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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST 7800x3d booting to safe mode during testing

    Thanks guys for the info, looks like i made the right decision. RMA has been arranged now.
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST 7800x3d booting to safe mode during testing

    Hi guys after receving the pc and speaking with pcspecialist they are going to let me rma the pc and swap 7900x for orginally chosen 7800x3d with EXPO turned off. I am worried the boot issue with 7800x3d and EXPO on will never be fixed, I dont want to be stuck on lower speed ram forever. What is...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST 7800x3d booting to safe mode during testing

    Thanks for the advice i decided to stick with 7900x to save the hassle and will upgrade to a future x3d chip down the line. i only have a 60hz screen anyway and play at 4k so will be less difference .
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST 7800x3d booting to safe mode during testing

    I asked him about changing the ram and he said he already tried it and the only option was to change cpu, cpu has been ammended to 7900x and is fast track build so prob to late now.
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST 7800x3d booting to safe mode during testing

    Just gaming
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST 7800x3d booting to safe mode during testing

    Thank you for replies. The ram i have selected is 5600 so that should not cause an issue. I asked the tech if it was specific to my config or across the whole am5 platform and he told me across the whole platform with the x3d chips yet they are still selling it in configurator so i dont...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST 7800x3d booting to safe mode during testing

    Has anyone else ordered a 7800x3d or other 3d chip and had a call from pcspecialist saying it fails to boot? I got a call advising to change cpu as system would only boot to safe mode with 7800x3d but would work fine with 7900x so had to switch to the latter. They tried a gigabyte mobo and...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Advice on this spec

    Hi i bought a desktop from here back in 2013 the pc for reasons which i have no idea will not recognise my 780 any more . I thought i may as well get a new build i was thinking this spec below, My budget is around £2000-£2200. I will be using for gaming and not much else. currently at 1080p but...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Help with laptop build

    After buying my gaming desktop from here 6 months ago i have decided to get a a non gaming laptop ,from here as well. Can any one recommend a spec. I think i will need one for intensive use, the laptop will be used a lot but not for photo editing or any thing like that. My budget was 500 pounds...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Desktop stuck on attemting repairs

    I bought a desktop from here i few months ago. i have just started it up and i get the pcspecialist sign with the message attempting repairs. It is just stuck here. I dont know what has happened it worked fine earlier. Can any one help?
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Windows 8.1 update has messed up my pc

    Hi i bought a gaming desktop from here a few months ago and I recently have installed windows 8.1 update and have had nothing but problems since. Boot time is incredibly slow i can no longer play games because 360 controller driver doesn't work apps dont work, I cant access certain areas of pc...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Can a 60hz monitor display more than 60fps

    I received my new desktop with a gtx 780 and 60hz monitor about a week ago. Have i made a mistake not buying a 120hz monitor. 780 goes above 60fps in most games. Will my monitor not be able to go above 60fps?
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Awaiting Dispatch stage, How long

    My build has been in the awaiting dispatch stage since sat. How long does it normally take to be dispatched, I know pcs say 1 day but can ppl tell me how long there orders took to be dispatched. I was sure it would be sent out today so i booked a day off for tomorrow
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST 1st gaming desktop, Any recommendations

    Hi people i would be very grateful if you could check this spec for me and recommend any changes that are needed or to save money as i am already £267 over budget but really want the new 780. 1st do i need an i7 processor or would i5 be enough for high end gaming. I want to future proof as much...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST When will pc specialist have the 780`s

    does anyone know when pc specialist will have the 780`s for sale. Other places have them up for sale already, I am ready to purchase my 1st gaming desktop today
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