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i've had an audigy mp3+ for about 5 years now, and it seems as though the bass is getting blown out.. i checked the EQ, the speakers, and even through my cans it sounds the same way.. i wasn't even aware this was possible! at times, i even hear a bit of popping/crackling when there is no sound...

i'm currently deciding between polk monitor 40 and polk rti4's right now. does anyone have any insight on comparing these two? they are quite different, as monitor 40's are usually used for fronts/mains, and rti4's are usually used for satellites, but supposedly the rti line is higher end than...

i'm currently deciding between polk monitor 40 and polk rti4's right now. does anyone have any insight on comparing these two? they are quite different, as monitor 40's are usually used for fronts/mains, and rti4's are usually used for satellites, but supposedly the rti line is higher end than...

i'm currently considering the purchase of 2 polk monitor 40's to replace my current outdated computer speakers. right now i have 2 vintage advents (literally falling apart) connected to a cambridge soundworks subwoofer (cheap one that came with 2 sats), and i am thinking of changing the sub as...

hi, this may sound out of the ordinary, and i posted here because i'm a projector noob and i figure you guys would be most knowledgable about the subject. our church is looking for a projector, and we have no clue where to start. so i am starting here :p we have a tight budget ($1000) and...

i've had verizondsl for about half a year or so now, and from last month to present, the connection has been horrible.. sometimes it would just hang for up to a minute at a time, with the modem activity light blinking slowly (loss of connectivity).. before it started, speeds were decent, and...

hey guys, i hope this is ok to post here.. i was wondering if anyone had any thoughts bout how to actually attain a job in graphic design. what's the best method to go about getting one? i've been searching for many MANY months, and no one has ever turned my way.. :( i'm totally desperate...

I got an xp-90 recently, so i have no need for this high cfm (but pretty loud) fan. max airflow: 72.92 CFM max volume: 48 dBA at 5500 RPM comes with all retail accessories including variable fan speed adjustment asking $25 free shipping within 48 states PM me or email-...

hey i wasn't sure where to put this post, so i figure this would be a good a place as any. i was wondering which software would be best to display tv on the pc in terms of quality and features. i'm not too crazy about the ati multimedia center...

hi, one of my roommates moved out, and the hub was his, so he took it to his new place. so then i took an old netgear rt314 switch, blew the dust off it, and just plugged it in. it's working, and downloads are about where they should be, but sometimes web pages never load until you click...

this has gotta be like the 4th time ive posted something bout my system in these forums.. lol. thanks for everyones' help and suggestions.. it seems my reset button doesn't reset the computer. it seems like it works, but i get no POST at all. i have to soft-power off with the power...

so far as i know, this is an isolated problem. i'm running the rig in my signature, and i figure this is probably the gpu heating up too much? but i was just trying to get a few more opinions here. when i encounter this problem, it's playing either doom 3 or half life 2 or even cs source...

its a 3d graphics benchmark and got like 2 Rr's and 2 L's and a B somewhere... like "rrbyrll" or something?? lol i saw it before but forgot what it was, and been trying to google it to no avail. i'm sure someone in here knows what i'm talking about.. :rolleyes:

in putting this stuff on my rig (see below) i think i may have applied too much as5. i'm getting around 41º at idle! =( my load gets as high as 58º after priming overnight with the fan setting to low. my overclock is only from 2.2 to 2.3ghz.. :( is it necessary to clean off the entire...

i just received my A64 3500 winchester from monarch computers, and they included instructions which stated not to use "metalic thermal compound." they also said it would void the warranty. now would as5 be considered that? if so, would using the shin etsu compound that came with my tt venus...

refusing to replay half life again after so many years to see the ending, do any of you know any sites or places i can find the endings to games? :cool:

What's better for the asus a8v? i've heard some real good things bout the patriot... has good reviews on a buncha sites and its a good price too. also heard that it's got the brain power PCB and samsung TCCD. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-220-033&depa=1...

i'm in the process of building the rig in my sig, and after doing a lot of research, i figure the enermax noisetaker 470W would suit my needs. then someone suggested the thermaltake xaser 480W since it's got active PFC but no dual 12V rail. i'm a nub so i don't know much bout PFC, but is it...

ENERMAX Noisetaker Series 420W Power Supply, ATX 12V V1.3 compatible: Model "EG425P-VE-SFMA" http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-445&depa=0 or... Antec P4 ATX12V 450 Watt Power Supply With 2 Fans, Model "SL450" -RETAIL...

strangely, i haven't yet seen reviews or comparisons for these fans/heatsinks... which one would be better-suited for a A64 3200 winchester 939 and ASUS a8v? any suggestions for better cooling would have to be <$50 :(

i wanna build a good system for gaming and moderate ocing... after doin some research and browsing through forums like [h]ard, this is what i've come up with so far... can you guys help me fill in what i need to fill in? i wanna spend AT MOST $500-600 on the cpu, mb, mem, cooling, psu... if...

specs: athlon barton 3000+ 333 fsb (stock speed unfortunately.. cuz of old mb) 400W psu abit at7-max2 (old crap) 1GB ddr at 333 (cuz of old mb) bfg 6800gt oc (probly at stock speed once i get it since it's not the prob with my system) any suggestions?

siiiigh... this may very well be the oldest board on the forum =P i'm a nub with an xp 3000+ barton and i'm trying to oc it since i've also got a tr2 fan, but the MB won't let me. i've checked with the folks at abit and they say i can't oc it cuz my chipset just doesn't allow for it. i...