PC Accessories & Arduino
4 products
Buying PC accessories from Strex means solving three problems at once: a laptop that runs too hot, a setup full of dust, and a head full of ideas waiting for their first electronics project. In this collection, you will find Arduino starter kits for hands-on learning of programming and electronics, laptop coolers that prevent overheating, and cordless air dusters to blow dust out of keyboards and casings without the need for aerosol cans.
Arduino starter kit: learning to program with real parts
An Arduino starter kit is the shortest route from "I want to do something with electronics" to a blinking LED, a working sensor, and a DIY alarm. The kits include the board, cables, sensors, LEDs, and the components for dozens of beginner projects — backed by a large community where almost every question has already been answered. The choice between the two kits is simple: the standard set (244 parts) covers classic learning projects; the XL set (278 parts) adds extra sensors and components for those who want to keep going after the first week. For pupils, engineering students, and adults with a winter project, this is the gift that actually gets used.
What should you look for?
- ✔ Number of components — more parts = more projects without needing to reorder; the XL lasts longer as you grow
- ✔ Cooling capacity — a cooler with five fans distributes airflow across the entire bottom of the laptop
- ✔ Ergonomics — the cooler tilts the laptop: a cooler device and more comfortable typing in one
- ✔ Cordless dust blowing — a rechargeable air duster replaces endless aerosol cans: more powerful and waste-free
- ✔ Warranty — 2 years standard with Strex
Why your laptop slows down when it gets hot
The least understood performance loss: a laptop that gets too hot will protect itself by slowing down the processor — thermal throttling. It feels like "my laptop has gotten old," but it is heat, not age. The dual approach that solves this: a cooler under the laptop keeps the temperature below the throttle limit during gaming, video calling, and rendering, and an air duster blows the dust out of the ventilation grilles every quarter — because a clogged exhaust makes any cooler powerless. Ten euros of maintenance per year keeps a laptop noticeably faster than the owner expects. For a complete desk setup, a USB hub or docking station belongs next to it — all peripherals connected via a single cable. You can find more at computer accessories.
Frequently asked questions
Is an Arduino starter kit suitable for beginners?
Yes — that is literally what it was made for. You don't need any programming or electronics experience: the kit contains all the components for beginner projects, and there are thousands of free manuals and examples available online. Suitable for ages ten and up, as well as adult hobbyists.
What is the difference between the two Arduino kits?
The contents: the standard kit (244 parts) covers the classic learning projects; the XL kit (278 parts) adds extra sensors and components for larger and more projects. If you are in doubt and want to be set for longer without needing to order more parts, choose the XL.
Does a laptop cooler really help against overheating?
Yes, provided the airways are clear: the five fans dissipate heat along the underside and prevent the processor from throttling due to heat. Do blow out the ventilation grilles first — a cooler under a clogged laptop only moves warm air around.
Is a cordless air duster better than an aerosol can?
In the long run, yes: it is rechargeable and therefore reusable, delivers a consistently powerful blast instead of getting weaker as the can empties, and produces no empty cans. Perfect for keyboards, PC cases, and every crevice where dust collects.
Check out the PC accessories from Strex — from Arduino kit to air duster — and keep your setup cool, clean, and educational.