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    PCSPECIALIST 2013 PC needs an upgrade!

    Thanks for the response. The level of editing required is very basic. There's no 3D rendering or works similar to that. It is simply dragging and dropping MP4 files for compilation and rendering that - no fancy effects or transitions, basic of the basic; hence the design of an 'okay' spec PC...
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    PCSPECIALIST 2013 PC needs an upgrade!

    See below spec for the original 2013 PC: Case InWIN GT1 BLACK GAMING CASE Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core Processor i7-4770 (3.4GHz) 8MB Cache Motherboard ASUS® Z87-A: ATX, USB3.0, SATA6GB/S, SLi, XFIRE Memory (RAM) 8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT)...
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    PCSPECIALIST 2013 PC needs an upgrade!

    https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/forums/threads/2013-pc-has-finally-given-up.101186/ Need some thoughts on a new spec PC rather than throwing some money at used parts for a 2013 PC. See thread above for the original faults ^ Here is the new spec PC that I was looking at: Case PCS SPECTRUM II...
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    PCSPECIALIST Advice on this specification please

    Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has any advice to this spec below. I originally did my computer with PCS 5 years ago so it's definitely time to upgrade. I do a fair bit of video rendering (weekly) and this would definitely be used for gaming too. What advice does anyone have with the CPU...
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    PCSPECIALIST Installing a 2nd SSD

    So I've found the box with all extra cables in as it looks live I've got a mounting tray for it to sit on but I have not got a clue which cables are for what. Here's some photos of what I've got. I think I've got one bay for the SSD and one bay for the hard drive. The bay below the SSD I can...
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    PCSPECIALIST Installing a 2nd SSD

    Evening all, I plan on upgrading my computer to include an 2nd SSD. I already have a 180gb Intel 335 Series SSD which works like a charm but I ran out of space quickly when I installed some big games (e.g Battlefield 4/3 on it) and when GTAV comes out I fancy on having a bit more space and the...
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    PCSPECIALIST PC Specialist Review

    Hi all, I would just like to leave my review for PCS here. Sorry if it's in the wrong sub-forum. I have spent nearly 3 months looking for the right computer (price, specification etc) and finally opted for one at PC Specialist. A friend of mine bought a computer from you a while back and said...
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    PCSPECIALIST Extra Case Fans

    Hi there, Just a quick question, recently ordered a PC with PCS and I looked across the part selection and noticed there wasn't an option for extra case fans? I was planning to put an extra one since it was only £5 and my case could support it. Does anyone know where they went? Regards
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    PCSPECIALIST Collection

    Hi PCSpecialist! I have just ordered my new PC today, I missed your fast track by 14 hours - blast! Ahh well. I noticed that you can collect from your premises. One question, if my order is ready before Christmas (fingers crossed) could I come and collect it? Otherwise, if it's not ready...
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    PCSPECIALIST Opinions on my "soon to be" gaming PC please

    Hi guys, Hopefully by Saturday (my Birthday) I should of ordered this PC, check the specs below: Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. PC is mostly going to be used for gaming and a bit of work. Case InWIN GT1 BLACK GAMING CASE Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-4770...
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    PCSPECIALIST Cooler Master Elite 430 Desktop PC Case

    Hi there PCSpecialist and members! I would just like to request a case, Cooler Master Elite 430 Desktop PC Case to be specific. The case did use to be on your selection but it looks like its been taken off... Anyway, I would really like to see this case as it had very good value for money...
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