So I got my steelseries Diablo 3 headset today. I have run into one probably in relation to firefox and using my headphones. For some reason I can't get any sound from firefox through my new headphones. I get sound of my computer i.e. media player classic, computer games. However, I can't get sound in firefox i.e. no sound in youtube. Any solutions?
Have you checked the sound mixer that Firefox audio is actually turned up? If you click the sound icon in the lower right corner and click Mixer you should see all your applications and their sound levels. Maybe that's the problem? If not I have no clue what it could be.
I have a budget of $800 and I want to buy a computer that would run Diablo 3 and Amnesia. I would like to build this but I have no idea what stuff to get. Please let me know asap!
I put together a package at Newegg that should suit your needs. Can probably be improved a bit but it's a good start.
Cart Item List: EVGA GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked 01G-P3-1372-TR Video Card
Item #:N82E16814130571
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
$169.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130661 instead. Has a $15 savings card which makes it ~the same as the 460.
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3EG 500GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #:N82E16822152305
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$99.99
Antec Three Hundred Black Computer Case
Item #:N82E16811129042
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
$69.99
$54.99
I am thinking of building a new computer soon, probably wait for after thanksgiving sales, and i was wondering if anybody can find any problems with this build.
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout Atx mid tower - $100
Motherboard: Asus P8P67 Deluxe (Rev 3.0) LGA 1155 -$225
GPU: Sapphire 100315L Radeon HD 6850 1GB GDDR5 -$150
CPU: Intel i7-2600k -$320
CPU fan: Cooler Master Hyper 212 -$30
RAM: Gskill Ripjaws x series 6GB DDR3 1333 -$48
PSU: Antec BP550 Plus 550W -$80
Hard Drives: Seagate Barracuda St31000524AS 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s -$140
Crucial M4 CT064M4SSD2 2.5" 64GB SATA III SSD -$150
Monitor: ASUS VW@$^H Glossy BLack 24" 2ms HDMI Widescreen LC. -$230
CD Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST SATA DVD Burner -$20
Total: $1300-$1400 depending on the current prices on newegg.
I was wondering if everything in this build is okay. I am really unsure about motherboards and GPU's, so did I pick two decent ones or are there better deals for products that perform about the same? I also don't have a strict price range, so if anybody has any suggestions that are slightly more expensive, I would not be opposed to them.
I am planning on using this for gaming, CAD use and everyday uses like web browsing and word.
You need to get dual channel RAM. Since you are going to use it for CAD I'd suggest two sticks of 4GB for 8GB total, Corsair is a good brand as said above.
I'm guessing you are going to overclock your CPU. If not then you can go for the 2600 (without the "k") to save 20 bucks. The k-version is exactly the same as the normal 2600 except the clock multiplier is unlocked which makes overclocking easier. Overclocking the 2600k would of course be my suggestion and it's not very hard, but just saying :).
As for the GPU, I don't think you need any higher, my ol' 5850 was doing just fine in Battlefield 3 Beta. Of course better is always better. But also more expensive :).
I also recommend the Corsair PSUs.
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Have you checked the sound mixer that Firefox audio is actually turned up? If you click the sound icon in the lower right corner and click Mixer you should see all your applications and their sound levels. Maybe that's the problem? If not I have no clue what it could be.
I put together a package at Newegg that should suit your needs. Can probably be improved a bit but it's a good start.
If you need a DVD burner you can swap the HD to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145299 which includes one for free
You need to get dual channel RAM. Since you are going to use it for CAD I'd suggest two sticks of 4GB for 8GB total, Corsair is a good brand as said above.
I'm guessing you are going to overclock your CPU. If not then you can go for the 2600 (without the "k") to save 20 bucks. The k-version is exactly the same as the normal 2600 except the clock multiplier is unlocked which makes overclocking easier. Overclocking the 2600k would of course be my suggestion and it's not very hard, but just saying :).
As for the GPU, I don't think you need any higher, my ol' 5850 was doing just fine in Battlefield 3 Beta. Of course better is always better. But also more expensive :).
I also recommend the Corsair PSUs.