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★☆☆☆☆
“Worthless rubbish overpriced”
Written on: 22/05/2013 by Lewisjbell
The laptop was purchased just over I year ago 1 week out of warranty the laptop completely crashed. So I took it to a laptop specialist who told me it was either the bios chip or a complete graphics failure but for £750 that shouldn't happen and they told me to contact them as EU law states computer components have to have 2 years warranty, however when I contacted PC specialist they told me that they use the 'Trading Of Goods Act' and so they do no have to commit to EU laws in other words... (read more)
★★★★★
“Perfection!”
Written on: 20/05/2013 by padraig92
PC Specialist is probably the no #1 company to order from if you're looking for that "extra special PC" - The website is very easy to understand, the website gives you many option to direct you to the computer you are looking for, from extreme gaming PC's to casual office environment PC's the choices are available. The ordering process was very easy, all done within 5 minutes for me. The communication was excellent, PC specialist kept me up-to-date on the progress of my computer informing... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Really very easy to get just what you want!”
Written on: 20/05/2013
This is our second PC from PC Specialist, so that speaks for itself! Very easy to use the website and to select a PC that suits your needs and budget. We stored our 'quote' and went back to it several times before committing to buy. Payment options were what you expect, even giving you the option of making a payment direct from your own bank away from their website. E-mail confirmations were plentiful and to the point. The PC arrived when they said it would and it works flawlessly! We... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Fantastic gizmo, great build!”
Written on: 20/05/2013
From the get go the website is really easy to use and informative, it gives you a great amount of options on what to include in your computer. As a technologically inept individual I still managed to hand pick my very own gaming computer thanks to PCspecialist. The wait for it felt long as it took around 2 weeks, but I feel that's down to my excitement. I must say it was definitely worth the wait though, my new battlestation handles like a beauty, it plays all of my games on the best... (read more)
★★★★★
“Great, hassle-free service!”
Written on: 20/05/2013 by Azoril (1 review written)
PC Specialist say they wanted to make buying a computer so easy from start to finish that one doesn't have to think about it, and that's exactly how I'd describe the service as! Building the computer was simple and I didn't have to do anything else after placing my order! I got sent plenty of emails telling me what was happening to my pc and the on-line tracking function is superb! After 2 weeks as promised my pc was to be delivered, but if I have one negative point it's that I didn't know I... (read more)
★★★★★
“brilliant service in every way”
Written on: 20/05/2013 by jbletts
I was nervous, initially, when my son asked me to buy him a computer from PC Specialist on line, as I know fairly little about computers. He selected the components he wanted easily from the options list. I then telephoned PC Specialist who kindly talked me through the specification we'd chosen, and made honest and helpful suggestions that actually brought the price down a little (we'd over-specified). The payment process was simple and uncomplicated, and the computer arrived on schedule -... (read more)
★★★★★
“Easy to use Website and informed support”
Written on: 20/05/2013
My Irish based company have used PC Specialist's a number of times now - not only will they not be beaten on price, but their ease of use website and extremely knowledgeable technical support cover all the bases. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an excellent pc for an excellent price. (read more)
★★★★★
“Just what they say”
Written on: 20/05/2013 by Bryangio (1 review written)
If you want a special computer this is the place to go. It's very easy to spec up the machine you want on the excellent web site and as soon as you confirm it, the system automatically checks that all you have asked for is in stock. If it isn't (usually is) then it's easy to go back and choose something different if you want. You don't have to take the software if you don't want it, with some suppliers the hard disk is filled up with all sorts of rubbish you don't need or want. I needed a... (read more)
★★★★★
“A Great Service”
Written on: 19/05/2013 by Edteale256
I ordered the pre-built Optimus IV which offered a fantastic spec for the price and with the option of a quick delivery. Ordering before 3 pm I couldn't believe it when the delivery van turned up the next morning! Speedy service and the laptop is great. The 17 inch screen looks amazing and it runs most games in high gfx settings easily. If you're looking for a flashy laptop then this is not for you. Externally its gray casing doesn't exactly catch the eye but internally it's got some... (read more)
★★★★★
“Awesome service”
Written on: 18/05/2013
I have bought 1 gaming pc and 2 media centres from PC Specialist. I find their service is excellent. Whilst I am comfortable building and upgrading my own pc, knowing it has been done by professionals, and soak tested (and that the combination of components have obviously been chosen to create very stable pcs) brings such a peace of mind! They are easy to deal with if there is a problem during the build. I have no idea what their after-market service is like as all my pcs have worked out of... (read more)
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★★★★★
“A level of service that others should follow”
Written on: 18/05/2013 by tpnow
I bought this compter from PC Specialists 5 years agao, and was surprised to find that the computer specification was still on record. Not only that I was able to easily choose and upgrade various components on-line and save myself the cost of a replacement computer. All the replacement components were compatible with the original specification and I did not need to worry about the difficulty of researching this on-line. The order process was easy to navigate and the components arrived just... (read more)
★★★★★
“First class service”
Written on: 16/05/2013 by Topflip (1 review written)
After searching many PC sites on the Internet I kept coming back to PCSpecialists. There site was so easy to follow and very competitively priced. My base unit arrived ahead of time and in perfect working condition. I have since ordered a laptop through PCSpecialists and anticipate the same level of quality and service. Based on service so far I have no hesitation in recommending them. (read more)
★★★★★
“1st Class Service”
Written on: 15/05/2013 by ejmarriage (1 review written)
Excellent Customer Service from placeing the order to technical support. (read more)
★★★★★
“Brilliant”
Written on: 15/05/2013
Absolutely brilliant, selected the 5day delivery, came in 2! Amazing quality building and was tested and drivers/operating system installed works brilliantly! (read more)
★★★★★
“Why go anywhere else.”
