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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Phot editing and occasional gaming

    Hi guys, Last throw of the dice before Christmas here. After extensive research I've put together the below which is design to meet my budget of £2,000 for phot editing (Lightroom, bridge + photoshop) and periodic gaming all on a HD (not 4k) 32inch Samsung monitor. I've pulled together the...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Photo editing PC attempt v2.

    Hi all, After a little help on the forum, which I am very grateful for I thought I would try my hand a build, using the advise I have received, on my own. I would be grateful of anyone having a look and letting me know what you think/suggestions for change/creative ideas. Key purpose of...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST PC for photo editing (Lightroom and Photoshop) + casual gaming

    Afternoon all, I bought a PC from here about 6 years ago, following some excellent advise from the guys/girls here on the forum and now it's time for an upgrade so hoping for more of the same. Simply put I'm looking for a new desktop for photo editing in Lightroom and photoshop as well as some...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Odd USB 3.0 port behaviour

    Evening All, Hope everyone is well? I was hoping that someone would be able to help me out please. I've detailed my full specification below as figured that would help. ;-) I'm currently having issues with the 2 USB 3.0 ports on the front of my case. The work when connecting my ipod and...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST GPU Load + Temps Query

    Hey Guys, Sorry I keep coming back here for your thoughts but you seem to be reasonably clued up! ;-) I'm recently downloaded MSI afterburner to monitor my FPS, GPU Load and Temps while in game (not to play with any of the clock stuff, it miles beyond me). Anyway long story short is playing...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Error code 0xc0000005 running RTW2

    Afternoon Guys, Hoping that you can help me out. When playing RTW2 I get an instant crash to desktop once I hit the start battle button after army deployment. I believe the above error code relates to either a bios update or sound card driver update. Any ideas, my spec is below? Thanks in...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST My new rig arrived and it's awesome!

    Hey guys, I received my rig last Friday from PCS, sorry about the delay but I wanted to add my LEDs first. Anyway spec and pictures below. Case FRACTAL DESIGN ARC MIDI R2 MID-TOWER CASE Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-4670 (3.4GHz) 6MB Cache Motherboard ASUS® Z87-A...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Adding extra fans to Fractal R2

    Hi Guys, Having recently taking delivery of my new rig I want to play with a few basic modifications. Review and pictures to follow, after my exams on the 4th of October. I've ordered some braided LEDs with controller and want to order 2 140mm blue LED fans. I'm looking for recommendations...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Arrrrgggg; PC less and it sucks

    Having order my new rig I thought I was best to clear out my study and make room for new toys. With this in mind off to gumtree I went and advertised my old rig thinking it would take a while. Well sold it within 4 hours of posting. Now have no pc or laptop and only my phone (s3) for internet...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Craziest case I've ever seen

    Was digging around looking at various component reviews and came across this....wow that's weird. Full uk review here for these who are interested, personally I t a bit much and prefer simple case designs. That said it should offer great cooling and mod possibilities...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST GPU Help

    MOD :- Is this in the right place? Hi all, Hoping that someone can help. I'm aware the GPU Nvidia cards stocked by PCS are Palit cards. Anyway I was wondering what the difference between Palit stock cards and Palit Jetstream cards are? (Links to comparisons would be good). I've ordered the...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Possible upgrade?

    Hey all I ordered this spec last friday (unfortunately still in pre-production) :-(. Anyway I paid slightly more than I was expecting (£110) and thought I'd just add it to my budget, however I'm not sure where to spend it, any thoughts. Or perhaps I should just stick it in an account to buy a...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Burnout Paradise Key

    Going through a bit of a clear out and have a key for Burnout Paradise (Ultimate box set) anyone need one?
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST FREEBIES? Oh go on then

    Oh and I like this on too....
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST FREEBIES? Oh go on then

    While I'm relatively new to the forums I would like to think that I've been an active member and made a contribution. Hopefully you agree and like the pic! ;-)
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST My newly purchased rig

    Just bite the bullet and order my new rig. Pics will follow once it's arrived! ;-) If you have any suggested changes i still have a few days of wiggle before it starts to get built! ;-) Case FRACTAL DESIGN ARC MIDI R2 MID-TOWER CASE Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-4670...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST PCS Cable Management

    Evening Guys, Not sure if this is the correct place to post, but never mind. I'm currently on the edge of purchasing a new desktop, see other post, and have a quick question regarding PCS cable management. I'm completely anal and have a windowed case so want to be sure the inside of the...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Possible new purchase

    Hi guys, first post here. ;-) Was hoping for some guidance. I am looking at buying a new desk top, specification below. Two things you could all help with, firstly is this a sensible balanced build (somewhat new to this), second are there any bits that are overkill (wouldn't mind saving a few...
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