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  1. stegor

    PCSPECIALIST High CPU usage on simple file zip

    No, you are not understanding how it works. Ubuysa explained it very clearly. The CPU is designed to run at 100% (or sometimes more) so it is not "stressed" as you say. If you are that concerned then limit the number of threads the zip utility uses to less than 24, I suggest you google how to do...
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    PCSPECIALIST High CPU usage on simple file zip

    It isn't how much CPU it uses, it's how long it takes that matters. If it used 1 core it might take 12 minutes but using all 12 cores would take 1 minute. Bit simplified but you get the idea.
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    PCSPECIALIST Steam Hardware Survey 2024

    There seems to be a mix up between VRAM and system RAM in this thread. It is a surprise though that system RAM of 32GB is dropping relative to 16GB. This will have less effect on gaming than VRAM.
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    PCSPECIALIST RAM Upgrade

    Just shows how much of a PC snob I am. Never even considered only 2 slots :ROFLMAO:
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    PCSPECIALIST Virus Found.

    Maybe Windows should come with a description: "Warning: This is not a toy" :sneaky:
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    PCSPECIALIST RAM Upgrade

    Don't forget to remove the 2 existing sticks. It's not advisable to run different speeds of memory at the same time.
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    PCSPECIALIST Virus Found.

    Jack of all trades, master of none. Most of the tools are already built into windows and the ones that aren't you don't need.
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    PCSPECIALIST 13th- and 14th-generation Raptor Lake processors

    As it is a time-based fault there is no way to know until many months have gone by. If you are interested in buying a PC then buy the much superior AMD offerings and forget about Intel.
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    PCSPECIALIST Black Friday Custom Build Promos

    Not doable in any shape or form.
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    PCSPECIALIST £1500 PC budget, advice needed on best spec

    There are no cheap systems anymore. A decent build is £2000+ but the OPs budget doesn't run to that.
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    PCSPECIALIST £1500 PC budget, advice needed on best spec

    This one looks reasonably balanced albeit on an older CPU and slightly over budget. https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/computers-for-next-day-delivery/1608/
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    PCSPECIALIST Looking for my next pc and I'm out of the loop

    As you are only running 1080p a 4070 would save you £80 compared to the Super, and be more than adequate. It's also much more power efficient so won't tax your PSU as much. This build is pretty much the same as mine and will be 100% good enough for every game at 1080p.
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    PCSPECIALIST Graphics Card upgrade help!!

    It needs an 8-pin PCIe cable from the power supply. If you can get at one and route it through to the new card then it will work. Note though, as Tony says, 450W may be cutting it fine and you could get system instability when playing demanding games.
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    PCSPECIALIST How do I pay off after 12 months?

    There's also a small charge to settle the debt if I remember correctly. Think it was £25.
  15. stegor

    PCSPECIALIST PC Upgrade

    The 5800x isn't that much faster than the 5600 and consumes more power so running 24/7 would cost more than the benefit. You have a limited system running AM4 on micro ATX so I think a new build is needed on AM5 with a more powerful CPU and faster memory. Running 24/7 you need to factor in...
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    PCSPECIALIST Help with Upgrade

    You will be able to find the order if you log in to your account even if it's over 10 years ago. As long as you have the same email address you can simply change the password and log in.
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    PCSPECIALIST Any suggestions on this?

    If it's within 14 days send it back or cancel it if not yet dispatched.. It's basically junk.
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    PCSPECIALIST Wi-Fi not working with ASUS Atenna

    Nope. I download really big files and it's exactly to the spec of my ISP. If there's a difference then it's unnoticeable.
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    PCSPECIALIST Wi-Fi not working with ASUS Atenna

    Mine work at 100% speed 100% of the time.. Depends what brand you buy.
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    PCSPECIALIST Stripping current PC for Graphics and Hard Drives

    For a basic 1080p system, your original build looks OK to me. The SSD will do for older games, as will a 4060. The saving on your OS allows for the better PSU in case you change your mind later on about upgrades. Other than that it's fine.
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