We have imported some 4 port KVM switches. We consider they are very good value for the features they offer. The price is only $220. We also have the 2 meter cable set for them for only $22. Please find them under "Others" category.

The features include:

• Personal computer switch for PC/AT and PS/2.
  
• Supports PC/AT and PS/2 keyboard.
  
• Support keyboard boot-up emulation.
  
• Connected PCs can be added or removed from the setup without powering off the KVM switch.
  
• Simple keyboard or push button for computer selection.
  
• Keyboard caps lock, Num lock, scroll lock states automatically saved and restored when switching amongst computers.
  
• PS/2 mouse and MS serial mouse emulation
  
• Simultaneous use of either PS/2 or serial mouse interface when using PS/2 mouse
  
• Support Microsoft Intellimouse, Logitech Firstmouse +, Mouseman+ and other special mice.
  
• Mouse conversation - PS/2 mouse controls all connected PSc, regardless of whether the PC uses a serial or PS/2 mouse interface.
  
• Support VGA, SVGA and Multisync monitors.
  
• Supports monitor's resolution up to 1600x1200.
  
• Buzzer sound for switching confirmation
  
• Three stage daisy-chain capability. Can be cascaded three layers to access more PCs.
  
• Select mode directly selects computer by keystrokes.
  
• Auto Scan mode automatically switches through powered-on computers, scan rate is DIP switch selectable.
  
• Left/Right mode selects powered-on computer one at a time by keystrokes.
  
• Saves space, equipment and utility cost.

We have sourced some Pentium III 1GHz CPUs. They are not the "A" Tualatin version and are capable of dual processor configurations. The “A” version is marked as for Uni-Processor systems only.

They are ideal for people who have older motherboards which do not support Tualatin CPUs. We consider the availability for them is very limited.

We have received an air shipment of the clear IDE cables. Quantity available is limited. The bulk of the order sent by sea freight will arrive about 3 weeks later.

We have completely run out of the middle EYO server cases. Our next container will arrive about 3 weeks later. There are some beige colour server cases included in the shipment. The container scheduled after that will include pre-modified cases with side windows. We will also order some side panels (with windows) for the existing case owners.

The following Corsair memories are now in stock:

==> CM64SD256-2700CX2H DDR, XMS2700, 256MB, CAS2, 16Mx8 DRAMs, with Heat Spreader

==> CMX256A-2700C2 DDR, XMS2700, 256MB, CAS2, 32Mx8 DRAMs, with Heat Spreader

==> CM64SD512-2400C2H DDR, 300MHz, 512MB, CAS2, 32Mx8 DRAMs, with Heat Spreader

==> CMX512-2700C2 DDR, XMS2700, 512MB, CAS2, 32Mx8 DRAMs, with Heat Spreader

We have received the following new products:

* Leadtek WinFast A250 TD. nVIDIA GeForce4 Ti4400 GPU, 128MB DDR.
* MSI KT3 Ultra-ARU (RAID) and KT3 Ultra motherboards. These motherboards are based on the VIA KT333 chipset. Support PC2700 DDR RAM.

We have signed up as a Corsair memory distributor in Australia after we were approached by Corsair Memory. For those who are not familiar with Corsair brand, Corsair is a world leader for high speed memory modules.

Our first shipment should arrive sometime next week and will include the following models:

== CM64SD256-2700CX2H
(DDR, XMS2700, 32Mx64, non-ECC, 184 DIMM, unbuffered, CAS2, 16Mx8 DRAMs, with Heat Spreader)
== CMX256A-2700C2
(DDR, XMS2700, 32Mx64, non-ECC, 184 DIMM, unbuffered, CAS2, 32Mx8 DRAMs, with Heat Spreader)
== CM64SD512-2400C2H
(DDR, 300MHz, 64Mx64, non-ECC, 184 DIMM, unbuffered, CAS2, 32Mx8 DRAMs, with Heat Spreader, single bank)
== CMX512-2700C2
(DDR, XMS2700, 64Mx64, non-ECC, 168 DIMM, unbuffered, CAS2, 32Mx8 DRAMs, with Heat Spreader)

The A7V333 incorporates VIA® KT333 chipset to support AMD® socket A processors and high-bandwidth PC2700 DDR (double data rate) memory. Innovative ASUS thermal protection technologies, the A7V333 delivers optimum performance and value.

Features include:

CPU Thermal Protection (Asus C.O.P.)
USB 2.0
UltraDMA 133 data rates
Support DDR333 (PC2700)
...

