Are you switching the audio while the game is already loaded? Most of the games I play have to be reloaded after switching audio devices for the changes to take effect. Its a pain but it works, at least for me
If he already has a pair of headphones then get a modmic or if he wants the mic built in then HyperX Cloud or HyperX Cloud 2 (2 comes with usb sound card)
watch a "how to build a pc" video. It will show you all the tools you need. As for cables, motherboards usually come with at least one sata cable. You can look at whats included by looking at the product details for whatever item you're wanting to buy.
Building is not only easy but a lot of fun too. Youtube is your friend. Lots and lots of tutorials out there. And if a 5 year old can do it, you have no excuses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr3MgKkS314
Here is a good how to video on installing parts...
+3 for the Bic f12. One of the better subs out there for under $200.
Why would that be? I think you might have some misconceptions about down firing subs.
Have you tried the onboard audio mic input? Does this happen with all the voice programs you use?
EDIT: make sure that the mic/line input is set to mic in the asus software or windows drivers. I dont have a Asus card so I dont know if there is that option but there should be
Check out SVS. They have free shipping and free return shipping. The PB-1000 is very good deal. And they have amazing customer service so they'll help you get it all setup :)
Use a can of compressed air. Take the pc outside, take off both side panels and blow out the dust.
Also after reading all the post, I agree with everyone else. Sounds like you need a new power supply. A quality one. A power supply is one of the most important components. If it goes bad it...
For your useage the I3 will be better. I just went from a phenom II x4 965 to an I3 4150 and couldn't be happier. I gained a little bit of performance (in most things) while lowering the power draw by over 100 watts
Onboard will work just fine with those headphones. Those arent hard to drive so no amp needed. And unless you hear noise or static using the motherboard than you dont need a dedicated sound card. Onboard audio has come a long way in the last 5 years
If you don't like them, send them back. Lots of headphones out there to try. I tried the hd595 for about a month and never liked them. Didn't have that "full" sound I wanted for the music I listen to. I then tried the beyerdynamic dt 770 pro and three years later I still love the sound they...
16+ years building PCs and have never used one and have never damaged a component do to static. Use on if you need the "peace of mind" otherwise dont worry about it. Everything will be fine :)
There is always going to be better stuff around the corner. The best time to build is when you can afford to. As lehtv put it, get what your budget allows and be happy with it.
Looking for a ips for photoshop and light gaming. I only play two games (minecraft and diablo3) and I don't play often. Photoshop is the main focus. Budget is 160 USD. So far I've found these but don't know Jack about ips...
Seeing as how the speakers are outputting the sound......speakers will make the biggest difference in what you hear.
Dont buy into the hype that different avrs will sound warm compared to others. I've used a cheap JVC (2001), the HK 3490 (2009), and a HK 247 (current), and some Yamaha avr (dont...
Dont wire the surround sound. If you already have a receiver and speakers then use them. You can setup a 2.0 or 2.1 setup (assuming you already have the gear?). Soundbars suck
How would a dac effect the rip? A dac is a digital to analog converter and has nothing to do with ripping. A dac is there for playback.
Use dbpoweramp, very simple to use. Or make sure you have eac setup correctly. If you want your music to sound better, get better speakers or headphones
It's not a downgrade. Dont know how you came to that conclusion. Most of the hate you read about Haswell is from people with SB or IB. If you already have one of those then its most likely not worth upgrading (no surprise there but for some reason some people are surprised)
Connections are there for convenience. Creative has decided that most of the people that would buy their highend model will need RCA outputs. Makes it more convenient to hook up to receivers or amps. Asus also does this on their highend cards (minus the Phoebus).
Does it make it better? Really...
It does very well. Your KLH speakers will be the weak link
Here is a thread about the Lepai. Lots of feed back to read through if you like http://www.head-fi.org/t/627161/my-very-low-budget-nearfield-desktop-rig-lepai-amp-and-dayton-audio-speakers
Get discrete if you need the gaming features or quality analog output. But the question is, will that be an improvement for you? Cant answer that cause you didnt list your speakers and headphones and what you're trying to improve
Volume control has nothing to do with what dac is being used. If you're using the analog output on the RealTek then thats the dac you're using. If you're using the optical out (if your board has it) then you're using the dac on the receiver. As for what volume control to use, WinAmp vs receiver...
thats not a headphone amp.
@Sohaltang
Why do you feel the need for a headphone amp? What are you using to drive them? Anyway, fiio has some under $100 portable amps
This thread is full of fail. DACs do not need a "break in." That so called "break in" is you getting used to the sound. Nothing more. As far as the difference in sound when swapping to a new card of the same model, is the software setting the same? Nothing in the settings checked that wasnt...
Whats your current speakers and sub? Those polks arent bad but you might be better off upgrading your sub or if you dont have one then getting one would be a huge improvement for HT.
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