Bike to the Future Newtown are celebrating the opening of the New Bridge being built between the Poundstretcher store and Newtown Cemetery in Pool Road, to connect with the river path near Canal Road.
They’ve had an Outdoor Banner, Flyers & Business cards done for some promotional work at the opening event this spring.
Whether you are launching a new bridge or a new business, we are the Newtown printerswho can handle it all. From weather-proof outdoor vinyl to professional hand-outs, we make sure your organisation looks exactly how you choose from every angle.
While you’re out exploring the new river paths, don’t let a sluggish computer keep you stuck indoors! If your laptop is struggling to keep pace, bring it to Frolic House for a performance health check. We offer expertPC repairs and SSD upgrades in Newtown to ensure your tech is as fast as a downhill cycle.
Ready for your next big event?
Event Bundles: Banners, flyers, and cards tailored to your needs.
Outdoor Durable Print: High-visibility signage that stands up to the Welsh weather.
Tech Tune-ups: Fast, local computer repairs to keep your project moving.
Visit the team at Frolic House: ☎️ Call: 01686 610 106 📱 Text: 0783 222 7823 📍 Location: Newtown (Between the Medical Practice & Driving Test Centre)
Time for another Custom PC Build…. Gamer PC… fun! General office work during the day, whilst commanding battalions & mystical beasties after hours. As there’s no need for absolute cutting-edge performance, we can use some of the best last-gen components to get a lot of power at a reasonable cost.
The inherent stability of components that are tried & tested, versus the troubles associated with the latest tech, leads to a long & stable service life. (This machine comes with a 5 year warranty as standard, or 10 years as an option!)
My Friday treat from “LionBites” has arrived, Coffee is brewing, so time to crack on!
Right, Let’s have a look at the parts list:
HCS HellCracks Midi Case: Great value case from HellCracks to house it all, and rather neat looking too.
ASRock B550M-HDV Motherboard: A solid workhorse of a motherboard from ASRock. On it’s 3rd generation, so it’s a bloody stable & fast chipset, without the any excess frills.
Ryzen 5 5600X CPU: Rated “The Worlds Best 6-Core Processor” a couple of years ago, Who am I to argue?
WD BLACK SN850X 2TB Gen4 NVMe (7300 MB/s): Absolutely blazing fast primary drive for this kind of build. Great warranty & support from WD as always.
Kingston Fury 3600MTs 32Gb RAM Kit: Some well cooled, very hi-spec RAM to help things along. Nicely over engineered & built to last.
Zotac RTX 3060 12Gb Graphics Card: Class leading 12Gb of GDDR6, And loads of Tensor/Ray-Tracing Cores for battling visuals.
Corsair CV650 80 PLUS Psu: Another no-frills rugged Power Supply from Corsair. Plenty of amps in reserve, and every cable you could ever need in a nice heavy PSU.
Official Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Along with Office 2021 Pro Plus
Now for the build….
Clear the desk…
Kettle on…
Last few bits arrive!
Here goes
Off with the CPU Cooler brackets that came with the motherboard. They won’t be needed with the AMD Wraith, supplied with this CPU.
In with the Ryzen CPU now.
Then the Cooling fan & Heatsink.
After that, Clickety click goes the RAM
Inserting the NVMe SSD.
Tidy!
Sort out the motherboard stand-off’s into the correct position for this little “MATX”
Gently does it….
And we are in.
Flip it over…
In with the PSU.
Will tidy that wiring after initial testing, I Promise….
Told Ya!
IT’S ALIVE
Testing, Testing
Cable Tie, Cable Tie..
Done.
Newtown’s Home for High-Performance Gaming 🎮🔥
At Bluesdigital, we are the perfect choice for custom gaming PCs in Newtown. Forget the flimsy, overpriced laptops from the big chains; we build rigs with proper airflow, cable management, and room to grow.
From PC health checks to ensure you aren’t dropping frames, to full custom water-cooled builds, we make sure your hardware never lets you down in the final boss fight. And if you’re a local streamer or esports fan, don’t forget our Newtown printing services for custom posters, stickers, or merch to brand your channel!
Gear up for the win:
Custom Rigs: Tailored specs for 1440p gaming and beyond.
Component Upgrades: SSD and RAM boosts to cut your load times in half.
Rock-Solid Stability: Expertly built, cable-managed, and stress-tested in-house.
Start your build at Frolic House: ☎️ Call: 01686 610 106 📱 Text: 0783 222 7823 📍 Find us: Newtown (Between the Medical Practice & Driving Test Centre)
Had a client in the other day with a VERY old windows XP Machine.
The hard drive was very noisy, and it was generally in a rather poor state, taking ages to boot up after many attempts.
I did an immediate backup of his files, photo’s & documents, in case the HDD gave up the ghost. It took ages, as the HDD really was on it’s last legs, but a few hours later, everything was safely backed up to a memory stick for him…Phew.
