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In this article we cover topics such as:
- Innovative fans from Sunon
- Lighting for the layout of the housing and the gaming station.
- Specificity of pointing devices for gamers
- Audio and multiplayer equipment
- Optimal monitor wall mounting
- Laptop hanging stands
- What does "a good Ethernet cable" mean?
- Organize cables under the desk
- Repair your mouse yourself
- What is "drift" and lever replacement in a controller?
- Maintaining correct posture
New Sunon fan
Sunon is one of the world's largest manufacturers of cooling fans , specializing in a wide range of electronic devices , from industrial equipment to personal computers. The 12cm MFC0251V2-S99 fan is a perfect example of the manufacturer's innovation and high-quality solutions. First and foremost, it was designed to minimize noise, achieved through the special profile of the rotor blades and the slots incorporated into them to stabilize airflow. Thanks to these features, even at maximum speed (1900 RPM), the noise level does not exceed 26.6 dB . The VAPO bearing (characterized by a high degree of dust resistance and reliability in any orientation) and the electromagnetic stabilization of the rotor (MagLev) also play a crucial role, enabling unparalleled smoothness of movement. This contributes to the exceptional durability of Sunon fans.
In addition to innovative technologies, the fan has an attractive design.
The MFC0251V2-S99 model is designed to operate on a standard 12V voltage via a 4-pin connector, controlled by a PWM signal, further improving the fan's performance and maximizing its efficiency. Another advantage of the product is its innovative, impressive, and streamlined design, which allows the fan to operate successfully even in exposed locations such as processor heatsinks, graphics card heatsinks, CPU coolers, or the side wall of a CPU case.
LED Lighting
The programmable RGB LED allows you to obtain any color of light.
Gaming is increasingly associated with impressive setups, not only for computers but also for interiors, especially when it comes to the ambition of proving one's worth as a streamer. In this respect, TME's catalog offers many possibilities, including a very wide range of optoelectronic components such as LED strips, power supplies, and mounting hardware. Two product groups deserve special attention here. The first is programmable LED strips. These allow you to achieve any lighting color at any point (pixel), as well as smoothly "animate" their colors. These capabilities are utilized in three ways. Most often, it involves creating lighting effects or easily adjusting the lighting to changing needs, for example, in a photo studio or on a film set. The third function is the creation of "ambient" lighting, corresponding to the image on the screen, which can not only enhance the gaming experience but also deepen immersion.
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The second major product group is NEON LED strips, characterized by the flexibility illustrated in the video above. Thanks to them, you can create extravagant shapes and even inscriptions, decorate the edges of devices, illuminate the inside of PC cases, and more. They are characterized by the homogeneous intensity typical of classic neon lights: individual points are practically invisible to the naked eye, creating an intriguing effect. It's worth emphasizing that this is achieved while maintaining all the advantages of LED lighting, namely low supply voltage (usually 12V DC), minimal energy consumption, and low cost.
In the field of LED lighting, TME's offering goes far beyond that. LED modules, available in single-color and RGB versions, including programmable ones. These are indispensable for illuminating glass-fronted PC cases, allowing you to achieve the exact look you want.
It's important to remember that in addition to the light sources themselves, we also offer a wide selection of items directly related to their installation: LED power supplies and profiles. Semiconductor-based lighting requires the use of suitable power sources. This is achieved with specially designed controllers that guarantee an optimal and economical power supply, even for very complex installations. Mean Well solutions are perfect for this purpose, available in versions from 7W to 150W: they are small devices that connect directly to the standard electrical grid (directly from the wall socket).
LED profiles are mounting elements that facilitate the installation of LED strips, properly disperse their light, and ensure the overall aesthetic of the installation. At the same time, thanks to the material they are made of, they help dissipate heat from the semiconductor structures, preventing the strips from overheating, thus extending their lifespan and improving user safety. You can order compatible connectors, end caps, plugs, or other accessories for LED strips from the TME catalog.
Peripherals and accessories
The widest range for gamers includes various types of peripherals and accessories. First, you should pay attention to the selection of basic pointing devices, namely mice, keyboards, and keyboard sets. Available in wireless and wired versions, wired options are often preferred by gamers because they guarantee minimal signal latency, connection stability, and precision. Selected mouse models have a configuration that allows you to incrementally change the optical sensor's resolution, dynamically adjusting the device's precision with a single button (a great convenience, for example, in FPS games). Photo table:
In some cases, a mouse and keyboard combo forms the basis of a gaming setup, which typically also includes a headset with a microphone and a high-quality mousepad. An added benefit is the attractive multi-color peripheral lighting, which allows for immersive gameplay even in a dimly lit room.
TME's product range also includes controllers. Here too, customers can choose between wired and wireless (Bluetooth) versions. The latter can be equipped with a battery and charged via a standard USB connection. Importantly for user convenience, selected models also feature an integrated headphone output (standard 3.5 mm jack).
Audio-video accessories
Multiplayer games are an integral part of modern gaming, and multiplayer mode often requires constant communication with teammates. Therefore, standard gaming accessories include headsets, often combined with a microphone. These peripherals, along with a webcam, are essential equipment for any streamer.
TME's catalog offers not only cameras with FullHD resolution, but also headphones (including wireless Bluetooth peripherals): in-ear, on-ear, headset with microphone, or wired, compatible with PCs, many consoles, and even mobile phones. Our selection also includes portable and stationary speakers, including wireless stereo soundbars, which deliver excellent sound quality, for example, while gaming on a laptop.
