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oh, also, i am using a Y adapter cable that goes from the back of my reciever and plugs in to a left/right (red/white) plugs in the receiver and then goes into the Line Out plug on my computer. i then use the receiver to convert to Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. i did this with my laptop...

i just finished my new comp build and am having trouble getting the audio to work. i am running XP media center edition. i have an onkyo home theater receiver with a 5.1 speaker set up. i connected the receiver to the Line Out on the rear panel of the computer. i put in a dvd using windows...

thanks guys, and no i didnt realize it only puts out what it needs, thats why i didnt wanna get the 500w if its gonna waste electricity

hey guys, i know this question is asked a lot, but i'm getting conflicting answers. my friend is helping me build this computer and says i need a 480-500W PSU, but reading other threads makes me think otherwise. here is my setup: Intel E6550 2.33ghz cpu 2 seagate 160gb, 7200 hdd dvd...

well, no more than $150, but less is better, basically, whats the best bang for my buck?

i plan on using my computer for normal internet and word processing, but also as my tv in my bedroom. i am getting an hd tuner card and was wondering the best video card to get for watching tv/movies on my computer, thanks.

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Hey, first i would like to say what a great resource this forum is for computer knowledge. i have recently become interested in building my own computer and have all the basics down (i'm actually having a friend help me put it together). the next thing on my list is the right display for my pc...