• The "Quick Questions that does not Deserve a Thread"...Thread. V4
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The idea is you use HDMI from the xbox and then use that adapter to get optical and RCA out.
Oh, I think I see. Okay, back to the original question then. How do computers with multiple soundcards handle microphone in?
[QUOTE=Smashman;42234762]Oh, I think I see. Okay, back to the original question then. How do computers with multiple soundcards handle microphone in?[/QUOTE] You just select which input you want to use. You could use all the inputs if you wanted. Windows itself will setup specific defaults, but the program if it has the ability could select one or more other ones. Like Skype or a recording program could specify on it's own. if you wanted to have your Xbox go directly to your headphones you could use a dual RCA to 1/8th stereo mini jack to go to the headphones instead of it going to your computer first.
[QUOTE=Smashman;42234619]That isn't HDMI... I'm using a monitor. Plus you just told me not to bother with optical and then linked me to optical...[/QUOTE] And RCA. Anyway, you can have two separate outputs at once. That adapter allows you to output sound from the analog port, and video from the HDMI port, simultaneously.
Will a 1280x1024 monitor make a good addition to a future multi-monitor setup? (1920x1080 as the main with my old current 1366x768 becoming a secondary one) Because I maybe able to a hold of one from college.
[QUOTE=Genericenemy;42235646]Will a 1280x1024 monitor make a good addition to a future multi-monitor setup? (1920x1080 as the main with my old current 1366x768 becoming a secondary one) Because I maybe able to a hold of one from college.[/QUOTE] If you have the space for it (desk space and video output ports), and the monitor isn't crap (ie. CRT, or a really REALLY crappy LCD), always go for it. More monitors is always a good thing.
[QUOTE=gman003-main;42235828]If you have the space for it (desk space and video output ports), and the monitor isn't crap (ie. CRT, or a really REALLY crappy LCD), always go for it. More monitors is always a good thing.[/QUOTE] I'll probably go for it then, it's a LCD and the picture quality is on par with my current 1366x768 monitor.
Resolution in secondary monitors isn't as important as resolution in primary monitors. Think about it, what are you going to be doing in a secondary monitor? Probably docking a Twitter or Email client, maybe throwing some chat windows, that sort of thing. On your primary, you'll probably be doing most of your web browsing and gaming, so your other monitors don't have to deal with that sort of thing. So, yes.
[QUOTE=woolio1;42237222]Resolution in secondary monitors isn't as important as resolution in primary monitors. Think about it, what are you going to be doing in a secondary monitor? Probably docking a Twitter or Email client, maybe throwing some chat windows, that sort of thing. On your primary, you'll probably be doing most of your web browsing and gaming, so your other monitors don't have to deal with that sort of thing. So, yes.[/QUOTE] In my opinion if you have 3 monitors, they all have to be the same or atleast compliment each other. Eg, 27" with 2 x 19 inch sideways ones, I'm not to sure what real sizes fit but you can understand the point.
[QUOTE=thedekoykid;42237327]In my opinion if you have 3 monitors, they all have to be the same or atleast compliment each other. Eg, 27" with 2 x 19 inch sideways ones, I'm not to sure what real sizes fit but you can understand the point.[/QUOTE] Aesthetically, sure. Functionally? Nope.
[QUOTE=thedekoykid;42237327]In my opinion if you have 3 monitors, they all have to be the same or atleast compliment each other. Eg, 27" with 2 x 19 inch sideways ones, I'm not to sure what real sizes fit but you can understand the point.[/QUOTE] For gaming, perhaps. For general productivity, anything goes. I once ran (from left to right): 27" 2560x1440 23" 1920x1080 17" 1920x1080 18" 1280x1024 And you know what? It worked fine. I'd have added more if my laptop had the ports for it.
[QUOTE=woolio1;42234562]For the low, low price of $4.31, yes! [url]http://www.amazon.com/Optical-Audio-Adapter-Xbox-360-Cable/dp/B0042UQLM0[/url][/QUOTE] how do you actually connect the adapter to your speakers?
So I left my CPU fan as it is, nothing I can do to make it fit better. Now I'm installing the GPU and RAM, but the GPU still moves after I installed it, and the RAM cards can be taken out even after I secure them with those switches on the sides. I'm doing something wrong?
[QUOTE=JerryK;42237799]how do you actually connect the adapter to your speakers?[/QUOTE] RCA cables to 3.5mm adapter, 3.5mm cable to headphones. [editline]18th September 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=Zero_;42237852]So I left my CPU fan as it is, nothing I can do to make it fit better. Now I'm installing the GPU and RAM, but the GPU still moves after I installed it, and the RAM cards can be taken out even after I secure them with those switches on the sides. I'm doing something wrong?[/QUOTE] Horribly. I'm beginning to think you're not qualified to be anywhere near computers.
