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What is your reference point, and what set your price range? Is it more of a ceiling? I can say from experience that even $50 headphones and a cheap card will give you a huge leap forward for games and rock from the headphones most people are used to. If you have a habit of upgrading in the...

Your DAC needs some sort of a digital signal. If it has USB as an option, then you would not need a soundcard. Otherwise you would need some form of soundcard that feeds it whatever digital input it takes (optical/coaxial).

If you're just using the soundcard with headphones or stereo speakers you should consider the DAC options in your price range, some have an amp packed with them as well. The DAC will also free you up to listen to other sources besides your desktop computer

I have an older Dell that could use a new videocard for games and I had settled on the HD7770, but my motherboard only supports PCIe 1.0. I realize they are technically backward compatible, but I was wonder whether it would negate performance increases for gaming. Here is the mobo...

Have you done any measurements to see what your actual power usage is like? Is the heat output noticeable? It'd be nice if you could borrow a Kill-a-watt / Belkin Conserve Insight. It's always interesting to see the actual power usage

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I was unclear; the already installed multi-OS shouldn't matter much, I have it so I can read the ext3 partitions under windows now. The reason I threw out the idea of Ubuntu server is that I don't know the best way to get this going. A server OS seemed like a good possibility, and I am...

I've spent a little more time looking into this but it is hard to test (I'm not on the FIOS network now). It looks like UltraVNC supports file transfers and encryption. Hopefully it is fast enough to use; I haven't tried it yet. Ext2 IFS ran into an error mounting my linux partitions because...

Currently I have Orb set up and running, it works but isn't exactly snappy to stream files from. I can control my computer with logmeinfree, but that is pretty slow too. All I still need is a way to access all files. The ext2 ifs driver isn't reading my ext3 partitions correctly, it may be...

I don't have any extra computers to set up, just the q6600 I can't use ddwrt; the modem/router are combined. What about freesshd and freeftpd? Could I then use ext2 ifs to access my linux (ext3) partitions from XP? http://www.freesshd.com http://www.fs-driver.org/ I should be the only user...

I have some concerns about running a full ftp server all the time (security) I think Ubuntu Server with Apache, no-ip, mysql, and kplaylist will get me access to everything. http://www.kplaylist.net/ http://www.no-ip.com/services/managed_dns/free_dynamic_dns.html...

I want complete control, preferably over both ntfs and ext3 partitions I also want to dish out files and stream them Apache w/ no-ip + Teamviewer + zFTP could work I'm just not sure how to set up apache Would it be better to run something like Ubuntu Server? Is NTFS fully supported and...

It looks like I'm stuck with dynamic ip and no port 80... " Ports 80 and 135 are blocked inbound. However, although port 25 is not "blocked", Verizon's dynamic IP addresses are listed in the Spamhaus Policy Block List (PBL). The PBL is/can be used by mail exchange servers (MX's) to reject...

I should note that I've played around with logmein (free and pro), realvnc, and realvnc with hamachi Also, teamviewer looks nice, but it wouldn't cover everything

I went with a PS3 mediaboard for $23....great range and battery life, built in touchpad. Only problem is that it doesn't have a windows key (I miss my shortcuts) I guess that leaves me needing just the IR

This summer I'll be working in several different states, and I want to only bring my Lenovo S10 netbook with me. It has XP Home on it right now, and I'll probably put Ubuntu Netbook Remix on it soon (160gb HD, 2gb Ram) I'd like to be able to both control and have full access to the files on...

Check out the PS3 mediaboards.... The cheaper one has a receiver and the more expensive requires you have bluetooth (which you can add for about $5 if you don't already)

Is there anything specific to watch for? I'm wanting to upgrade to something that can fully utilize audio over HDMI

Bump to an old thread... I got the hum worked out, it was a power problem with the house. I've set up a HT in a different room now I've bought a Samsung bdp1500, so don't need a blu-ray But I'm still looking for a good kb/mouse and IR receiver....

I decided to just spend a minimal amount of money, especially considering how quickly these things go out of date. I ordered the Lenovo S10 deal off of slickdeals. 330 for everything including a sleeve and taxes, with the 6cell battery. I've already ordered the internal bluetooth upgrade and...

I had actually been browsing the site. That 13" inspiron doesn't look too bad - can be decently configured for 700, without any sale going on. Cons are no dvi/hdmi out, 5lb + more to get decent battery life My Components Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6400 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache) Genuine Windows...

Most of the cheap laptops I've seen are chunky enough to look like they come with windows ME installed..... Any suggestions on where to start?

I've seen these posts; also how Hulu doesn't work well at 480p because of flash. I want the output to my TV just as a monitor, not concerned with HD playback since I have the desktop and a bluray player (although it wouldn't hurt)

I don't really need the 320 internal, but the A1 looks the same w/ a 160 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220385&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Netbooks-_-ASUS-_-34220385

Thanks for the quick replies I shouldn't need a video card for what I'm doing. I wanted the HDMI/DVI out because my primary monitor is my hdtv; the fingerprint for convenience. I saw the MSI Wind has face recognition for passwords, is there software to do this on other machines? NC10 vs1000HE...

I haven't really been keeping up with things, so I'm looking for recommendations for a netbook. Here is what I need: 160gb 2gb of ram (or upgradable 1gb) at least 1mp webcam at least wireless g bluetooth 2.0 at least atom 270 at least 2 usb ports 6 cell battery Features that would be nice...

Nope, already checked that. Disabled everything and disconnected all but the RCA outs; nothing helped. There is a slight buzz when using any connection, it seems that pc analog to receiver just amps it even more. Right now I run everything through the receiver with the tv speakers disabled, I...

Hey guys I just need a few pointers on finalizing my HTPC. What I have: 42" panasonic 720p plasma xp pro sp3 powerdvd 8 q6600 3gb ram 9600 gso, dvi->hdmi cable game theater xp 7.1 with analog/optical/coaxial outs onkyo 7.1 set up as 5.1 currently (has multichannel analog and the...

Thanks. I ended up doing ebay with live cashback for about the same price because I hate rebates and tigerdirect

Will this card run well with a corsair 430w psu? I just have one hard drive and one pci card installed with my q6600. edit: I just need a hdcp card for my HTPC than can run C&C Red Alert 3

Maybe try to find an M3? Mister X made me one for my hd580s/hd650s, and I really like it. I havent had a chance to try any of the more expensive amps, but that will change in a couple weeks

I've been using the component A/V switch from radioshack and it has performed very well. Last week I picked up a pysclone psc1 from bestbuy on clearance for $20 - it does component, ethernet, and optical while looking nice. See if they are clearing it out by you - on their website it lists over $100

What about Sennheiser hd580 + an amp? I love the combination for music and movies, although I upgraded and mainly use the hd650 now. What percent movie versus music are you looking at?

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Let me know prices and link me to your feedback. I'm going to pick up a nes and snes (my roommate is shipping out) and all my N64 stuff was stolen except the console itself and its expansion, so any 64 controllers would be good too. Wanted List: (n64) Mario 64 Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion...

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The bandwidth is there, it is up to the device. I'd look for bluetooth 2.0 or newer