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Hi, I've just ordered the below spec. The computer will be used for gaming; the type of games I play are Microsoft Flight Simulator, Sims 4, modded Skyrim and Cities: Skylines. I wanted a white unit that is relatively compact and can sit on my desk. This spec costs £2,082 inc. VAT, and I can...

Hi, Way back in 2012 I bought a PC Specialist desktop and now I'm looking to update the computer a bit; I don't need anything cutting-edge but I thought a couple of upgrades would be useful for playing a few newer games. I went to the Upgrade section of the PCS site and it allows me to upgrade...

Hi, I'm trying to find a laptop to take with me while travelling on trains, so it needs to be light and compact; I'm looking to spend as little as possible, ideally under £500. The laptop will be used for Netflix and playing some old games - I typically play Transport Tycoon, Zeus, old Maxis...

Hi there! I've had my PC Specialist computer for a while now and it's just perfect, except for the wireless element. When I'm home alone my wifi works nice and quickly, but as soon as my flatmate switches his computer on the speed of mine just plummets - for example a game patch I tried to...

Hi there, I bought a PCS computer back around November last year, and when I first got it I couldn't get the wireless connection to work, but because I was impatient I just dug out some homeplugs and used those. Now I've moved into a flat share, and I don't feel comfortable using the home...

Hi there, I've made an order but since found I have a bit more available to spend than I thought, so I'm making a few upgrades. Below is what I'm now considering, could anyone advise whether it would be worth me going for the H77 motherboard rather than the H61 (I've upgraded from the i5 3450 to...

Hi, I'm looking to buy a desktop mostly for plaing WoW and Sims 3. I think I'd rather have a pre/custom-built PC as I've never built one before myself, but if there were big advantages I'd give self-build a bash. I have absolutely nothing so I need everything including OS, mouse, keyboard and...

Hi there, I'm looking into buying my first desktop pc (I've always used laptops in the past). It will mainly be used to play World of Warcraft and Sims 3, so I'm looking for something that will run those games decently. Unfortunately I'm on a fairly tight budget, and as I need everything...