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i have a 6 year old ish pc specialist gaming laptop in good condition thats developed a fault. On games i've always been able t run perfectly on high setting, the games now crash (sometimes after a minute, sometimes after 20 or 30 minutes). 3 leds flash then it instantly shuts down. Specs...

Guys, this has probably been asked many times but is there any reason I cannot replace my Optical bay with a new Hdd using a caddy? Also is there anything I should be made aware of if i can do this? Many thanks in advance.

Hi guys a few days ago my fingerprint scanner stopped working properly. It still sort of works but not as it should. I can no longer log in with it the only thing it does is open explorer if I try to use it ( I dont even use Explorer). When I start the true suite App it just stops responding. I...

Hi guys, I have a Vortex III and its epic. I do however have an issue. Almost every time I put it into hibernate and sometimes when I put it into sleep it hangs. Most times the screen is black but its still on with fans going etc and sometimes its a blue screen of death but not often. Could you...

My Dxdiag refuses to recognise my gtx 680 graphics card on my Vortex III. I have tried everything to get it on there with no avail so any help would be appreciated. I've tried nvidea control panel to make the card default. i have tried running Dxdiag using the graphics card and I have even...

Ok my new baby finally arrived on Saturday. Despite a few issues with dispatch the guys from PCS were really helpful and friendly so thanks loads for that especially Jack who took numerous calls from me and was always really great. Here are the specs I went with (after much tweaking). Chassis...

Morning all. I have a question re where to install games on my Vortex 3. I hae ordered a 120GB SSD and a 320GB Scorpio on my build. obviously i'll use the SSD for W7 etc. but where would you recommend I install games and why? Many thanks.

I am awaiting delivery f my Vortex 3 at the moment and have been told that with my fast track it should be here by Saturday ( i upgraded postage to cover Saturday delivery). If it is not delivered on Saturday but Monday fr example will my money be refunded for Saturday delivery? Many thanks.

Hi guys, I have been around the forums a few weeks now. I'm no expert but I'm learning all he time. I currently have a fairly high spec Vortex 3 17" on order (due on Saturday). I'd just like to say thanks to everyone at this forum for being so helpful and responsive. On top of that the staff a...

OK guys this is just for my feel good factor whlst I wait for my new Vortex 3 monster to arrive. I used to be an avid PC gamer (10-12 years ago). Since then I went back to console, mainly as I had no space for a desk top and laptops at the time were not really up to decent gaming. I would love...

I have to say a big well done to PC Specialist. My new Vortex 3 is on order and I cant wait to receive it. Despite the fact it may take at least 2 weeks to come I am still very happy. Its not often that you find a company such as this with such overwhelmingly great review and feedback. Normally...

I have a budget of £1550. My only stipulation is I want a 17" screen and I will be using it for gaming as well as work on Cinema 4d, Vegas pro etc.. I have put together 3 or 4 quotes with different Chassis etc. and I have no clue what's going to be the best value for money. Thanks in advance guys.

Guys other than price whats the difference between the AUO Matte Full HD LED Widescreen and the standard Matte? Many thanks.

Hello Guys and Gals, This is my first extreme laptop as I have always used a desktop but now have to save space (family etc) Please check out the specs and let me know what you think. My budget is £1550 so if you can put a better package together I'd be really interested to see it. Chassis &...