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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Horrible wireless speeds

    --EDIT-- I have fixed the problem, if anyone else has this problem check that both aerials are completely clicked into there bent position; the position didn't seem to matter until I clicked it fully Hey, I've had my computer a while now and the wireless has been fine. However I'm back from...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Updating graphics drivers.

    Hey all, I have a 3Gb GeForce GTX 580 in my computer and am keen to update my graphics drivers as it has been suggested several times. I have never had an issue before but have only ever done it on crappy old hardware, mixed with the fact all ive heard recently are horror stories of the update...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Sound card issues

    Hey, I've had my computer a while now but still not sorted this issue out. I have a Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ Titanium sound card fitted on a Asus rampage IV extreme. But it's never worked.. The mobo has a fairly decent 7.1 on board so I decided to just wright it off and deal with it when I had...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST How to tell if the CPU/heat sink fan is working

    Hi, I have suffered from faulty ram (which was dealt with very well by pc specialist) and have, thanks to the default package size, had to replace 8 stick of ram. In a previous post i highlighted problems i have with the clips that hold the fan on the heat sink over the CPU. To install one of...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Quality parts held together by flimsy pieces?

    Hey, Firstly I'd like to remind anyone reading this isn't an accusation, it is a question. My experience with PCS so far has been positive and the parts high quality. I have had some memory issues; which were quickly resolved by returning the 8 sticks of memory. in order to get at one of the...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Tripping the circuit breaker...

    Hi, I have had my computer for a couple weeks now and I love it! Its had a few problems but they've been manageable until now. I've had the BSOD severall times with varying messages but all pointing to some dodgy ram. After talking to pc specialists (incredible) tech support i was guided into...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST bad_pool_header bsod

    got my new pc last night and its been running fine whilst I've been re-installing all my programs. However this morning i got a blue screen of death sayign bad pool header. any idea what causes this? I was using windows easy transfer but it hadn't started yet i was just selecting files. I...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Installing windows on an over-clocked machine

    Hey, This is just to check that if I choose an over-clocked option and pick to have no OS installed as I get free (legal) copies of windows. If I then install windows is it just the same simple set-up or will I have to take extra measures to stop it changing the default settings or will it...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST fan control question.

    I am aware this may be more of a question of opinion, but: I am looking at using the NZXT Phantom case which suits my needs and provides plenty of fan configurations. However after looking at it already has a fan controller in it. The problem is I quite like the look of the NZXT Sentry 2 Fan...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Will this melt? (and is the ram to slow?)

    Hey, so I've had problems with heat flow before but am reluctant to go with water cooling as I'm worried about having to move it (unit student). So do you think this spec is going to have trouble staying cool? also will i notice a specific speed loss with 1333Mhz compared to 1600mhz? I have...
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