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    PCSPECIALIST USB 3.2 Ports not performing as they should

    Hi, I have the following laptop since last year; Chassis & Display Defiance Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD 240Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080) Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor 11800H (2.3GHz, 4.6GHz Turbo) Memory (RAM) 16GB Corsair 3200MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB) Graphics...
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    PCSPECIALIST Prime95 Hardware Failure within 10mins

    Hey everyone, New build as follow; Case FRACTAL DEFINE 7 BLACK QUIET MID-TOWER CASE Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™ i7 12-Core Processor i7-12700K (3.6GHz) 25MB Cache Motherboard ASUS® ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO WIFI (LGA1700, USB 3.2, PCIe 5.0) - ARGB Ready Memory (RAM) 32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5...
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    PCSPECIALIST RTX 3060 - G5, G7 or Ultragear?

    Heya, About to upgrade my monitor from a 10+ yo 27'' ASUS 1080p panel to accomodate my new build. Essentially using the desktop mostly for audio production (DAW) and some light video use - but also gaming. Not too bothered about extreme performance hence my choice of a 3060, I just like for it...
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    PCSPECIALIST New workstation - 2.5k - 4k budget

    Hi there, I'm currently in the process of ordering a workstation to replace my dying computer! I've started a config on PCS, and would like some input before pulling the trigger! MAIN USE: Audio & video workstation. Intensive DAW use with sample librairies etc as well as heavy sessions. The...
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    PCSPECIALIST RGB Keyboard flickers

    Hey, I bought a new laptop about two months ago, as follow: Chassis & Display Defiance Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD 240Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080) Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor 11800H (2.3GHz, 4.6GHz Turbo) Memory (RAM) 16GB Corsair 3200MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x...
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    PCSPECIALIST Cosmos IX loud fans

    Hey there, Have had the Cosmos IX for a year or so. I use it mostly for work which involves video editing and audio production, and for my day to day internet needs etc. Occasional gaming. Anyway in the past three months the fans have started kicking in a lot more often than usual which is...
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    PCSPECIALIST White dots appeared on my Cosmo IX screen

    Hi there, I have just noticed two little white dots have appeared on the screen and I'm not sure what they are or if it is fixable. Here are some pictures https://inthemood.gaia.bysh.me/nextcloud/index.php/s/cXGXdQHCzpnLDwY You will see on these that the dots are mostly seen on black...
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    PCSPECIALIST Cosmos IX battery gone from good to barely usable

    Hi all, I have a Cosmos IX that I use mostly for audio and video work (and occasionnally for gaming), and I'm overall very happy with it. I have the laptop for about 8 months, and the battery life went from about 4/5hours in low power profiles to 1/1.30. That's me just browsing the internet...
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    PCSPECIALIST Microphone stopped working on Cosmos IX

    Hi all, Since today, my built-in microphone stopped working on my Cosmos IX, Windows 10 20H2 update. I tried the Windows troubleshooting which doesn't pick up any problems, and I also tried removing the microphone in device manager, let Windows reinstall the driver, without luck. The mic is...
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    PCSPECIALIST Touchpad stops responding

    Hey guys, Ever since I have my Cosmos IX, the touchpad ever so often hangs and stop responding for about 1 or 2 seconds. It's not so often that it becomes a real problem, but it can be quite frustrating at times. I wonder: what could it be? I would want to reinstall the drivers but I can't...
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    PCSPECIALIST Any chance for FireWire on Cosmos IX?

    Hey guys, I need to use some piece of kit over the weekend which runs through FireWire... I know it's possible to find Thunderbolt 3 to FireWire adapter from Apple, and that Thunderbolt 3 uses the same connector as USB-C, but does that mean that the board will support such adapter though? I am...
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    PCSPECIALIST Bluetooth range dropped to near zero

    Hey everyone, Cosmos IX owner here. I've got a Killer AX1650. I have been using my Bluetooth speakers ever since I got the laptop without any issues but tonight, the range has dropped to the point where if I move my speaker away from the case of the laptop to say, 10cm away, the sound will drop...
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    PCSPECIALIST Cosmos IX - Some concerns over audio

    Hi everyone, I have been the happy owner of a Cosmos IX since about two weeks. Works like a charm! Very happy with it all. There has been something that keeps on bugging me though: the sound. I am not exactly expecting a lot from tiny speakers in a case, but the poor quality and output makes...
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