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    Solved! Need recommendation: What's a good laptop to get for $750?

    Hello all. I am currently looking for a laptop to replace the one I had. I need a laptop that can handle design programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro while still being able to multitask with other programs as well. This laptop won't be for gaming, just for design work. I am living...
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    Can my computer run Cinema 4D?

    Hi folks, I'd like to know if my computer can run Cinema 4D without problems. My system specs are: ■ i7-4770k quad @3.5Ghz ■ Galaxy GTX 770 2GB ■ MSI G45-Gaming MOBO ■ 750w PSU ■ 256GB Samsung Evo SSD ■ 1TB HDD 7200rpm 64 mb cache ■ 320GB HDD 7200rpm
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    Currently looking for the best audio quality from headphones - help!

    Hi folks!, right now I own the Turtle beach X12 Headset plugged via USB (amp) and front green jack. I am looking for the best pair of headphones and soundcard that $450 can buy. I listen to a lot of music, watch movies and play games in my computer plus I live in an apartment so headphones is...
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    D610 or D7100?

    This has been a subject of quite a bit of debate... I know, but I am still undecided as to which one to buy and I would like the input from you guys, so here's the thing: Currently I "own" (not really own, borrowed from family member for as long as I want) a Nikon D5000 with a Nikkor 18-55mm...
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    Optical SPDIF/out question

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    Optical SPDIF/out question

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    Optical SPDIF/out question

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    Optical SPDIF/out question

    Thanks for answering -- no, I don't have the options in the windwos sound settings>configure. I'm gonna guess that I might have a faulty optical port or glitchy sound driver.
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    Optical SPDIF/out question

    Hello people, I've got a set of 5.1 Logitech Z906 speakers and I've got them connected to my computer through optical spdif/out and in the Realtek HD Audio Manager I can't set them as 5.1 audio, in fact I can't set them as anything, stereo, etc. My question is, do optical spdif/out only...
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    Best lenses/camera for astrophotography?

    Howdy people of tom'sHardware, I recently began to start shooting the nightsky with my Nikon D5000 using a 18mm-55mm VR f3.4 DX Lense and a Nikkor 55mm-200mm with a SD Ultra 16GB memory. I've gotten some decent shots of the moon, stars and most recently a shot of the milky way in which I...
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    Realtek HD Audio Manager problem, help needed

    Hello, I recently bought an MSI Z87-G45 MB which brings the Realtek HD Audio onboard along with SoundBlaster Cinema, which I uninstalled. Problem is, the Realtek HD Audio Manager shows absolutely nothing except for the options of Sound Effects and as a previous user of Realtek HD Audio...