Building a 5.1 system from scratch - Tom's Guide Forum
WEB4,510. Aug 9, 2014. #3. iam2thecrowe : using a car sub and amp can be done, but is messy, requires 12v power supply to power the car amp, and car amps need a pre-amp. Messy and costly for a poor result IMO. You can get a lot of 5.1 all in one box home theatre systems from Onkyo, Yamaha and Pioneer for a similar price to the logitech setup and ...
Connecting subwoofer to PC - Tom's Guide Forum
WEBJul 9, 2011 · Solution. #3. of course it will work. a soundcard is nothing more than a preamp device. but. the reason why you arent getting any audio out of the subwoofer is probably because the audio is being sent to the video card, not the soundcard. windows only lets you pick one soundcard at a time to be the main output.
Solved! - Monitor as Digital Photo Frame | Tom's Guide Forum
WEBNov 30, 2019. #1. Hi All! Hadn't realised my requirement is SO unique, but haven't found a solution by searching so far! A wall mounted monitor - about 21" - driven by something like a Roku or Firestick, and using a USB thumb drive as source. Software which will allow me to play my photos randomly, with selectable duration and transitions.
Solved! - Using 3.5mm jack headset on PC | Tom's Guide Forum
WEBApr 19, 2019 · Even though I build my own systems, one area I am not well versed in is audio. I have a Win 10 PC with a Sound Blaster XFI sound card. I was using Hyperx Cloud 2 headphones using usb. . .no problem. I replaced them with Hyperx Alphas and the issue is they have dual 3.5mm jacks vs usb. I’m not exactly sure how to use them on my system.
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WEBJun 7, 2016 · i would like to make an eGPU set up with my laptop. I have chosen the devices but need to confirm if they will work. thank you. Laptop: MacBook Pro 15" 2015 Retina. Graphics box: http /goo.gl/yNDk5o. Graphics card (don't know which one will fit into the box): https /goo.gl/EJdHpi. http /goo.gl/xv58bQ. http /goo.gl/cVHqXz.
Dual monitor setup audio question - Tom's Guide Forum
WEBJun 9, 2017. #2. the output of sound is limited to single outputs at a time I.e. you could hear it on monitor or TV by switching output HDMI port sound in your volume mixer of windows. depending ion your sound card sometimes you can make it output to both, NVIDIA permits to do this with some GTX series video card by going into the NVidia ...
Solved! - I built a new PC and my audio jack doesn't work, it's not ...
WEBAug 28, 2024 · 19,210. Dec 25, 2018. #3. Clicking on the audio volume icon should give you a way to switch the output source. In Windows 10 the control is integrated right into the icon's fly-out - look for an "arrow shape" (chevron) at the top to the side of the audio source listed and you should get a menu which allows you to choose a different output source.
Optimal Settings For PC To PLasma TV Setup Please?
WEBDec 28, 2012 · 103,240. Dec 29, 2012. #2. The native resolution of the panel as per the owners manual is 1024 x 720 so I would try that first. The manual does say that more than 1024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image. You should be able to adjust the font sizes in the OS or in the individual programs.
How to get a true 5.1 surround sound from PC? - Tom's Guide …
WEBJan 13, 2014 · Looks like you have a 5.1 channel self powered speaker setup. This uses RCA plugs instead of the mini plugs on the PC. You just need cables with stereo mini plug at one end and a pair of RCA plugs at the other. You will need 3 of them (one for front left/right, one for rear left/right, and one for center/sub) 0.
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WEBDec 29, 2016 · Using the secondary monitor (s) for equalizers, RGB lighting is a novel idea. One that I shall make use of this weekend. I use my secondary screen to monitor my graphics card temps using MSI Afterburner and when I am working, I like to run videos on it or music. But, you dont need to be that nerdy (like I am) to enjoy your setup.