Friday 31 October 2008

Porta-Charge USB Light

The Computer USB Light from Porta-Charge is a neat little idea, combining a Goose-Neck flexible cable which can be attached to any powered USB port, and a bright LED light.


Ideally the computer USB Light is meant for use with a laptop, so you can position the light on the keyboard, but it does have many more uses.

Powered by the USB port, so no batteries needed.

Flexible power cord, allows the light to be positioned with ease, in any direction.
Cord coils up for easy portability.
Super Bright CLASS 1 LED.




This is an essential little item if you use a laptop, especially at night or in a dark area of a room.

Not such as an essential if you have a PC, unless you have USB ports on your Keyboard/Monitor, or a powered USB Hub nearby for you to put the Light into good use, as its not going to be much use under a desk, or table.

Works on Playstation II, and X-Box units with USB ports, which comes in handy for changing Games Discs, Memory Cards, etc., In a dark room.

Porta-Charge make many different items and can be found at; http://www.porta-charge.co.uk/

Zalman ZM-NB32J Northbridge Chipset Heatsink

Zalman ZM-NB32J Northbridge Chipset Heatsink



This little golden coloured heatsink, is designed to be fitted onto the Northbridge chipset. It can also be used on other various chips, and chipsets, etc.

It can be used with chipsets, which have holes around the chipsets, and without.

The kit comes with accessories to fit both types; Bolts/Nuts/Links/Push Pins/Tapered Springs (Two Each), and also Thermal Adhesives.

Overall

The Zalman ZM-NB32J is a great little investment, its cheap, easy to fit, looks great, doesn’t create any noise whatsoever, and can basically be used on any chipset using the 2x Thermal Adhesives (A, B). Keep your system cool and

If you have an ECS K7S5A+ Motherboard, then you may of noticed that running your system at above the usual Front Side Bus settings, it sometimes hangs, locks up, etc.,

If you use this kit on the chipset it solves the problem altogether. It is tried and tested, and I have personally done it myself, and know for a fact that it does work.

Features

ZM-NB32J does not require a fan, thus it does not need to be powered, nor does it create noise or vibration.

The northbridge chipset can be cooled down to an optimal temperature without generation of noise.

Specifications

Dimensions: 37(L) x 37(W) x 32(H) mm
Weight: 36g
Material: Aluminum 6063T5

What’s Included

1x ZM-NB32J Heatsink
1x Supply of Thermal Grease
2x Thermal Adhesives (A, B)
Bolts/Nuts/Links/Push Pins/Tapered Springs (Two Each)

Zalman products can be found at; http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/main.asp

Bleu Jour Vis Gothic Thumbscrews

Bleu Jour Vis Gothic Thumbscrews



These thumbscrews are available in two colours; Black and Silver.



They come in packs of 6x, and will put an unusual but stylish look to your custom PC set-up.
Large in size, which helps to tighten them, and undo them from your PC case.

The look and shape reminds me of something that would be to do with Warhammer stuff.
Overall they are cheap, look excellent, do a brilliant job, as well as giving your custom PC set-up a unique look.
Allowing you easy access inside and outside of your PC case.

Better still you could do a Gothic, LOTR, or similar type theme custom PC modified set-up.
Using these as a starting point.
You can find them at; http://www.bleujour.com/