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PC components emit a lot of waste heat, and whether you opt for an air-cooler, all-in-one hydrocooler or custom watercooling loop your case will need fans to keep everything cool.

This category contains a huge variety of 120mm fans, these used by a huge variety of cases, air-coolers, all-in-one hydrocoolers and watercooling radiators.

Keep an eye out for the airflow, normally measured in CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) with a higher number indicating more airflow. It's also worth looking at the sound level, normally measured in dBA, with a lower number indicating less noise.Some fans are also optimised for use on radiators, and will be marketed as having a higher static pressure than standard case fans.

The 16-pin PCIe 5.0 12VHPWR connection or the later improved 12V-2x6 version provide 12V power to select high-end graphics cards.

The main bank of 12 pins provides power while the four smaller pins in the row above are used by the GPU to communicate with the PSU about how much power it needs. Despite having 16-pins the new connector is approximately the same size as the old 8-pin PCIe, but can transmit more current, enabling more powerful graphics cards.

PC components emit a lot of waste heat, and whether you opt for an air-cooler, all-in-one hydrocooler or custom watercooling loop your case will need fans to keep everything cool.

This category contains a huge variety of 40mm and 60mm fans, these are typically used to cool individual components such as RAM and drive bays.

Keep an eye out for the airflow, normally measured in CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) with a higher number indicating more airflow. It's also worth looking at the sound level, normally measured in dBA, with a lower number indicating less noise.

PC components emit a lot of waste heat, and whether you opt for an air-cooler, all-in-one hydrocooler or custom watercooling loop your case will need fans to keep everything cool.

This category contains a huge variety of 80mm and 92mm fans, these are typically used in small form cases and rackmount server cases.

Keep an eye out for the airflow, normally measured in CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) with a higher number indicating more airflow. It's also worth looking at the sound level, normally measured in dBA, with a lower number indicating less noise.

Wireless access points (WAPs) are standalone devices designed to be connected to a wired router or plug socket in the case of HomePlug WAPs, to provide wireless access for portable devices such as laptops and smart phones. In the home access points are usually built in a broadband router, however in business separate access points are common as they offer flexibility of placement (often featuring PoE technology) and better coverage when multiple units are deployed.

Wireless access points usually feature detachable antennas so alternative more specialist ones can be fitted. These are either for covering wider areas, or transferring a wireless signal over greater distances.

Apple-specific cables are designed to transfer data, images, audio and video signals from one Apple device to another. There are also power cables and chargers that only fit Apple devices and possibly even selected generations of device, so always ensure you check compatibility.

These cables are designed for the specific ports of various generations of iPhone, iPads and Mac laptops. They feature USB, USB-C or Thunderbolt, Lightning or MagSafe connectors.

Audio cables are designed to transfer sound signals from one device to another, whilst some video cables can carry both audio and video data.

These adaptors are designed to convert or split one AV format to another, such as HDMI to VGA and analog audio.

Audio cables are designed to transfer sound signals from one device to another, whilst some video cables can carry both audio and video data.

Over the decades there have emerged lots of different competing standards for carrying AV data so make sure to check compatibility carefully.

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard which allows two-way data transfer over short distances between electronic devices and computers. Originating in 1998, since then Bluetooth has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher transfer rates, improved security and additional features.

These Bluetooth adaptors add Bluetooth connectivity to devices without it built-in, via a USB connection. They are popular for connecting wireless keyboards and mice.

Keyboards are a vital peripheral for PC users, and regardless of your budget it's important to pick the right one. The most important consideration is what sort of feel you want. For instance, most cheaper keyboards use dome switches mounted on top of a membrane, giving very little tactile feedback. You may want to consider choosing a keyboard with mechanical switches as these provide much greater tactile feedback. Mechanical switches are available in different grades, denoted by a colour - black, brown and blue for instances and each has its own set of characteristics.

These keyboards are not intended for specialist gaming use and are connected to your PC by Bluetooth wireless technology.

Bluetooth speakers provide a quick and easy way to get better sound quality from your smartphone or tablet when listening to music. They come in a wide range of colours and styles.

Power cables are an essential part of any PC build - either internally to connect components or externally for mains power.

These braided cables are a modders dream, replacing the standard cables that connect the PSU to the motherboard, graphics card and drives inside your PC. The braided sleeving ensures a neat cable which means less obstruction to your case's airflow. Always check individual specifications of the cables for the connectors / plug types.

Physical security protection over the network is becoming increasingly important as smart home technology and digital transformation in business gains pace. Internet Protocol (IP) enabled cameras simply connect to your network, allowing remote management and archiving of video footage on regular storage devices such as PCs, NAS boxes and in the cloud.

These cameras are designed for outdoor use and can feature motion detection, infra-red (IR) for night use and either IP, WiFi or CCTV type connectivity.

PC cases are more than just a box, they help to keep all the components cool and working optimally. PC cases are personal too, coming in a huge variety of shapes, sizes, colours and materials.

This category includes adaptors that enable you to install different types of storage drive in your PC. For instance, installing a 3.5in drive in a 5.25in bay or installing drives internally onto proprietary mounts in specific cases.

