Recent content by RockDiesel

cool stuff, thanks for the suggestions guys. after doing some research, I think I may go with this option - MythBuntu.com. However, the donating CPU power for research option sounds kinda cool too.

I apologize ahead of time if this isn't the right forum for this question. I have a spare PC that has been gathering dust, so I was wondering if anyone has any cool, functional ideas for it. For instance, I was thinking of turning it into a DVR, or my own web server. Just wondering if...

how would i check that?

I sure hope the PCI slot didn't die because this comp was just built like 3 months ago. Anyway to test the slot besides putting something in it?

Ok, so I finally got around to messing with my computer again after a busy couple days. What I did was take out the sound card and place it in another PCI slot. I turned on the computer and it works now. I have sound coming out of my speakers now. It is nice to hear sound again, but what I...

Crusha, are you saying USB has its own sound then? its got to be getting it from the sound card, at least I would think it would. I am not technical with hardware though. however, i would think if i have onboard turned off then the only other way sound would produce is through the soundcard...

I do not have another computer at the moment that I can check it with. I just don't understand how it could be a sound card problem if sound is being produced through the headset, but not the speakers. I figured it would only be a sound card problem with no sound at all. Let me know if you...

did that, no sound from the speakers. i checked to make sure sound was set to my sound card and it was, but still nothing from the speakers. i have used the headset before and had no problems, but for some reason when i unplugged everything this time and then plugged it all back in, everything...

This may be a dumb question, but USB devices have drivers? I didn't think they had drivers, that is why they are universal. Let me know where I might find these drivers. Crusha, I looked at the cables. No tears, cuts, or anything. Plugged them back in, color coded, so they are in the...

Thanks for the reply, I was beginning to worry that no one ever checks this forum. I checked the settings, everything is correct. I have 5.1 speakers and it was setup for 5.1 speakers. Nothing is muted, deselected, etc... At least nothing I can find. If I plug in the headset and turn...

Ok, so here is the deal. It may be a little long, but I want to explain the whole series of events. BTW, I have Creative SB Audigy 2 ZS Earlier today, I unplugged everything from my computer, opened it up, used some compressed air to blow out some dust, put the case back together, plugged...

Thanks Big B, I am writing this post from my new computer. This thing is freakin blazing. Just got done playing some PREY full blast on the highest settings, i haven't been able to play a game like that in 5 years. Thanks for the build Big B.

Ok, here is the final outcome. After continuing to plug stuff in and becoming unsure of myself that I will put stuff together wrong and blow the whole system up, I decided to call a local computer store. They said they would put it together for like $30-$40. I ended up taking it there and...

thanks Big B, thanks for the links Matt.

Ok Big B, thanks again. I just went and looked at the power supply and I will describe to the best of my ability. Like I said already, one bundle of wires has the 24 pin connector + the 1 pin wire. Another bundle of wires, splits into three groups. These wires are all yellow and black. 2 of...