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    Afterglow Wired Communicator for PS4 and PC wont work on my pc

    I know this is not a good quality headset, but I spent money on it and Walmart won't take it back. SO, I want to figure out how to make it work. Any help would be appreciated.
  2. S

    5.1 Surround from PC to Receiver

    Hello, I'm Sjana. This is the first time I'm creating a thread on Tomsguide because usually I can find the answer by searching this forum. However this time I'm in need of answers for something I don't know that much about. Audio. I'll start with my current situation. PC with ASUS Xonar...
  3. J

    How to get 5.1 audio with soundcard PC?

    Okay. I'm currently using a sound card which I bought so I could get 5.1 surround sound on my headphones. However, I decided that I should buy an optical cable to be able to play on my TV and get 5.1 surround sound out of my receiver. The sound card model I have is this: Creative Sound Blaster Z...
  4. T

    Off to College Laptop Decisions... Need some help!

    Hey, Son is off to college and we have to buy a laptop. We are a MAC family - but do not want him to deal with VMware/Parallels or anything else with aiding a mac to operate windows programs. We know zero about PC's - but feel it's smarter to go that route. He is going into Engineering. MANY...
  5. A

    How to Open CMD as Admin On the Log Screen ?

    I want To Open the Command Prompt as Admin , while im on the Log onn Screen where the PC ask's for the Password For the Account User !! Any HOW !! iS IT POSSIBLE
  6. J

    Pc Speakers are 50% Quieter than when plugged into Ipod

    Hi there, I have BassPulse speakers which are very good (http://www.amazon.co.uk/video-games/dp/B00NVPR6FI/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432392398&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=bassepulse). When the aux is plugged into my ipod the sound is like 50% more strong and loud than when plugged into my my pc...
  7. indirectMW

    Two Laptops... 1 Thread

    My brothers laptop(PSKTNA-02R016 - Toshiba Satellite L50-B02R Computer) My wannabe laptop(PSPQEA-00J00Q - Toshiba Satellite S50-B00J Computer) Hey THW, I come here today seeking advice on my next laptop move. Now here is the run down... My brother just bought laptop a(see first url) and...
  8. E

    Which is the better gaming rig?

    Which is better? The AMD Rig or the Intel rig? No i cannot build my own, it has to be between 1 of these 2 rigs. Thanks. On the bottom just go to "My system" to quickly check the components and quickly navigate to a component. AMD rig Intel rig
  9. M

    Any good 7.1 Wireless Stereo Headset without a mic for PC?

    I will be getting the snowball as a mic for skype. I don't want gaming headsets
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    PC won't display properly on HDTV

    I'm trying to find the right monitor resolution for my PC, using a small HDTV via VGA cable. It's a 19" Dynex TV. I currently use it for my MacBook, via HDMI, and everything is fine. When I had the PC hooked up to a different TV, the resolution expanded to the entire screen. Unfortunately I...
  12. G

    Help choosing PC for data analysis

    Hi! I need a solid, fast PC that can last me a good while that will do heavy - duty data analysis quickly (primarily massive matlab data files). I do some low-key gaming, but nothing very reliant on graphics. I have $1500 to spend, and because the money's a grant from a fellowship, money's no...
  13. K

    Home Theatre 5.1 to PC

    Hi! I just bought this Home theatre (http://new.zetzet.ru/published/publicdata/ZETZET661/attachments/SC/products_pictures/Samsung-HT-H4500R-EN-5.1-3D-Blu-ray-Heimkinosystem-DE-3_5_enl.jpg). I wanted to connect it to my PC...
  14. L

    Audio Not Working

    Hi everyone! Just wanted to get some help regarding my PC's sound issue. When I play a video or music track, it plays well but in the middle I get an error message and then the sound goes out. If I'm using Windows Media Player, I get this error message "An audio device was disconnected or...
  15. J

    GTA5 on PC

    Hey, I just really wanted to know if my PC would be able to run GTA 5 when it comes out and I would really appreciate it if someone could help me, thx. My specs are: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 1GB 16GB RAM AMD FX-6350 Six-Core Processor
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    i am going to build a pc is this a good choice of parts