Ethernet network cables featuring RJ45 connectors are compatible with all common network enabled devices such as as PCs, workstations, servers, network switches and routers to create networks. Originating in 1980, since then Ethernet has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher transfer rates.

CAT-7 network cables can support up to 10Gbps throughput at 600MHz over a maximum distance of 100m.

Physical security protection over the network is becoming increasingly important as smart home technology and digital transformation in business gains pace. Internet Protocol (IP) enabled cameras simply connect to your network, allowing remote management and archiving of video footage on regular storage devices such as PCs, NAS boxes and in the cloud.

These kits provide a complete IP surveillance solution featuring several cameras, cabling, intruder alert sirens and possibly a recording device.

Last chance to get these smartphone accessories at a great price.

This category includes emergency USB-based charging packs & cables for recharging your most important mobile devices and smartphones at home or on the move.

From compact DMX controllers to advanced software-based control systems, these devices let you program, synchronize, and manipulate your lights with precision and creativity. Perfect for concerts, theatre, clubs, and live events, lighting controllers enable smooth fades, dynamic effects, colour changes, and coordinated shows across multiple fixtures.

Industry-standard 19in wide equipment racks are used to store devices such as servers, network switches, firewalls, and UPS in comms rooms and datacentres.

We stock a huge range of rack cabinets and acccessories and also provide a complete installation service, contact our Scan Business team for further details.

DisplayPort is one of the most popular standards for connecting displays to PCs and laptops. Originating in 2008, since then it has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher resolutions and refresh rates.

Make sure to check which versions of DisplayPort your devices support so you can choose a compatible cable.

From splitters and repeaters to distribution hubs, these devices allow you to send precise DMX control signals to multiple fixtures without signal degradation. Ideal for concerts, theatre productions, clubs, and large-scale events, DMX distribution ensures reliable communication between your controller and lights, keeping your stage effects synchronized and consistent.

External storage devices provide a quick and easy way to expand the data storage of your PC or and laptop.

These external enclosures are unpopulated so you can install your choice of M.2 SATA or NVMe SSD. Most use USB 3.0 / 3.1 connections at up to 5Gb/s or USB 3.2 at up to 10Gb/s, or Thunderbolt connections at up to 40Gb/s, and many include backup applications and cloud subscriptions for added security.

Extension leads offer the flexibility of longer length cords or multiple sockets, or both. More importantly many contain surge protection technology to guard against power spikes that may damage connected devices.

PDUs or power distribution units are designed for rack environments where many devices are connected to a centralised power source protected by a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) and cable management is essential.

Optical media such as CD, DVD and Blu-ray were a popular way of storing and archiving home or small office data as most desktop PCs and laptops used to have internal drives as standard.

These external DVD drives connect to a PC or laptop via USB and so can be easily moved between diferent systems. Most DVD drives also support CDs.

Maximum capacity is 4.7GB per DVD.

A network card is designed to connect a laptop, PC, workstation or server to a network, enabling communication with other internal users via network switches or access points; and the outside world via a router.

These external devices are designed for an external USB port of a system, feature RJ45 ports and will provide wired connectivity based on Ethernet at speeds up to 1Gb/s.

A sound card is an optional upgrade that provides better audio quality from your PC than integrated motherboard audio provides.

These sound cards are external units connecting via a USB port.

FireWire and Thunderbolt are standards for connecting multimedia and external storage devices to PCs, laptops and Apple devices. Originating in 1986 and 2011 respectively, both standards have evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher transfer rates.

Make sure to check which versions of FireWire or Thunderbolt your devices support so you can choose a compatible cable.

A gaming mouse is a vital peripheral for PC gamers, and regardless of your budget it's important to pick the right one. The most important consideration is what sort of feel you want. For instance, most cheaper mice use a common shape, whereas gaming and specialist mice are designed for better ergonomic fit and improved comfort over longer usage periods.

These accessories enhance your gaming by providing a better surface for your mouse, improving its accuracy and responsiveness.s.

Mouse mats are available in a wide variety of shapes, from traditional rectangular designs to massive widescreen format mats, what’s right for you depends on the space you have available.

You can also choose between soft fabric mats and hard plastic mouse mats, choosing one over the other is purely down to personal preference – there is no clear advantage of one over the other. Finally, some mouse mats also include RGB lighting and Qi wireless charging when wired up to your PC over USB.

Maximise the performance of your HDD or SSD. Coolers allow you to keep high performance SSDs or HDDs operating at their best.

Here you will find various adaptors and other miscellaneous equipment for internal SSDs and HDDs to help adapt them to your requirements.

HDMI is one of the most popular standards for connecting displays to PCs and laptops along with consumer electronics such as TVs, projectors, Blu-ray players and receivers. Originating in 2002, since then it has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher resolutions, refresh rates and audio quality.

These adaptors convert HDMI connections into other types of digital interface such as DisplayPort, DVI and USB.

