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    PCSPECIALIST Gtx 460

    I want to get the GTX 570 but budget is not looking good for it... Will the GTX 460 be able to play FPS (Black Ops, Crysis etc) with ease? If anyone was got one, what do you think??
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    PCSPECIALIST Looks like Halifax are going to give me a loan then :)

    I don't really want to spend over £850. Can you cast an eye over the below please? Case COOLERMASTER ELITE 310 BLUE CASE Processor (CPU) AMD PHENOM II X4 970 (3.50GHz/8MB CACHE/AM3) - BLACK EDITION Motherboard ASUS® M4A87TD/USB3: DUAL DDR3,SATA 6.0GB/s, USB 3.0 Memory (RAM) 4GB SAMSUNG...
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    PCSPECIALIST comptia network+

    Has anyone done this cert? Any thoughts please. I currently work for a telecoms & it support company (cisco & MS certiofied etc), so have a basic background understanding.
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    PCSPECIALIST Would I need a CPU cooler for this rig?

    Case COOLERMASTER ELITE 310 BLUE CASE Processor (CPU) AMD PHENOM II X4 970 (3.50GHz/8MB CACHE/AM3) - BLACK EDITION Motherboard ASUS® M4A87TD/USB3: DUAL DDR3,SATA 6.0GB/s, USB 3.0 Memory (RAM) 4GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (2 x 2GB KIT) Graphics Card 1280MB NVIDIA...
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    PCSPECIALIST Gtx 570

    Yes, another GPU thread from me :) What are peoples thoughts on this card? From what I can see, it would appear that this card is not Regularly availible in the UK, is that right?? Also, is it worth spending the extra dosh on this over the GTX 470? Just working out what to get really. Thanks...
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    PCSPECIALIST Nvidia gtx 460 or 465 or 470 or 570

    Right, is there much difference between the GTX 460 and GTX 570? I'm currently looking at a GTX460, but will the extra dosh spent on a GTX570 be worthwhile? I want something that is future proof... Any other comments are welcome as im looking for advice pls guys (& girls).
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    PCSPECIALIST Asus® m4a87td or asus® m4a78lt-m

    is there much point getting ASUS® M4A87TD ??? Im getting a Phenom ii x4 970 and GTX 460 for gaming. what the differences??
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    PCSPECIALIST Nvidia gtx 460

    How good is this card?? For its price, is it the best going?
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    PCSPECIALIST Thoughts & advice please?

    Im looking at about £600 for my rig. I have come up with the below spec: Case COOLERMASTER ELITE 310 BLUE CASE Processor (CPU) AMD PHENOM II X4 970 (3.50GHz/8MB CACHE/AM3) - BLACK EDITION Motherboard ASUS® M4A78LT-M: mATX MAINBOARD, DDR3, USB 2.0, SATA 3.0Gb/s Memory (RAM) 4GB SAMSUNG...
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    PCSPECIALIST Daul Core PC's for gaming?

    How future proof would a AMD Phenom ii x2 560 3.3ghz? Is there any need to go for the Phenom quad cores? How does this clok speed (3.3ghz) fair up? Im only using the PC for gaming and will get a GTX 460 with it. Cheers
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    PCSPECIALIST PC Monitor question

    In the NY, Im getting a PC (PC/S build) and will get a GTX 460 with it... My current monitor has a max resolution of 1280 x 1024 / 75.0 Hz, will this be OK? I appreciate its not the best but would it suffice, thoughts please...
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    PCSPECIALIST PC Help Needed urgently pls

    My PC kept 'blueing screening' (Windows XP) but then went turning back on the PC I get the start windows in safe mode or normally.... However, when selecting either It reboots and then goes straight back to this windows in safe mode or normally stage again!! It is just on loop. Can I repair...
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    PCSPECIALIST AMD Quad OR Hex core - Whats best?

    Please can somewhere explain, in detail, the differences betwen quad and hex core? I am thinking that the AMD Phenom ii x 6 1075T - thoughts please? Will this be ok on the PC Specialist 600w PSU? Would there be a difference between the Phenom ii x4 970 AND Phenom ii x 6 1075T ??? Any...
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    PCSPECIALIST What PC games run without a graphics card?

    Im in the process of getting a new PC but what FPS or Strategy, Action games would run without a graphics card?? I need something to play unti the new badboy is with me... Pentium 4 504 RAM 2.5GHz Processor Windows XP Please suggest any. Cheers
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    PCSPECIALIST Help needed, what do you think?

    OK, so my original budget has already been exceeded and my tops budget is 600. I really just want this for gaming... The below is 571 quid. Case COOLERMASTER ELITE 310 BLUE CASE Processor (CPU) AMD PHENOM II X4 965 (3.40GHz/8MB CACHE/AM3) - BLACK EDITION Motherboard ASUS® M4A78LT-M: mATX...
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