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    PCSPECIALIST PC Won't Boot

    Hi everyone, my parents have a problem with their desktop. I specced and ordered it for them from PCS about 5-6 years ago, possibly longer, (with help from 'you' on this forum) but it was through their account, which I can't access to get the complete spec. It's very low spec as they just use it...
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    PCSPECIALIST Problem With My Graphics Card (I think?)

    Disclaimer, I have fairly low technical skill/knowledge so apologies if I don't explain things well. My PC displays (a MAG274QRF-QD and a BenQ xl2411t) have started shutting off when playing some (mostly newer) games on high settings (optimal 1440p settings on geforce experience or auto...
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    PCSPECIALIST New PCS Gaming System - £3000 (inc. Monitor) Please check.

    Hi there, finaly getting round to replacing my trusty 8-9 year old PCS machine and I'd be grateful if any of you could look over my spec and see if I've made any glaring/schoolboy errors. It's based on a spec suggested last year by a couple of guys on here so really just checking that nothing...
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    PCSPECIALIST Guess what? Yep, it's the "Check My £2000ish Gaming Spec" request :-)

    Hello everyone, It's been a while but I'm looking to get a new gaming system. Knowing how great PCS are, and how helpful/friendly/knowledgeable this forum is, coming here first is a no-brainer. What I'm after is probably the same as everyone else - best bang for my buck, but...
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    PCSPECIALIST Windows 10. Yes or No?

    Just wondering if I could get some advice/feedback on the subject of upgrading from win 8.1 to win 10 - Mainly, should I do it? Is there any measurable/worthwhile reason to upgrade? Will running the upgrade affect my existing software/files? i.e. is it like a fresh OS install or an update...
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    PCSPECIALIST Can't Update Driver or GeForce Experience

    Hi PCS forums, I have a little problem that I hope someone can help me with. I've had my PCS machine since Nov 2013 and not had any problems but for about the last month or so I've been unable to update either my graphics driver or GeForce experience. Whenever i try to update the driver from...
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    PCSPECIALIST Good News, Bad News...

    Good News : I got my new PC delivered today. A yummy i5-4670 + GTX780. Bad News : It powers up but wont boot into windows. Good News : I phoned tech support and spoke to Jack who talked me through a few things. Bad News : Nothing worked. Good News : I decided to follow his advice and take...
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    PCSPECIALIST Probably a stupid question, but...........

    Will I be a able to plug a VGA monitor lead directly into a GTX780 with no other adapters or cables? Want the whole story? Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin..... I ordered a system from PCS on Sunday 10th at lunchtime and, as I am not the most patient of fellows, decided to 5...
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    PCSPECIALIST £1500 Gaming setup - Single screen, single card.

    Looking to get a gaming/general system using a single screen. Obviously i'd appreciate feedback if i've made any glaring errors or if you have any info to improve the setup. i've pretty much maxed the budget (gone over slightly) and i'm hoping it fits the holy trinity of - Balance...
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    PCSPECIALIST Gaming / General use, £1200 - £1500 inc monitor.

    Hi All I've been lurking round the forum for a while reading all the posts and checking the advice and have decided on a spec that I'm kinda happy with. So I thought I'd post it here for a little feedback and ask a few questions. Basically, I need a rig for mainly gaming - Been out of the loop...
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