Xpad Slim (Non-slip Laptop Cooler and Heatshield)

• LAPTOP COOLER: Xpad Slim cools your laptop without using fans
• LAPTOP HEATSHIELD: Xpad shields your lap from laptop heat by up to 60 degrees
• NON-SLIP LAPTOP PAD: Smart non-slip interfaces secures your laptop on your lap for various sitting angles
• PORTABLE DESIGN: Strong, lightweight, and slim design for maximum portability
• UNIVERSAL FIT: ‘X’ pattern risers will accomodate most laptops up to 17″ screen sizes

Xpad Slim cools your laptop while protecting your lap from laptop heat. Use it on your desk, on your lap, or on your bed. Non-slip interface helps balances your laptop while slim profile makes it unnoticable. A universal fit design accomodates up to 17″ laptops.

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List Price: $ 35.00

Price: $ 24.95

Cooler Master 120mm Blue LED Case Fan – (R4-L2R-20AC-GP)

• Up to 69.69 CFM (maximum RPM)
• 19 dB-A silent application for CPU cooling
• RoHS compliance for protecting the environment
• Recommended for V10, V8, Hyper 212, Hyper Z600, Gemini, Cosmos, Cosmos S, Haf 932, HAF 922, CM Storm Scout and Sniper
• 50,000 long life hours

R4 series fans offer a unity of maximum rotational speed and optimum airflow. Using a unique long-life sleeve bearing fan, the R4 series offers long life rating of 50,000 hours. R4 series fans perform at a maximum of 90CFM at 2000RPM. These R4 series are available in red, green, blue LED and dark smoke (no LED).

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List Price: $ 9.99

Price: $ 8.67

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When building a gaming computer, each component is important in its own way. Most people focus on their motherboard, CPU, RAM and video card. However, things like your case, hard drive and power supply also play a vital role in things. We’ve covered cases and hard drives, but haven’t really touched on power supplies. These are rather tricky to properly review without specialized equipment. We currently have an Ultra X4 850W Modular Power Supply, and I thought I’d share at least my initial thoughts with you.

Modular power supplies are nothing new, but they are something I would recommend to anyone building a new system (or just replacing their old PSU). I’m very picky about cable management, and having a lot of extra unneeded wires lying around drives me insane. Of course making the inside of your case look better is only one of the benefits, it also helps to maximize airflow thus keeping your components cooler.

The X4 has more cables than most people will ever have a need for. Here’s a breakdown of total connecters:

• 1x 24-Pin Motherboard Power Connector
• 1x 8-Pin Motherboard Power Connector
• 1x 4-Pin Motherboard Power Connector
• 9x 4-Pin Molex Power Connector
• 2x 4-Pin Floppy Power Connector
• 11x SATA Power Connector
• 6x 6-Pin PCI-E Power Connector
• 3x 8-Pin PCI-E Power Connector
• 2x Case Fan Power Connector

Other accessories include a silicone vibration dampener and a carrying case to store all of your unneeded cables. You’ll also find thumbscrews and Velcro ties to make the installation process that much easier.

In addition to providing your gaming rig with the power it needs, the X4 also promises to protect your other components. One of the easiest ways for your computer to get damaged is from a power surge. The X4 actually has integrated short circuit protection which will keep your parts safe in the event of a power surge or brownout. It can also sense dangerous temperatures and cut off power to prevent your computer from overheating. Lastly, the included lifetime warranty means that no matter what happens, you’re going to have an awesome power supply that works.

I’ll admit, this isn’t my most in-depth review, and we are currently working on a new method for testing power supplies in the future. I’ve been using this particular unit in our primary gaming rig for several weeks now, without any issues. With the built-in surge and thermal overload protection, I do feel a little better knowing that I’ve got one more line of defense when it comes to my PC’s safety. At $249 you are going to be able to find other 850W power supplies, but the peace of mind is worth the money.

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This is an old hack/mod, but it works pretty well. Here’s what you need:

• An old desktop case fan
• 1 USB cable
• A piece of stiff wire
• Some electrical tape
• A pair of pliers
• Cutter

Here are the steps to take:

1. Cut of one end of the USB cable, and unsheathe the main cord it to reveal a red and black wires. These two wires pull power from a computer’s USB port.
2. The next step is really simple: Strip the red and black wires of the USB and the old desktop fan, then twist them together. Red to red and black to black of course
3. Get some electrical tape, and wrap the red wire connection with it twice. Continuing the roll, wrap twice around the red wire and black wire. This will keep the red wire from touching the black wire.
4. Bend the stiff wire to form a “U” and insert the “legs” through one set of the desktop fan’s screw holes. The legs should thread towards the side where the fan blows the air.
5. Bend the stiff wire so that you can insert both legs into the other set of screw holes, threading the wire towards the opposite side.
6. Cut off any slack stiff wire, leaving around half-an-inch.
7. Place the desktop fan on a hard flat surface, with the U on top. Push down hard on the fan frame to “finalize” the stiff wire bends.
8. Use pliers to bend the slack stiff wire, and hammer it into the frame to make it as flush as possible.
9. And voila! There you have it! A video of the entire procedure is available here.

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Short Version: Friends, this is the nerdiest and coolest Nintendo DS Lite case that a Transformers fan could ask for. What kid (12-year-old or 35-year-old) wouldn’t want their DS to look like Bumblebee or Megatron? Do you see the stylus that each set comes with? Pick one up for your kid or yourself. They’re only $20.

Long Version: I’m not entirely sure what to tell you in the long version of this review, but I’ll give it a shot.

The case is made of a rubber material ensuring any bumps on the top case are absorbed by Bumblebee’s armor. The bottom case includes a slide-out game cartridge drawer made of a heavier plastic so you’re covered where it matters most. But the hinge can be vulnerable to scratches or a drop.

My particular review unit was the Bumblebee kit that includes the portly stylus. The DS Lite recognizes it as if it was any other stylus, but it’s a little too big for my tastes. If I could hook it onto the case itself for transport than I might feel differently.

Again, for only $20 (the stylus or case alone retails for $13) the Transformers themed case from PDP is a welcome addition to my Transformers collection. The stylus is big, sure, but it looks cool and I never really just carry my DS Lite anywhere.

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