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Power Down Protector from PCMods

The "Power Down Protector" is one of the latest computer gadgets from PCMods. It is a tiny unit designed to protect the CPU from overheating after switching off the computer. How it does this is by continuing to run the HSF and a case fan for between 1 to 10 minutes after power down. With the system powered down and the resultant loss of the +12V rail, the unit kicks in and powers the fans from the motherboards +5V standby line by tapping into the WOL, (Wake On Lan), connector.

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AKASA 80mm Crystal Blue Fan

Case fans have been getting the modding treatment for some time now and the latest 80 mm Crystal Blue case fan from AKASA is intended to appeal to modders straight out of the box. The fan is made from transparent blue plastic, (hence the name), and looks kinda cool. It incorporates a pair of integral blue flashing leds and a variable speed control. The fan is available in either sleeve or ball bearing varieties. My review sample is of the ball type. Generally sleeve bearings are quieter whilst ball bearings are more robust. The choice is yours!

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Swiftech H202-C372 Watercooling Kit

I know absolutely nothing whatsoever about watercooling and figured that that is the problem with the majority of people who want to get into this black art.. It has the potential to be lethal (at least, to your hardware) and it's not blessed with the simplicity of a heatsink which involves a couple of clips and somewhere to plug the fan into.

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