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  1. vanthus

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Windows 9 release soon?

    A preview of Windows 9 start menu leaked online. http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/new-product/windows/3496959/windows-9-release-date-price-features-beta-uk-30-september-event/
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Emails.

    This morning I received an Email "Scot Powell order confirmation" If anyone receives an Email like this don't open it,delete it immediately,it's another one from the current zbot runs which try to drop cryptolocker, ransomware and loads of other malware on your computer. Some information about...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST New email client.

    I'm using yahoo for email but now getting sponsored emails I can't delete so looking to change,any recommendations on which one to go for?
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST New desktop.

    Thinking of ordering this in the next few days,I'm pretty much set on most things,but still swithering a bit on the choice of case and processor,an i5 would probably suffice,but kind of leaning towards an i7,even if it just makes the system a bit more future proof. I really fancied the...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Borderlands.

    I know it probably isn't the done thing with you gamers,but I'm looking for some help locating the final stash (stash 4) in borderlands quest "lost lewts" at road's end,I've been trying for ages and googling for a solution didn't help any :(
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST reps given.

    The "Reputations Received" in my "settings" no longer show the name of the member who gave it, does anyone else have this issue?
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Upgrading to Windows 8.1

    My daughter wants to upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 but I keep seeing this annoying thing about needing a Microsoft account,which none of us have and don't really want,is this imperative?,also can anyone tell me if you need to supply the Windows product key to upgrade as the key on the...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Configurator.

    There seems to be a glitch on the configurator,when selecting a 550W or 650W PSU on some specs this warning appears, "Due to the power requirements (AMPS,) the power supply you have selected is not suitable, please increase your PSU size or change to a higher spec model." but when upgrading to...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Game recommendation.

    I'm looking for an FPS/open world type of game like Farcry 3 which I've just finished,Just Cause 2 was another I really enjoyed. Any suggestions on what similar type of game (old or new) I could try next would be much appreciated. :) Edit: forgot to mention I'm not really interested in...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Overheating problem.

    Looking for some advice on overheating issue,idle temps look okay,but while playing Farcry 3 my R9 280X GPU is hitting 80C and the AMD PHENOM II X4 970 processor 70C,and the top of ny case,the CM690 gets pretty hot According to what information I can find, neither the GPU nor the CPU should go...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Uni laptop.

    Thinking of getting this for my granddaughters christmas,who's just started uni,and looking for a 15" laptop mainly for uni work. I don't think she's bothered much about gaming,but might want to try one or two, like the sims 3 or minecraft,or something like that,low settings would suffice,would...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST GPU upgrade.

    Looking for some advice on upgrading my AMD 5870 GPU. I kind of dived in yesterday and ordered a GTX 760,I'm having second thoughts now as I overlooked the new AMD graphics cards. Now thinking maybe the AMD R9 280X might have been a better choice? Any opinions much appreciated, :)
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Minecraft mods.

    Has anyone installed the Minecraft comes alive mod,I've been trying for ages without success.I've installed Forge for version 1.5.2 as instructed and followed instructions on the Minecraft forums and also watched tutorials on Youtube on how to install Mods,all to no avail. The version of...
  14. vanthus

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST New keyboard.

    Looking for some advice on a new keyboard that's also good for gaming. I would like one primarily with backlight illumination and possibly an anti ghosting keyboard,also quite fancy trying a mechanical one. The CM Storm Quick Fire Pro from PCS looks like it could fit the bill. Any advice much...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Free DVD maker software.

    Does anyone know of a good free program? I have an old version of Photo DVD Maker Professional I used on XP,but it wont work properly on Windows 7. It's just to make a slide show with audio added,it's only a one off for a friend so don't really want to buy the upgrade of what I have. Is this any...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST PC for music production.

    I've noticed quite a few people enquiring about PC's for music production and recording,but the sound cards on offer are more geared towards gaming and multi-media apart from maybe the Creative Sound Blaster ZxR. The option of a low latency audio interface might be an idea,just a thought.
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST minecraft.

    Can anyone recommend where I can get the best deal buying this game?
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST configurator bug?

    For some reason the configurator won't give the option to select two Benq monitors up until the "BENQ GW2450HM 23.5" VA LED MONITOR" Not sure if there's a reason for this or if it's a bug on the configurator.
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Configurator contradiction.

    Seems to to be an anomaly on the configurator. For example,when choosing a 450W PSU with certain GPU's, e.g. 7850/7870,it warns you that you should upgrade the PSU to a 600/650W PSU,but when you do that it tells you you only need a 300/450W PSU ?
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST crossword clues.

    I suffer from insomnia,so to alleviate my boredom I thought I would post this, just a bit of trivia for anyone interested in getting the old brain cells exercised. I'm been a bit of a crossword addict and over the years and have come across four clues I found particularly intriguing.Can you...
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