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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Think I've finally sorted this one out!

    Here's the Spec: Case FRACTAL DEFINE 7 BLACK QUIET MID-TOWER CASE Processor (CPU) AMD Ryzen 7 3800X Eight Core CPU (3.9GHz-4.5GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4) Motherboard ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - RGB Ready! Memory (RAM) 32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB) Graphics...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST General queries

    I'm trying to get hold of a Cooler as the last link in the build of a £2800 Ryzen Desktop. Getting hold of a modular PSU from Corsair was a nightmare as most were Out of Stock. I may have got around that by spending £207 to go for the top 1200w one!. Now to the Cooler. There is not a...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Corsair availability?

    I'm about the submit an order that I've been working on for a few weeks. However, just when I have got to 99% complete the Corsair Power Supply or Processor Cooler has suddenly dropped out as unavailable - often overnight. These are usually mid to upper end of the ranges of the 2 components...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST What "pretty basic" GPU?

    Hi, I'm one of the freaks on here who are not going to use the new PC for Gaming or any remotely serious video editing. However, I want a powerful very fast, very quiet, totally customised PC, have a hefty budget and PCS have great kit, customer service and reputation. Unusually, I am very...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Rather lavish Desktop Version 2 !

    Could you please have a look over this spec. I have tweaked my original plan a little regarding storage, case, power supply and fans. Some reasons why I am going for the spec as it are: * The beast will be on a desk only 18" from my head at ear height! I have chosen the Fractal...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST An indulgent Desktop. Your thoughts please.

    Can you please let me know what you think about the following spec. The PC this will mostly business use, and some video but little or no gaming. Please note some reasons why I am going for the spec as it is: * The beast will be on a desk only 18" from my head at ear height! I have chosen...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Graphics card question

    Can I tag another Graphics card question onto this thread please. Although I expect to purchase the "IIYAMA ProLite XB2783HSU-B3 27" AMVA+" at £175 as part of the upcoming order I may want to upgrade the monitor to 4k in the near-ish future. What is a decent graphics card to buy to give me...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Motherboard for 2 x Gen4 Firecuda SSDs

    I am at final planning phase for an indulgent Home desktop. I have one of a few questions on different technical or sales issues, but one at a time! I am planning to have a set up with a Ryzen 3700x and 2 xSSDs and 1 x HDD. The SSDs will both be Seagate Firecuda 520 - 1 x 2 Tb and 1 x 500 Gb...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Business Finance

    I am looking to replace a PC primarily used for business purposes for my own small consulting Limited Company. I have selected a pretty powerful desktop with plenty of memory and SSD storage so with the extras it comes to £2000 and it would be really helpful to put that through on finance...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Partitioning SSD Drives

    I've read somewhere that partitioning SSD drives is difficult and can lead to significant loss of capacity. I don't remember the article but pretty sure it was a few years ago Can anyone confirm, advise or suggest tips/tricks? I am ordering a desktop with 1 x 500Gb m2 SSD (system drive) and 1...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST M2 SSD drive - 2Tb Seagate Firecuda 520 Gen 4

    Hi folks, Can anyone give me some advice or please point me to a section where I might find guidance. Firstly, for background, I am not a gamer nor a video editor. The reason for me "over-specing" my planned new kit is that I have found it a good or better longer term strategy - for me at...
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