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24/01/2025

Dear GIGABYTE, You may want to Google words you're not familiar with, prior to calling a feature something...because in a lot of countries ...well ...this means something specific 🤣🤣🤣

09/12/2024

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours

From all the staff at PCUpgrade we all hope you have a great Christmas and New year.

Cut off for Christmas delivery is 2pm on Friday 20th December.

Christmas Eve: 9am till 2pm

Christmas Day: Closed

Boxing Day: Closed

Friday 27th December: 9am to 2pm

Monday 30th December: 9am to 2pm

New Years Eve: 9am to 2pm

New Years Day: Closed

Hours return to normal on Thursday 2nd January.

Please note that we will be operating a skeleton staff between Christmas and New Year and deliveries are not guaranteed. Unfortunately alot of our components distributers close between Friday 20th December and Thursday 2nd January. If you are in doubt over any item or delivery please contact us at [email protected] or on 0161 480 8800

04/12/2024

Its that time of year again where social media is flooded with apparent "Bargain Budget PCs" however we have seen a sharp uplift in customers contacting us regarding upgrades or failures of these machines not knowing what they actually were sold was repurposed, second user equipment wrapped up in a spangly RGB case. Because of this we have wrote the following to alert people who maybe buying a PC for the first time, or for people who need a bit of assistance and guidance to some of the pitfalls of these systems.

Budget PC builders frequently use second-hand or refurbished components like graphics cards, CPUs, or motherboards. While these parts may still be functional, they can be a gamble in terms of longevity and performance. The issue arises because second-hand hardware often could be subject to wear and tear, leading to failures not long down the line. We have seen PCs with Core i7 CPUs from the 2nd and 3rd generation released back in 2012 in some of these systems, cloaked behind the moniker of "Intel Core i7" CPU without fully disclosing the actual full model number. Please remember that wording like Core i7 spans 14 generations and its the generation that is the important factor.

Some sellers may cloak the true specifications by using older models or hardware that's been refurbished without fully disclosing its age or wear. For instance, a used graphics card might be presented as a high-performance model, but its actual capabilities could be degraded due to excessive usage. This can result in a less-than-optimal experience when the system struggles to handle more demanding tasks or modern games.

Although newer components typically cost a bit more than second-hand options, the difference in price is often minimal when compared to the long-term benefits. Newer hardware benefits from the latest technological advancements, including improved performance, better energy efficiency, and greater support for future software updates.

While the upfront cost of newer components might seem higher, they often provide better value in the long run. With second-hand parts, you might save a little initially, but you risk dealing with obsolete or failing components that could cost more to replace over time and require upgrading far sooner than expected.

If you are ever in doubt over a system you have seen online, we will be happy to advise on the feasibility and quality of the system in terms of performance to cost, free of charge, before you purchase. We understand there are some great deals in the second user PC components space, this is solely to inform users who are thinking they are getting a bargain new PC that often that may not be the case, So if in doubt please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help.

17/09/2024

We've worked on some crazy simulators in the past but this is something else

09/02/2024

We're designing some of the PC's of the future...

11/12/2023

Seems SEGA are reinventing a whole host of IP's, Including Golden Axe, Shinobi, Crazy Taxi, Streets of Rage and Jet Set Radio. Which one are you more excited for (Golden Axe from the brief clip grabbed our attention)

New Era, New Energy! New games from Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi - now in development! Sign up to follow the latest: ...

30/11/2023

It's not April 1st, but we may have slipped into an alternate dimension, verdict is still out on that

They come in two different designs depending on your console of choice

23/11/2023

Surviving the aftermath is currently available for free from the Epic store.

Download a free game or join a free-to-play game community today!

21/11/2023

Black Friday Gaming PCs discount are now live!

Free Keyboard and Mouse on selected PCs...

https://www.pcupgrade.co.uk/computers/custom-built-systems/logix-blitz-pro-series-gaming-pc-amd-ryzen-5-4500-16gb-ddr4-1tb-nvme-nvidia-gtx1650-windows-11-home-free-keyboard-mouse/

23/12/2022

We would like to Wish All our customers a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.