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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Optimus V - Review Model Ram Upgrade

    Hi, I know very little about RAM but would like to upgrade my Optimus V 13.3 (Kitguru review model) to 16gb of RAM. Spec under my order says: 8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X IMPACT 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3 (1 x 8GB) I can only seem to find DDR3L not DDR3. What is the difference? Is this the stick I should...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Optimus V - Review Model Query

    Is the Optimus V (with 1080p screen) capable of displaying 4k out of HDMI?
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Finally got around to reviewing

    PCSpecialist and Optimus V X13 laptop. I was waiting to set up my blog so it's a little late (especially so given the release of the Optimus VI perhaps!) but I decided to do a brief write up of why I choose pcspecialist for my new laptop. Thin on techy details and more my thoughts on what led me...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST I'm sure you've heard of this before...

    but oh my god this game is fun! Alpha release and currently only £5 but pretty polished already (just content missing and some optimisation needed): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdh_L_ZIjkg
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST South Park - Stick of Truth

    Never been into the rpg type games, last I played was final fantasy 7 on playstation, but this is just too much fun if you are a fan of the show! TL;DR -> 3min50 and 4min30... Lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QHku88cADw
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Optimus V 13.3" Audio Drivers

    To all Optimus V owners, if you are having problems with your headphones please do the following and it will solve it. Not sure why PCSpecialist didn't do this when they tested and configured the laptop. 1) Uninstall current drivers - right click on My Computer -> Properties -> Device Manager...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Solution for Optimus V Headphone/Speaker Manual Switching Problem

    Hi all, Disclaimer - I haven't tried this yet! Given the Optimus V laptop's inability to automatically switch between speakers and headphones when headphones are connected, this seems like a good alternative to manually clicking through the sound options to change the output device...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Why you should think twice about buying from PC Specialist

    It's not small print, it is listed when you configure any computer When you bought the computer it came with a minimum 1 month collect and return, a years parts and 3 years labour and you might as well use it. It will cost you a fraction of the cost of the PC to return it and if they can't fix...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Trying to control excitement is too difficult

    Been almost 6 years since I got a new pc and I am incredibly excited about getting my Optimus V 13.3"! When I placed the order on Sunday the estimated build time was 6-8 days. It has only been 5 so still under the minimum time but I just can't help myself from checking to see if it has moved...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST mSata m.2 PLUS SSHD?

    Hi I have bought the Optimus V with a 1Tb Seagate SSHD. I've also seen a Kingston 60gb mSata SSDNow drive available for a good price. If I were to wipe windows 8.1 off the SSHD and reinstall it and a few select programs (photoshop, lightroom, solidworks and maybe a game) on the SSD drive would...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Optimus V 13.3" Ram Question

    Hi all, Just having a look to see what sort of cost another stick 8gb of kingston hyper-x sodimm ram would cost and looking back at the specs of the Clevo W230SS noticed that the maximum ram speed is 1600MHz. Does this mean the I would be better off buying the standard Kingston 1600MHz as the...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Review spec Optimus V 13.3" vs custom

    I've been hovering over the buy button with this one for the past 4 days. You save £84 buying it as a review model over configuring it yourself (£749 instead of £833), but I have concerns regarding the i7-4710MQ and the 1TB Seagate SSHD. I'd also quite like the 802.11ac wifi card for future...
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