Recent content by TopHat3

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    How to install drivers on a freshly built pc with no optical drive?

    Hey everyone, So I have decided to go with windows 10 for my very first build and I'm fairly sure I know how to go about installing windows without an optical drive using a bootable USB drive. However, I have never installed drivers before and having no optical drive means I can't just pop the...
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    Asus vs BenQ. Is it worth the price difference?

    So these are the two in question: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-VC239H-23-Inch-Full-Monitor/dp/B00YQKTGR8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449369357&sr=8-1&keywords=Asus+VC239H...
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    Cheap gaming monitor?

    Hey everyone, I'm building my first pc and I am currently in the process of trying to find a decent monitor in the region of £100 - £135. So far I have found these 5: BenQ RL2455HM http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CFFFGUM/?tag=pcp0f-21 Asus VS228HR...
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    Which Asus z97?!

    Hey everyone, So I'm just about to buy my motherboard for my first ever build, but as soon as I go to buy an Asus z97, a couple of different versions popped up and I have no idea which one to buy...
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    Desktop carpet protector?

    Hey everyone, A bit of a weird one, but does anyone know of anything I could perhaps buy that's specifically made (or I guess does a pretty good job), to simply keep my desktop off my carpet. I have a pretty thick carpet and I know that it is definitely not good for keeping dust out of my...
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    Best Fan Configuration for the NZXT S340?

    Hey everyone, So I'll just first and foremost link my build: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/22JQrH Ok, so basically I have absolutely no idea what fan configuration I should opt for, where my exhausts should be or where my intake fans should be. I don't know if I should stick with just the two...
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    Which cooling is best for an i7 4790k?

    Hey everyone, So I'm currently in the process of building my first ever gaming pc, but I'm unsure of what type of cooling system to go for, but typically have in mind a liquid cooling system. I take cooling VERY seriously, so I don't want to cheap out on my cooling system. This will be cooling...
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    PC Build - Suggestions and Questions

    Wow, wow, wow! Thank you all so, so much! All of this info really helps, especially with the PSU, I think I'll go with the G2 based on your suggestion cleanshot and the reviews on amazon U.S. for a power supply. I'm going to be sticking with the gtx 970 over the AMD, as I won't be 4K gaming any...
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    PC Build - Suggestions and Questions

    Hey guys, this is my first ever PC build and I just wanted to get your opinions on the parts and what I could potentially swap components for! I also have a couple of questions regarding some of the parts I'm considering, but first, here's the part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/MVLjdC Now...
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    Gaming Laptop for ~£800/900 that's available for UK Customers!

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Friday-Deals/b?ie=UTF8&node=161428031 Do you guys think its worth waiting for black friday? I'm thinking there might be a few deals floating around that could be worth it and I don't think its that long away.
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    Gaming Laptop for ~£800/900 that's available for UK Customers!

    1. What is your budget? £800/£900 (would not mind going slightly over £900) 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? Any 3. What screen resolution do you want? Any 4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? Essentially a desktop replacement, the laptop...