Written on: 15/05/2013 by Faradoth
I ordered a custom built laptop from PC specialist because after looking around in the shops I could not find anything to my liking. All the other laptops also contained windows 8 which i despise and therefore liked how you could select the operating system when customizing your laptop. Choosing Pc specialist was also a lot cheaper than buying a Mac book which had came to mind and I do not regret that decision one bit! The choice of laptops and parts/hardware/software to choose from is... (read more)
★★★★★
“Vortex III Laptop”
Written on: 14/05/2013 by xAarenx
My laptop was dispatched extremely quickly even though I did not opt for expedited assembly. I am very happy with how well built the unit is, all aspects of the order were perfect and it arrived well-boxed and undamaged. I chose to purchase a laptop through pc specialist on a friend's recommendation. I am glad to see that they have lived up to my expectations. The ordering process was straightforward, and I immediately received confirmation via e-mail once they got the order. They let me... (read more)
★★★★★
“Best in customization!”
Written on: 13/05/2013 by Hazzawazza (1 review written)
From the beginning I felt my money was worth investing in the laptop i bought from pcspecialist. Every last penny. I was amazed at the simple, and diverse range of components to choose from that I could tailor to my budget and specific needs. The quality of build on this thing is fantastic, with an elegant and sleek chassis and strong hinge I'm sure will take the strain of heavy use. This is value for money I couldn't find anywhere else, no matter how hard I tried. The 10 day waiting... (read more)
★★★★★
“9" Tablet ( @tab )”
Written on: 13/05/2013
Wow. The placing of the order was simple, love how pcspecialist ensure that everything works together (although not necessary for tablet, very considerate). I was told every step of the way what was happening with the order, and I liked that I, MYSELF could choose to have it delievered another day, or to my neighbour by replying to the text. I was even told in advance the time frame for the delievery 3-4, and it was delievered within that hour! Cannot fault this company, very happy and... (read more)
★★★★★
“New Black Laptop ”
Written on: 13/05/2013
Happy with Laptop, easy to order and configure. Liked being able to change the different components to build the system for my particular requirements. Would like an idea of the Windows experience index to judge the system before purchase. (read more)
★★★★★
“UltraNote: 14"”
Written on: 13/05/2013
Chassis & DisplayUltraNote: 14" Glossy HD LED Backlit Widescreen (1366x768) Processor (CPU)Intel® Core™i7 Dual Core Mobile Processor i7-3540M (3.00GHz) 4MB Memory (RAM)8GB SAMSUNG 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3 MEMORY (2 x 4GB) Graphics CardIntel® HD Graphics 4000 Video Memory Technology up to 1.7GB 2nd Graphics CardNONE Memory - 1st Hard Disk120GB KINGSTON HYPERX 3K SSD, SATA 6 Gb/s (upto 555MB/sR | 510MB/sW) SSD CACHE DRIVENONE 1st DVD/BLU-RAY DriveUltra Slim 8x SATA DVD±R/RW/Dual Layer (+ 24x... (read more)
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★★★★☆
“Laptop for work”
Written on: 13/05/2013
The website was easy to use with helpful advice on which componants to get. The feedback and information on how the order was progressing was all good and kept me updated. Courier delivered the laptop earlier than expected. The laptop is working well so far, and is soo much better than my old home pc to work on. Thank you. (read more)
★★★★★
“My new graphics card”
Written on: 13/05/2013 by AJ55 (1 review written)
I already have a PC Specialist gaming computer which I bought 3.5 years ago ...excellent I may add ... but it was time for a graphics card upgrade. As Im a complete noob with the technical side of PCs (online gaming takes all my free time)I approached PC Specialist for advice, both online and direct phone call. Friendly, helpful and re-assuring ..... all the things needed to put me at ease about my new upgrade, a 680 GTX card. I reccommend PC Specialist to anyone with the remotest interest... (read more)
★★★★★
“New PC Delivery”
Written on: 12/05/2013
Very efficient. Delivery was on time to the minute! (read more)
★★★★★
“Desktop gaming pc”
Written on: 12/05/2013
Professional service,received computer four days after order was placed.online updates regarding the progress of the order.clear informations(text,email) regarding delivery,even specified time. Great service from A to Z.would reccomend! (read more)
★★★★★
“Amazing, as always”
Written on: 12/05/2013 by scalage
Second time ordering a product from PCS. Again it's excellent, great customer service & dispatch times. Had the laptop, custom built, 4 days after placing the order. Laptop is also brilliant value for money, cheapest on the internet. Really impressed and would definitely purchase again! (read more)
★★★★★
“Death Rates Halved”
Written on: 11/05/2013 by Ellisse
