Recent content by fraser11

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    27 gb file downlaod

    According to my calculations (if correct), it would take you around 10 Hours and 45 Minutes if everything is smooth and can download at 6Mbit/s consistently.
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    Samsung 850 EVO 250GB SSD

    For maximum performance you should keep 25% free according to Samsung. So that would be around 60GB should be free. Also don't defrag your SSD as this can cause loss of performance due to there not being any moving parts:)
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    Reinstall Windows too SSD from HDD?

    Hi, I recently got a 500GB 850 EVO and have a 500GB HDD. My OS is on the HDD and I want too have a clean install onto the SSD. I also want too have the HDD shown within windows with the information it had on it before. Is this possible? Or am I better just backing up all important files, clean...
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    Do I need to update my BIO's for an SSD upgrade?

    I was wondering if I would need to update my bios if I was going to upgrade to an SSD for Sony Vaio VPCF22M0E? And if I do how do I? Thanks, Fraser
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    Which version of SATA does my Sony Vaio VPCF22M0E support?

    Hi, I am looking to upgrade my older sony vaio with an ssd to boost performance and was wondering if I had SATA 3 6gb/s? Any help would be much appreciated! Fraser
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    I have a Sony Vaio VPCF22M0E laptop which uses SATA 1. If I buy an SSD, will the performance be limited by this?

    Hi, So I own a old 2010 Sony Vaio Laptop and was thinking of swapping the DVD for a caddy to put my SSD on. This laptop only has SATA 1 and the SSD I was going to get was the 500GB Samsung 850 EVO, so would the read and write speeds get affected? Thanks, Fraser
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    Are there any headsets that compatible with the Xbox One and PC within the £150 range?

    I was looking for a headset worth around £150 which will work with both Xbox One and PC. I was looking at the Razer Kraken 7.1 but that was USB connection and not sure if that would work with the Xbox? I saw the Razer Xbox Edition but i was really looking for a 7.1 headset and never knew if...
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    I have I7-2630QM and when I attempt to download Intel 3000HD onboard graphics to spare my Nvidia card I get an error

    I attempt to install Intel 3000HD on-board graphics to spare my nvidia card when not gaming. I have the correct requirements but I get the message 'This computer does not meet the minimum requirements'. Anyone got any advice? Thanks, Fraser
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    Upgrade from M290X CF to GTX 980M SLI?

    Hi Jerdle, I have taken your advice and have chosen not to do the upgrade after reconsidering the expense it would be! I appreciate your help! Thanks again Fraser
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    Upgrade from M290X CF to GTX 980M SLI?

    I was wondering if I was able to upgrade my existing Alienware 18 with Dual M290X's to Dual 980M's? I'm not sure if there is a different socket or something else which may stop the upgrade? Thanks Fraser
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    I have 150 processes running and very high ram usage that I need help sorting out

    Hi, I am running Windows 7 64Bit on a Sony Vaio Laptop with 4Gb of ram. I boot with a SVCHOST using around 160,000K and it stays for the duration I am on my laptop. I also have a SVCHOST that uses 500,000-1,200,000K when I game. When I boot my laptop, I have around 150 processes running...
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    What Corsair CPU Cooler Should I Get?

    Hi, I am thinking of building a gaming rig in the Corsair 780T. I was looking at the i7 4790K and either a H80i or H100i? I was also looking for suggestions for either a GTX 980 or R9 295X2. I was looking and if i got the H100i would that restrict me getting the 295X2 as its water cooled...