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    PCSPECIALIST help! new laptop.......i hate it! windows 8 and the trackpad problem

    I got a new laptop today from pc specialist with windows 8 on it. apart from the fact the software is awful! how on earth they can produce rubbish like this is beyond me? (microsoft that is, not pc specialist) I have noticed the trackpad buttons do not work? neither left or right click works...
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    PCSPECIALIST my new gaming rig

    its been a while since i had a proper rig, been using laptops for the last 2 years but now the wife has allowed me the room for my puter! i love you wife! :tt1: specs..... Case COOLERMASTER HAF-X FULL TOWER GAMING CASE Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7-2600k Quad Core (3.40GHz, 8MB...
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    PCSPECIALIST about to pull the trigger when............

    I am a bit dim sometimes, i take it none of the laptops sold here have backlit keyboards? ive spent a week specking up my laptop with lovely juicy parts but alas, no backlit keyboard = no sale. Damn, will have to go buy a overpriced asus or worse a alienware! mind you, the asus G74sx looks ok...
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    PCSPECIALIST 750gb momentus xt or 240gb ssd

    hmmmm, the momentus xt is much cheaper than a 240gb ssd. and looking at some reviews it comes over as being quite good. so would it be worth fitting that instead of a 240gb ssd? the laptop will mainly be used for gaming. I am happy with the rest of the specs ive decided on im just thinking...
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    PCSPECIALIST what about the 17" ?

    well i may just see if i can stretch to 17 inches! how does this sound to you? :helpsmilie: Chassis & Display Vortex II: 17.3" Glossy Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080) Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-2670QM (2.20GHz) 6MB Memory (RAM) 8GB SAMSUNG 1333MHz SODIMM...
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    PCSPECIALIST Opinions please........ :)

    What do you think, over Budget by a few pounds but what the hell. It would need to last 3 years.....:helpsmilie: Chassis & Display Vortex II: 15.6" Glossy Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080) Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-2760QM (2.40GHz) 6MB Memory (RAM) 4GB...
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    PCSPECIALIST well, after various changes, i've gone with this spec......

    Case COOLERMASTER HAF-X FULL TOWER GAMING CASE Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i5-2500k Quad Core (3.30GHz, 6MB Cache) + HD Graphics Motherboard ASUS® P8P67 (NEW REV 3.0): USB 3.0, SATA 6.0GB/s, CrossFireX™ Memory (RAM) 4GB KINGSTON HYPER-X SPECIAL EDITION GREY - DDR3 2133MHz (2 x 2GB KIT) Graphics...
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    PCSPECIALIST What you recon?

    The specification below has been formatted so you can easily copy and paste this to our forums when discussing your specification. Once you've copied the specification, please click here to continue. Case COOLERMASTER CM690 MKII ADVANCED CASE Overclocked CPU Overclocked Intel® Core™i5-2500k...
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    PCSPECIALIST ok, i give up!

    folks, no doubt pcspecialist are busy but the laptop i ordered is now taking too long (it was needed by this Friday, ordered started 8th April) so i am cancelling it and just going for a pre-built lappy from a local supplier. I have sent 3 emails, made various calls (on hold for ages and gave...
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    PCSPECIALIST My laptop specs! Gaming, here i come!!

    Cancelled........................new specs later in post for new order.....hopefully
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    PCSPECIALIST what do you think of this then.........

    Vortex II-15: 15.6" Full HD LED Backlit 16:9 Widescreen (1920x1080) Super Clear Glossy Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-2630QM (2.00GHz) 6MB Cache 8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3 (2 x 4GB) 2.0GB nVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 485M - DirectX® 11 500GB WD SCORPIO BLACK...
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    PCSPECIALIST Looked at kobalt, rock, sony, apple and alienware but pcs Are the chosen ones!

    Just ordered my first gaming laptop! Chassis & Display Vortex i7: 15.6" Full HD LED Backlit Widescreen (1920x1080) Super Clear Glossy Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Mobile Processor i7-840QM (1.86GHz) 8MB Cache Memory (RAM) 8GB SAMSUNG 1333MHz SODIMM DDR3 MEMORY (2 x 4GB) Graphics Card nVIDIA®...
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