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Why we do what we do

When we first started, we wanted to help people with computers. We think we’re pretty good at it, as do you…

Broken Windows

Vince had a problem with his computer, it was struggling to boot up and he wanted a few things checking: “Phoned Creative to book in my PC and they took the PC in the same day. Everything ready next Day. GREAT WORK. The staff at Creative Computing are Excellent. THANKS 5 STAR SERVICE EVERYTIME.”

Paper jam

Ms MM had a paper jam in their printer. “I had a paper jam in my printer which I couldn’t just fix myself. I took it to Creative Computing and for a small fee they got all the paper out and I was able to collect it the same day. I’ve used them for many years both for purchases and repairs and have never had a bad experience. The staff are all helpful and very knowledgeable and I always feel I’m getting good unbiased advice.”

Upgraded MacBook Pro

Marianne brought their MacBook Pro in for an upgrade and wanted as seamless a job as possible. One of our Mac technicians cloned the data from the old drive onto a new SSD.

“We had a problem with our old Macbook Pro’s hard drive. The team at Creative Computing solved the issue thus ensuring we do not need to replace the laptop just yet. It’s so much faster now and all important “stuff” was saved.
We know nothing about technology so all our basic questions were handled with patience and good humour. We were never made to feel stupid.
We were impressed with the prompt service and would recommend Creative Computing unreservedly.”

New gaming PC

Ms McGuire let us know her son is very happy with his new gaming PC build!

IT Support Company of the Year

During the creation of this post, we received another award, this time for IT Support Company of the Year from the CorprateLiveWire Global Awards 2023 / 2024!

A huge thank you to all our customers and partners who made this possible and to the team behind the scenes who put in an enourmous effort each and every day.

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Just one thing

We asked our team what they’d advise a customer if they could only say one thing.

Windows 10

Just a heads up—Windows 10 support will end in October 2025, meaning no more updates from Microsoft. Computers over 6 years old won’t work with Windows 11 due to its new security features. You’ll need to upgrade, and we offer both new and refurbished devices that are compatible. Reach out for details!

Scott

Backup

Always remember the golden rule of data protection: keep three copies! We have many data recovery methods, but it’s best to prevent data loss. Use cloud services like Dropbox or Google Drive, or local solutions like Acronis for automatic backups. Consider adding an extra drive to desktop PCs or using cheap, large USB drives to back up your backups!

Chris

Solid State Drives

When it’s time to rejuvenate your aging computer, upgrading from a slow hard drive to a fast solid state drive is a brilliant idea. We’ll meticulously transfer everything from your old drive—including Windows and all your programs—to the new one. Your system will operate just like before, but with enhanced speed and responsiveness, invigorating your computing experience.

Craig

Network extension methods

Are you experiencing poor WIFI reception in your home? Fortunately, there are numerous solutions available to enhance your internet connectivity. Options such as WIFI extenders, internet-capable wall sockets, and technologies designed to eliminate dead zones can be highly effective. Installing modern network equipment like signal boosters, powerline adapter kits, or mesh WIFI systems can significantly improve your reception in a straightforward and swift manner.

William

Babysteps

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Upgrading and building your own PC can be as exciting as binge-watching your favorite comedy show, except when it turns into a horror flick! You see, a lot of folks dive into this techy pool after being inspired by influencers who make it look easier than baking a cake. Here’s a tip: if you’ve never wielded a screwdriver on a PC, maybe don’t start by trying to assemble a digital Frankenstein. Begin with simple heart transplants like RAM or storage, or maybe get adventurous with a GPU upgrade. Hold off on buying the whole tech store until you’re sure you can get more than just a very expensive paperweight out of your efforts!

Piotr

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In focus: Arena Royale Pro

An insight into one of our most popular systems

We always keep a very close eye on value for our systems, we don’t like spending money for little to no advantage, so why should you?  Fancy features and components can be nice to have, but few among us have unlimited funds to spend on PC’s.   So, when we’re designing computer systems, “bang for buck” is very important to us.  Right now, our best expression of this philosophy in our Arena Gaming range is probably our Royale Pro.

The Royale Pro is a system where we have taken “bang for buck” to the limit: we have sucked out every penny we can from where it doesn’t make the computer run faster, yet put the money into the performance per pound champions with a core system that can run against the very best on the market.

“We bought this PC for my son for Christmas 2023, he absolutely loves his Gaming PC, he’s always on it, using it for his Games, Discord and chatting to his friends around the world“

The heart of the system is AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor: this CPU may come from the previous generation, but it still performs well in comparison to the latest mid-range alternatives, and still puts up a good fight against the best on the market.  Simulation games such as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 benefit from performance that is close to state-of-the-art processors, showing there’s plenty of life left in last year’s best gaming processor.

Good processors may make a good basis for a high-performance machine, but the graphics card you partner it with is critical.  The majority of us are using 1080P resolution screens, so for the Royale Pro we look to achieve high performance at that resolution and currently the Nvidia RTX4060 is our value king at this resolution.  The card is capable of providing high framerates in popular games such as Fortnite (Epic, 120FPS), CS2 (200+FPS), or Hell Divers 2 (Ultra, 60+FPS) without breaking the bank.

“Investing in the Gaming PC has brought a lot of joy, the team at Creative Computing designed the PC around the games“

These choices allow us to build a computer that performs really well out of the box, but still leaves scope for upgrading when you feel the need for more speed.  We incorporate sufficient high-performance RAM, storage and network connections housed in a basic but well-ventilated case and with a power supply that still leaves scope to add more power at a later date.

All of this comes without compromising on reliability of course, the computer is backed by our Two-Year Parts & Labour Warranty, and comes with both Ethernet and Wifi connections, a year’s subscription to Norton 360 For Gamers and pre-installed & optimised Windows 11.

“My son loves his Arena Royale Pro PC“

Find out more about the Royale Pro here.

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Arena Gaming Systems – Order Now in Time for Christmas!

There’s still time to order a new gaming computer in time for Christmas!

If you’re looking for a new, bespoke desktop in time for Christmas, look no further than our wide range of custom-built PC’s.

We’ve even created a couple of special bundle deals this holiday season, so whether you’re looking for someone’s first gaming PC or you’re looking for a suitable machine for an avid gamer, these bundles are sure to meet your needs.

Arena Xmas 2023 Bundle: Arena Xmas 2023 Bundle – Creative Computing

Arena Xmas 2023 Pro Bundle: Arena Xmas 2023 Pro Bundle – Creative Computing

For more info, contact us:

Online: Creative Computing – PC Computers and laptops, accessories and repairs

By Phone: 0141 649 7577

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Arena Constellation – The Ultimate Starfield Experience

Are you as excited for Starfield as we are? We’ve put together the perfect system to explore the galaxy with! A specification described by AMD as a “no-compromise 4K experience”, the Constellation exceeds the recommended requirements in every area. This stylish build lets you play at 4K resolution with stunning visuals, smooth gameplay, detail levels set to max, and lasers set to stun!

For more info check out the details on our: Arena Constellation – Creative Computing and contact us online, by phone or in-store! Or, if you love it, but 4K isn’t your thing, check out our 1440P and 1080P options. All three are ready for lift off!