After sorting the failed graphics card out, and a few other bit’s n bob’s, it was back up & running again, starting first time every time.
He asked how much a new PC would be, and I saw his face drop. Things are pretty tight for him at the moment, as they are with us all these days, so there was no way he could really afford to replace the machine.
As a self-employed chap, with only quite basic office/photo requirements, there’s no need for bells & whistles.
I had a this solid little HP Pc in for recycling the other day, after a local digital artist upgraded to a custom built Photoshop beasty to help with her growing workflow demands. As it’s a Windows 8 machine, it’s the perfect candidate for refurbishment, and far too good to be scrapped.
After removing the Artist’s hard drive and returning it to her for security & peace of mind, I set about getting it up to modern standards.
First off: Cleaning out the airways & power supply, so it can breathe properly. The former owner is a cat lover, and it showed! However it was not too bad, and the first stage of cleaning was completed in a few minutes.
Next up, before going any further is testing the power supply with my trusty old Antec gadget. It’s looking a bit worse for wear these days, but still does the job well, (bit like me I suppose…)
Now that I knew it was electrically safe & sound, it’s time for some hardware upgrades. The original spec had only 6Gb of RAM, which was fine back in the day, but just won’t cut it now.
Out with the old….
& in with 16Gb of repurposed memory.
Then it’s time for a fresh CMOS/RTC battery & some fast storage, with a brand new SSD. There are some rather cheap & nasty drives about, but a decent branded one like the Lexar is literally just a few quid more, and has a decent 3 year warranty too.
After a final clean-up in the case, it’s time to plug everything in & get Windows installed. As it was originally a Windows 8 machine, it will happily upgrade legally, as the licence is locked to the motherboard.
In with the stick (using the faster USB-3 sockets on the front to speed things along nicely)
Then into the “Bios” to make sure everything is setup correctly.
After thats saved,
it’s back to the boot menu.. to select the USB drive with the Windows 10 installer,
and we are away!
As the licence/activation key is tucked away out of sight in the Bios, and not on a sticker on the case, click the “I don’t have a product key” option for now. (It will automatically activate once the computer is connected to the internet later, so don’t panic)
Then select the correct version of Windows that matches the built in licence (in this case Windows 10 Home)
Accept the licence terms,
Choose “Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)”,
Then we get to the “Where do you want to install Windows” screen.
If the HDD/SSD you were using had an operating system already on it, and you don’t need to save any data. Highlight each partition and click delete until it looks like this pic. Then select “Drive 0 Unallocated space” & click next.
Once that stage is done, the machine will restart automatically.
After selecting your language & keyboard settings, a username & password (not really required), you’ll eventually get to the Windows desktop, Yay!
Time to hook up your Ethernet cable / Wi-Fi and get those updates rolling.After all updates are completed, and you have set your browser up etc.It’s time for a “Disk Clean-up” & Drive Optimisation.
Down Tools….
And Insert Coffee!
DONE.
Now we have a perfectly capable little machine, that should serve my client well for a few years, for just £150.00 with a 12 month warranty.
It’s an “antique” PS2 Mouse from the Windows 95 days.
Only used once so that one of my sons could experience the sheer speed & accuracy of the trackball.
From Vintage Tech to Future Builds 🚀🛠️
At Bluesdigital, we’ve seen tech evolve from trackballs to touchscreens, and we’re here to help you navigate it all. While we’re happy to say goodbye to Windows 95 peripherals, we’re busy saying hello to the latest SSD upgrades and custom PC builds in Newtown.
Whether you have a vintage machine that needs a bit of love or you’re ready to swap that old “clunker” for a modern powerhouse, we provide the expert PC repairs you need to stay ahead of the curve. And if you need to print something a bit more modern than a dot-matrix banner, our Newtown printing services are ready for your next big project.
Keeping you up to speed:
Modern Upgrades: We swap old, slow hard drives for lightning-fast SSDs.
Tech Evolution: Expert advice on when to repair and when to upgrade.
Local Printing: High-quality digital print that’s miles ahead of the 90s!
Visit us at Frolic House (we promise the rest of our stock is newer!): ☎️ Call: 01686 610 106 📱 Text: 0783 222 7823 📍 Location: Newtown (Between the Medical Practice & Driving Test Centre)
At Bluesdigital, we believe in giving back to the Newtown community that supports us all so brilliantly. Whether we are donating tech for a local raffle or acting as your go-to Newtown printers for school flyers and event programmes, we are here to help local organisations thrive.
Beyond the bingo hall, we’re also here to help with your home and office tech. From laptop repairs to SSD upgrades, we ensure your devices are always “prize-winning” in terms of performance.
How we can help your local group:
Event Printing: High-quality posters and flyers to get the word out.
Prize Vouchers: Perfect for local charity auctions and fundraisers.
Tech Support: Reliable PC repairs in Newtown for teachers, parents, and businesses alike.
