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    • × Logitech M90 Wired USB Mouse, 3-Buttons, 1000dpi and Optical Tracking, Ambidextrous Design for PC, Mac and Laptop, BlackLogitech M90 Wired USB Mouse, 3-Buttons, 1000dpi and Optical Tracking, Ambidextrous Design for PC, Mac and Laptop, Black 2 × €6.18
    • × TP-Link TL-POE150S IEEE 802.3af PoE InjectorTP-Link TL-POE150S IEEE 802.3af PoE Injector 1 × €15.44
    • × Marvo Scorpion KG933G Saber 61 Wired Mechanical RGB 60% UK Layout Gaming Keyboard (Black)Marvo Scorpion KG933G Saber 61 Wired Mechanical RGB 60% UK Layout Gaming Keyboard (Black) 1 × €20.46
    • × 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 × €26.46
    • × Gigabyte Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 Intel 1851 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 4x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, 1x DisplayPort / 1x USB-C (USB4)Gigabyte Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 Intel 1851 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 4x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, 1x DisplayPort / 1x USB-C (USB4) 1 × €328.99
    • × Gigabyte Z790 D AX Ultra Durable Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 3x M.2 Sockets, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI PortGigabyte Z790 D AX Ultra Durable Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 3x M.2 Sockets, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI Port 2 × €195.10
    • × TP-Link JetStream TL-SG3210 8-Port Metal Gigabit L2+ Managed Switch with 2 SFP SlotsTP-Link JetStream TL-SG3210 8-Port Metal Gigabit L2+ Managed Switch with 2 SFP Slots 1 × €106.21
    • × Seagate IronWolf NAS ST8000VN002 8TB 3.5" 5400 RPM 256MB Cache Sata lll Internal Hard DriveSeagate IronWolf NAS ST8000VN002 8TB 3.5" 5400 RPM 256MB Cache Sata lll Internal Hard Drive 1 × €241.74
    • × Team C145 64GB USB 3.0 Green USB Flash DriveTeam C145 64GB USB 3.0 Green USB Flash Drive 1 × €6.51
    • × ASRock B850 Riptide WiFi PHANTOM GAMING AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 4x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, 1x HDMI PortASRock B850 Riptide WiFi PHANTOM GAMING AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 4x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, 1x HDMI Port 1 × €231.93
    • × Antec FLUX Rear Mid Tower PC Case - Tempered Glass, Steel/Plastic/Wood, 5 PWM Fans, USB-C, ATX/Micro-ATX/ITX CompatibilityAntec FLUX Rear Mid Tower PC Case - Tempered Glass, Steel/Plastic/Wood, 5 PWM Fans, USB-C, ATX/Micro-ATX/ITX Compatibility 2 × €112.38
    • × ColorWay Disinfectant Alcohol Cleaning Surface Spray 500mlColorWay Disinfectant Alcohol Cleaning Surface Spray 500ml 1 × €5.02
    • × Gigabyte B650M D3HP AX Ultra Durable AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard, Micro-ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 2x M.2 Sockets, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, 2x DisplayPorts / 1x HDMI PortGigabyte B650M D3HP AX Ultra Durable AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard, Micro-ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 2x M.2 Sockets, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, 2x DisplayPorts / 1x HDMI Port 2 × €143.07
    • × Marvo Scorpion G964W Niro 60 Wireless and Bluetooth USB-C Rechargeable Gaming Mouse (Black)Marvo Scorpion G964W Niro 60 Wireless and Bluetooth USB-C Rechargeable Gaming Mouse (Black) 1 × €16.34
    • × ANTEC Constellation C8 Dual Chamber Case, Gaming, Wood, Full Tower, 2 x USB 3.0 / 1 x USB Type-C, Seamless Left and Front Tempered Glass Side Panel, E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, ITXANTEC Constellation C8 Dual Chamber Case, Gaming, Wood, Full Tower, 2 x USB 3.0 / 1 x USB Type-C, Seamless Left and Front Tempered Glass Side Panel, E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, ITX 1 × €106.18
    • × Mercusys MA530 Bluetooth Nano USB AdapterMercusys MA530 Bluetooth Nano USB Adapter 1 × €7.05
    • × Philips DVD-RW 4X 10PK SpindlePhilips DVD-RW 4X 10PK Spindle 1 × €8.42
    • × Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC R2 Ultra Durable AMD AM4 Socket Motherboard, Micro-ATX, 4x DDR4 Slots, 2x M.2 Socket, GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 5, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI PortGigabyte B550M DS3H AC R2 Ultra Durable AMD AM4 Socket Motherboard, Micro-ATX, 4x DDR4 Slots, 2x M.2 Socket, GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 5, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI Port 1 × €110.36
    • × ANTEC A400i Fan CPU Cooler, Universal Socket, 120mm Neon Light Effect Silent RGB PWM Fan, 1800RPM, 4 Direct-Touch Copper Heatpipes, Intel LGA 1700 Bracket IncludedANTEC A400i Fan CPU Cooler, Universal Socket, 120mm Neon Light Effect Silent RGB PWM Fan, 1800RPM, 4 Direct-Touch Copper Heatpipes, Intel LGA 1700 Bracket Included 1 × €20.80
