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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Intel i5 2500 non-k overclock

    Hi all As the title suggests, I want to know if this is possible? I have read conflicting reports online. My motherboard is an Asus P8Z68-V. Coupled with my GTX 970, I want to get something extra from this ageing CPU (which still performs nicely) I have never done any o/c before and not...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Thinking about brand new build...

    Hi all I took the plunge on a gaming PC back in 2012 with the following build: Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i5-2500 Quad Core (3.30GHz, 6MB Cache) + HD Graphics Motherboard ASUS® P8Z68-V: USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs, NVIDIA®SLI™, ATI®CrossFireX Memory (RAM) 8GB SAMSUNG DDR3 DUAL-DDR3 1333MHz (2 X 4GB)...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Advice on upgrading existing build...

    Hi all I purchased a wonderful gaming PC from this site approx 3-4 years ago and it has served me well over that time. I am however looking to upgrade without changing every single little detail. My budget is approx £500 (provided I sell my PS4 to fund it). What would you change about my...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Selling gaming PC...advice needed!

    Hi all I lovingly purchased a PC from this fantastic site a couple of years ago but a change in circumstances means that I need money urgently and may be forced to sell it. I paid approx £1300 and realise I am not going to get anywhere near this amount but was wondering if I post the specs...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Help required with gaming PC upgrade

    Hey guys! Not posted here in a long time and I hope I am posting this in the right place! I got an awesome gaming PC from this site approx 12 months ago and it has been running like a dream! Can anyone suggest any upgrades they might make? Specifically with the graphics card as I mostly...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST FINALLY - My new beast arrives!

    Before I start gloating and feeling all chuffed with myself I just wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you to PCS, you should all be very proud of this web site and the amazing products you supply. Not once did I have to call, I was kept informed the whole time and the whole process was super smooth...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Laptop power connection

    Hey folks! My laptop slipped off the sofa and landed on the part where my charger was plugged in. The wee metal pin in the laptop power hole is now loose and the laptop won't charge.* Brought it into a local pc repair shop and they quoted me £100 cos they would have to strip down the whole...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST A few questions...

    Hi folks I have recently ordered a PC from PCS and it is nearing completion (woohoo!) I have ordered the following games online, all boxed, as they were all very cheap: Just Cause 2 Brink Metro 2033 Crysis: Maximum Edition Hitman: Blood Money 1. Do I need the DVD to be in the tray or can...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Finally took the plunge and ordered....!

    As the title suggests, I have finally plucked up the courage to order! My finger was literally shaking over the accept/confirm button haha! Just want to thank everyone here for all the help and support, I have been out of the PC scene for years and I have learnt so much over the past week...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST N00b here... 1st gaming PC... advice needed!

    Hey guys! Firstly I just want to say that this seems a very friendly and helpful forum, its nice to see people giving advice and not being rude/impatient etc. I have been lurking on the forum a while now reading posts and have learnt a lot in a short space of time! I have always wanted to...
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