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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Upgrading to 12gb RAM worth while?

    Hi One of my friends son's has a 3 year old PCS desktop. I can't show the exact specs but it was an AMD 2600 (edit, I initially said I7, it wasnt), 8gb RAM 1060. I think he is struggling a little due to RAM, and I happen to have a spare 4gb RAM stick that matches the speed. (2100 as far as I...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Entry level GPU's?

    Just on this, as the 360ti is a consideration for my oldest boy in jan/feb to move into 1440 gaming, it does seem a little expensive. Do we know/think that later in 2021 there will be cheaper 1660 options - non ti/Super etc? just feels that this GPU is out on it's own at the moment in...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST 1650 Super out of stock until Mid Dec. Gutted

    That's PCS out for me then for a xmas present for someone. Bit silly really running out of key components like this.
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST B450 motherboard and a future upgrade to 5600x

    Hi, Does anyone know if I bought a PC now from PCS with a B450 motherboard and a 3100 processor, would it have the BIOS update necessary already for a future 5600x upgrade? I am spec'ing a PC for a friend so want to make it as easy as possible to upgrade in the future. They will happily do a...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Gaming PC for friends 14 year old son - £700 budget

    Hi, I am trying to find a way of speccing a gaming PC for £700 (with monitor) for some friends who require one for their 14 year old son who is new to gaming PC's. They don't have a huge amount of money so it's already a stretched budget. I would advise he get a new XBox/PS5 but there we go, it...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Very happy with new PCS desktop, with a couple of reservations

    Hi My new custom built PC arrived last week and I am very happy with it, PCS know how to build a god PC that is for sure. My use is general workstation with photo and video editing with casual gaming occasional with my kids. I also wanted it to last 6-8 years only needing the odd upgrade...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST new 3900 compared to 3800x and 3900x

    Hi, What is the deal with the non X 3900 that has started to appear. Under what circumstances would be it appropriate with its lower core speed and power? Especially as it is £85 more than the 3800x by the looks of it. cheers
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST what is the difference between ....

    512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD 512GB Up to 2000MB/s Up to 1100MB/s 512GB INTEL® 660p M.2 512GB Up to 1500MB/s Up to 1000MB/s the latter seems to to NVMe but is slower than the first which I don't think does. SImilar prices.i cheers!
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Go on then, what one thing should I change ... :)

    Hey good people Just need some advice please on a new general purpose PC which will last for a good 4 or 5 years. The only think that should stretch the PC is photography editing mainly on Adobe Lightroom. Will be used for a bit of gaming and I will be adding my sons 'old' 1060 GPU will do me...
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