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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Well, couldn't wait til February

    Order placed this evening: [Edit: Updated spec below] Since my 22" Samsung 2253BW can only handle 1650x1050 I've gone for the HD 6870, to be upgraded when I get a new monitor. No point getting an SSD until the prices come down next year so the Cav will see me til then. Here's hoping for some...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Future PCS build Feb 2011

    So, my old 2005 vintage Dell XPS died on me today. Looks to be either CPU or mobo, either way it's unsalvageable. So I'm on the prowl for a beast of a gaming PC to replace it. Since I posted my first 'Decent Gamer' spec a month ago I've been following hardware sites religiously for advice for...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST If you had 5k to spend on a new motor+insurance...

    Car recommendations What would you choose? My old ST24 is starting to feel its age. Edit: The new motor budget has been slashed to circa 3.5k including p/x for existing so no longer dreaming of a performance car sadly. Still there's always Gran Turismo 5...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Decent Gamer

    Wazzzaaaaaah! Would someone with gaming credentials please cast an eye over my spec of choice and tell me if I've gone wrong somewhere, I'd be grateful. Aiming for a decent gaming rig that can handle some fragmovie rendering, the odd blu-ray movie and some photoshop from time to time. £1500 inc...
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