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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Would this work for 144Hz gaming ?

    OK - some minor changes and I think you are right - a 1440 / 144hz monitor is probably what we'd go for with this. Obv a bit more expensive as put the graphics card back to 2060 Super (seems more likely to cope with the monitor specs) and upped the SSD a bit (faster, same size I think). Looking...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Would this work for 144Hz gaming ?

    Thanks - that sounds good. Will investigate your suggestion further.. bw, Chris
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Would this work for 144Hz gaming ?

    Hi - was wondering if anyone had any comments / suggestions on this (either for improvement or where money is being a bit wasted) before a purchase ? -thanks
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Would this work for 144Hz gaming ?

    Hi - been very happy with PC Specialist, and now time to buy a gaming PC for my son. He's hoping to use this with a 144Hz monitor at 1920x1080 - either the ASUS VG248QE 24" via here, or the Acer XF240 24" (think I'd have to source this separately. Here are the specs - I think only minor...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST £1400 spec for gaming, video editing etc.

    Hi, Feeling my way a bit here. A more expensive build and I’d be glad of comments about balance, cooling, power, and better options on components. Essentially machine used for gaming, some video editing, (and then various low-need work tasks). Would like it to last >5 years so higher spec...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Possible Spec slightly modified from suggested build

    Hi Been very happy with my previous PCSpecialist machine (I think now around 6 years old or so), until disaster with BSOD and a possible bad Windows 10 update. Now thinking of a new machine along the lines of below - slightly modified version of one of the suggestions, with addition of blu-ray...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Multipurpose PC, but question about monitors

    Hi, I'm looking to get an up to date PC capable of playing the latest games (Witcher 3, GTA V etc.) with some future proofing (it will also be used for work and photo stuff). The specs below are essentially a slight modification of the recommended Witcher 3 ones and look like a very capable...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST £1500 Gaming rig...

    Hi, I'd be glad of any assistance with the specs here - looking for a gaming set-up of about £1500 that can cope with (eg) Skyrim and Flight simulators but also photo/video editing. I'm not sure about the case... though it is mainly for gaming, it's going to sit under a desk and mostly out of...
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