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"I Need a New PC!" 2016 Plus Ultra! HBM2, VR, 144Hz, and 4K for all!
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Worst case scenario youll be slightly bottlenecked depending on the game, but you can always throw in a 3770K later on. Youll still get a big improvement in fps.
Garrett Hawke
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Hi all!
I'm really hoping someone can help me with this as googling isn't doing it.
At the moment I have a receiver which does 5.1 Dolby/DTS but only accepts Optical in. This is fine for my PS4, as that can output DTS over Optical. However, on my PC, I don't have a sound card - but I am looking for one that will allow me to get 5.1 Dolby/DTS over Optical.
Apparently this means the sound card has to be capable of encoding DTS/Dolby, but I can't find any concrete models that can or cannot do this.
I would appreciate any help with this, thanks!
I'm really hoping someone can help me with this as googling isn't doing it.
At the moment I have a receiver which does 5.1 Dolby/DTS but only accepts Optical in. This is fine for my PS4, as that can output DTS over Optical. However, on my PC, I don't have a sound card - but I am looking for one that will allow me to get 5.1 Dolby/DTS over Optical.
Apparently this means the sound card has to be capable of encoding DTS/Dolby, but I can't find any concrete models that can or cannot do this.
I would appreciate any help with this, thanks!
Hi all!
I'm really hoping someone can help me with this as googling isn't doing it.
At the moment I have a receiver which does 5.1 Dolby/DTS but only accepts Optical in. This is fine for my PS4, as that can output DTS over Optical. However, on my PC, I don't have a sound card - but I am looking for one that will allow me to get 5.1 Dolby/DTS over Optical.
Apparently this means the sound card has to be capable of encoding DTS/Dolby, but I can't find any concrete models that can or cannot do this.
I would appreciate any help with this, thanks!
What model is your AV receiver? What is your motherboard?
The feature you are looking for is called:
Dolby Digital Live:
Real-time 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound encoders
As seen for the Asus Xonar DX. Look for that feature what ever sound card you pick.
kruis
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Hi all!
I'm really hoping someone can help me with this as googling isn't doing it.
At the moment I have a receiver which does 5.1 Dolby/DTS but only accepts Optical in. This is fine for my PS4, as that can output DTS over Optical. However, on my PC, I don't have a sound card - but I am looking for one that will allow me to get 5.1 Dolby/DTS over Optical.
Apparently this means the sound card has to be capable of encoding DTS/Dolby, but I can't find any concrete models that can or cannot do this.
I would appreciate any help with this, thanks!
If you connect your PC to your receiver through HDMI, you have both video AND multi channel digital sound. No need for a separate audio card.
I've got an Nvidia graphics card. When I turn on my TV/receiver, the graphics card driver detects this and I automatically get this:
https://www.asus.com/Sound-Cards/Essence_STX_II/Hi all!
I'm really hoping someone can help me with this as googling isn't doing it.
At the moment I have a receiver which does 5.1 Dolby/DTS but only accepts Optical in. This is fine for my PS4, as that can output DTS over Optical. However, on my PC, I don't have a sound card - but I am looking for one that will allow me to get 5.1 Dolby/DTS over Optical.
Apparently this means the sound card has to be capable of encoding DTS/Dolby, but I can't find any concrete models that can or cannot do this.
I would appreciate any help with this, thanks!
It ain't cheap though
Sweet, thanks!
I am currently looking at going the i7 6700k route but if the 2500k holds up still then I am good.
Cheers.
I just went from a 3770 @ 4.2Ghz (2x8GB 2200Mhz CL11) to 6700k @ 4.5Ghz (2x8GB 3000Mhz CL14), noticed nothing. GTX 970 1550/3900Mhz.
3770k is a solid choice still imo.
Garrett Hawke
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Alright, thank you
Unfortunately my receiver does not have an HDMI in :/ thanks though!If you connect your PC to your receiver through HDMI, you have both video AND multi channel digital sound. No need for a separate audio card.
