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    dx10 gaming with what sound card?

    with so many challenges with vista and sound cards...what sound card are ya using, but most importantly is it functioning to its potential? I've read bioshock can sound like one of the best games released, so what card(s) does it? I have an auzentech prelude and ended up formatting my vista...
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    would a top of the line gpu do me? or complete upgrade?

    am ready to upgrade and am interested what [H]'ers have to say if I only put a top of the line gpu in this, would it do reasonable in dx10 titles or would it be next to unplayable or??? my monitor only does 1280x1024 and am not upgrading it. was thinking of getting a 8800GTX or GTS/GT, but want...
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    TV out resolutions, which cable is best?

    am wondering if you get higher resolutions using a component cable to the tv over a s.video. I gave my component cable away when I didn't need it anymore so I cannot test this. the max rez I get is 1024x768 to my HDTV using a s.video. if I use a component will I get higher rez? ...am using a XFX...
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    64 bit processor = 64 bit OS? help with upgrade to vista

    I have an AMD FX55 and 2G ram, 7800GTX, audigy 2 zs and want to upgrage to vista but am unsure on the 64 or 32 bit version. I don't know much on this but because I have a 64 bit processor I'm just thinking I should get a 64 bit OS? I dont see a clear answer to this in the billion threads on the...
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    browsers - code for an added favorite icon

    can someone please shed some light on how to add an icon to a webpage that shows up in the favorites toolbar. thanks in advance! edit: I have a favicon working and it shows up in the toolbar but not as an added favorite <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/favicon.ico" />
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    onboard lan now blinks? wtf? please help!

    I have a DFI lan party ultra D and was cleaning the keyboard when all of a sudden it went into suspend mode. when I brought it out of suspend mode the built in nic won't connect. it blinks on the nic itself and router. in windows (sys tray icon) its trying to intialize but toggles between...
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    CS:S gungame?

    I don't think I've seen a thread for gungame yet there are so many for source cs:s where many end up bitching about its challenges. have you tried gungame? gungame removes so many of those pet peeves that ruin the gameplay in regular cs:s. ie: awphore, buying items etc etc. gungame is fast...
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    Transferring data onto the ps3

    What are all the options? I want to transfer ~20 gigs of music onto it but want to know the options. I currently have dvd+r's (16x 4.7G) with mp3's in the root but when I put the dvd into the ps3 it says "there are no tracks". Its easily read on the computer. enlighten me please. edit: I wish...
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    Reviving old threads. Why not?

    http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=831023 What's the problem with this admins? Not everyone wants to wade through endless pages, especially while the gui is a challenging to do this and since most only look at the first page this makes complete sense. personally I've found so many great...
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    sample an mp3. what software does it?

    I am in need of free or shareware that takes samples from a mp3 and makes its own mp3 file. ~10 seconds in length thnx in advance
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    cs:source gun game plugins

    does anyone have a good listing of plugins for cs:source servers specifically for gun game? mani mod has knife pro and gg turbo but we need info on other plugins and what plugin turns ya blue when you get a few kills and makes ya run real fast <insert>mariobros.wav thnx
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    IE 7 address bar - do something!

    since IE's inception you've been able to type or paste an address into the address bar and hit enter on the keyboard or with later versions click the Go button and get the page requested, but with IE 7 I can't do either 98%+ of the time. I can open IE or a new tab and type in www.apple.com and...
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    I want it on 11! how do I crank the volume higher?

    sometimes I find my output not loud enough. does anyone know how to get a bit more volume from some software? I listen to mp3's through winamp, xp pro, an audigy 2 sound card and a 6.1 creative labs speaker setup. all settings are maxed. thnx
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    save the packaging or binders? show your collection

    seeing so many pics of ppl's vast collections. was wondering what % of you keep all the boxes VS those who don't and use binders I toss all the packaging out....dvd/cd's too. binders are the best! personally, I find no value in keeping it as I don't sell them nor do I want the clutter. plus, I...
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    save the packaging or binders?

    since we so many pics of ppl's vast collections, was wondering what would be the % of you that have saved all their game boxes VS those who don't and use binders I toss...dvd/cd cases too. I find it funny how so many have dedicated so much room for them in their homes for this stuff. what an...
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    an FX55 is still worth $960?

    I bought one when money was flowing in and it was the top dog @ the time, but since its time to upgrade I'm wondering what a person would sell this for. up here I still see it posted for $960 but I'm sure that's just not updated or among other things one can start thinking of all sorts of...
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    winamp crossfade options?

    I'm having a hard time finding the crossfade options in version 5.3 ..I really like this option ON and for about 10 seconds...other than just turning crossfade on (default is 1 second?) from the main gui (seen in pic) I can't find the options for this feature previous versions were a lot...
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    the Killer hardware?

    http://www.fiftythree.org/etherkiller/
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    removing heatsink without ripping out cpu

    time after time I cannot remove the ICE heatsink from this SN95G5 shuttle without it ripping the cpu from the damn seat while its locked. you cannot get under it cause the HSF covers it all. anyone got any tricks? thanks in advance!
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    xbox 360 laser ruins/burns games?

