• The "Quick Questions that does not Deserve a Thread"...Thread. V4
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Can optical audio output 5.1 that isn't just dolby 5.1?
[QUOTE=Vasili;46199281]Making a new build [img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11648828/computerparts.png[/img] £745 though I'm thinking I may be able to get rid of the CPU cooler.[/QUOTE] Keep the CPU cooler if you're going to overclock. The stock heatsink will not be able to keep that processor at safe temperatures if you OC.
Anybody know anything about PicoPSUs? I'm looking to run a miniITX HTPC with an i3 and integrated graphics off one, wondering what sort of power targets I should aim for.
I know about the four standard mechanical keyboard switches (red, brown, black, and blue), but what other mechanical key switches are out there and what makes them different, if at all, from the regular four?
[QUOTE=Lordgeorge16;46201103]I know about the four standard mechanical keyboard switches (red, brown, black, and blue), but what other mechanical key switches are out there and what makes them different, if at all, from the regular four?[/QUOTE] [url]http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1250222[/url]
I recently bought an alienware m17 laptop for like 2 grand (before anyone flames me for not just building a desktop, I have good reason to need a laptop and I like the looks as well) but it's got a Radeon R9 M290X which doesn't do bad but eventually I'll want to upgrade to a nvidia 880m. Does anyone have first hand experience upgrading laptop gpus? I know it's possible with this laptop, but just wondering how difficult/dangerous it is. I've built and upgraded desktops before so I know what I'm doing for the most part but just curious.
if it uses the same MXM slots, it should be perfectly upgradable. i dunno how accessible alienware's laptops are, though. or if they GPUs are even independant from the motherboard
I know it's MXM, I just haven't seen any 880m upgrade kits on sale. I know that the laptop also has integrated graphics you can switch between which requires special drivers. I think it uses some technology called Optimus to do so.
[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/281437649027?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=108&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108[/url] MXM cards are notoriously hard to come by, ebay is probably your best bet
[QUOTE=Zombiespeed;46199300]Try the HTML5 player, [url]https://www.youtube.com/html5[/url] Same happened for me when I updated Flash Player two weeks ago.[/QUOTE] Already have it enabled
So I just used speedtest and saw that they are promoting a new service called speedify which supposedly speeds up your internet by combining connections or something. I don't think it will work but since my internet is so pathetic I thought it'd be worth asking here. I have no idea how its works but my question is, will it work? Here is the link for reference: [url]http://speedify.com/spotlight/lp-3-3/?source=ookla&campaign=speedtest01&utm_source=speedtest&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=speedtest01[/url]
[QUOTE=bs8814;46204964]So I just used speedtest and saw that they are promoting a new service called speedify which supposedly speeds up your internet by combining connections or something. I don't think it will work but since my internet is so pathetic I thought it'd be worth asking here. I have no idea how its works but my question is, will it work? Here is the link for reference: [url]http://speedify.com/spotlight/lp-3-3/?source=ookla&campaign=speedtest01&utm_source=speedtest&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=speedtest01[/url][/QUOTE] I suppose it [i]could[/i] work if your connections are being throttled individually. If you have crappy 3 Mbps internet...your still going to have crappy 3 Mbps internet.
[QUOTE=Demache;46205068]I suppose it [i]could[/i] work if your connections are being throttled individually. If you have crappy 3 Mbps internet...your still going to have crappy 3 Mbps internet.[/QUOTE] Ok. Yeah I don't think it's gonna do anything. Oh well was worth a shot. Thanks anyway.
Hey guys, my laptop conked out yet again, so I think I'll be getting a new one. I use it for university classes and for some light gaming (MMOs and multiplayer shooters, mostly). Looking for something that meets or exceeds my old one's specs: [url]http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215534CVF[/url] The only real upgrade I want is better build quality (I treat my stuff carefully, but it's gonna be riding me and the bus in my side-bag five days a week). Long battery life is a great perk; ideally, I'd like over five hours browsing/word processing on power-saving settings. Any suggestions? I'd love to keep it under $800, but I can go as high as $1200. I'm located in Canada, if that matters.
[QUOTE=Demache;46205068]I suppose it [i]could[/i] work if your connections are being throttled individually. If you have crappy 3 Mbps internet...your still going to have crappy 3 Mbps internet.[/QUOTE] Hmm. So when my 50mbps connections gets throttled because they're frustrated about my 1tb+ a month usage it may help?
[QUOTE=Levelog;46205297]Hmm. So when my 50mbps connections gets throttled because they're frustrated about my 1tb+ a month usage it may help?[/QUOTE] If they aren't throttling your entire connection, possibly. I assume it works by making simultaneous downloads at once to make it appear to be coming from different computers. Buts its most likely just going to depend on the situation, and it may be useful only in so many scenarios that it may just be next to useless.
