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    Best LCD monitor for my tired eyes..

    Hi guys, I've gone back to using my desktop PC after having latest model Tohsiba laptops. One thing I have noticed is that my 2yr old Dell LCD Ultra Bright monitor is causing me bad eye strain. I don't know what to look out for in terms of buying a new monitor which will strain my eyes...
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    Toshiba Satellite P105 - Vista Fingerprint & sound card drivers, immediate help needed :((

    Hi guys, I've got some serious problems. I've sold my Toshiba Satellite P105-S6014 and promised Vista on it, but when I install it (it came with XP btw.) the fingerprint reader doesn't work at all and the sound card also. I have searched for new drivers, installed, disabled - reenabled...
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    Good reliable motherboard to replace faulty Asus A8N-E

    Hi guys, I have a faulty Asus A8N-E motherboard, PCI slots don't work and graphics port is dodgy. Anyway, I need a new one to replace it. I have a socket 939 Athlon 64 with a PCI-E graphics card. Any suggestions for a good reliable one?? I don't want to spend too much. Any help...
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    Best soundcards? (minus the mainstream crap)

    Hi, I worked out the mixer controls. Didnt have the correct setup option. Thanks, CD-ROM plays music now :) One thing I did notice with the higher spec Audiophile 192 is the analog I/O are all 1/4" TRS!?!? WHY?? Have a look...
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    Best soundcards? (minus the mainstream crap)

    Got my Audiophile 2496 today, and running the Creative 2.1 setup I can notice a slight improvement. Still waiting for cable for my headphones. One thing though,,, I can't change the volume and fader settings in M-Audio Control Panel! I try muting and changing the volumes but nothing...
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    Best soundcards? (minus the mainstream crap)

    Ok, just bought one for £4.28 ($8.44), think yourself lucky you don't live in RIP-OFF BRITAIN! ;)
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    Best soundcards? (minus the mainstream crap)

    The cheapest I could find in my country is this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...R40%26satitle%3D260076362208%26fvi%3D1 Thats about $5. Does it matter that it's 1.5 meters long??? 1.5 meters + my headphones cable length is going to be very long.. will this long length cause...
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    Best soundcards? (minus the mainstream crap)

    Thanks yet again! What would digital offer over analog for the NAD?? The Creative 2.1 speaker setup has 'digital in' port which is coaxial.
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    Best soundcards? (minus the mainstream crap)

    Hi guys, I bought a M-Audio Audiophile 2496, brand new for $95. I missed out on a 2nd hand 192 for only $20 more!!! :( One question I do have though, where do I plug my stereo headphones into??? Heres a pic of the card...
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    Best soundcards? (minus the mainstream crap)

    Thanks for your quick reply! :) I wouldn't necessarily need to have all that equipment hooked up at one time. The M-Audio cards look at the best bet with their digital I/O. I might get a 2nd hand Audiophile 192, if not I'll get a 2496. Will I be dissapointed with either? Is the 192...
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    Best soundcards? (minus the mainstream crap)

    Ok, typical usage will be one of the following: Soundcard to Creative 2.1 speaker setup Soundcard to Senn hd580 headphones Soundcard to NAD integrated amplifier (the NAD amp will power my hifi speakers) Soundcard to Personal Minidisc player (recording). By 'pre' do you mean pre-amp? If...
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    Best soundcards? (minus the mainstream crap)

    THANKS guys!! Much appreciated. :)) I think I'm gonna go with the M-Audio, as it's easily avialable on eBay. I might even try and get a 2nd hand M-Audio Audiophile 192. That Meridian-X looks good, but is quite pricey and theres nothing on eBay (UK). BTW. I'll be using the soundcard...
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    Best soundcards? (minus the mainstream crap)

    Hi guys, I am very paticular when it comes to music, so am looking buy a really good quality soundcard. Creative seems to have the mainstream market, but are good? I wanted a USB soundcard for my laptop, and people on here recommended me a M-Audio Transit opposed to the Creative offerings...