    my kids had a big tiff this weekend cause they were playing oblivion on the xbox360 and the younger one accidentially knocked it over and the cd is now looking burnt, almost scratched around the outside edge of the cd and it will not play. he says the laser is that powerful and does this so his...
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    logitech mx310 mouse - Counter-Strike: Source button binds

    can someone shed some light if they've bound the app button in the middle of the mouse to any in game binds? being knowledgable in how this is usually done its stumping me. mine will not associate with or without the logitech software installed. all other buttons bind no prob. button 4 is the...
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    SN27P2 reviews/thoughts

    being a person who needs functionality/practicality with above average performance over anything else I am happy to see shuttle come up with the SN27 since it will fit my current hardware in my tower case. now I can ditch this damn tower and "drag" with ease to my frequent lan'ing. please share...
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    SN95G5 won't boot when it always has. need help

    I have a SN95G5 (ver 1.x) with an amd64 3500, 2x512 OCZ el plat 3200 ram, 6600GT, 1 sata drive anda audigy2 that has stability probs. nothing has been changed in it for almost a year working great all along but two days ago it started having posting issues (no beeps) I've removed everything...
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    troubleshoot me. why won't I post when I always have

    I have a SN95G5 (ver 1.x) with an amd64 3500, 2x512 OCZ el plat 3200 ram, 6600GT, 1 sata drive anda audigy2 that has stability probs. nothing has been changed in it for almost a year working great all along but two days ago it started having posting issues (no beeps) I've removed everything...
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    computer gaming history? - the five that fell

    interesting read. long but relevant. I personally liked all the games I'd forgotten, the makers behind them and the progression and failures behind things. many positive thoughts arise though. yours? LINK cheers! EDIT: I posted this b4 it was [H] news so I am not like many who post...
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    best AGP card out is?

    can someone please recommend the best AGP card out there right now. am having to downgrade parts and use my old SN95G5 thnx
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    thumbs up for [H]. great news & reviews

    like many, I'm forced to surf sites to get my daily fill of techie stuff and news. I find that a chore, as with most stuff with the *.net nowadays, but I'm noticing [H] getting a lot better in covering a wide range of topics from what's hot to general reviews and top news. I'm noticing I don't...
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    Guild Wars questions

    I play alone, don't know anyone playing it and find the resources available lacking, so I ask you... 1. why do so many ask in chat to run to other places? is this just something done by people not playing the game properly? :confused: 2. what's the highest armour class you can get in armor? I...
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    music playback not using all 5 speakers?

    I have a sound blaster audigy 2 zs with creative labs 6.1 speakers and play my mp3's through winamp, but the playback only comes out of 2 speakers (front left and right) and the sub. I could've sworn the playback's gone through all 5 speakers before. Am I just remembering wrong or am I missing...
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    audigy2 to home theatre help needed

    forgive my ignorance...I am trying to watch movies through my computers dvd player but would like to watch them on my big screen tv but utilize my speaker setup through my tv's dvd player. my dvd player + sound system is this >>...
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    cs:s assault cometh

    most will bash assualt for the T camping but it seems they've addressed it...somewhat? time will tell. excerp says: "I don't think the map has the deep balance we'd expect from a competitive map, but the Source version of Assault is a much better experience for each team this time around."...
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    what mouse to use in fps's? mx1000 no good?

    every once in awhile I use staples or furture shop to try every mouse going. gotta love their return policy! ...I was excited to hear about the mx1000 so I bought one last night but I'm taking it back. nice options and feel but way to heavy to move in fps's. and this thing has a wicked...
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    SN26P - finally time to upgrade?

    nice specs and what not but I'm interested to know how many high end SFF owners are upgrading to this and their reasons? with only GT's allowed (pre-mod?) is the increase really worth the time, effort, "possible headaches from a new SFF product (rib rib)" and $$$$? will we see heat war flame...
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    just back from E3. PS3 pwns all consoles!

    I had the first consoles up to a sega but nothing since. I'll bash the lamecube with its baby games and yawn when I see halo and whatever's offered on the ps2 and xbox, but these new consoles are starting to intrigue a guy who's an outspoken computer advocate xbox360 is the glorified computer...
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    steam forums

    wtf is up with all the refrobate kiddie dumb (_x_) bullsh*t going on in those forums? what's a[H] perspective on it? I see nothing under search as well.... I was new to it but I've never seen such a crap forum inundated by trolls, stupid ass comments, no value remarks and useless as hell...
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    all the simpsons? who's missing?

    the lan house I frequent has this poster on the wall. inbetween gaming we're always discussing who's not represented. we have a few, how about you? (http://www3.telus.net/boO/simpsons.jpg)
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    Cell phones can interfere...

    I don't see much on this but have experienced this too much lately cause I have to carry 2 cell phones for work. This new phone I have to carry is the Motorola I830 and I cannot get that too close to my system without making these wacky clicking noises... I learned the mics are to blame...go...
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    best vid card for HL2 - nvidia 'vs ati

    love to see ati now getting ahead in these bench'z for hl2, but they use the x800xt pe ....http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=19707 ...yea whatever of course it does!! it better for over $750+. use the "flagship" ati called it last january and bench again!!! that is the 9800xt....and it's...
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    done HL2 already?

    I duhno about you guys but everytime a new game comes out some no life loser posts about finishing it in 3 hours etc and then usually bashes it. Talk about "THE" biggest dork move EVER. what idiot would rip through it and then go post it. nice F'ing life.. what LOSERS, LOSERS and more LOSERS...
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