I don't game, but have 1 * 5k monitor, 1 * 4k monitor and 1 * 1080p monitor, I need all of them to run at 60Hz (Windows 11 pro) Preferably a passively cooled monitor, if possible ..read more

Hello everyone, it has been a few years since I first set up my computer and I believe it is time to upgrade! My current set up is here: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/9N4HTY My main focus points are: More Storage, New Monitor, New GPU. (Do I need a new motherboard? ) A CPU instead? 1. What is your budget? [€1000] 2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Retro and AAA Gaming, Programming, Music Production ] 3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Sure, won't say no] 4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Yes, see my current set up] 5. Do you need a monitor? [I would like a seco ..read more

1. What is your budget? [€1500ish to 2k max] 2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming & light office work] (Games - SIM racing mainly with some FPS e.g. CoD) would like to be able to use PSVR2 also when it's enabled for PCVR later this year 3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes - saw on other posts I can get for €20 approx] 4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [No] (MS keyboard and mouse only) 5. Do you need a monitor? [No] 5a. If yes, what size do you need. [19'/20'/22'/24'/etc.] 5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in t ..read more

'Thinking about upgrading from my 3060 ti build I got off pc specialist a few years ago . Be writing it off as a business expense . Just wondering is it worth the extra € to build around a 4090? And is pc specialist still the top option for pre built if i don't want to do it myself ..read more

I'm building a system at the moment and seem to be getting absolutely zilch after connecting everything up. PSU I've checked on another system but I've no way of checking the board or CPU. Is there anyone in the Dublin area with an intel 1200 socket system still on the bench (ideally) who wouldn't mind the faff of removing their CPU cooler and testing my CPU on their working board ..read more

1. What is your budget? [€1500] 2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming] 3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes] 4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [No] 5. Do you need a monitor? [No] 5a. If yes, what size do you need. [N/A] 5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1080p, may use with 4k TV on occasion] [No] 6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Keyboard/Mouse/Wireless Card/Card Reader/Speakers/etc.] [No] 7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Not in the immedia ..read more

Hi son looking for his first PC, mainly gaming and some schoolwork not looking to build would this be a good a good start? https://www.currys.ie/products/pcspecialist-icon-240-gaming-pc-amd-ryzen-5-rtx-4060-1-tb-ssd-10254546.html Appreciate any help ..read more

Our house was finished in 2015 after having the windows and doors in since 06 - it was a ghost estate. The windows/ doors are double glazing and wooden. There are some air gaps which you can feel depending on what way the wind is blowing. If you open some of the windows you can see cobwebs in the frames - signs of air getting in I believe. It's a big issue as we have a heat pump and the house is not air tight, so we have massive electric bills. A window company were out and they said nothing could be done with timber frame windows/doors in terms of adjustment. Do ye agree? Replacing them is no ..read more

1. What is your budget? €2200 2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Multimedia, video editing, gaming - civ 6/7, elden ring, xcom2/3, gta6, cyberpunk, fps games, the last of us pt2 3. Do you need a copy of Windows? yes 4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? no 5. Do you need a monitor? yes - 2 monitors 5a. If yes, what size do you need. 27" or 30" 5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? 6. Do you need any of these peripherals? mechanical keyboard w/rgb and num pad, gaming mouse, speake ..read more

1. What is your budget? €1200 2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Gaming 3. Do you need a copy of Windows? yes 4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? no 5. Do you need a monitor? yes 5a. If yes, what size do you need. 27" 5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? 6. Do you need any of these peripherals? Speakers 7. Are you willing to try overclocking? no 8. How can you pay? Card 9. When are you purchasing? This month if possible 10. If you need help building it, w ..read more