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    • × piXL Desk-Mounted Fully-Adjustable Dual Monitor Arm for Screens Up To 27 inch with VESA Mount & Built-In Cable ManagementpiXL Desk-Mounted Fully-Adjustable Dual Monitor Arm for Screens Up To 27 inch with VESA Mount & Built-In Cable Management 1 × €25.51
    • × Be Quiet! Light Mount Silent Tactile ARGB Mechanical Keyboard, 3D Media Wheel, 5 Macro Keys, silent keystrokes, hot-swappable 5-pin MX-style switch socketBe Quiet! Light Mount Silent Tactile ARGB Mechanical Keyboard, 3D Media Wheel, 5 Macro Keys, silent keystrokes, hot-swappable 5-pin MX-style switch socket 1 × €143.87
    • × Team Elite TED532G5600C4601 32GB (1 x 32GB) DDR5 5600MHz DIMM System MemoryTeam Elite TED532G5600C4601 32GB (1 x 32GB) DDR5 5600MHz DIMM System Memory 1 × €569.24
    • × Kioxia (LXD20K001TG8) 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB C Portable SSD, Up to 1,050MB/s Read & 1000MB/s Write SpeedsKioxia (LXD20K001TG8) 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB C Portable SSD, Up to 1,050MB/s Read & 1000MB/s Write Speeds 1 × €90.81
    • × ANTEC Constellation C3 Black ARGB Case, 270' Full-View Tempered Glass, Dual Chamber, Tool-Free Design, 4 x ARGB PWM Fns With Built-In Fan Controller, ATX, Micro-ATX, ITXANTEC Constellation C3 Black ARGB Case, 270' Full-View Tempered Glass, Dual Chamber, Tool-Free Design, 4 x ARGB PWM Fns With Built-In Fan Controller, ATX, Micro-ATX, ITX 1 × €87.44
    • × Kingston Canvas Select Plus 256GB Micro SD  Claad 10 UHS-I Flash Card, Lifetime WarrantyKingston Canvas Select Plus 256GB Micro SD Claad 10 UHS-I Flash Card, Lifetime Warranty 1 × €34.83
    • × Dell KM3322W-R Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Set for Windows, 2.4GHz Wireless, QWERTY UK English Layout, BlackDell KM3322W-R Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Set for Windows, 2.4GHz Wireless, QWERTY UK English Layout, Black 2 × €23.42
    • × DeepCool FL12 120mm PWM 3 Pack Fan - High Performance, Low Noise, Fluid Dynamic Bearing, 36 ARGB LEDs, 500-2150 RPM, 55 CFM Airflow, 4-Pin PWM ControlDeepCool FL12 120mm PWM 3 Pack Fan - High Performance, Low Noise, Fluid Dynamic Bearing, 36 ARGB LEDs, 500-2150 RPM, 55 CFM Airflow, 4-Pin PWM Control 1 × €56.58
    • × 2m 4 Gang Surge Protected LED Indicator UK Mains Extension - White2m 4 Gang Surge Protected LED Indicator UK Mains Extension - White 1 × €9.04
    • × Team 8GB Micro SDHC Class 10 Flash Card with AdapterTeam 8GB Micro SDHC Class 10 Flash Card with Adapter 1 × €5.70
    • × Logitech MK120 Wired Keyboard and Mouse Combo for Windows, Optical Wired Mouse, Full-Size Keyboard, USB Plug-and-Play, Compatible with PC and Laptop, QWERTY UK English Layout, BlackLogitech MK120 Wired Keyboard and Mouse Combo for Windows, Optical Wired Mouse, Full-Size Keyboard, USB Plug-and-Play, Compatible with PC and Laptop, QWERTY UK English Layout, Black 1 × €22.88
    • × DrayTek V2927LAC-K Vigor 2927Lac Wireless 5 AC High Speed Gigabit Firewall 4G/LTE Integrated Modem RouterDrayTek V2927LAC-K Vigor 2927Lac Wireless 5 AC High Speed Gigabit Firewall 4G/LTE Integrated Modem Router 1 × €570.40