[QUOTE=woolio1;42238019] Horribly. I'm beginning to think you're not qualified to be anywhere near computers.[/QUOTE] That was both mean and unhelpful. But it appears I wasnt pressing the RAM cards hard enough. Im afraid of using force, the motherboard looks so fragile. But the video card is still kinda loose. Should I press it hard too? I tried doing it a bit, but the motherboard creaked.... Also, is it normal for the CPU fan to hide some of the the PCI slots? And for some PCI slots to not have a lock/switch thing? (for the wireless adapter)
I wouldnt worry as long the motherboard is flat on the ground or on something secure nothing is gonna really break it short of just ripping shit apart and hitting it with a hammer, Putting in RAM is usually received by a large click sound and securely in place usually. Depends on the dimenisons of your heatsink/fans that could be reaching over your PCI slots. Usually to avoid this issue you plan ahead and figure out how large the heatsink is and compare with the size of the motherboard and where the placement is. About the Video Card it should be locked in place by the case but understand big cards like the GPU, and external pieces like that is subject to vibration regardless. Hope that helps.
Thanks! I think I will return the CPU fan, then. Does a PC even needs one? I mean, the processor already comes with one. Its a Intel i3 3220, BTW
Should I buy an SSD with my new computer? If so, what is the most reliable? Two of my friends had SSD's shit the bed after 6 months of owning them; two Crucial's and a Samsung. I am reluctant to make the switch.
[QUOTE=Zero_;42238687]Thanks! I think I will return the CPU fan, then. Does a PC even needs one? I mean, the processor already comes with one. Its a Intel i3 3220, BTW[/QUOTE] Eh I would still get a nice small aftermarket Cpu cooler regardless, Unless you really arent doing any graphically or CPU intensive like rendering or virtualization or high end gaming.
[QUOTE=CorporalRoss;42238743]Eh I would still get a nice small aftermarket Cpu cooler regardless, Unless you really arent doing any graphically or CPU intensive like rendering or virtualization or high end gaming.[/QUOTE] Is the fan that comes with the processor too bad compared to the sold separately ones?
[QUOTE=Zero_;42238793]Is the fan that comes with the processor too bad compared to the sold separately ones?[/QUOTE] It just cheap, and not exactly the best thing out there.
[QUOTE=woolio1;42238019]RCA cables to 3.5mm adapter, 3.5mm cable to headphones. [editline]18th September 2013[/editline] Horribly. I'm beginning to think you're not qualified to be anywhere near computers.[/QUOTE] would this work fine? [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882719339&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-3.5mm+%2f+2.5mm+Stereo+Cables-_-N82E16882719339&gclid=CJ7llIGX1rkCFazm7AodEhsA0w[/url]
[QUOTE=CorporalRoss;42238823]It just cheap, and not exactly the best thing out there.[/QUOTE] What fan should I use, then? Any suggestion? It appears all fans similar to the one I bought are too big for my motherboard.
[QUOTE=Zero_;42238968]What fan should I use, then? Any suggestion? It appears all fans similar to the one I bought are too big for my motherboard.[/QUOTE] give a link or name of what your Motherboard is. so we have an idea for dimensions.
[QUOTE=CorporalRoss;42239058]give a link or name of what your Motherboard is. so we have an idea for dimensions.[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130653[/url]
[QUOTE=Zero_;42239082][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130653[/url][/QUOTE] I don't know how your heatsink as you are calling it a Fan would hit that Have you tried rotating it so it hangs over the Ram slots instead? I'm going to assume your RAM isn't high profile at all.
[QUOTE][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/zlW2IrT.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] As you can see, the problem is that the heatsink is blocking the 2 RAM slots north of the 2 red RAM cards.
[QUOTE=Zero_;42239227]As you can see, the problem is that the heatsink is blocking the 2 RAM slots north of the 2 red RAM cards.[/QUOTE] I feel like you could rotate that clockwise 90 degrees and it would be ok.
[QUOTE=CorporalRoss;42239463]I feel like you could rotate that clockwise 90 degrees and it would be ok.[/QUOTE] Gonna try that. Thanks! Em....but to what side should the fan look to? To the RAM slots or the opposite direction?
[QUOTE=Zero_;42239520]Gonna try that. Thanks! Em....but to what side should the fan look to? To the RAM slots or the opposite direction?[/QUOTE] eh it depends on how the airflow is done in your case but because of space issues just rotate the entire heatsink 90 degrees clockwise and the fan wont get in the way of anything as well. considering your not overclocking or really anything it shouldn't be a issue.
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