[QUOTE=woolio1;46200971]Anybody know anything about PicoPSUs? I'm looking to run a miniITX HTPC with an i3 and integrated graphics off one, wondering what sort of power targets I should aim for.[/QUOTE] One big thing to remember, the 12v power comes from the external brick, 5v and 3.3v from the PicoPSU. So if you need 120w for the system at load (a good target for a modern i3, iGPU and a couple of drives) - you need a 120w external brick. The actual PicoPSU can be lower rated, but the prices tend to be close enough to go for a similar rating. This only applies for the standard (Yellow) Pico. For example, I use a 90w Pico, 120w external brick to power a 2008 CeleronD, 3 drives. Its a Socket 775 board, so a new 1155 / 1150 chip will be far more efficient. Use a good brand external brick, something like FSP. Over rate it if needs be, it will run cooler. The actual PicoPSU is really simple, it just plugs into the 24 pin power on the motherboard. Most also supply a +4 and a couple of SATA connectors. You can use Y and converter cables to get Molex or Floppy. The Pico somes in a couple of varieties. Yellow (Standard) takes a 12v input, available in 90, 120 and 150w flavours. Red (Wide input) is designed more for laptop power brick use, and takes 12 to 20v (I think?) input. Available in 120 and 150w flavours, get one of these if you already have a 90w or better spare laptop power brick. Blue (M3) is for automotive use, and allows for 6 - 24v input. As for your build, you should aim for a 120 or 150w PicoPSU. An i3 with iGPU will make a great HTPC, and will be more than capable of BluRay playback.
[QUOTE=Lexinator;46199389]Can optical audio output 5.1 that isn't just dolby 5.1?[/QUOTE] Another question to add onto this one What is a good download manager so i can pause/resume downloads?
[QUOTE=Lexinator;46199389]Can optical audio output 5.1 that isn't just dolby 5.1?[/QUOTE] Optical TOSLINK is just the physical medium. What formats you can use will depend on both the sound card and the decoder. PCM (raw digital stereo audio) and DTS 5.1 are other common formats.
Just trying to remember something, I read or heard a while back. Basically in 90's I think, some guy caused internet overload or something that caused massive something. Like I am not sure what happened or when, I just heard somewhere that guy was using like multiple internet services at same time and some massive shit happened. Anyone might have idea what I am talking about? :v:
What are some good laptops nowadays? I'm looking to pick up a nice one for college. Willing to spent about ~1250 or so
[QUOTE=Mobon1;46214532]What are some good laptops nowadays? I'm looking to pick up a nice one for college. Willing to spent about ~1250 or so[/QUOTE] What all are you going to use it for? Do you have a size preference?
For good laptops you have Asus, Lenovo, or if you're wealthy a Macbook. Most stable and reputable choices.
[QUOTE=Demache;46211556]Optical TOSLINK is just the physical medium. What formats you can use will depend on both the sound card and the decoder. PCM (raw digital stereo audio) and DTS 5.1 are other common formats.[/QUOTE] So how do i tell that?
[QUOTE=Lexinator;46220454]So how do i tell that?[/QUOTE] Honestly I'm not 100%. Usually whatever program you use needs to be capable of outputting those formats (pcm is a ggiven though, since its basic). Then you will have to look through thise settings to find how. There might be something in your sound settings. Its not universal, its going to depend on your setup.
Windows Media Player keeps crashing every time I try to load any kind of video files (.wmv, .asf, .m4a, etc.) but it still runs audio files (.wav, .mp3, .ogg, etc.) just fine. It only just started doing it a little over a week ago. I haven't done a single thing that would change the way WMP functions at all (aside from installing some codec that lets it play .ogg files, but I did that a loooong time ago). I can use VLC or QuickTime Media Player as substitutes, but skipping ahead in the video in VLC causes all of these ugly colored artifacts to cover the video for a solid five or ten seconds and QuickTime doesn't support as many video types as WMP and VLC. Is there any easy way to fix the program or restore it to factory settings or even just to diagnose the problem?
[QUOTE=Lordgeorge16;46222355]:words:[/QUOTE] Reinstalling it is always a good first step [img]http://5crat.ch/a/g7pq[/img]
[QUOTE=Scratch.;46222646]Reinstalling it is always a good first step [img]http://5crat.ch/a/g7pq[/img][/QUOTE] Just finished trying it a few minutes ago. No such luck. [editline]13th October 2014[/editline] And audio files are still functioning as normal.
Im looking to replace an old busted powercolor amd radeon 7970 with a sapphire radeon r9 290. What should I consider before buying this shit?
[QUOTE=Lordgeorge16;46222355]Windows Media Player keeps crashing every time I try to load any kind of video files (.wmv, .asf, .m4a, etc.) but it still runs audio files (.wav, .mp3, .ogg, etc.) just fine. It only just started doing it a little over a week ago. I haven't done a single thing that would change the way WMP functions at all (aside from installing some codec that lets it play .ogg files, but I did that a loooong time ago). I can use VLC or QuickTime Media Player as substitutes, but skipping ahead in the video in VLC causes all of these ugly colored artifacts to cover the video for a solid five or ten seconds and QuickTime doesn't support as many video types as WMP and VLC. Is there any easy way to fix the program or restore it to factory settings or even just to diagnose the problem?[/QUOTE] Try installing CCCP for video and use MPC with it, and foobar2000 for audio.
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