I've got an Nvidia graphics card. When I turn on my TV/receiver, the graphics card driver detects this and I automatically get this:
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Thanks though
michaelius
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Yes as long as it's good brand and has at least 400W+ on 12V rail
Yup, it's the official recommended spec and if you have a decent PSU, it will be more than enough.
Garrett Hawke
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I picked up the Asus Xonar DX, thank you guys!
edit: lol I probably should've mentioned my receiver uses TOSLINK... but the DX comes with an adaptor anyway.
edit: lol I probably should've mentioned my receiver uses TOSLINK... but the DX comes with an adaptor anyway.
kipsta
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Just went from a 3770k to a 6700k, I know it's not really worth it but I just had that upgrade itch. Funny thing happened though, my Corsair AX760 which I bought 4 years ago died, thought it would have lasted longer. I ended up going with an EVGA PSU this time.
The 1080 looks sweet but I'm really happy with my 980ti.
The 1080 looks sweet but I'm really happy with my 980ti.
Sorry for the late reply. There were bad reviews on the on the others so I had no idea lol. But thank you for the help.
Hands of Stone
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If you're going wireless, have you checked out the g602? Recently got one and I love it.
Oh right I'll go for the asus pg279q, thanks.
j0hnny_385
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You'll be fine. Z97+4790 is a great combo.
DOT DASH DOT
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We got any Corsair 760t V2 owners here? I'm close to buying it, just wanted to check what yall thought!
Since upgrading PC stuff is all the rage right now I'm just gonna ask this here for people who are already rocking more powerful hardware and high resolutions:
Is 4K(downsampled to 1080p)@30fps worth it (as in worth the perfomance hit of rendering in 4K)?
I'm playing a ton of stuff locked to 30 fps (in 1080p) at the moment and while this allows me to use higher settings and good AA on relatively modest hardware I just can't not notice that 30fps smear whenever anything moves on screen.
Since I probably won't be upgrading to anything that allows 4K@60fps anytime soon but 4K@30fps should be in reach with 1070 level of cards I'm wondering if the added IQ of 4K downsampling is even noticable when everything basically turns into a blurry mess whenever there's any movement going on.
What are your experiences?
Is 4K(downsampled to 1080p)@30fps worth it (as in worth the perfomance hit of rendering in 4K)?
I'm playing a ton of stuff locked to 30 fps (in 1080p) at the moment and while this allows me to use higher settings and good AA on relatively modest hardware I just can't not notice that 30fps smear whenever anything moves on screen.
Since I probably won't be upgrading to anything that allows 4K@60fps anytime soon but 4K@30fps should be in reach with 1070 level of cards I'm wondering if the added IQ of 4K downsampling is even noticable when everything basically turns into a blurry mess whenever there's any movement going on.
What are your experiences?
GTX 750 Ti/GTX 950/GTX 960 can often be had for cheap.
With a quick search, I found a Zotac 2GB 960 for a good price, especially if you're a new Jet customer, you can use a 15% off coupon to make it even cheaper.
https://jet.com/product/GTX-960-AMP...DCP-THREE-DP/fa14b217f2ea45e0b1b032a8471984a5
What's a good thermal paste?
Also I'm hoping to reuse my h60 cooler which was on a 3570k but will be used on a 6700k.
1) will that be enough to keep it cool even overclocked
2) it was supplied prebuilt so might I have a problem with the different motherboard if I don't have all the fittings?
Also I'm hoping to reuse my h60 cooler which was on a 3570k but will be used on a 6700k.
1) will that be enough to keep it cool even overclocked
2) it was supplied prebuilt so might I have a problem with the different motherboard if I don't have all the fittings?
It could be ground loop hum.
I found an alternate solution for my hum issues, but heard that plugging your mixer into this unit will sort it out.
So, I have a FX-4100 and a 7850, and I'm planning to do a mild upgrade(new CPU and GPU) once polaris is out, and I was wondering which CPU you would recommend replacing my FX-4100 with.