As the title suggests, since buying this machine the rates of my deaths in Diablo 3, and on CoD, and in Borderlands, have halved, and sometimes been reduced more so.. I haven't had any FPS lag, or problems. It's a dream to use, simple, So far I haven't found any random programmes that decide to run and use up CPU, it's been build purely for gaming, and it shows. The keyboard feels solid, and not flimsy. The overall build quality is to a very high standard. The screen... You have no idea how... (read more)
★★★★★
“Genisis iv laptop review”
Written on: 11/05/2013
From start to finish pc specialist were very professional to deal with. We were kept upto date at all stages of building and delivery of the laptop. It was very easy to navigate the website in order to design to our specifications. Would defintely purchase again in the future. The one thing that we thought about was that it would be good to be able to design the outer casing of the laptop, but that's only cosmetic. Could find no fault with the service or laptop. (read more)
★★★★☆
“One Word = Efficient”
Written on: 11/05/2013
• Competitively Priced • Easy to deal with • Good Customer after care and Technical Support • Would recommend (read more)
★★★★★
“Multimedia PC”
Written on: 11/05/2013
Easy to spec PC online, change spec, get new price. Kept informed of all stages of build to delivery. Very efficient and pleasant experience all round. Well done (read more)
★★★★★
“New high-end PC and upgrade existing PC”
Written on: 10/05/2013
This is the second time I have ordered from PC Specialist, and as previously, they have come through with flying colours. I configured a high-end gaming PC which was delivered as specified and on time. Shortly afterwards I ordered an upgrade for my earlier PC which I had specified and ordered in 2009. The upgrade kit arrived within days and I soon had it fitted and up and running. I rate this company very highly and will certainly order from them again - probably a decent laptop next time.... (read more)
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★★★★★
“Desktop gaming pc”
Written on: 10/05/2013 by sciema11-
Professional service,received computer four days after order was placed.online updates regarding the progress of the order.clear informations(text,email) regarding delivery,even specified time. Great service from A to Z.would reccomend! (read more)
★★★★★
“Value for money”
Written on: 09/05/2013
I received a desk top computer from pcspecialist about a year ago. At the time I didn't require a new screen. Recently my old screen died and a web search showed that the best range and value of screens for my system could be purchased from pcspecialist. So far I am very pleased with my new screen, which was dispatched quickly and safely. The only downside to the experience was finding how to order the screen from the web site, which appeared to be entirely geared up for purchase of new... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Laptop of the Gods”
Written on: 08/05/2013
I think that this laptop is genuinely fantastic, I think that there is just a couple of problems with this fantastic piece of hardware. Every time I close my laptop screen or the laptop goes in to hibernation mode, I have to troubleshoot the internet connectivity to get it to work, though this could be a problem with the drivers that were sent to me. However, other than this the only problem is my speakers, though that is probably on me as I don't remember seeing a choice for speakers, but I... (read more)
★★★★★
“Optimus Lapatop”
Written on: 08/05/2013
Very good laptop, easy to setup and runs smoothly. Very good for games and the keyboard is nice to use. Battery life is good when not using it for games. Screen is a good size for watching films and the sound quality is decent. (read more)
★★★★★
“beasty pc”
Written on: 08/05/2013 by stephenmassie (1 review written)
Brought a new gaming pc for myself n pcspecialist gave me the best offers possible. With a overclock pc you have a chance to play online games with hd graphics no freeze and with a fast pc never miss any action. Well recommended (read more)
★★★★★
“A friend recommended PC specialist, was happy he did,...”
Written on: 07/05/2013
A friend recommended PC specialist, was happy he did, i was able to customize my Laptop to specifications i wanted. The website was easy to use. Good price and it arrived pretty fast. Very happy with the laptop (read more)
★★★★☆
“Voyager 17.3" laptop”
Written on: 07/05/2013 by ja59er (1 review written)
Ordered 2 on a Thursday, paid for fast-track delivery, both arrived the following Monday. (read more)
★★★★★
“Optimus IV”
Written on: 07/05/2013 by amatiss (1 review written)
Even though it takes some time to make the laptop (mine took 9 days), at the end you get well built and tested system! The PC specialist staff communication is excellent - proffessional and quick, and thats not just when you have commited to the buy and sent the money their way. Even before I was clear on my choice, the advices from the staff helped me make my mind and take educated decision. (love online staff communication :) Have only one thing to complain about, no shiping to Latvia,... (read more)
★★★★★
“Been before, will be back.”