    • × Marvo Scorpion HZ-10 Kobe 30 USB RGB Gaming Headset Stand and Hub (Black)Marvo Scorpion HZ-10 Kobe 30 USB RGB Gaming Headset Stand and Hub (Black) 1 × €13.72
    • × Ubiquiti NBE-M5-16 NanoBeam M5 5GHz 16dBi airMAX Outdoor Wireless CPE BridgeUbiquiti NBE-M5-16 NanoBeam M5 5GHz 16dBi airMAX Outdoor Wireless CPE Bridge 1 × €66.48
    • × Be Quiet! Dark Mount Silent Linear Modular ARGB Gaming Keyboard with 8 Customisable Display Keys, Silent Linear Orange Switches, Detachable Numpad & Stream DockBe Quiet! Dark Mount Silent Linear Modular ARGB Gaming Keyboard with 8 Customisable Display Keys, Silent Linear Orange Switches, Detachable Numpad & Stream Dock 1 × €281.95
    • × TP-Link Omada EAP723 BE3600 Ceiling Mount Wi-Fi 7 Access PointTP-Link Omada EAP723 BE3600 Ceiling Mount Wi-Fi 7 Access Point 1 × €97.59
    • × ANTEC Constellation C8 Dual Chamber Case, Gaming, Black, Full Tower, 2 x USB 3.0 / 1 x USB Type-C, Seamless Left and Front Tempered Glass Side Panel, E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, ITXANTEC Constellation C8 Dual Chamber Case, Gaming, Black, Full Tower, 2 x USB 3.0 / 1 x USB Type-C, Seamless Left and Front Tempered Glass Side Panel, E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, ITX 1 × €107.97
    • × LINDY 36494 Black Line DisplayPort Cable, DisplayPort 1.2 (M) to DisplayPort 1.2 (M), 1.5m, Black & Red, Supports UHD Resolutions up to 4096x2160@60Hz, Triple Shielded Cable, Corrosion Resistant Copper 30AWG Conductors, Retail Polybag PackagingLINDY 36494 Black Line DisplayPort Cable, DisplayPort 1.2 (M) to DisplayPort 1.2 (M), 1.5m, Black & Red, Supports UHD Resolutions up to 4096x2160@60Hz, Triple Shielded Cable, Corrosion Resistant Copper 30AWG Conductors, Retail Polybag Packaging 1 × €7.21
    • × Philips CD-R Recordable 52X 10PK SpindlePhilips CD-R Recordable 52X 10PK Spindle 1 × €2.98
    • × Gigabyte X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 3x M.2 Socket, 5GbE LAN, 1x HDMI Port / 2x USB-C (USB4)Gigabyte X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 3x M.2 Socket, 5GbE LAN, 1x HDMI Port / 2x USB-C (USB4) 1 × €380.79
    • × Logitech M185 Wireless Black & Grey MouseLogitech M185 Wireless Black & Grey Mouse 1 × €12.63
    • × Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 4x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, 1x HDMI Port / 2x USB-C (USB4)Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 4x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, 1x HDMI Port / 2x USB-C (USB4) 1 × €321.92
    • × piXL PX27IVHD 27 Inch 100Hz Full HD Widescreen IPS Monitor with Speakers, 1920x1080 Resolution, 5ms Response Time, 100Hz Refresh Rate, HDMI, VGA & VESA MountpiXL PX27IVHD 27 Inch 100Hz Full HD Widescreen IPS Monitor with Speakers, 1920x1080 Resolution, 5ms Response Time, 100Hz Refresh Rate, HDMI, VGA & VESA Mount 1 × €92.83
    • × Marvo Scorpion CM420-UK 3-in-1 RGB Mechanical Keyboard, Mouse and Mouse Pad Gaming BundleMarvo Scorpion CM420-UK 3-in-1 RGB Mechanical Keyboard, Mouse and Mouse Pad Gaming Bundle 1 × €32.91
    • × Ubiquiti USW-PRO-48-POE UniFi Gen2 48 Port PoE Gigabit Network SwitchUbiquiti USW-PRO-48-POE UniFi Gen2 48 Port PoE Gigabit Network Switch 1 × €1,195.47
    • × Gigabyte Z790 D Ultra Durable Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 3x M.2 Sockets, 2.5GbE LAN, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI PortGigabyte Z790 D Ultra Durable Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 3x M.2 Sockets, 2.5GbE LAN, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI Port 2 × €169.96
    • × ASRock Z790 Pro RS Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 4x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI PortASRock Z790 Pro RS Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 4x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI Port 1 × €201.02
    • × DeepCool Z3 Thermal Compound Syringe, 6.5g, Silver Grey, High Performance with Excellent Thermal Conductivity, High Compatibility for Most CPU CoolersDeepCool Z3 Thermal Compound Syringe, 6.5g, Silver Grey, High Performance with Excellent Thermal Conductivity, High Compatibility for Most CPU Coolers 1 × €3.33
    • × DeepCool AK400 WH Fan CPU Cooler, Universal Socket, High Performance 120mm Silent Hydro Bearing PWM White Fan, 1850RPM, 4 Heat Pipes, Unique Matrix Fin Design, White Version, Intel LGA 1700 Bracket IncludedDeepCool AK400 WH Fan CPU Cooler, Universal Socket, High Performance 120mm Silent Hydro Bearing PWM White Fan, 1850RPM, 4 Heat Pipes, Unique Matrix Fin Design, White Version, Intel LGA 1700 Bracket Included 1 × €31.76

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