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    PCSPECIALIST Slight issue with fan setup on new build - suggestions?

    So I recently got a new build and am very happy with it except for one thing. I can't control all my fans cooling via iCUE. I decided to replace the stock fans on the Fractal North case with the "4 x Corsair AF120 RGB ELITE PWM Fan + Controller Kit" - 3 front intake and 1 rear exhaust. I...
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    PCSPECIALIST Gaming / Sim Racing Spec

    Hey, so after a few months of deliberation, holidays and busy work period I'm back at looking at my new system. Will be used for general gaming and sim racing (iRacing, Assetto Corsa etc). Maybe VR for the racing rig later down the line. Max budget flexible but up to £3k seems good. Current...
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    PCSPECIALIST Top End Gaming / Sim Racing Rig

    Hey, tinkering with my next PCS build as it's been a few years. Recently landed a new job with a hefty salary increase so I'm looking to treat myself and go all out on this one. Use case is AAA gaming and sim racing (potentially with VR in the future). Current displays are : 27"...
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    PCSPECIALIST Budget build for a first gaming PC

    Hi, my friend has asked me for help to get his son his first ever gaming PC but doesn't have a budget much more than around £500-600. I know this could be tricky so looking for some suggestions. It will be for basic homework tasks and 1080p gaming (fortnite, warzone, apex etc) so looking for...
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    PCSPECIALIST Advice on build for friends first gaming PC

    I've not kept much up to date with things so looking for a bit of advice after a friend has said he wants help with his first ever PC. Use will be gaming (not necessarily AAA max settings) but wide range of titles at 1440p / 144hz range. Only other use case requirement will be running...
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    PCSPECIALIST Thinking of pulling the trigger on this..

    So I'm at that stage now where I think I've got all the bits I want selected, but just going over the list again and again waiting to click that Proceed button. Always the part where I start getting nervous thinking should I change this or this, ya know? How am I looking? This is around my...
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    PCSPECIALIST New system for 1440p Gaming

    Hi, Been a while since I was here, but it's that time again (not the best time admittedly) to get a new system. Just looking for a sanity check on this spec I'm thinking about. Use is for 1440p 144hz gaming primarily. Budget approx £1500 No GPU required (luckily managed to acquire a 3070...
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    PCSPECIALIST New Build Sanity Check - Living Room

    Hi, I'm at it again building a new system! Last system I got from PCS is still serving me very well (i7 7700k / GTX 1080ti) but now I want one for our living room. We got an amazing 65" LG C9 TV a few months ago and eager to use this for some couch gaming. I've seen Linus testing this at...
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    PCSPECIALIST New PC - Couple of issues/questions

    Hi, I got my new build at the weekend and have a couple of small issues. I hope someone can point me in the right direction. 1) I cannot seem to enter the BIOS. At boot I get the PCS logo and "Press F2 or DEL to enter BIOS" but repeatedly hitting either key does nothing and the system...
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    PCSPECIALIST Quick Check Before Ordering | 1440p 144hz Gaming Build

    Hoping you could have a quick look over the spec below and just confirm everything looks good before I order today. Pure gaming machine with budget of £2500. Will be using an existing 1440p / 144hz monitor. Only other requirements are that it lasts for a good few years and it reasonably...
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    PCSPECIALIST Gaming build 1440p - £1500ish budget

    I'm looking for a new gaming build roughly £1500 budget but fairly flexible. I have the 1440p ROG Swift IPS panel so need a bit of a beast to try and push 144 frames where possible on the latest titles. I have the spec below as a starting point but not sure which motherboard, RAM, and case...
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    PCSPECIALIST Quick check before ordering please!

    Hello all - I will be placing an order for a new system either later today or tomorrow and just wanted to confirm everything should be good with the spec below. Primary use is for gaming and I had a max budget of £900-£1,000. Thanks for any feedback! Case COOLERMASTER SILEO 500 QUIET MID...
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    PCSPECIALIST Gaming system for BF3/SW:TOR - Budget approx £1,000

    Having had some bad dealings with an organisation I used to shop with regularly I've been on the hunt for a place that can build me a rig and save me the time and hassle of doing it myself. From what I have read so far PCS seems to be highly regarded so with that said I was hoping I could ask...
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