Recent content by Mulligan

Still experiencing the issue. I've found that if I leave the transfer running the speed eventually (after about half hour) goes back up and completes as normal. Still not ideal that it takes so long to transfer files, would be good to hear if any ideas for further investigation/fix.

I'm just using the native copy feature (i.e. drag and drop). Years ago I used TeraCopy but with Win10 it seemed the native copy was good enough. I've run Performace Monitor while copying a file (I've found the same issue occurs when copying between internal SSD and internal HD so I'm just...

I think I've picked out the pertinent data but let me know if you need the entire file that CrystalDiskInfo outputs: Model : ST1000LM049-2GH172 Firmware : SDM1 Serial Number : WGS3RSLL Disk Size : 1000.2 GB (8.4/137.4/1000.2/1000.2) Buffer Size : Unknown Queue...

I've left it a couple times for about 20 min and it doesn't seem to go anywhere (this is for files of 3Gb at most), I can try leaving it for longer to see if it eventually completes or fails. The disk at issue is Disk 0, so it's NTFS, see below. Disk 1 is the SSD I boot from and seems fine.

My 18 month old Octane Laptop (see sig for specs) has just developed a HD issue. When transferring large files (anything above 700mb) from an external HD to the 1tb Seagate SATA the transfer rate will frequently drop to essentially zero half way through the transfer. It's been a couple months...

Hi, Is anyone able to point me to a CPU undervolting guide? Lots of information online but seem to be a lot of different options (Clevo Control Centre, BIOS, third party, etc), hoping someone has a reliable/trusted source? I've just received my new Octane VI with i7-9700k which is amazing but...

Hi, I just received a new Octane VI, I'm reading conflicting information on the first time battery charge. I'll leave it charging for 24hrs but can I use it during the first charge or will that harm the battery life? Thanks!

Hi, does anyone know if TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chips come as standard on PCS laptops? I think they're on most modern laptops but I can't find any mention in the specs. Thanks!

Hi all, Speccing out my new gaming laptop, most likely the 17" Octane VI but waiting on RTX benchmarks. Can't copy full specs since it's listed as out of stock. But in the mean time a couple of questions if anyone has any thoughts: RAM Here are the options for 16GB RAM: Corsair 2133MHz...

Hi, my Vortex II (specs in sig) has hung in there for about 7 years, close to replacing it but want it to last just a little longer. In the last two days it's starting crashing while playing Overwatch, the screen just fills with vertical white lines and the machine becomes completely...

Hi, perhaps a slightly hypothetical question until the cards are released. But what would provide between performance between the RTX 2080 Max-Q and the RTX 2070 (NON-Max-Q)? I'm torn between the 17.3" DEFIANCE V RTX (with 2080 Max-Q) and the 17.3" OCTANE VI (with 2070), unfortunately I don't...

Hi, I'm moving house soon and wonder if anyone has any advice for moving my desktop (Fractal Define R5). I won't be using movers and will personally do the transporting but wondering if any precautions I should take. Unfortunately I wasn't able to keep the original box and packaging as it was...

Hi, Can anyone speak to the quality of the Octane III 120hz screen? I'm not interested in the 4K screen but the extra fps in a 120hz while gaming sounds quite tempting. I've found positive reviews of the standard screen, but not a lot on the 120hz screen. Thanks

My PCS Vortex II is very much showing it's age so I'm going to replace it. I'm looking for a 17" gaming laptop between £1700-1800. I've specced out the below but over budget, could any one recommend the best way to shave off £100 or £200 with the least compromise on performance? Definitely...

Hi, Are there any issues with GPU temperatures on the GTX 1060/70/80 in any of the 17" laptops? My current Vortex II laptop, specs in sig, has always run very hot (80C+ under load). Looking to get a new PCS laptop and I'd like to avoid the same issues this time. Cheers!