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    PCSPECIALIST Black screen on startup after bios change

    Hi, Yes, I tried connecting my laptop to the tv via hdmi and nothing appeared (I do not have an external monitor). I checked that I was doing it correctly by doing the same thing with an old working laptop. Would that suggest that something else is not loading before reaching the screen loading...
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    PCSPECIALIST Black screen on startup after bios change

    Thanks for your replies. I think I would be able to get back into the bios if the screen turned on but it doesn't. Yes I guess I will have to contact PCS :(
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    PCSPECIALIST Black screen on startup after bios change

    Hi I have a Octane IV bought from PCSpecialist in late 2017. I was attempting to check things in my bios to see if my laptop could upgrade to windows 11. Since doing this when I have gone to restart my laptop the screen stays blank. I think I may have changed a setting without realising and also...
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    PCSPECIALIST Faint clicking noise when laptop idle

    Hi guys, I got my laptop 2 days ago from PCS (Octane IV) and I'm very pleased with it. However, when the laptop is idle (fans are either off or running as slowly as they are going to run) I can hear a faint clicking noise coming from the laptop. I've tried to record the sound but I can't seem...
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    PCSPECIALIST Laptop for Revit / Maxwell Render / 3ds Max

    Hi guys, Please could you help me with finding the best laptop for my needs. Unfortunately, I am not too knowledgeable when it comes to computers, though I understand the more general and common terms. 80% of laptop use will be with Revit for which I understand a good CPU and, because I use a...
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    PCSPECIALIST New computer spec help for 3d modelling/rendering

    Hi I'm looking to buy a computer (spending around £2200-£2400ish, not including a monitor) which in the main will be used for 3D modelling/rendering in Revit, 3DS Max and Maxwell Render (Revit will be the most used software). The below spec is what I've managed to come up with on my very...
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