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    PCSPECIALIST Getting geared up...

    It was a crossfire III formular that I used to have. It was good and there were a good few extra features.. way more than I needed at the time and it turned out to be a very reliable board for me. I guess it just mentally enforced the RoG brand for me. I've let go of the 'Ooh Shiny' thought...
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    PCSPECIALIST Getting geared up...

    I meant more that I was drawn to the ROG brand on the STRIX. For my needs I know they are both the same thing. On these pieces of advice I've got to a more comfortable final build... I'm going to be adding more powerful cpu/cooler and then gpu over next few years depending on where my plans...
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    PCSPECIALIST Getting geared up...

    I guess with the STRIX I've just been a little drawn in. I just remember the previous I had was easy to use, reliable and lasted through having everything around it upgrades.. I think it would still go now to be honest I'm sure the TUF would do same job.could use saving to get 1tb m.2. We all...
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    PCSPECIALIST Getting geared up...

    Yea the 2nd drive came after making amendment down to the 3600.. saved near £80 on that one, was reading about storage n thought a 2nd drive would make sense so used saving to get the 500gb
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    PCSPECIALIST Getting geared up...

    Sorry to bump this up, i did order a spec and am pretty excited for it... I keep going back in and thinking I want to change things. Its 5 days into pre production n I guess it will be there for a few more days, enough time to tweek 😅 Below is the important parts of build with link Case LIAN...
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    PCSPECIALIST Storage advice...

    How much space does the operating system take up generally.. I'd probably want to install Cod on the m.2 as it's my game of choice atm *edit: a quick google search found my answer.. about 15gb.. it also seems that some answers are on another active thread
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    PCSPECIALIST Storage advice...

    Hey there again. I have a build in the works, you can find that thread here https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/forums/threads/getting-geared-up.69281/ I'm looking at my storage setup... a 2Tb barracuda HDD for storage and the 500gb Samsung m.2 for system and such. My question is would I install...
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    PCSPECIALIST Getting geared up...

    Ok yea, how would that affect a finance agreement? I would assume the final invoice and payment structure would change once the build is complete. I dont mind the extra much but if you dont think I'm getting enough for the money then I'd happily drop the X
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    PCSPECIALIST Getting geared up...

    Thank you again for the advice yesterday. Went ahead n placed the order.. I did in the end upgrade the Mobo to the Asus ROG strix x570. Slightly more but will allow upgrade for years and went for the recommended case as I can wait a few days That monitor also ordered so il be rocking in no...
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    PCSPECIALIST Getting geared up...

    Yea, my mate has the old oculus doobie and a massive living room.. I believe he just recently got either the 2080 or 2070.. definatly a new card recently. His VR has worked really well for a while now tho... il make sure to research fully before diving in there
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    PCSPECIALIST Getting geared up...

    Thank you, I spent a few daya reading all your wisdom... you've got me working out what I can squeeze in tho checking for change behind the sofa like 🤣.. what would you look at and think.. hmm that would be the first thing to change? Or should I add 'better' cooling? Gonna sleep on it before I...
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    PCSPECIALIST Getting geared up...

    Oh I just noticed I had copy n pasted a whole build.. something went wrong with the post and cut off the last paragraph and the build 🤦‍♂️.. So.. the 2k budget includes the monitor ideally . Although budget is loose as the higher it goes, then il just add finance. But wouldnt wanna go...
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    PCSPECIALIST Getting geared up...

    I should add, I am keen on dabbling in VR. My friend has it, its awesome, so that's on short to long term plan
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    PCSPECIALIST Getting geared up...

    I'm an online gamer, back in the day it was cod/cs n wow etc.. itl be Cod now + next months flavour etc.. but i do love a BR these days. No just £2.. I heard you guys were good and can get a deal lol. But yea sorry missed the K And aiming from around £3/400 for monitor, on a quick troll round...
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    PCSPECIALIST Getting geared up...

    Hello guys, ive found your website and forums to be very helpful over the last few days as I work out how to build next pc. Thank you for the treasure trove of info and advice. Probably 6/7 years ago I stopped upgrade my then current gaming rig. Life changed and I've been without for a few...
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