Recent content by Simo/V

Hi all, I have owned the laptop for a little over a year and it has had basic day to day use, nothing too intense - mainly word processing, internet browsing and remote log-in for work etc. Over the last month or so, there is an issue where when the screen is open in a certain position it goes...

Used for gaming, film watching and general lugging around. Any points or improvements would be gladly welcomed. Chassis & Display Optimus Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080) Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-4700MQ (2.40GHz) 6MB Memory (RAM) 8GB...

Hi all, After a new laptop for the Gf, she will be using it for general stuff, web browsing, and a bit of moderate gaming etc. Wanted a big screen at 1080p, and i'v tweaked a few other bits and pieces. Any comments or changes that should/could be made? Cheers. Chassis & Display Optimus...

Ok so i went on the forums and other users have had similar issues, so i followed the advice given, and it turns out Crystal Mark doesnt work very well with the SSD im using, so i tried to reccomended one and gained the following results : Now this seems almost too good, lol.

Below is a screen shot of my Bios showing the boot order, if that could be anything to do with the issue?

Also, could this be anything to do with the issue?

Hi all, Have recently purchased and installed a Corsair 120GB Force 3 SSD. I have the operating system installed directly onto it, with Steam installed on my old HDD and i transfer games im currently playing across to the SSD. Windows boots very quickly (about 2 seconds after finishing boot...

Hi all, I was wondering if the GTX 560 Ti 1Gb SLI (Palit) would be enough to run 3 monitors in Eyefinity at 1080p on the latest games, as i do not have alot of knowledge about how much VRAM is needed and if the card would be good enough in general. Thanks, Simon.

Hello all, I have recently purchased a new SSD and it is due to be delivered tomorrow morning. I have little to no experience with SSD's, and one of the first things I wish to do is to transfer my OS (Windows 7) to it. Help with this will be greatly appreciated. Regards, Simon.

Hi all, Am currently looking into getting myself an SSD, and i dont know a huge amount on the subject. Is the OCZ 120GB Agility 3 SSD - AGT3-25SAT3-120G a decent buy, as i heard of certain models/makes of SSD's having large problems with crashing etc? Another model for a similar price is the...

Hi all, I have recently installed a new PSU and a secibd Gfx Card (Gtx 560 Ti 1Gb). When using GPU - Z, it states that the Bios versions differ (70.20.2E.00.00 and 70.24.11.00.00) Is this correct or do I need to update something? Simon.

Was just having a poke around in the Bios (ASUS® M5A99X EVO) And it states that my RAM (8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz) Is running at around 1200Mhz. I changed it and hit f10 (save and reboot), then loaded up the bios again and it is still at roughly 1200Mhz. Whats with that...

Hi all, I currently have a single Gtx 560 Ti 1024Mb (Standard make that comes from Pc Spec). In the near future I am looking to purchase another one to combine in SLI. I am interested to know which model would be the best as there is a price range from roughly £150 to £250 for the different...

Hi, I have recently purchased a desktop Pc from PcSpecialists, with the NZXT M59 gaming case. I am about to overclock my cpu after adding a new cpu fan (Akasa AK-CC4008HP01 Venom Voodoo) and several case fans (Akasa AK-FN063 140mm Ultra Quiet Viper Cool Fan) My question is which direction do I...

As a pc gamer (mainly fps with some rpg's) which type of mouse mat would be best for me? Speed or Control? Thx