    Cpu: Amd fx6300 6core 3.5 ghz SSd: 120 gb kensington Hdd: seagate baraccuda7.200 rpm 250 gb from old pc Gpu: msi gtx 960 2gddr5 Case: NZXT h440 black red Ram: crucial balliticx 8gb Psu: CorsairVX 600watt Mobo: Msi 970 Keyboard: corsair red k70 cherry mx blue Mic: AT2020 Would this be a good...
  17. M

    How would i connect these to my pc?

    i am planning to get the energy take classic 5.1 speakers http://home-audio.to...sic-review.htmlbut i am wondering how will i connect them to my pc and still be able to get 5.1 sound. This is my pc build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hWPyRB. Will i need an av receiver to connect them?
  18. K

    astro a40s cord help

    hi so 2-3 weeks ago this cord of mine broke http://www.astrogaming.com/1.5m-pc-splitter-cable/3ACBL-HBH9X-870.html and it cost 20$ to get shipped to me dont got the cash rite now any other cords like that i can use? thats cheap
  19. DxNeXtGen

    True 7.1 Gaming headset

    Hi! I'm currently looking for a true 7.1 surround sound gaming headset, I have already looked into the Razer Tiamat 7.1, and I have decided that I will not be purchasing that, as the quality appears to be somewhat low for me, I've seen examples where after an extended period of time (heavy or...
  20. N

    TV / PC HDMI Issue

    For years i have used a HDMI cord to watch movies from my PC to my TV, last week it all of a sudden stopped working, i have tried getting it to detect in NVIDIA control panel and in screen resolution options but it still does not detect the TV. I have fiddled around with some stuff with my TV...
  21. L

    Optical Audio Connection to PC

    Hi guys, Having some trouble connecting my 'Toshiba SBM1W Mini 3D Sound Bar' to my PC via the optical audio connection. The soundcard in my PC is an 'Asus Xonar DGX 5.1 PCI-Express'. I purchased a 'XO Digital Optical Toslink Cable' alongside the sound bar from recommendations on Amazon to...
  22. N

    PC HDMI To Tv No Audio Playback?

    Hey, I put together a pc, slapped a GPU into it and connected it to my JVC projection TV. It has hook-ups for lots of stuff. I have heard it play sound from other computers, and right now as it does not make sound through the speakers the green meter bounces up and down as if it were playing...
  23. T

    Looking for a Graphics card that will be able to run GTA V

    Okay, so the developers of GTA V have recently announced the minimum and recommended specs for the PC version. Me and my friends have waited a long time for this, but I'm scared I won't be able to run it. My pc is pretty old, and my current graphics card is very bad (It's an NVIDIA GeForce GT...
  24. P

    Way to split optical audio?

    I have Astro A50 headset and its mixamp has only 1 optical audio in port and id like to connect my xbox one and pc to that mixamp. Is there anyway to split that optical cable?
  25. T

    Game System on PC Monitor

    I want to be able to play my PS2 and Wii on my PC monitor it has a VGA and a DVI inputs is it possible to get something that would allow the RCA output of these consoles to display on my monitor, thanks
  26. rutherfordsc

    The Best PC Games to Play Right Now

    If you're looking to join the rank of the PC gaming elite, check out this list of the best PC games out right now. The Best PC Games to Play Right Now : Read more
  27. J

    Xbox 360 Headset with PC for recording?

    Hi, Temporarily, I am planning on using my Xbox 360 headset to record stuff for a video. However, this stuff needs to be on my PC for editing. If i plug in the headset to the PC via the wired Xbox 360 controller (which I already have), would I be able to get (free) recording software which...
  28. D

    Laptop Choice Dilema

    Hello there people, I am new to the world of pc gaming and laptops in general, but I have decided to get into it. At the moment, I have a 15" mid-2012 macbook pro (full specs: 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3, 2.6GHz Core i7, Intel HD Graphics 4000 1024 MB and a 750GB SATA). I have decided to get a new laptop...
  29. A

    I want to connect pc and console to one headset

    I want to be able to use my headset for wii u (or other console) and pc at the same time. For example i want to listen to music from my pc and simultaneously hear audio from game on console. Are there any solutions for this? I believe I need an audio mixer, but i don't want to buy expensive...
  30. majic2

    Youtube not working

    Hello, Recently ( past few months)I have had problems accessing Youtube, recently its gotten to a stage where it can be down for hours for my computer but working fine on the mobile app. Then it got so worse that it got me to wipe my Pc which did not help. So then today i got home before...
  31. P

    art device advice, please

    My secondhand laptop is so old the PC repair shop won't even accept it as a trade-in anymore. It is also slowly failing. DVD drive doesn't read or write, can't detect wifi signal, zero battery life, won't charge, dead pixel spots on monitor...And yet it still basically WORKS. Because here I am...
  32. M

    Android music to PC

    Programs that enable synchronization from android to PC.
  33. P

    New machine for 3d modelling/animating in Blender Cycles?