HDMI is one of the most popular standards for connecting displays to PCs and laptops along with consumer electronics such as TVs, projectors, Blu-ray players and receivers. Originating in 2002, since then it has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher resolutions, refresh rates and audio quality.

Make sure to check which versions of HDMI your devices support so you can choose a compatible cable.

Keyboards are a vital peripheral for PC users, and regardless of your budget it's important to pick the right one. The most important consideration is what sort of feel you want. For instance, most cheaper keyboards use dome switches mounted on top of a membrane, giving very little tactile feedback. You may want to consider choosing a keyboard with mechanical switches as these provide much greater tactile feedback. Mechanical switches are available in different grades, denoted by a colour - black, brown and blue for instances and each has its own set of characteristics.

These keyboard accessories help maintain and enhance your experience by offering replacement mechanical switches, lubricants and additional external keypads.

Keep your laptop or tablet safe with our range of carry cases and bags. Make sure to check the dimensions of your device versus the specs of your chosen bag.

Keyboards are a vital peripheral for PC users, and regardless of your budget it's important to pick the right one. The most important consideration is what sort of feel you want. For instance, most cheaper keyboards use dome switches mounted on top of a membrane, giving very little tactile feedback. You may want to consider choosing a keyboard with mechanical switches as these provide much greater tactile feedback. Mechanical switches are available in different grades, denoted by a colour - black, brown and blue for instances and each has its own set of characteristics.

These keyboard feature mechanical switch technology offering a wide choice of preferences when it comes to key travel, tactile force and noise. There is a also huge variety of colours and styles, including backlit and RGB-illuminated keyboards. They are connected via either USB, or WiFi or Bluetooth wireless technology.

These monitor stands allow more flexible placing of your screen(s), offering raised options, extendable arms and multiple arms. The latter is particularly valuable in a multi-screen setup as it enables you position monitors next to each monitor with far more control than them simply sitting them on your desktop. Make sure to check that your monitor has the appropriate 75mm or 100mm VESA mounts before purchase.

Add extra features and capabilities to your system with these motherboard accessories.

Choose from a range of hardware TPM modules that some operating systems and applications require to provide improved security.

We also stock a range of PCIe add-in cards that add extra I/O capabilities such as Thunderbolt ports or NVMe SSDs.

Make sure to carefully check that the accessory you are viewing is compatible with your motherboard.

Ethernet network cables featuring RJ45 connectors are compatible with all common network enabled devices such as as PCs, workstations, servers, network switches and routers to create networks. Originating in 1980, since then Ethernet has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher transfer rates.

CAT-5E cables can support up to 1GB/s throughput at 100MHz over a maximum distance of 100m.

Ethernet network cables featuring RJ45 connectors are compatible with all common network enabled devices such as as PCs, workstations, servers, network switches and routers to create networks. Originating in 1980, since then Ethernet has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher transfer rates.

CAT-6 cables can support up to 10GB/s throughput at 250MHz over a maximum distance of 55m.

Ethernet network cables featuring RJ45 connectors are compatible with all common network enabled devices such as as PCs, workstations, servers, network switches and routers to create networks. Originating in 1980, since then Ethernet has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher transfer rates.

CAT-6A cables can support up to 10GB/s throughput at 500MHz over a maximum distance of 100m.

These network accessories include patch panels and tools to complete your network installations.

Physical security protection over the network is becoming increasingly important as smart home technology and digital transformation in business gains pace. Internet Protocol (IP) enabled cameras simply connect to your network, allowing remote management and archiving of video footage on regular storage devices such as PCs, NAS boxes and in the cloud.

These accessories allow you to enhance or expand your IP-enabled or CCTV surveillance system.

Office headsets are a must have item for every office user, providing far greater comfort and superior background noise reduction than clunky old handsets when making phone/video calls. They can connect via a 3.5mm analogue minijack, wired or wireless USB or by wireless Bluetooth.

We stock a wide range of office headsets, including single ear models and advanced models with active noise cancellation and Microsoft Teams certification.

Whether you're gaming, listening to music or watching videos, PC speakers are an essential item in your setup. Dedicated PC speakers provide far superior sound quality than the tiny speakers integrated into monitors.

PC speakers come in all shapes and sizes, and are available in 2.0 (stereo), 2.1 (two speakers plus a subwoofer), 5.1 (five speakers plus a subwoofer) and 7.1 (seven speakers plus a subwoofer) configurations for increasingly immersive surround sound.

Also known as a NIC (Network Interface Card ), these cards connect directly into the motherboard of your computer and feature an external network socket. This enables the computer to connect to a network via a network cable. Traditionally these network cards use the PCI slot on a motherboard, with newer cards using a PCIe interface. Advanced features include two or more network ports for specific applications. Note that network adaptors that convert a USB port into a network interface are also available.
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USB is the most common bus used to connect a huge variety of external devices to PCs, laptops and servers. It is not only used by peripherals such as keyboards and mice, but also storage devices such as external drives, smartphone and tablets and more.

These mains sockets feature USB ports - either USB-A, USB-C or a combination of both, enabling you to easily charge multiple devices such as smartphones and tablets at once.