If silence is what you've been looking for, the moditory also sugges tthat you look into Acoustifan's silicone fan gasket and soft gel mounts. µ