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  1. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST HDMI

    Hopefully this image is a bit clearer. The HDMI cable will go in but not fully engage due to the protrusion.
  2. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST HDMI

    I have just received a new desktop today. On trying to attach a standard HMDI cable a small protrusion above the port is preventing it from attaching properly. I Any suggestions?
  3. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST Transfer os retail key for W10

    If I order a PCS system without specifying an o/s it will be still be supplied with an o/s albeit unregistered. I will then need to unregister my retail key from the old machine and and register it on the new one assuming the key is linked to my Microsoft Account, which it is. Sorry for...
  4. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST Transfer os retail key for W10

    With this available via download once you sign into the Microsoft Account previously linked ?
  5. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST Transfer os retail key for W10

    Thank you. How would this work if I order a system with no o/s. Is it supplied with a "demo" version of some sort?
  6. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST Transfer os retail key for W10

    Good morning. I have a non PC Specialist desktop with a Windows 10 Retail Key. With a retail key I understand it can be transferred to a new PC having first unregistered it from the current PC. Am I correct in the above as I am likely to order a new PC without an o/s. Thank you. Richard
  7. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST Missing on screen controls

    With the installation of the most recent Nvidia Drivers on my Optimus Series laptop I have lost the on screen control (FN+F7/F8) to raise of lower the screen brightness? I'm sure I perhaps need to re-install some software but which?
  8. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST Asking for a friend...

    When a friends asks you for advice on a "gaming" PC and tells you the budget it £500... Challenge accepted....
  9. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST More RAM

    My laptop is around six months old and at the time of order I compromised on the amount of RAM to stay within budget. Well now it is time to put that right! I enquired with PCS recently about a upgrade but they advised they don't offer this brand / type of RAM anymore. Does anybody have any...
  10. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST Old Laptop

    With my new PCS Laptop on the way the question arises...what to do with the old PCS Laptop? Selling it comes to mind on ebay after taking it back to "factory" settings. Has anyone done this with a PCS Laptop and I suppose the question of Windows Licenses comes to mind?
  11. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST Ssd

    I am looking to purchase a new laptop (Optimus VIII) with a SSD. Looking at the various options read / write speeds stand out as a defining performance. The Samsung range of SSD's (PM & SM) stand out with read / write speeds north of 2800MB/R / 1600MB/W Other SSD's (Sandisk / Kingston /...
  12. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST The time has come...

    My Optimus has served me well for the last few years. With the time coming for a new system to run X Plane 11, FSX (and it's successor due from Dovetail this year) along with Elite Dangerous I have pit together a new specification...see below.. (budget is £1500.00 give or take a little)...
  13. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST CPU Temp

    I have a Intel® Core™i5 Dual Core Mobile Processor i5-4200M in my Optimus laptop which is just over twelve months old. Over the last few days the CPU fan seems to be working quite hard under loads where it would not have previously started up. To check on the CPU temp I installed "Real Temp"...
  14. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST Laptop ordered...

    I've ordered a new laptop as spec'd blow. Chassis & Display Optimus Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080) Intel® Core™i5 Dual Core Mobile Processor i5-4200M (2.50GHz) 3MB 8GB SAMSUNG 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3 MEMORY (1 x 8GB) NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M - 2.0GB DDR5 Video RAM -...
  15. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST Delivery Post Code

    I am in the process of placing my order for a new laptop. I want it delivered to my work address but will be paying with a card registered to my home address. However...there does not appear to be an area to enter the delivery address Post Code? Is there a way to enter this?
  16. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST Hard Drive Choice ?

    After a few months of hard saving I will be pressing the order button in the next day or so on a brand new laptop. I have pretty much settled on a suitable spec for general / gaming (not too intensive - Football Manager / Flight Sim / EVE) but need a little advice on hard drive choice. Option...
  17. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST Which Hard Drive...

    I am putting together a Optimus V laptop spec for around £800.00. The machine will be used for gaming and general use with either Windows 7 or 8..not decided which yet.. However...which Hard Drive would give me better performance... 750GB WD SCORPIO BLACK WD7500BPKX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 16MB CACHE...
  18. lionwing

    PCSPECIALIST Gaming Laptop on a budget

    Hello...first time posting in here so go easy..:yes: I have a budget of between £750 - £800 to purchase a new laptop for general use and a little gaming (primarily Flight Simulator 2004, EVE and a little WOW). I already have a DVD copy of Win 7 so no need of an operating system and after a...
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