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    PCSPECIALIST GTX 970M Throttling

    Hi, I was recently running 3DMark Firestrike and getting around 7000 overall. However in the details it is saying the core speed is 540mhz. Similar computers are running at well over 8000 for example http://www.3dmark.com/fs/4300501. Is there any reason why the card would be throttling so far...
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    PCSPECIALIST Octane Broken Key

    Hey all, Mentioned it before about my left shift key breaking for no reason a few days after the getting the laptop but still needing it so didn't have time for an RMA straight away. The keys broken entirely now and I wondering if anyone else had something like this happen and how long the RMA...
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    PCSPECIALIST Octane Upgrade?

    Hi Can the Octane be upgraded? I was told it was MXM but there are no options for upgrades using the PCS upgrade system
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    PCSPECIALIST Pricing Question

    Hi, A few months ago I purchased a 15'6 Octane, upon ordering I was told my selection of an i7-4790k wasn't available due to throttling issues. So I was told to take a lesser CPU i7-4790S, now I've no problem with my laptop it works fine and i'm happy with it. However now only 2 months since...
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    PCSPECIALIST Octane Fan Control

    Hi all, I bought a 15'6 octane in March and its been running good but I've noticed fairly high temps even when the laptop is only idling not running games or anything stressful. However I've noticed I very rarely hear the fans. Unless the computer is under stress they do not sound even active...
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    PCSPECIALIST Key broken off

    Hi, I opened my laptop earlier to find my left shift key had came off. It clicked back on but is loose and raised. Anyone had any similar problems? and know what to do?
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    PCSPECIALIST Fans & Cooling

    Hi, I've got a PCS laptop it's the Octane 15'6. I've got a question about the fans within, I've had the back open and saw them first hand and they look great. My question is however their running settings. As I write this with only a browser open my cpu's are running at 50+ Degrees as well as...
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    PCSPECIALIST Octane

    I just benchmarked my new Octane laptop it has an i7 4970s, 16GB RAM, GTX970 and uses a SSD but got 4000 on firestrike?
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    PCSPECIALIST My Review Octane 15'6" Laptop

    Hi everyone, I posted a few days with intended specs for a new laptop. I ended up ordering an Octane series laptop 15'6" screen. I got it with a Clevo P751ZM Chassis, the display is 15.6" Matte Full HD IPS LED Widescreen (1920x1080) The 17 I thought was too big and heavy for my needs and the...
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    PCSPECIALIST Biometric Scanner on Octane 15'6

    Hi, I just got my new laptop but had to reinstall windows to accommodate an SSD which I put in myself. My laptop came with all the necessary drivers except the ones for the biometric scanner. I can't find the make or name of the scanner and was wondering did anyone know? thanks Anthony
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    PCSPECIALIST Octane 15'6 Laptop

    Hi all, I ordered my laptop last Friday, it's been dispatched today so I've got my fingers crossed it will arrive tomorrow due to it dispatching so early in the day. I've ordered the following; Chassis & Display Octane Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD IPS LED Widescreen (1920x1080) Processor (CPU)...
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    PCSPECIALIST Octane Chassis

    Hi, Just wondering which chassis is used for the Octane 15'6?
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    PCSPECIALIST Existing SSD port into New Octane.

    Hi all, I've ordered a new Octane laptop and because I recently purchased an SSD which I used in my current HP laptop I have ordered the Octane without an OS and with the bare minimum for HDD. I was wondering if my current SSD with win8.1 on it would go straight into my Octane? I know I may...
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    PCSPECIALIST Optimus

    Hi, just wondering what this is? I thought it was to do with the GeForce cards?
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    PCSPECIALIST Do PCS laptops have much scope for OverClocking?

    Hi, Saw a lot online about custom laptops with OC'd parts. Do PCS do this with their setups? I know some GPU's are re-released under different names but are the same chips with oc'd tweaks. I know heat is a factor for laptops but with them being custom I'm guessing they are aware of heat and...
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    PCSPECIALIST Just orders my new laptop 15'6 Octane Thoughts and Personal reviews welcome!

    Hi, Just ordered a new laptop; Chassis & Display Octane Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD IPS LED Widescreen (1920x1080) Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-4790S (3.2GHz) 8MB Cache Memory (RAM) 4GB KINGSTON SODIMM DDR3 1600MHz (1 x 4GB) Graphics Card NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M -...
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