*Specifications found at XG's website.

No self respecting computer enthusiast leaves their computer in a stock configuration, in either hardware, software, or appearance. To create an appearance more suited to a user's wants, most enthusiasts will either mod the case to a significant degree, often adding a case window, lighting up the insides, creating enough glow to light a small room. Adding all the lights and getting them to match can be a pricey hassle. Fortunately, companies like MGE provide kits perfectly suited for this task; today, we are reviewing MGE's Extreme Mod Kit. How much bling can it add to your PC? Read on and find out!

Behold the beauty of the kit

The Extreme Mod Kit contains the most common elements of "conventional" pc modification; A Cold Cathode, Light emitting diodes, Rounded IDE and Floppy Cables and a LED lit case fan. Also included are mounting screws and Velcro lined with sticky tape. All told, MGE's XG division offers a very complete package.

Speaking of boxes

I have previously had some lousy experiences with rounded IDE cables. I have tried two different types of rounded cables before, and each time one of them didn't work. However, with the Extreme Mod Kit, I got my first pair of rounded cables that actually worked when I installed them. Props go out to XG for providing rounded cables that actually work. The Ultraviolet ones look spectacular as well.

This image speaks for itself.

The Cold Cathode is bright, and its inverter is clean and easy to use. However, the cathode could use improvement. The cable going out to the cathode could be a bit longer, as currently it takes a bit of work to get it into the right spot. The cathode also was pulled right out of its plastic case by accident as well; a better attachment is recommended. Finally, the inverter switch cable is a tad too short. The elements of the cathode kit are where I would like to see the most improvement.

Could use some cable fixings, but it certainly looks good.

Also included with the kit are two light emitting diode sets; one laser light emitting diode and three ultraviolet highlight diodes in a chrome case. Bright and attractive, these two sets of lights provide very good lighting for your case. The cables are a good length as well. These things alone are enough to provide a good glow to the majority of your case.

Excellent light emitting diodes

To cool your computer, the MGE Extreme Mod Kit also contains an 80mm fan that contains four light emitting diodes. I am satisfied with this fan, as it is not audible over any other components in my system. It makes a bit of noise with your ear right up to it, but like I said, other parts are louder. The light emitting diodes are excellent as well. However, the molex connections on the fan are extremely loose. I was able to pull them right out of their plastic container with hardly any effort at all. This really should be addressed to reduce the risk of electrical shorts.

The cool offender

To mount all this kit, the Extreme Mod Kit comes with screws and contains sticky tape backed Velcro. The Velcro is easy to install, and it is easy to pull off whatever you attached to it. It won't come off with a jolt, or most other accidents with the case. Props go out to MGE for providing such high quality Velcro.

XG's Extreme Mod Kit provides a flashy appearance, but installation reveals a few underlying flaws, mostly relating to just a bit too short, or loose, cables. Then again, maybe my choice of component placement is just a bit out of the ordinary. The XG Extreme Mod Kit makes a great addition to any computer case with a window. For combining excellent lighting, efficient cooling and decreasing noise output into one easy to set up kit, The XG Extreme Mod Kit earns an 80 our scale and our silver award. All XG needs to earn gold is some improvements in the cable department.

Pros:
Easy to set up
Looks fantastic
Unless you have an utterly silent system already, the fan will make things quieter

Cons:
Some cables a bit loose or too short

Special Thanks go out to MGE XG for making this review possible.