    • × InkLab Universal Refill Ink For Brother/Canon/Epson Magenta 100mlInkLab Universal Refill Ink For Brother/Canon/Epson Magenta 100ml 1 × €1.01
    • × Kingston A400 (SA400S37/240G) 240GB, 2.5 Inch SSD, SATA 3 Interface, Read 500MB/s, Write 350MB/s, 3 Year WarrantyKingston A400 (SA400S37/240G) 240GB, 2.5 Inch SSD, SATA 3 Interface, Read 500MB/s, Write 350MB/s, 3 Year Warranty 1 × €83.86
    • × Prevo 15.6 Inch Laptop Bag, Cushioned Lining, With Shoulder Strap, Light GreyPrevo 15.6 Inch Laptop Bag, Cushioned Lining, With Shoulder Strap, Light Grey 1 × €10.15
    • × RJ45 (M) to RJ45 (M) CAT6 0.25m Blue OEM Moulded Boot Copper UTP Network CableRJ45 (M) to RJ45 (M) CAT6 0.25m Blue OEM Moulded Boot Copper UTP Network Cable 1 × €0.78
    • × TP-Link TL-SG1024 24-Port Metal Gigabit Rackmount Network SwitchTP-Link TL-SG1024 24-Port Metal Gigabit Rackmount Network Switch 2 × €97.19
    • × Kingston DataTraveler DTDUO3CG3/64GB 64GB MicroDuo USB OTG Flash Drive, 3C, USB-C and Type AKingston DataTraveler DTDUO3CG3/64GB 64GB MicroDuo USB OTG Flash Drive, 3C, USB-C and Type A 2 × €21.65
    • × Antec Fusion 120mm ARGB 3 Fan Pack, Black, 3x120mm ARGB Fans, Upto 2000RPM, 57.93CFM Airflow, 31.24dB Max, 4-pin PWM 3-pin LEDAntec Fusion 120mm ARGB 3 Fan Pack, Black, 3x120mm ARGB Fans, Upto 2000RPM, 57.93CFM Airflow, 31.24dB Max, 4-pin PWM 3-pin LED 1 × €26.29
    • × piXL PX27UDH4K 27 Inch 60Hz 4K IPS Monitor with 3840 x 2160 Resolution, 5ms Response Time, 60Hz Refresh Rate, USB-C, USB-B, USB-A, HDMI, Display Port & VESA MountpiXL PX27UDH4K 27 Inch 60Hz 4K IPS Monitor with 3840 x 2160 Resolution, 5ms Response Time, 60Hz Refresh Rate, USB-C, USB-B, USB-A, HDMI, Display Port & VESA Mount 1 × €176.36
    • × ADATA Premier AD4S32008G22-SGN 8GB (1x 8GB) SODIMM System Memory, 3200MHz, DDR4, CL22ADATA Premier AD4S32008G22-SGN 8GB (1x 8GB) SODIMM System Memory, 3200MHz, DDR4, CL22 1 × €67.56
    • × USB 3.1 Type-C (M) to USB 3.1 Type-C (M) 2m Black OEM Data CableUSB 3.1 Type-C (M) to USB 3.1 Type-C (M) 2m Black OEM Data Cable 1 × €7.58
    • × RJ45 (M) to RJ45 (M) CAT5e 1m Blue OEM Moulded Boot Copper UTP Network CableRJ45 (M) to RJ45 (M) CAT5e 1m Blue OEM Moulded Boot Copper UTP Network Cable 1 × €0.82
    • × be quiet! System Power 11 750W is ATX 3.1 compliant and PCIe 5.1 compatible, 5-year manufacturer's warrantybe quiet! System Power 11 750W is ATX 3.1 compliant and PCIe 5.1 compatible, 5-year manufacturer's warranty 1 × €72.23
    • × Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64bit All Language ESDMicrosoft Windows 11 Home 64bit All Language ESD 1 × €135.04
    • × TARGET 99CDL2-023 Data Cable, USB 2.0 Type-A (M) to USB 2.0 Type-A (F), 3m Black, USB Extension Cable, OEM Polybag PackagingTARGET 99CDL2-023 Data Cable, USB 2.0 Type-A (M) to USB 2.0 Type-A (F), 3m Black, USB Extension Cable, OEM Polybag Packaging 1 × €1.46
    • × DeepCool AG300 Fan CPU Cooler, Universal Socket, Efficient 92mm PWM Cooling Black Fan, 3050RPM, 3 Heat Pipes, 150W Heat Dissipation Power, Unique Matrix Fin Design, Intel LGA 1700 Bracket IncludedDeepCool AG300 Fan CPU Cooler, Universal Socket, Efficient 92mm PWM Cooling Black Fan, 3050RPM, 3 Heat Pipes, 150W Heat Dissipation Power, Unique Matrix Fin Design, Intel LGA 1700 Bracket Included 1 × €14.66