It's worth noting that TME's range of peripherals and small accessories isn't limited to the products mentioned above. From our catalog, you can also order laptop cooling mats and external DVD drives. The full range of accessories is available at the following link.
LCD Mounts
Setting up a gaming station always involves the proper placement of the monitor and often two or more screens. By "proper," we mean not only an optimal viewing anglebut also user comfort, adapting to their preferences, and a solid mount for the (often heavy) devices. This is where universal handles with an adjustable tilt angle (usually in two planes) come in handy. Many gamers have probably heard the term "VESA standard." This phrase comes from the abbreviation for Video Electronics Standards Association and is primarily used as a standard for the spacing of the mounting holes on the back of monitors and televisions. TME's catalog offers mounts that support a multitude of different configurations, from the smallest (50x50mm) to those used for mounting very large screens (800x400mm spacing).
A good quality stand allows for adjustable but stable mounting of the screen.
Table and laptop stands
Integrated monitor stand with laptop shelf.
Most of the products offered are wall-mounted, but our customers will also find specific solutions, such as those fixed to the desk with a screw or equipped with two independent arms. Of particular note are the stands that allow you to simultaneously suspend a monitor and a laptop above the desktop. This not only results in a convenient placement of both screens and frees up desk space, but also facilitates airflow, thus improving the computer's temperature regulation. This is especially important for gaming devices, where insufficient cooling leads to an automatic reduction in the parameters of the integrated graphics processor (GPU) on the motherboard.
Cables and their organization
Customers looking for gaming equipment will find that TME specializes in various types of cables and wires, and therefore offers a very wide selection of products. This is especially true for Ethernet cabling, which includes hundreds of different items. A good practice is to first understand your needs: it's worth determining in advance what cable length you'll need and whether it should have a distinctive insulation color (for example, to make it easier to find or, conversely, to disguise it). For the average user, the least important factor will be the cable category. The most common choice is between the 5e, 6, and 6a. Note that they all support connection speeds of up to 1 Gbps, so from a consumer perspective, they are almost identical. Versions 6 and 6a are industry standards that can be used in homes, but only if they are used to build more complex networks (where several or even a dozen cables are laid in parallel) or will be placed among many other cables (power cables, signal cables, etc.).
Video cables and extension cords
The second major group of cables available from TME is video cables, or rather multimedia– since an HDMI cable can also carry a digital audio signal. In this case, the most important factor is selecting a cable with the correct connectors and standard. You can choose between DisplayPort, HDMI, and various adapters between these interfaces and their extensions. TME's catalog offers versions ranging from 10 cm to 100 m, with both standard and miniaturized connectors; such a wide selection is sure to include a product to meet even the most unusual needs.
Extension cords and cable management
A specific type of extension cable is the USB repeater. Cables of this interface, with their considerable lengths (exceeding several meters), require signal amplification. This is where the repeater comes in, guaranteeing connection continuity even at distances greater than 20 meters. These extension cables are necessary when creating extensive installations, for example, when the computer is located in a different room than the monitor, etc.
An important and challenging aspect of building a gaming station is cable management. Everyone struggles with this problem, but fortunately, there's a solution: corrugated tubing. This type of modular cable management allows you to route cables in an organized way. The tubing is designed so that one or more cables can be inserted into or removed at any height, creating a neat channel that is secured in the optimal location (usually hidden, but easily accessible) using special fasteners. The bundle can be several centimeters in diameter and several tens of meters long.
Spare parts
Users more familiar with building gaming peripherals often perform their own electronic equipment repairs. The most common faults found in such devices include the wear and tear of electromechanical components, specifically switches. This can manifest as malfunctioning mouse buttons or controllers. In the first case, the problem is relatively simple; it almost always requires replacing the SNAP ACTION microswitches commonly used in pointing devices. While it does require some soldering skills, it's one of the easiest service procedures. These switches almost always have the same format and pinout (which should be verified before starting!). The components of this type available in the TME catalog are from the Japanese brand OMRON. These components are industry standard, meaning they are characterized by very high durability (e.g., 70 million cycles) and universal electrical specifications. Furthermore, components such as the D2FC-7 series, and especially the D2FP-FN2, were designed by OMRON with gaming devices in mind. Therefore, they are characterized by: a very short response time, high efficiency, and a clear, tactile click, which in turn translates into lower energy consumption and longer operating time for wireless peripherals.
Typical SNAP ACTION switch of a computer mouse.
Joystick repair
A toggle switch used in many controller models.
In the case of switches used in controllers, repair and replacement are more complex because they utilize precision potentiometers. Wear and tear can cause the lever to operate erratically, or "drift," which is a lack of centering and cannot be corrected by recalibrating the device's software. If the controller is no longer under warranty, you can attempt to replace the dual-axis toggle switch located beneath the control knob yourself . Of course, in this case, you should also check if the replacement part has compatible pins, knob pins, and dimensions. The suggested part is a high-quality product from the reputable brand C&K : it fits many controller models, but TME does not guarantee compatibility with specific device models .
Footrest
Every gamer must honestly admit that maintaining the correct posture in front of the computer is very difficult, especially during a long and intense match. But you don't have to sacrifice your health and, sometimes, even your comfort. Therefore, it's worth ensuring a high-quality and comfortable position in front of the monitor. The chair itself, even from the best brand, can't provide this, but one affordable yet highly effective accessory that improves posture while seated at a desk is a footrest. By supporting the feet, it reduces muscle fatigue and ensures better circulation in the lower body. From TME's selection, we primarily recommend adjustable footrests that can be easily adapted to the user's height, preferred position, and different chair heights.
The adjustable footrest provides, among other things: a better angle of support for the feet.
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