It has to be AM3+ compatible, as I am not doing a major upgrade this time around(student, limited funds etc.) Is it wise to go for the FX-6300 series, or should I just go all the way for a FX-9300 class CPU?
It has to be AM3+ compatible, as I am not doing a major upgrade this time around(student, limited funds etc.) Is it wise to go for the FX-6300 series, or should I just go all the way for a FX-9300 class CPU?
drotahorror
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Edit ffs
Infernodash
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How do I remove this N overlay from games? I'm assuming it's from the gpu but I don't see any settings to remove it
Yeah I don't think itx will make you happy. I've been considering moving to mATX from itx myself. Now that mATX cases exist that are only one inch bigger than my itx cases.
My first pieces of my new build came in today!!!!
Sleeved Cables from EnSourced. What a fantastic job he did. I couldn't have asked for better work. Everything in the case will be silver/grey/black. I just wanted light blue and orange for contrast.
Very nice!
Ordered some Bitfenix cables to just make up some extensions myself. No need for me to have them coloured all the way back to the PSU.
OkayRene
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I don't know if this is the right thread, but does running a Hackintosh dual-boot compromise your Windows instance? I started reading through Hackintosh setup guides and it requires turning off a few features in the UEFI/BIOS, and I'm wondering if you nerf your Windows gaming when you do so.
I built my PC but I'm having a ton of trouble using Mac 9-5, and Windows at night and keeping all the keyboard shortcut differences in my head. So ideally I can dual-boot, Hackintosh for leisure, and Windows 10 when I wanna play games. But now I'm concerned about turning off all those features.
I built my PC but I'm having a ton of trouble using Mac 9-5, and Windows at night and keeping all the keyboard shortcut differences in my head. So ideally I can dual-boot, Hackintosh for leisure, and Windows 10 when I wanna play games. But now I'm concerned about turning off all those features.
It won't hurt anything.
Efren is G.O.A.T.
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I asked this in the other 1080 threads but maybe I should have posted this here.
If you have 3 options: Buy a new gtx 1080 at 910$CAD+ tax, buy a used (not more than 2 days's worth) asus strix 980ti OC edition for 600$CAD no tax or wait to see what the 1070 will have to offer.
If your goal was to play at 1440p ultra/very high settings aiming for 60fps for a couple of years....what would you do?
If you have 3 options: Buy a new gtx 1080 at 910$CAD+ tax, buy a used (not more than 2 days's worth) asus strix 980ti OC edition for 600$CAD no tax or wait to see what the 1070 will have to offer.
If your goal was to play at 1440p ultra/very high settings aiming for 60fps for a couple of years....what would you do?
980 Tis have been going for like $450 used. Don't spend $600. If your'e going to spend that much, wait for the 1070.
What do you have for a card right now?
Efren is G.O.A.T.
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I haven't seen a single one 980ti used below 600$ (Cananian dollar)
I current have a 780
I'm still a fan of Arctic Silver 5.
Shouldn't need any new hardware and just use all the hardware that was on the 3570k setup to mount it on the new stuff.
FE's have already dropped. Custom cards are said to be around mid June.
They are in peoples hands right now. OCUK have had orders delivered to people this morning.
The non FE ones are on their way over the next few months as fast as people can make them.
You did well to get £430 from someone for a 980ti.
Yeah decent price eh?
I don't want an FE version so hoping the others are about by next month... I am currently without so gunna have to lower myself to console gaming hah.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-com...on/1166783050?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
And I've seen a few that were listed and disappeared for $450.
Since you've got a 780 now, just wait for the 1070. You can do it!
Efren is G.O.A.T.
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That was a good find, I have only seen them going for 750$+ in Montreal area
Yeah, I just did a search for you. Prices are way high there. Definitely, definitely wait, but at least you're in a good place to sell your 780. They're barely getting $150 here.
Efren is G.O.A.T.
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The reason why I was contemplating this, is because 600$ no tax vs 910-920$ plus taxes is a huge price difference. I'm just trying to find the best value.
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