    • × Kingston FURY Beast KF432C16BB2AK2/16 16GB (2x 8GB) DIMM System Memory, 3200MHz, DDR4, CL16, Black, RGB, Intel XMPKingston FURY Beast KF432C16BB2AK2/16 16GB (2x 8GB) DIMM System Memory, 3200MHz, DDR4, CL16, Black, RGB, Intel XMP 1 × €217.64
    • × Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch TV Keyboard With Easy Media Control and Built-in Touchpad, HTPC Keyboard for PC-connected TV, Windows, Android, Chrome OS, Laptop, QWERTY UK English Layout, BlackLogitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch TV Keyboard With Easy Media Control and Built-in Touchpad, HTPC Keyboard for PC-connected TV, Windows, Android, Chrome OS, Laptop, QWERTY UK English Layout, Black 1 × €46.35
    • × Akasa Soho H7 ARGB CPU Cooler, Black, 2x 120mm PWM Fan, Dual Tower, Aluminium Fins, 7x Copper Heatpipes, Intel/AMDAkasa Soho H7 ARGB CPU Cooler, Black, 2x 120mm PWM Fan, Dual Tower, Aluminium Fins, 7x Copper Heatpipes, Intel/AMD 1 × €54.95
    • × iiyama G-MASTER GB2795HSU-B1 27 inch Monitor, Full HD, 0.2ms, HDMI, DisplayPort, HDCP, USB Hubx4, Freesync, 280Hz, Speakers, Black, Internal PSU, Height Adjust, Pivot, VESAiiyama G-MASTER GB2795HSU-B1 27 inch Monitor, Full HD, 0.2ms, HDMI, DisplayPort, HDCP, USB Hubx4, Freesync, 280Hz, Speakers, Black, Internal PSU, Height Adjust, Pivot, VESA 1 × €192.23
    • × Acer Aspire Go AG15-42P-R995, 15.6 Inch Screen, AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 HomeAcer Aspire Go AG15-42P-R995, 15.6 Inch Screen, AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home 1 × €618.33
    • × ADATA Premier AD4U320016G22-SGN 16GB (1x 16GB) DIMM System Memory, 3200MHz, DDR4, CL22ADATA Premier AD4U320016G22-SGN 16GB (1x 16GB) DIMM System Memory, 3200MHz, DDR4, CL22 1 × €154.36
    • × Marvo Scorpion K604 Soldat 20 Wired RGB Multimedia UK Layout Gaming KeyboardMarvo Scorpion K604 Soldat 20 Wired RGB Multimedia UK Layout Gaming Keyboard 1 × €12.83
    • × Prevo CAT6-BLK-10M Network Cable, RJ45 (M) to RJ45 (M), CAT6, 10m, Black, Oxygen Free Copper Core, Sturdy PVC Outer Sleeve & Clip Protector, Retail Box PackagingPrevo CAT6-BLK-10M Network Cable, RJ45 (M) to RJ45 (M), CAT6, 10m, Black, Oxygen Free Copper Core, Sturdy PVC Outer Sleeve & Clip Protector, Retail Box Packaging 1 × €8.31
    • × ASRock A620AM-HVS AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard, Micro-ATX, 2x DDR5 Slots, 2x M.2 Socket, GbE LAN, 1x D-Sub / 1x HDMI PortASRock A620AM-HVS AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard, Micro-ATX, 2x DDR5 Slots, 2x M.2 Socket, GbE LAN, 1x D-Sub / 1x HDMI Port 1 × €79.53
    • × ADATA Premier AD4U32008G22-BGN 8GB (1x 8GB) DIMM System Memory, 3200MHz, DDR4, CL22 - BulkADATA Premier AD4U32008G22-BGN 8GB (1x 8GB) DIMM System Memory, 3200MHz, DDR4, CL22 - Bulk 1 × €90.81

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  • DeepCool MACUBE 110 Case, Home & Business, Black, Micro Tower, 2 x USB 3.0, Solid Side Panel, Micro ATX, Mini-ITX

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