We have some refurbished ThermoEngine coolers at $16.5 each.

They are fitted with new fans and a new TIM.

Our warehouse will have a stocktake this Friday, the 22nd of March after 3pm. No inventory transactions will be permitted during the stocktake. No orders will be processed after 3pm. For customers who wants to place pickup orders, please provide enough lead time for us to prepare your order on Friday. Thank you.

Started a few weeks ago. We have regularly had Newsletter Specials promoted only in our regular newsletters. These Specials include either giving away free items when order exceeds certain amount (eg $200), or big discount for some items.

These Specials are only available for our newsletter subscribers. To take the advantage of these Specials, please subscribe to our newsletters. Our regular newsletters include a) Newsletter Specials, b) past week product news, c) Price list. Newsletter are generated and sent automatically once a week at the moment.

We have received a new shipment of the Dr Thermal coolers. They have been well known for their unique retention mechanism (E-System Attachment). There is reduced chance to damage a CPU core during installation when such cooler is used.

We now carry two more models of the Dr. Thermal coolers. The original model we sold before was TI-V77L.

This shipment include:

TI-V77L, 70mmx70mmx15mm fan with the E-System Attachment.

TI-V77N, same heatsink as TI-V77L with the E-System Attachment, but with a 70mmx70mmx25mm fan. The fan spins around 5500RPM. Very reasonable noise level while providing high throughput.

TI-S8625K, entry level low budget cooler with the E-System Attachment. Price is only $17.60! ideal for Duron and low end Athlon CPUs.

More details

We have received the Asus Geforce 4 MX400 video card. The model is V8170DDR, 64MB with TV out.

The V8170DDR leverages the GeForce4 MX DDR GPU with 64MB DDR SDRAM to provide competitive performance and value for mainstream PCs. Core clock speed runs at 270MHz and memory clock speed is 400MHz. Some GeForce 4 MX DDR technologies included are: Lightspeed Memory Architecture™ II, nView, and Accuview Antialiasing™.

Somehow Melbourne IT wiped our DNS record perhaps sometime last night.:( They are still closed at the moment. Rang their US agent for after hour service and got an answsering machine (what is the point?)

In the meantime, people could try www.eyo.net.au or www.eyotechnologies.com

Update:

Finally got through on the phone to Melbourne IT (the authourity for com.au domains). They confirmed one of the server related to com.au domains is having problem. They are still trying to fix it at the moment. I found iprimus.com.au was "de-registered" too this morning. Luckily eyo.com.au domain seems have been delegated again after a re-delegation request.

Vantec will release some coolers next month based on the YS Tech TMD(Tip Magnetic Driving) fan technology. The new coolers will be called "???".

Fans based on the YS Tech's TMD does not have the central hub. The fan blades are driven by surrounding coils. We will post more details once we receive the samples.

Our web pages are now compressed on the fly to take the advantages of most of the modern browsers. These browsers will decompress the contents after receiving the compressed pages. This mechanism enables increased browsing speed as well as conserve bandwidth usage. The speed increase should be quite noticeable. The trade off for this is that the cookie-less shopping is no longer working. You can still browse the site without cookies on, but you can not purchase without cookies.

We consider this as a trail, if cookie-less shopping was very important to people or if we found other side effects, then we will disable this function.

We offered this special deal a few weeks ago and it was sold out not long after that. We have put together the special deal again. Please don't miss out this time.:) The price is only $249.70!

Asus Socket A M/B A7A266-E with free 128MB DDR RAM
Asus Socket A M/B, A7A266-E. AliMaGiK 1 chipset. Support both DDR SDRAM and SDR SDRAM ( 2 DDR + 3 SDR). 266MHz FSB AGP Pro slot; UltraDMA133. Free 128MB VIA DDR RAM

According to this review and This. It is possible to stop the count down for the allowed 5 region changes.

Not sure how do they rate the web sites, Sydney Morning Herald listed our web site in a little corner titled "Top tens, Where we went and what we did last week" in last week's Icon. We were listed at the 4th place after Harris Tech, Harvey Norman and Strathfield, one spot ahead of E-Store.:)

Intel has dropped the prices on their Celeron CPUs today.

The EYO server cases are finally back in stock. The large EYO tower has proved to be a popular case, we ran out of stock not very long after we received them last time.:) The new batch also has a different power supply plate. The power supply is now installed horizontally instead of vertically with the added benefit of an extra 9.2cm fan position.

The middle tower version is identical as the Enermax 710B model.