Computer Ed talks about the recent rash of thunderstorms locally and revisits surge protection on your PC, explaining why you need to replace your surge protector often and also explains when it is wise to just unplug the PC to ensure the best protect. Also talks about why a business PC that has been surge should be considered for replacement after surge damage instead of repair. Computer Ed also provides a follow-up to an article posted on the blog, Crosshair in the Soup. It seems that the issue exhibited with the X6 processor not always coming out of idle as it should using Cool n Quiet is also on the Gigabyte 890FX board as well.
Ed takes a look at the Thermaltake A90 case. While he looks at the typical aspects of a case that are normally looked at, he also took some time and look at the marketing of the Thermaltake Armor A90 as an MMO inspired case.