Recent content by Casey712

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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    Nice review and in spite of the terrible tech support for an unsolved problem on my IP35-Pro, I like it. Its my first build and, as my instructor says, its been a "troubleshooting opportunity" for me. I've learned a lot. My system seems to stutter and hesitate at times - I notice it when...
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    Audio issues with new build

    I built this system in a college PC Hardware class. My instructor told us that we did not need to connect a cable from the motherboard to the sound card or cd player on new systems. However, the following is from the manual: "This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM...
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    Audio issues with new build

    Okay, I tried memtest and there are no issues. All the drivers are updated. There are no older drivers as the card and the board are pretty new. I disabled the onboard when I used the sound card. Codecs - I made sure I have all the most recent ones in updates for itunes and media player, for...
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    Audio issues with new build

    This is my first build with an ABIT IP35 Pro. Its so fast and worked right out of the box. I had no issues at all, posted the first time. I have 2G of memory installed, a 500 watt ps, and an E6600 Intel processor. This setup is fast! I have Klipsch 5.1 speakers. I've used them for a few...
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    PC to home stereo

    Thanks. That's good info. This sounds so easy for such a great concept! I really can't wait to try it. I guess my confusion lies in the fact there are three outputs for my onboard 5.1, but only one output plug on the cable. Does it matter which output I use? Center/Subwoofer? Front...
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    LCD Monitor opinion requred

    I just bought a Ben Q FP222W H 22" wide screen. It's beautiful!
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    PC to home stereo

    I have onboard 5.1 sound. I want to connect my pc to my stereo system. I've done a lot of research but still don't feel confident about which cable to buy to accomplish this. Can I use just one of the speaker outputs in the back of my computer and plug in two RCA plugs into the stereo...