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    PCSPECIALIST Reset Window 10

    Hi all, So I just ordered a new PC. I am looking to give my current one to my son but I would like to make sure its running its best beforehand so I am thinking resetting it, and cleaning it up might be a good idea. Getting rid of all the cr*p I have on it. Windows 10, bought here about 6...
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    PCSPECIALIST New Gaming PC - £2000 Budget

    Hi all, 5 years have passed since I bought my last gaming PC and now it's time for a new one. I know little about what would be best for me so I am asking for advice Gaming PC Budget £2000 Games like Escape from Tarkov and Football manager WiFi needed No monitor required Any...
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    PCSPECIALIST New Intel Based PC advice

    Hello all, I am looking to purchase a new PC. I ask this question very 4 years or so as I am not so knowledgeable on PCs but love gaming. 1. Looking to play the latest games at a high level of detail. 2. Intel based system. 3. Budget £2000. 4. Would like it to last 4-5 years. 5. Wireless...
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    PCSPECIALIST Graphics Card Upgrade advice

    Hi all, This is the system I bought a number of years ago and it's still great. I was wondering are the most recent graphics cards compatible with my system if I wanted to change? I know nothing about components being able to work with other parts etc System: Define X1...
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    PCSPECIALIST Need a Monitor, advice please?

    Folks, I am looking to buy a new monitor. (UK) I am looking for the following (I think?) 1440p 144hz 27' IPS Does this seem like the right spec for a very good gaming monitor? Any advice on which i should buy? Links would be great I have a budget of around £650 My current PC is this one...
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    PCSPECIALIST ASUS Bios Utility import question

    Would someone be able to tell me how i import settings from a USB stick within the ASUS bios Utility? I cannot seem to find the option. Thanks
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    PCSPECIALIST New Monitor needed, 1080 Graphics Card - Advice/Help please

    So i bought the Define x1 (Info here: http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2016/06/30/pc-specialist-define-x1-review/1) 1080 GPU I am looking for a 27 Inch 1440p 144Hz monitor. Would someone be able to recommend a monitor with URL links so i can check it out? After doing some reading i believe i...
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    PCSPECIALIST Define X1 loses sound after updating 1080 Drivers

    Wondering could someone help me. I have updated my 1080 driver today with the latest. The problem is I lose sound after the update. Games have no sound, YouTube has no sound etc How can a graphics driver update cause you to lose sound? Thanks in advance
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    PCSPECIALIST Define X1 - Overclocking issue (Machine won't boot up correctly)

    So i got the Define X1 delivered about 3 days ago. It worked fine the first day but ever since it fails to boot up 70% of the time unless i change the overclocking back to default. I have phoned support and they told me to load the Bios profile for 'OC'. I did this and it will boot up fine the...
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    PCSPECIALIST General compatibility question

    I have been looking at a lot of accessories lately for my computer. Keyboards, mice, WIFI Cards etc... Most of them say Compatible - Windows Vista, 7 and 8. Does that mean they will NOT work with windows 10? Or given that windows 10 is newer than the versions mentioned you would expect them to...
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    PCSPECIALIST Ordered Define X1 - Now i need Monitor advice

    So i just ordered the Define X1. I am solely using this for gaming and i was hoping you helpful people could advide me on what Monitor to buy for a good gaming experience. I don't need the top of the range stuff, just something good. Lets say i have a Budget of £300. 1. What am i looking for...
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    PCSPECIALIST Help needed (Gaming PC - Budget £1500)

    Hi there, I was looking for some help and i am sure there are lots of your folks that know more than i do. I am looking for a very good gaming PC (If possible with budget, £1500, I don't need monitor/keyboard etc i will buy those after) I want to be able to play the latest games with excellent...
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    PCSPECIALIST New Laptop HELP!! AMD 8970m

    Hi everyone, I only got my laptop today and i am having issues. For some reason it doesn't seem to pick up my AMD card Only my intel one. When i go play a game like arma 2 i get : DISPLAY ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPORT FORMAT D24S8 FOR X8R8G888 Please help. Starting to get worried. Thanks in advance
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    PCSPECIALIST Any driver issues with AMD 8970m?

    Hello all, Looking to buy Vortex 4 i7 Need to know if there are any issues with Drivers on AMD 8970m? Has anyone got anything bad to say about this card? Thanks
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    PCSPECIALIST AMD HD 8970m - Should i buy?

    Evening all, I am going to be buying a new laptop for gaming in the next week and i need to know if there are any issues with the Vortex 4 and the AMD HD 8970m? I know AMD 7970m had issues with drivers. Is this the same with 8970m? I need my mind put at ease before clicking the purchase...
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    PCSPECIALIST 7970m Card (Vortex 3)

    Has anyone bought a Vortex 3 with the 7970m card? I keep putting my order off hoping the latest drivers will be better. But i hear the drivers that come with the machine are from Clevo and not AMD. Has anyone installed the latest AMD drivers instead of the default Clevo ones? If so how did...
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    PCSPECIALIST AMD 7970 graphics card, anyone bought one?

    If anyone is using this card could they please comment on performance? What driver you use? Have u updated to new drivers? Any show stopping issues? This would be very helpful.
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    PCSPECIALIST GTX 675 Graphics Card good for gaming?

    Morning all, Can someone give me some advice. I am looking to buy a laptop for gaming. I am a casual gamer, i DO NOT need to play games on the highest detail. As long as it looks and runs ok i am fine with that. So my question...will the GTX 675 laptop graphics card achieve this? I will also...
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    PCSPECIALIST Enduro AMD HD 7970m Hotfix

    I have not bought a laptop yet but i am going to. I was waiting on information on new drivers coming out for the 7970m Graphics Card. Testing has been done on the hotfix. Results are listed in the link provided. http://www.anandtech.com/show/6353/testing-amds-hd-7970m-enduro-hotfix According...
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    PCSPECIALIST 675m v 680m Graphic Card advise (Some other questions also)

    Hi there, I am looking at buying a new laptop. Not sure what Graphics card to go for. Is the 680m worth the extra money? I am looking for a laptop to do me for the next 3/4 years. Any advise welcome. 8 or 16 GB ram? (How many slots? 4 * 2 slots or 8 * 1 slot?) SSD or regular drive? Thanks...
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