    Hey there, I work as a 3d modeler/animator using Blender and it's Cycles rendering engine (see my site here www.twistedpancreas.com) and I'm not too up to speed on hardware but I do know I have to stick to a nVidia card/s which only work with the Cycles render. I've been quoted this for a new...
  34. T

    New Laptop Suggestions

    Hi all! I'm in the market for a new laptop, my current VAIO seems like it's on its way out. I have a budget of about $1500, I can possibly up that a bit if it's really worth it. As for what I'm looking for, I'd like to be able to configure. I've been looking at iBUYPOWER, XoticPC, and a couple...
  35. Typhoonbot

    [so far no fixes from here work] pc sound plays through microphone

    Hey everyone, yes this is yet another case of this extremely annoying problem. And yes, I do realise there are like five hundred billion trillion and seven posts about this particular problem, all with different suggestions on how to fix it, some of which have worked for people, and others...
  36. C

    Separate sounds out of separate speakers for [PC]

    So I have main speakers connected to my computer back I/O board with the main center speaker 3.5 mm output. But I also have a surround system in my room that i'd like to use for music mainly. Is there a way I'd be able to configure that I only hear music go through the surround speakers (again...
  37. F

    Crackling/static noise in speakers and headphones.

    I'm beginning to notice that there's a somewhat quiet but definite crackling sound in my headphones and speakers, which gets worse if I move my mouse, scroll through pages, or pretty much anything going on in my monitor. It gets much worse if my monitor is displaying anything intensive, like a...
  38. M

    What do you need for 3d Development in a laptop.

    First, I see tons of these post of "Need laptop with X for gaming and game dev! PLOX HELP!>!>!?" and it leaves me deeply wondering if a laptop solution is even worth the time, sadly with my current job it would make the continuation of my indie development impossible if I did not have a laptop...
  39. Pendaz

    PC Media to chromecast

    I've recent aquired a chromecast from a friend (he had 2 and gave me one :)) i have a lot of movies/tv shows on my computer and would like an easy way to stream this to my TV So far i've tried two media servers: Plex Media Server and Serviio. With both of these i can stream via DLNA apps on...
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    Suggest me Performance and Budget Laptop(s)

    Hey friends. I am in search of a budget laptop with these specs (minimum) Processor i3 3rd/4th gen (not i5/i7 because they are way over my budget.) Screen 15.6"/14" Ram 4GIGs atleast...(4GB Minimum) HDD 500GB (Minimum) Graphics Card 1GB/2GB (No to INTEL HD SERIES) Thats all hardware...
  41. A

    I need a light Gaming Notebook!

    So after reading like 10 posts about budget laptops, I still cannot find one! I will be doing a light amount of gaming on this laptop, I don't have to have dedicated graphics, but if it is integrated it cant be Intel integrated graphics. I do not Toshiba or hp, had to many problems with those 2...
  42. E

    Need help picking between two headsets fast!

    i recently found two headphone that i want to buy and im not sure which ones i should pick. these are the headphones Logitech g930: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-Surround/dp/B003VANOFY/ref=pd_cp_cps_3 or creative sound blaster evo zx...
  43. A

    5.1 from PC works Except for gaming, any help?

