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Run Malwarebytes and Spybot in safe mode to get rid of the spam/malware. Malwarebytes: https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/ get the free download Spybot Search and destroy: http://www.safer-networking.org/dl/ get the free version of this one also

With a bad battery, no charger, and keys that don't work I wouldn't expect more than $500 max. If it was in good working order and had everything included, then you may get $600. Used computer hardware usually will only get you about 60% AT most of what you paid for it new, unless you just...

Replace the main drive with an SSD and then you'd be happier with it. A 5200 rpm drive will feel very slow compared to your desktops SSD. That is most likely your issue.

are there any controls on the back of the sub? My old x-530's had a knob to turn the bass up and down on the sub as well.

Enable speaker fill in the realtek control panel to get sound from all speakers. Disable bass control in there also. You may have to configure your windows sound controls as well. Playback devices: properties/configuration.

These don't have a mic but get awesome reviews. Even under your budget and comes from one of the top brands in high quality audio headsets. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106328

Best you can get for that price range IMO, and they are 5.1 speakers as well. Logitech z506 5.1 $59.99 on sale: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/logitech-z506-5-1-surround-sound-speakers-6-piece-black/1215025.p?id=1218236333141 PS: It feels strange to me linking bestbuy, but they had the cheapest...

Grab the latest drivers and software from here: http://support.creative.com/scripts/getprod.aspx?id=20835 Get both the firmware update and the wave studio application. My board has Sound blaster Cinema on it with Audio boost and it would not work properly until I installed the Sound...

They have very good bass and are very clear. I actually had to turn the bass to the lowest because of complaints from my brothers, lol.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Surround-Sound-Speakers-Z506/dp/B003VAK1FA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1422043173&sr=1-1&keywords=logitech+5.1 I have the older x-530's and love them. Well within your budget as well. ;)

If you can stretch it I would purchase this one: http://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?InventoryItemId=612889 If you want to save some money and get an easy to use and setup headset then I advise this one: http://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?InventoryItemId=609655 I actually have the second...

Run all of the windows updates available. I bet you need one of them to connect properly.