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[Rakk]

the only difference in the hard drives is 2.5 3.5!

Whilst the physical size of the drives is indeed one difference it is not the only difference by a long way.
Mechanical hard drive speeds are stated in rpm ie. in this case 7200rpm, whilst SSD speeds are stated as MB/sR and MB/sW (thats Mega Bytes Per Second for Reading and Mega Bytes Per Second for Writing) so you can't really see the comparison in numbers, but SSDs are significantly faster than mechanical hard drives (if you google comparisons between the two drives in the spec above you can see the difference), but SSDs are also a lot more expensive.
The reason for two hard drives in this case is so you can have a really fast drive (the SSD) for booting and main programs, and a slower drive for everything else since you don't really need a fast drive for storing most data and it saves money since large SSDs are still really quite expensive. So having two drives is basically a compromise, you get speed and you get storage space, but they are separate.

why would add a 2nd gpu if were to ?

This is generally done to boost the graphics power of the machine (often done as an upgrade option later on when the machine is starting to struggle with newer games) - but said machine does have to have a big enough power supply and a motherboard that can do SLI (for NVidia cards) or Crossfire (for AMD cards).

 

[Mrliverbird]

Whilst the physical size of the drives is indeed one difference it is not the only difference by a long way.
Mechanical hard drive speeds are stated in rpm ie. in this case 7200rpm, whilst SSD speeds are stated as MB/sR and MB/sW (thats Mega Bytes Per Second for Reading and Mega Bytes Per Second for Writing) so you can't really see the comparison in numbers, but SSDs are significantly faster than mechanical hard drives (if you google comparisons between the two drives in the spec above you can see the difference), but SSDs are also a lot more expensive.
The reason for two hard drives in this case is so you can have a really fast drive (the SSD) for booting and main programs, and a slower drive for everything else since you don't really need a fast drive for storing most data and it saves money since large SSDs are still really quite expensive. So having two drives is basically a compromise, you get speed and you get storage space, but they are separate.



This is generally done to boost the graphics power of the machine (often done as an upgrade option later on when the machine is starting to struggle with newer games) - but said machine does have to have a big enough power supply and a motherboard that can do SLI (for NVidia cards) or Crossfire (for AMD cards).

all the specs that i posted which one is the best to get ? which power supply is best for any off the specs i posted ?

 

[keynes]

all the specs that i posted which one is the best to get ? which power supply is best for any off the specs i posted ?

I think you are going around , best spec depends on your budget and that is probably the last one. Power supply depends on th system and the configurator will tell you whether or not is adequate.

 

[Mrliverbird]

will a iiyama's ProLite E2409HDS monitor work with most pc builds

 

[Rakk]

will a iiyama's ProLite E2409HDS monitor work with most pc builds

Well it has VGA, DVI-D and HDMI so should be fine with any graphics card, generally monitors do not have issues with PC's.

PS. It's best to stick to your own thread rather than add random questions onto other peoples threads.

 

[Mrliverbird]

hi ive one hdmi port on my laptop can i use a hdmi splitter for two hdmi cables for two monitors and open two browsers on each monitor ?

 

[Mrliverbird]

can someone please comment on above post ?

 

[Mrliverbird]

do i put my delivery to Scottish highlands & uk offshore islands/n ireland if im in n ireland,can you pay for a pc monthly if so how ?

 

[keynes]

do i put my delivery to Scottish highlands & uk offshore islands/n ireland if im in n ireland,can you pay for a pc monthly if so how ?

the conditions for finance are indicated in the main website
http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/finance/

 

[Mrliverbird]

What are ODD toolfrees and HDD toolfrees used for ?

 

[Oussebon]

It's whether you need tools to install an HDD or an ODD. Usually you do, because you slide the HDD/ODD/SSD into position and then affix 4 screws to hold it in place.

Tool-free bays might have little latches controlling pegs that fulfil the purpose of the screws, that you can open/close to unlock/lock the drive in position.

Basically it's not a big deal, it just saves a few seconds and the need to find your screwdriver when installing a drive. If you're not installing drives yourself (for example because you're buying a PC that PC Specialist have built for you) it's pretty much entirely irrelevant.

 

[Mrliverbird]

here's my new PC

 

[Mrliverbird]

 

[Mrliverbird]

I have vrg connect from monitor to graphics card do I connect 2nd monitor by HDMI to motherboard or graphics card ?

 

[Oussebon]

Plug them all into the GPU. If your main monitor has speakers you might want to connect it via HDMI as that carries sound as well as a video signal.

 

[Mrliverbird]

Any one ?

 

[SpyderTracks]

Any one ?

Only the outputs on the graphics card are active so any screens etc need to be plugged into that. The motherboard graphics aren't enabled if you have a dedicated graphics card.

Why can't you fit it into the graphics card port (can't make out anything in that photo)?

 

[Mrliverbird]

It fits in a bit not full cause part of the case is in the way or part off the HDMI cable is in the way,I've vga from graphics card to monitor 1 and HDMI from motherboard to 2nd monitor but both cables should be from graphics card,gtx970 graphics card

 

[SpyderTracks]

It fits in a bit not full cause part of the case is in the way or part off the HDMI cable is in the way,I've vga from graphics card to monitor 1 and HDMI from motherboard to 2nd monitor but both cables should be from graphics card,gtx970 graphics card

If the card isn't seated properly it's probably come loose in transit. Take it out gently and reinsert it properly.

 

[Oussebon]

If the issue is the ridges on the PC case between the PCI-E slots (the horizontal metal plates at the back of the PC) get in the way of the HDMI cable with quite a large head, perhaps the solution is a thinner HDMI cable? Just google HDMI thin cable or HDMI small head (make sure you don't accidentally buy an HDMI Mini cable as that has a smaller connector and won't fit the socket in the GPU/monitor).