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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Help building a laptop.

    Chap at work needs a new laptop (currently has a mac). Price not really an issue but nothing really over kill and will last a good few years. He will be using mainly for internet, watching movies and editing videos taken on the latest Go pro 4 which does take large video files and uploading to...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST What spec is needed?

    Chap at work is looking to ditch his mac book for a new windows version. He will use it for video editing files from his go pro mainly and possibly 4k videos depending on what gopro he upgrades to. What sort i specs on laptop is he looking at with breaking the bank, needs to be portable so a...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Max core temperature for the cpu?

    Using the Intel Extreme Tuning utility the reading for the CPU core temp is approx 69 degrees and goes up to 96 degrees performing a 1 min stress test. Are these temps normal?
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Problem booting laptop, help needed?

    Got a problem with my laptop. Took my lappy on holiday and first time I used it the screen when blank after plugging the HDMi in the the tv in the apartment. The pc would not boot after that and would only get the the flash screen with the spinning circle and then reboot over and over. Got...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Fresh install, drivers needed?

    I need drivers/software for my finger print scanner and back lit keyboard. When I run my finger over the scanner Truesuite opens and offers an option to get started but nothing happens.
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Buying secondhand game black ops 2

    Ok got Black Ops 2 from ebay but on installing it is asking for a code, there is a code on a piece of paper which on the other side has an advert for Nuketown 2025. The seller says there should be another code!!! Have I purchased some expensive plastic?
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Using 2 x monitors how to?

    Ok I would like to use 2 monitors at work to help have more items visible. The works desktop PC is approx 18 months old and a basic pc world Advent £250 job, What would I need to get working with 2 x screens? new graphics card I guess?
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Did anyone get a copy of PowerDVD 12 sent to them?

    I asked a while back as the supplied copy did not support my blueray player and was told i would get a copy when they get them.
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST What clean up program to keep laptop running fine?

    Used to use Iobit Advanced System care free but i am sure this it what caused my latest reason to refresh Windows. I do you CCleaner, what else would be a good program?
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Need help before i loose it!!!!

    Ok had to do a Refresh of Windows 8 as laptop would not boot up. Seems lots of programs have disappeared and things not working, keyboard lighting, AMD cat centre, google chrome will not work, finger print software and god knows what else. The driver disc that came with the pc is being used as...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Gaming mice question?

    I currently use an oldish Razer Lachisis mouse and Razer gaming mouse mat. When the mouse is set to a high res setting which lets you turn around fast to shoot the cursor is a little jumpy while trying to aim. I am gaming on FPS games and full 1920x1080 res, Hope the above makes sense...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Graphics FPS playing Metro 2033? Vortex III

    Playing this game on my new Vortex III and set all to high, not sure what some of the options are and getting 20-30 fps. If I lower the res and a few setting I get approx 30-35 fps. Now does this seem right, I was expecting more to be honest. Installed a game called Endless space (free to try)...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Minecraft, where how to play for free?

    My lad who is ten loves this game!! Where is the best place to play, any free sites/games?
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Where to install Steam?

    I guess I would be best to install or programs to the SSD and games discs to the HDD but what about steam? If I put Steam on the SSD will it install all the games to SSD or can you choose a location? Get system tomorrow and want to be ready for action....................Just thought steam...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Wireless card & router question?

    Not to clued up on these things so can you help? I have a router as in the link http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/DG834PN/DG834PN_ds_11Nov05.pdf Now Does this router only work at 54mbps, as this is the speed my wireless card is connected which is a...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Help understanding processors i7 duel core and quad core.

    I have selected the i7quad core 3630qm but how come the i5 and i7 duel cores cost more are they better? Tried to find the answer on the net but still a little confused why the higher price when only duel core.
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Still undecided with the Windows 7 vs 8, what do I go for?

    Have ordered Windows 8 but keep reading up on the net about how bad it is. Gone for 8 as it is the latest OS I want to be up to date. Is it really easy to make it look "normal" so to say? Without spending extra or installing loads of crap, seen lots of so called "put the start bar back"...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Ordering to delivery of my laptop diary

    Ok ordered my Laptop on 19th November (Monday) with 8-10 day standard delivery. 1st working day and now says Pre-Production. Whey hey things are moving, the only thing that worries me is that when I chose my build I messed about and selected 5 day turn around but said that the 750GB Black was...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Head phones for gaming?

    Vortex III on order and will need some headphones. The Vortex has a 5.1 sound card (I think) dies that mean I can get surround headphones? new to me!! SPDIF, what is this for?
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Anyone take the extra year warranty? bit of a poll?

    Just wondering if anyone has ever taken out the extra warranty? Has anyone had problems or faults after the 1st year...............Y/N?
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