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26-03-2009, 06:07 PM
Hitman

PC from PCSpecialist

Hey, I've decided to get a PC from PCSpecialist... can you give me your opinions on what you think about this PC I configured? I've got a 20" monitor, keyboard and mouse already. Is the GFX card any good? Also, what's the cooling like on it, any good?

Also, I didn't add in an OS. I have a Windows XP disc and key. Just one thing though... when it arrives, do I just install XP like normal? Or is there something I must do? And what about drivers, do they come on a disc or something?

Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™2 Duo E7400 (2 X 2.80GHz) 1066Hz FSB/3MB L2 Cache
Memory (RAM)
4GB CORSAIR XMS2 800MHz - LIFETIME WARRANTY! (2x2GB)
Motherboard
ASUS® P5N73-AM: DDR2, S-ATA II, 1 x PCI-E x16, 2 PCI, etc
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS (4 REAR + 2 FRONT) AS STANDARD
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
500GB SERIAL ATA II HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE (7,200rpm)
2nd Hard Disk
NONE
RAID (HDD 1 & 2)
NONE
1st CD/DVD Drive
22x DUAL LAYER LIGHTSCRIBE DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
2nd CD/DVD Drive
NONE
Graphics Card
1024MB GEFORCE 9600GT PCI Express + DVI + TV-OUT
2nd Graphics Card
NONE
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Modem
NONE, I WILL BE USING BROADBAND
Network Facilities
ONBOARD 10/100 LAN PORT
Floppy Disk Drive
NONE
Memory Card Reader
NONE
Case
STYLISH TRIDENT MID TOWER ATX CASE - BLACK/SILVER
Power Supply & Case Cooling
450W Quiet Dual Rail PSU + 120mm Case Fan
Processor Cooling
ASUS TRITON 81 PURE COPPER BASE ULTRA COOLER (£49)
Firewire & Video Editing
NONE
TV Card
NONE
Monitor
NONE
2nd Monitor
NONE
DVI Cable
NONE
Keyboard & Mouse
NONE
Mouse
NONE
Speakers
NONE
Printer
NONE
Surge Protection
NONE
Webcam
NONE
Headsets (VOIP)
NONE
Anti-Virus
NONE
Office Software
NONE
External Hard Drive
NONE
Home Installation
NONE
Warranty
1 Year Return-to-Base incl 1st Month Free Collect & Return
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Quantity
1

Last thing, has anybody dealt with PCSpecialist? What do you think of them?

Thanks!
26-03-2009, 06:22 PM
Recursion

Drivers you should download from the manufacturer's individual sites to get the latest ones, usually it is a simple XP install but you may need to get some SATA drivers and shove them on a Floppy Disk if you are using XP.
26-03-2009, 06:47 PM
N!ck

Quote:

Originally Posted by *****

Drivers you should download from the manufacturer's individual sites to get the latest ones, usually it is a simple XP install but you may need to get some SATA drivers and shove them on a Floppy Disk if you are using XP.

Since when? :S
26-03-2009, 08:00 PM
Recursion

If you use SATA's AHCI mode then you need the SATA drivers for your motherboard if your going to install XP.
27-03-2009, 07:56 AM
Jahova

Price of this build please.
27-03-2009, 03:57 PM
Hitman

£492.00 inc. VAT. Good price.
27-03-2009, 04:02 PM
Jordy

It's not that cheap, it's rather average, it's cheaper than most places but it'd still be cheaper to build :P

First of all don't waste a good computer on Windows XP and you'll be forced to use the 64-bit version of Windows XP which I hear is absolutely awful.
27-03-2009, 04:05 PM
Technologic

PC Specialist is crap imo. Nothing but problems for me
27-03-2009, 09:14 PM
Hitman

Jordy, compared to PCWorld prices it seems cheaper. Also, if I built it myself I'd probably do something wrong. :P

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technologic

PC Specialist is crap imo. Nothing but problems for me

Could you please elaborate and tell us what problems occurred?
28-03-2009, 04:18 AM
HabboLive

Ill build it for you. You just build the parts. lol. That's if you want to ship the stuff to usa.
29-03-2009, 02:37 PM
Technologic

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hitman

Jordy, compared to PCWorld prices it seems cheaper. Also, if I built it myself I'd probably do something wrong. :P
Could you please elaborate and tell us what problems occurred?

Computer didn't work and their customer service was crap.