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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Connecting a Laptop

    Hi all, I have had my system for just over 4 years now - all still running fine and dandy. However, with the world going mad in the last 18months, my employer is looking to include an element of WFH for us. They will provide a Laptop - but I want to find a way that will enable me to plug that...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Troubleshooting "Guide"

    Came across the following post on MSE forum - thought it might be entertaining. I don't even know where to start with separating truth from fiction: in my years of experience this always fixes 99% of common problems: 1:- always try installing latest drivers / bios / windows update Why...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Outlook Issue

    not sure if this is the right place for this or even if anyone can help - but: up until this evening Outlook and my emails has been working with no issues - it's set with my @nhs.net account as I have been working from home off and on over the last year However, just now, I went to check my...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Order/Delivery times

    Sorry Mods for responding to a locked thread with a new one, but just thought I would post the delivery times for my last 4 orders -- as you can see - the current (if achieved) 4-6 days is a vast improvement and shows that PCS are improving and preparing for busy periods. The latest build was...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Windows Update

    So my Windows update (May 2019) failed with some message about an Intel RST Driver conflict which requires said driver to be updated to 15.9.6.1044 Navigating to the relevant Microsoft page there appears to be 4 driver options with a Note that suggests only one can be installed at a time. I...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Home Run again PCS....Thanks !!

    My 4th PC from PCS and yet again they have met my expectations. Thanks to all the team (espec those who dealt with my order) Flawless from start to finish, no issues or delays with the build and it worked straight out of the box, just what I wanted and more than I expected.....this is a beast...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Comments Please

    Time for my trusty old PCS Pc to be retired and be replaced by something a bit more modern. Budget is £2000 or under. Planning to use it for gaming and editing GoPro footage, not currently using high resolution displays, but will definitely be looking to do so in the next 3 months or so. Am I...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Old HDDs

    Hi all, just after a bit of help and advice. I just got round to removing 2 400Gb HDDs from my old rig and was looking to utilise the storage space. My preference would be to somehow have them mounted externally if possible but wouldn't have a clue where to start. If anyone could point me in...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Gaming Mouse

    My 15 year old son is after a decent gaming mouse and is looking to spend around £75 plus or minus a bit. However, I know from experience, that there's nothing like getting your hand on one first to see how it fits before handing over any money. Also, I'm not sure most companies exchange policy...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Its Twins

    After a long anxious wait, the twins finally arrived at 11.45am :) Both are healthy, although one did need a slightly dislocated joint reseating to enable her to talk the router. Twin 1: Built By Sanjit Ghosh Tested By Wayne Robinson QC'd By Craig Whiteley Packed By Anthony Cunliffe Twin 2...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Tracking

    Both of my ordered pc's were dispatched yesterday ( Friday ) for Saturday delivery and "my account" lists the two tracking numbers. However, when I click on them, I am re-directed to the DHL site which gives me the really helpful comment of "no details found" Does anyone know how I can...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Build Time

    Ordered 2 Desktops a while ago which both went into " In Building " on Monday morning. Is it normal for them to both still be in this stage 4 working days later with no message being sent to me about component shortage etc ? Thanks Both went into Quality Control today, fingers crossed for...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Which Gfx card ?

    My order is still being processed and I was thinking about my Gfx card. I went for a 590, but was thinking about this and was wondering if a single 580 ( with upgraded psu for future sli ) or even 2x570 wouldn't be just as good for me. I'm not planning on using multiple displays but am keen to...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Comments Please

    Am looking at 2 builds, one for myself and the other for my son. Both of these combined come in bang on my total budget to which there is no flexibility. I would welcome any comments and or suggestions on whether the builds are good or not and how to fix/improve them. Cheers Build 1 : Case...
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