Drop by and see us at Frolic House: ☎️ Call: 01686 610 106 📱 Text: 0783 222 7823 📍 Location: Newtown (Between the Medical Practice & Driving Test Centre)
I entered into 2024 wanting to give Bluesdigital some love. It has taken care of me and my family over the last 18 years, and maybe I’m not always as appreciative of that as I could be – especially in tax season 🙂
What is any company without its customers and clients? Not a lot! So, I thought Bluesdigital’s opening hours change would be a good excuse to catch up with you all.
I can’t believe I haven’t done it earlier because the response has been excellent! I have so enjoyed hearing back from you guys. With some of you, it has been years!
I’m still sending out texts and emails
If you haven’t heard from me, your message will be on its way. If there’s anyone whose contact details have been lost or are outdated, if you just popped in one day, please pop in again and say ‘hello’!
Thank you Bluesdigital customers, you are the best!!!
Growing With You in Newtown 🤝✨
For nearly two decades, we’ve evolved alongside the tech you use every day. Whether you first visited us for a Windows XP repair or you’re now coming in for a custom gaming build or large-format outdoor banners, our goal remains the same: providing honest, expert service to the people of Newtown.
As your local Newtown printers, tech specialists, andweb designers, we are here for your next 18 years of projects. From the hardware on your desk to your presence on the global web, we make sure your business stays connected and professional.
What’s happening at Bluesdigital:
Web Design & Hosting: Modern, fast, and local websites that work as hard as you do.
Community Printing: High-quality banners and stationery to make your brand pop.
Modern Tech Support: Expert SSD upgrades and PC repairs to keep your workflow seamless.
Catch up with us at Frolic House: ☎️ Call: 01686 610 106 📱 Text: 0783 222 7823 📍 Find us: Newtown (Between the Medical Practice & Driving Test Centre)
A fair organ from Newtown that travels around the country, raising money for an end-of-life care charity, has reached a new milestone.
George Morgan and his Dean 30 keyless fair organ Ruby
Raised a remarkable £31,707.57 for Marie Curie. Entertaining the crowds at many popular events across Powys and beyond since 1996.
In 2023, George and Ruby managed to break the £2,000 fundraising barrier during one year for the first time in almost 30 years. The collections were taken over 39 days at 25 different venues.
George recently presented a cheque for £2,218.88 to members of the Newtown branch of Marie Curie. Helping support them in their valuable caring role in the community.
Since his wife Dorothy died in 2021, after being married for nearly 62 years, George continues to feel “completely lost”.
Over the years, the couple attended steam and vintage rallies, agricultural and village shows, family parties, and Christmas festivities. Covering most of Wales and the border counties.
The organ is professionally serviced and regularly tuned to keep it in tip-top condition by George. Who remains a dedicated member of the Fair Organ Preservation Society.
George added that he wishes to express his sincere thanks to everyone for their continued support since 1996.
Supporting the Heart of Newtown ❤️🏢
At Bluesdigital, we love celebrating the people who make Mid-Wales special. Whether it’s George maintaining a vintage fair organ or a local business launching a new venture. We love that we can provide some tools to help our community thrive.
From printing charity event flyers to building bespoke websites that tell your story to the world. We are your local partners in all things digital and physical. If you have a community project that needs a professional touch, pop into Frolic House and let’s make it happen.
How we support our local heroes:
Community Printing: High-quality posters and programmes for local fundraisers.
Web Design & Hosting: Helping local charities and groups reach a wider audience online.
Expert Tech Support: Reliable PC repairs and laptop maintenance to keep your organisation running smoothly.
Find us at Frolic House: ☎️ Call: 01686 610 106 📱 Text: 0783 222 7823 📍 Location: Newtown (Between the Medical Practice & Driving Test Centre)
I love stories like this: Apple’s Vision Pro has been used to help in a surgical procedure in the UK. Even better, those involved in the spinal surgery at Cromwell Hospital in London were impressed.
Hopefully, mixed reality headsets and all technologies that help ease demand are quick to make life easier for our NHS!
Bringing World-Class Tech to Newtown 🚀💻
We might not be performing spinal surgery at Frolic House. We do bring that same passion for cutting-edge technology to every job we do. Whether we are building a high-performance custom PCor designing a responsive business website. We use the latest digital tools to give our Newtown clients a competitive edge.
At Bluesdigital, we believe technology should work for you, not against you. From the hardware on your desk to your presence on the web, we ensure your tech is as precise and reliable as a surgical instrument.
Our “Vision” for your technology:
Future-Ready Web Design: Modern websites that grow with your business.
Expert Diagnostics: Precision PC and laptop repairs in Mid-Wales.
Advanced Hardware: We source and build the best components for your specific needs.
Experience the future of local tech at Frolic House: ☎️ Call: 01686 610 106 📱 Text: 0783 222 7823 📍 Find us: Between the Medical Practice & Driving Test Centre, Newtown.
