Recent content by richardmead

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    What jobs can you get for a PC builder?

    Personally I take home a comfortable amount every month working as a Telecommunications and Network Engineer for one of the countries leading ISPs (here's a clue, only 2 of them in the UK own all their infrastructure and I work for one of those!) Plus, I work 4 day weeks and once every three...
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    My first pc build

    Yeah, avoid Zotac! Personally most of the stuff inside my PC is Gigabyte and it's still serving me well several years after building. For a graphics card, I'd suggest getting at least an 8GB - 4 will be fine, but it gives you a bit of future proofing. 2GB isn't going to run very many games.
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    Is there enough power for my system/ Also ok for basic gaming

    Just to be safe I'd grab a slightly more powerful PSU, so you've got the ability to upgrade in the future without too much hassle. I've still got a GTX780 in my PC and can run the Witcher 3 at high settings without dropping below 60fps. Your PC will be fine for gaming, however slight tip...
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    what do you do in your free time?

    I play video games in my spare time, at the moment I'm trying to actually finish The Witcher 3 for about the fifth time, but I always get distracted (although I managed to complete the first two - I keep getting distracted by GWENT.) I also Act, am on the Charity Committee for my social club...
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    Affordable laptop for Video Rendering

    Howdy! Checking the previous questions they're all from 2014 or MASSIVELY out of my price range. I'm off travelling for 3 years and am looking for a laptop to take with me to render videos and edit photos - although the Rendering will obviously be more intensive! I'd seen the DELL Inspiron 13...