    I have an HTPC with an Asrock Z87 Extreme6 motherboard (http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z87%20Extreme6/) outputting audio via optical cable to a Pioneer Elite VSX-74VXTi. I use this setup for both media watching and PC gaming. Currently if I play a movie that has a 5.1 track it will play in 5.1...
  44. G

    Lenovo B750 Review

    The Lenovo B750 packs both beauty and brawn, thanks to its massive 29-inch widescreen display, speedy Core i7 performance and dedicated Nvidia GeForce graphics. Lenovo B750 Review : Read more
  45. Mike Andronico

    Lenovo C560 Touch

    The Lenovo C560 Touch boasts a full-HD touch screen, excellent audio quality and solid performance at an affordable price. Lenovo C560 Touch : Read more
  46. D

    PC Headset on consoles with USB -> 3.5 Adapter

    Hey, I found a USB to 3.5 adapter from Ebay. I'm wondering if I could use PC headsets that has two 3.5 jacks for audio and mic, on consoles with this thing...
  47. C

    Anyone know how to fix nVidia Geforce experience?

    I get this error every time I open it. I have tried one fix before but it wasn't applicable to me so I'm confused. I've also done a complete re-install but still the same issue :( Heres an image of the error - http://gyazo.com/87d6bd6ce886ed0788ec537466218cfb
  48. 5hadowking115

    Need opinions on two gaming laptops.

    Okay, so I was using XoticPC to create a gaming laptop, and I made two, but I'm not sure which would be better. I like them both, so I could use some outside opinions. Here are the builds: Build 1: Sager NP8298 (Clevo P177SM-A) - FREE!!! – U.S. UPS GROUND SHIPPING (Use Coupon Code "FREESHIP" in...
  49. E

    How can I connect this audio system to my PC?

    Hello, I've been wondering it's possible to connect this audio system (images below) to my PC so I can get surround sound, I hope this is the right section. It's a VERY old Sony STR-KSL 600, it works great and I've been using it on my PS3 but now I want to use it on my PC. Here's the back of...
  50. K

    Opinions on a Cheap Gaming Laptop

    Hello everyone, I would very much love someone to give me their opinion on good, reliable, gaming laptops that don't cost a lot of money. I just want a laptop so that I can play Aika Online, The Sims, and Minecraft. Those are going to be the main games I would be using it for. I would very much...
  51. T

    Games not working, blank disc

    I have bought an alienware laptop about a year ago, and quickly installed my steam games, which work fine. Recently I found my old physical games (like Spore, World of Warcraft, The Sims 3, etc.). When I try to put them in and play, they just appear as blank discs, as if I had just put in a...
  52. G

    Best Gaming Desktops 2014

    Looking for a gaming PC? Here are the best gaming desktops by category (GPU-powered models, budget PCs, high-end gaming desktops, etc.) Best Gaming Desktops 2014 : Read more
  53. K

    How to connect Subwoofer to PC

    Hi guys, Not sure if i am posting under the correct thread. I am trying to convince my friend at work to switch over to pc gaming. But he is concerned about how to make his subwoofer work on a gaming pc. His subwoofer is as follows...
  54. DeaD3R

    Stereo speakers no vocals when playing music.

    It's these speakers. It's speakers fault 100% not software. So what happens is when I play music if I set balance of both Left and Right i get no vocals and sound like from underwater, but if i set balance 100-0 for either left or right (Pic)both speakers sound good (Only one channel) so if i...
  55. W

    Should I get this laptop?

    I'm on a budget, and there's this brand new HP Pavilion for $400 with 4th gen i3 4000m and Intel HD 4600, 4gb ram. What really caught my attention was the 750gb of hdd and 1600x900 res. Should I get it, or are there better options?
  56. 0

    my compunter wont detect my sd card

    So, i have the cyanogenmod s5830i on my samsung galaxy ace and my compunter keps saying " the device you have enterd has not been recognised" ive tried updating the drivers but nothing works. :( p.s: it still works in my phone please help me :D
  57. G

    10 Best Online Game Sites and Apps

    Skip the store and get your game on with the 10 best online game marketplaces and applications. 10 Best Online Game Sites and Apps : Read more
  58. K

    PC - Yamaha HS80M - Set up Advice

    I came into a pair of Yamaha HS80M for free and I've really been looking to upgrade from my desktop speakers. I have to admit I'm quite lost and was hoping for some short guidance in hooking them up properly. I'd hate to have these speakers and not even be using them properly so had a question...
  59. A

    Need to buy a new headset for PC

    Hi, I have currently got some TRITTON AX180s which I have had for a few months maybe a year. One of the ear cups has just snapped off and is dangling by a wire now making them unwearable. The sound still works but I cannot wear them. I asked my dad if he could fix them and he tried using super...