Recent content by Exirtis

@sdifox: My computer has digital out, it's my speakers that don't have digital in, but they're ancient. :roll: @Modelworks: Thanks for the additional info. I'm not a real worrier about power usage (my stuff's not on all day or anything), but it's good to know. Especially helpful is hearing...

For my computer or my monitor? Either way it's the power supply that came with the item. My computer is a Dell 630i, so I would think that the power supply is of a pretty decent quality. Why, are you wondering whether the noise might be from unstable/dirty power?

Sounds like good advice. I'll see if I can borrow a set with digital in, or buy one from somewhere close and convenient with a good return policy. ;) Thanks for the help everyone.

Okay, long delay (work got WAY busy). So, my inputs are muted and I still have quite a bit of noise. Fooling around, I found that when I had my speakers turned up to full but my sound turned completely off that I heard even more clearly the noise which has bothered me so. What's more...

Well, my budget is less the issue than the fact that I can't really use a more elaborate setup than a 2.1 system in the cramped apartment that I currently have. But, to put a range to it, I'd prefer to keep it under $100. I might be willing to spend more if there was something compelling, but...

My current (quite new) computer is putting out mad amounts of noise on analog. It's driving me nuts, but since this box is capable of digital out I was hoping I could find a 2.1 setup that accepted digital in. I'm not that picky (really!), especially as my current speakers are ancient beyond...

Would it be hijacking the thread to say that I'm looking for a new 2.1 setup as well? My needs are probably a bit different than Scootermaster's though, as my main reason for getting a new setup is that my new computer is putting out mad amounts of noise on analog. Basically, I've got a...