Is it me, or has the quality 2.1 desktop speaker market been stagnent for the past 2 two years? What are my options? I don't want to spend more than $150. I'd rather have more accurate results than massive bass.
specs: I have an nForce3 series motherboard w/ x-fi music card.
Disclaimer: This isn't the older BigWater or BigWater SE...
http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Liguid/DIY/cl-w0076/cl-w0076.asp
This one features a 400 L/hr pump and 3/8" tubing.
I can get it for $135 right now.. should I bite? I'm considering a DangerDen Acetal Maze4...
So I just installed the BF2 demo, and went to audio to select "X-Fi"...
Then when i hit apply it tells me I dont' have hardware that supports that option... I have an X-Fi XtremeMusic w/ the latest drivers..
what gives?
Hey guys I had a question...
If I used my coaxial digital out on my x-Fi card and passed it through my 5.1 receiver would I be able to get 5.1 sound from games on dvds? I'd have to use the the external decoder though right? If this is the case, whats the point in having the X-Fi if my...
I want to get some new speakers for my computer and I've decided to get something that I'll be able to use a home theatre setup once I graduate. I was thinking about a 2.1 system because I really don't need surround sound and the wiring would be a nightmare w/ my current desk placement. But I...
Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic PCI card for $113 shipped (w/ free 2nd day shipping) @ ZipZoomFly.com
I just noticed that ALL of their sound cards are free second day shipping.
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=290236
I am going to be buying the Logitech Z-5500's very soon and I was wondering if I should pair them with the BlueGears XMystique or Creative's X-Fi XtremeMusic ?
The primary applications of the speakers will be to play games, listen to music, watch DVDs, and watch Xvid/Divx encoded files. I...
Hey guys,
I was playing the UT2k4 demo and my computer just turned off randomly. I go to reboot and i get that noise that bfg cards make if they dont have the 4pin molex connected, but only for 1/10th of a second, and the computer immediately turns off. So i check all connections and retry...
From best buy,
Seagate External 300GB Drive (7200rpm), with both FireWire (IEEE 1394) and USB 2.0, for $199.99 after $80 in rebates (2x $40)...
some may say this isn't a hot deal, but an external drive can be very handy since its easily moved from one machine to another. its a lot easier...
Okay so here's the story:
I am running a dual display setup with a 17" ViewSonic as my primary (1280x1024) and my Dell 2405 as secondary (1920x1200). I have an Athlon 3200+ and a 6800NU @ 16pipes. Driver version: XtremeG 77.77
I installed the monitor and had NO problems w/ mouse lag for a...
Title says it all.
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http://www.maxmyrebates.com/promocenter/officemax/promo_detail.html?productId=53710&bundleId=290310&promotionId=95301
http://www.officemax.com/max/solutions/product/prodBlock.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&expansionOID=-536892754&prodBlockOID=537472752
Title pretty much says it all.
wow how cheap are dvd burners gonna get??? this thing is usually around 48 bucks but monarch has it for $38 w/ free shipping. insane!
i have the 3500A and it works great. burns fast and quiet.
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=160239&AFFIL=bizr&NR=1
Ok I play a lot of UT2k4. I used to play onslaught a lot on the USSR servers but I have mainly gone to deathmatch / team deathmatch (TAM) lately. I switched back to some onslaught servers & i am baffled by the amount of hicks (as a percentage via voicechat) there are.
What is it with hicks...
This is from dell.com small business
Retail ATI X800 XT for $288 after $50 rebate from Dell.com
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/default.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=04&~ck=mn&DGSite=qIqsQsdseQSdAkpFIyWk0038421795&afsrc=1
put A0418047 in the search box and you'll see it or go to...
Wow this is a great deal.
For $969 you get:
2x Xeon 3.0GHz 2meg cache processors
512MB DDR2 400MHz (2X256MB), Single Ranked DIMMs
80GB 7.2K RPM SATA Hard Drive
Onboard gigabit ethernet
48x ide cd rom
keyboard/mouse
PLUS one of the following 3 options:
upgrade to 1 gig of RAM
or...
Pretty good deal, eVGA 6800NU for $263. This is the AGP version.
http://www.chiefvalue.com/app/productdetails.asp?submit=property&item=14-130-202
or you can get the XFX version for $265. This has Dual-DVI
http://www.chiefvalue.com/app/productdetails.asp?submit=property&item=14-150-068
I'm not sure what the rules are concerning posting about file-sharing sites, but i think that its ok as long as they are shut down (aka Suprnova.org) ?
Anyways, www.lokitorrent.com is shut down for good. apparently they took all the donations from their visitors towards their legal fees and...
http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp171b/
here it is at newegg.com: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=24-116-347&depa=1
Specifications:
Panel Type: TFT Active Matrix LCD
Native Resolution: SXGA (1280 x 1024)
Brightness: 300...
I just ordered one of these badboys. Can't wait to get my paws on it.
This thing is suppose to retail at $469.00 according to ViewSonic.
product url: http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp171b/
Price: $349.99
Manufacturer: ViewSonic
Size: 17"...
How are you guys doing on your black friday rebates? The only thing I bought that day was a 200GB WD drive from OfficeMax for $50 AR (20 from OfficeMax and 60 from WD)...
here's the status...
This is the OfficeMax rebate
This is the WD rebate
I know this isn't a black friday deal...
Hey guys I recently bought a BFG 6800NU at BestBuy (the kind with 2 fans and copper cooler). So i installed RivaTuner and noticed that by default, all 6 vertex units were enabled...
From everything I've heard on the 'net prior to this, all 6800's had 12 pipelines and 5 vertex units. Why would...
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=19-116-189&DEPA=0
You can get your hands on Intel's Pentium4 Extreme Edition 3.46GHz CPU, supporing bus speeds of 1066 MHz for the low low price of $1,075!
better hurry, supplies are limited and these are going like hotcakes. :D