Written on: 07/05/2013
Ordered exactly what I wanted, got it for the price I was after, enjoying it now. Great in every way. (read more)
★★★★★
“Great Computer”
Written on: 06/05/2013 by BOBBYBOY9 (1 review written)
A while ago I decided to get myself a top of the line computer, but one that was the best value for money I could find and with the spec that I wanted. So after a really good look around I decided to contact PC Specialist because I had heard good things about them. I only wanted a Base Unit because I already had a fairly good computer and I could use some of it's parts, Now I could afford about £1000 and being what my friends call tight lol I wanted the best value. Building up my dream... (read more)
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★★★★★
“Exellent serivce ”
Written on: 06/05/2013 by ajgill2012
Easy ordering process. I got useful emails telling me what stange the laptop was at. It arrived a lot sooner than I was expecting. The laptop works perfectly and does everything I need. Would recommend to anyone. (read more)
★★★★★
“Purchase of a PC”
Written on: 06/05/2013 by Sniffy (2 reviews written)
A good website with plenty of options to amend a basic PC in to the rig you want. Loads of emails and text messages to say how the build is going along and what stage it is at also it keeps you up to date with the current dispatch date and any problems they have found. On the day of delivery I received a text telling me a time slot of an hour of when my PC was expected to be delivered and even the name of the driver, and within the time slot it arrived. The PC was very well packaged. Overall... (read more)
★★★★★
“PC Specialist Continues to Excel”
Written on: 06/05/2013 by kostote (1 review written)
This is the third pc I have bought from PC Specialist. When I first contacted them in 2009 for a new desktop, they advised me as to what I really wanted as my thoughts were somewhat different. They were correct in their advise and I remembered that a couple of years later when I had need of a laptop. Again, following their advise I took receipt of a laptop that did what I wanted. Plus, this was about £200 cheaper than the 'named' one I was looking at in the posh shop. That laptop is still... (read more)
★★★★☆
“They do what they say on their site”
Written on: 05/05/2013
Great communication throughout and a quality product, only downside was there they didn't include a check list in the package. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Great new computer, especially for the money. Only...”
Written on: 05/05/2013
Great new computer, especially for the money. Only complaint would be an overly sensitive keypad that clicks every time my hand drifts near it, and a crappy left and right click button. Excellent service, quick construction and delivery. Couldn't ask for more really! (read more)
★★★★☆
“Easy ”
Written on: 05/05/2013 by muldawg (1 review written)
Website was well designed and easy to choose exactly what you want in your laptop or pc, and what the total cost will be. The tracking system for your purchase while it was being built was useful to gauge how long your delivery was going to take, as where the email's notifying you to each stage's completion. Delivery time was quite good and when I unboxed my laptop I found it to be of great quality and very well made. All the useful information i needed to know was in the manual and cd's... (read more)
★★★★★
“They're the best!”
Written on: 05/05/2013
I really enjoyed using this website, the customization was awesome and very simple to use. I love how they didn't just make it and send it to me. They tested everything making sure it worked in different situations and that I really appreciate. While telling my friends the speculations of my laptop they cant believe that I got it for as cheap as I. Even tempted one to buy one himself. (read more)
★★★★★
“My go-to guys for custom builds”
Written on: 05/05/2013 by Ubserelio (1 review written)
Having bought a custom built desktop PC from PC Specialist a couple of years ago, I knew I could trust them to build my laptop too. While it's true that I could easily have bought an off the shelf laptop much cheaper, I could not have found one that met my exact specification. This is where PC Specialist are, in my opinion, the best way to go - if you are fussy about the spec of your machine, nobody provides a combination of service, choice and price to beat them. Some custom build sites... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Almost a perfect experience”
Written on: 05/05/2013
The whole experience of using PCSpecialist from beginning to end was almost perfect with me being kept informed at each stage of the building, configuring, and delivery process. The only issue I had was upon taking out the laptop from it's box and finding the bay day of the SSD not properly fitted - it had been screwed in but at an odd angle causing the bay door to jut out at one corner. I corrected the issue myself within 60 seconds but it's disappointing that PCS would let such a simple... (read more)
★★★★★
“Well-Priced, Reliable and all-around Excellent”
Written on: 05/05/2013
I ordered a Vortex LE from your site and it was a great price for the parts I had in it, then it was delivered pretty much exactly to schedule if not faster and it arrived in perfect condition. I had a great experience and would order a computer from you again. (read more)
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